The application portal for IIT Bombay’s Master of Design (MDes) and MDes by Research programs for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open. Prospective students must apply by March 23, 2026 , through the official academic portals:acad.iitb.ac.inorportal.iitb.ac.in.
A grace period extends the application deadline to March 26, 2026, 5:00 PM . Applicants using this extension will incur a late fee of ₹500 per stream.
Admissions Overview
IIT Bombay’s IDC School of Design offers a total of 78 seats . Of these, 10 are designated for the MDes by Research program. The remaining 68 seats are for the MDes program, spread across five specializations: Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Animation, and Mobility & Vehicle Design.
Eligibility requires a valid CEED 2026 score . Scorecards for CEED 2026 were released on March 10. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in their qualifying degree.
A waiver for the CEED requirement exists for IIT graduates with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 8.0 or higher .
Application Process
To apply, students must follow these steps:
- Visit the academic portal at
acad.iitb.ac.inand select ‘MDes Admission’. - Register a new account with a unique user ID and password using a valid email address.
- Enter the CEED 2026 registration number and score.
- Upload digital copies of the design portfolio, CEED scorecard, and degree certificates.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee: ₹300 for General/OBC male candidates, ₹150 for female/SC/ST candidates.
- Review and submit the application, then download the confirmation page.
Selection and Results
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a multi-stage evaluation. This includes a written test on May 8, 2026 , followed by interviews and portfolio evaluations. Final results will be announced on June 1, 2026 .
Eligibility and Fees
| Feature | Master of Design (MDes) | MDes by Research |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Marks | 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in qualifying degree | 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) in qualifying degree |
| Entrance Exam | Valid CEED 2026 score | Valid CEED 2026 score |
| Qualifying Degrees | B.Des, B.Arch, B.Tech, BFA (4-year), or Master’s in Arts/Science | B.Des, B.Arch, B.Tech, or equivalent professional degree |
| IIT Alumni Perk | CEED waived if CGPA ≥ 8.0 | CEED waived if CGPA ≥ 8.0 |
| Application Fee | ₹300 (General/OBC Male) | ₹150 (Female/SC/ST) | ₹300 (General/OBC Male) | ₹150 (Female/SC/ST) |
| Late Fee | Additional ₹500 per stream | Additional ₹500 per stream |
| Total Course Fee (Approx.) | ₹1.24 Lakhs (Academic fees) | ₹1.24 Lakhs (Academic fees) |