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Admission 2026-27

Admissions Open 2022-2023 / 4 year degree program B.Design (Interior Design) and 3 year Diploma in Architecture. Lateral entry to second year B Design for Diploma in Architecture students.

SOD provides an esteemed Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programs specialising in interior, fashion, product, and graphics design. These comprehensive four-year programs guaranteeing adherence to stringent academic criteria. The program is meticulously designed to equip students with the competencies and expertise required to embark on successful careers as professional designers.

  1. Interior design
  2. Fashion design
  3. Graphic design
  1. B.Des. – Interior Design
  2. B.Des. – Fashion Design
  3. B.Des. – Product Design
Bachelor Programme
Master Programme
B.Des. Interior Design
M. Des. Furniture and Interior Design
B.Des. Fashion Design
M. Des.Craft and Sustainable Design
B.Des. Graphic Design
PhD
Furniture and Interior Design
Craft and Sustainable Design

PROGRAM STRUCTURE & ADMISSIONS

SPECIALIZATION
DURATION
ELIGIBILITY
1. COMMUNICATION DESIGN
(Graphic Design, Animation Design ,UI & UX Design, Photography Design, Film & Video Design)
4 YEARS (8 Semester)
ELIGIBILITY:
• Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Any Stream: Arts, Commerce, Science, Diploma, NIOS) or equivalent examination from a recognized board (minimum 45% or as per university norms).
• Lateral Entry: Diploma (D.Arch) students (minimum 45%)
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
2. INTERIOR DESIGN
3. FASHION DESIGN
SPECIALIZATION
DURATION
ELIGIBILITY
1. FURNITURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
2 YEARS (4 Semester)
ELIGIBILITY:
• Bachelor’s degree in Design / Architecture / Fine Arts / Engineering / or equivalent discipline
• OR Diploma in Industrial Design / Furniture Design / Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Product Design / Fine Arts / Visual Arts (4 years)
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
2. CRAFT & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
SPECIALIZATION
BACHELOR OF DESIGN (B.DES) 		DURATION & ELIGIBILITY
01. COMMUNICATION DESIGN
(Graphic Design, Animation Design, UI & UX Design, Photography Design, Film & Video Design) 		DURATION: 4 YEARS
(8 Semesters)

ELIGIBILITY:
• Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Any Stream: Arts, Commerce, Science, Diploma, NIOS) or equivalent examination from a recognized board (minimum 45% or as per university norms).
• Lateral Entry: Diploma (D.Arch) students (minimum 45%)
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
02. INTERIOR DESIGN DURATION: 4 YEARS
(8 Semesters)

ELIGIBILITY:
• Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Any Stream: Arts, Commerce, Science, Diploma, NIOS) or equivalent examination from a recognized board (minimum 45% or as per university norms).
• Lateral Entry: Diploma (D.Arch) students (minimum 45%)
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
03. FASHION DESIGN DURATION: 4 YEARS
(8 Semesters)

ELIGIBILITY:
• Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Any Stream: Arts, Commerce, Science, Diploma, NIOS) or equivalent examination from a recognized board (minimum 45% or as per university norms).
• Lateral Entry: Diploma (D.Arch) students (minimum 45%)
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
PROGRAM OFFERED MASTER OF DESIGN (M.DES)
Sl.No. SPECIALIZATION DURATION & ELIGIBILITY
01 FURNITURE & INTERIOR DESIGN DURATION: 2 YEARS
(4 Semesters)

ELIGIBILITY:
• Bachelor’s degree in Design / Architecture / Fine Arts / Engineering / or equivalent discipline
• OR Diploma in Industrial Design / Furniture Design / Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Product Design / Fine Arts / Visual Arts (4 years)
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
02 CRAFT & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN DURATION: 2 YEARS
(4 Semesters)

ELIGIBILITY:
• Bachelor’s degree in Design / Architecture / Fine Arts / Engineering / or equivalent discipline
• OR Diploma in Industrial Design / Furniture Design / Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Product Design / Fine Arts / Visual Arts (4 years)
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks
• Selection through Portfolio Review + Personal Interview
Bachelor Programme
Master Programme
B.Des. Interior Design
M. Des. Furniture and Interior Design
B.Des. Fashion Design
M. Des.Craft and Sustainable Design
B.Des. Graphic Design
PhD
Furniture and Interior Design
Craft and Sustainable Design

DETAILS:

BACHELOR OF DESIGN (B.Des)

School of Design – ITM SLS Baroda University

Specializations Offered

1. B.Des in Communication Design : A comprehensive B.Des in Communication Design incorporating:

  • Graphic Design
  • Animation Design
  • UI & UX Design
  • Photography Design
  • Film & Video Design

2. B.Des in Interior Design : A program focused on designing functional and aesthetic interior spaces.

Key Areas Covered:

  • Design & Creativity – Principles, creativity, spatial planning
  • Furniture & Interior Systems – Integrated furniture & interior design
  • Materials & Construction – Materials, techniques, services
  • Lighting Design – Spatial quality & user experience
  • Technical & Digital Skills – Software, visualization, modeling
  • Practical Exposure – Real-world projects & industry connect
  • Sustainable Design – Eco-conscious design approaches
  • Estimation & Costing – Budgeting & resource planning
  • Portfolio Development – Industry-ready portfolio
  • Graduates can work in residential, commercial, and experiential design sectors.

3. B.Des in Fashion Design : A creative and industry-driven program focusing on apparel and textile innovation.

Key Areas Covered:

  • Apparel Design – Garment design, construction & innovation
  • Textile Design – Fabrics, surface design & material exploration
  • Fashion Styling – Visual styling, trends & brand aesthetics
  • Fashion Technology – Digital tools, production & innovation
  • Merchandising – Fashion business, retail & market strategies
  • Craft & Sustainable Fashion – Traditional crafts & eco-conscious practices

This specialization prepares students for careers in fashion design, styling, and brand development.

Master of Design (M.Des)

School of Design – ITM SLS Baroda University

Specializations Offered:

  • M.Des – in Furniture & Interior Design
  • M.Des – in Craft & Sustainable Design

Encompassing these vital subjects ensures that students receive a comprehensive education, addressing the multifaceted nature of the design field. Our aim is to foster their creativity, enhance technical skills, and cultivate professional insights.

Come aboard SOD, where our faculty comprising seasoned professionals and industry leaders will mentor and ignite your passion throughout your academic pursuit. With our holistic approach and cutting-edge resources, we are dedicated to moulding the future trailblazers of the design sphere.

Program Overview

The Master of Design (M.Des) at the School of Design, ITM SLS Baroda University is a future-focused postgraduate program that nurtures creative leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible design professionals. Rooted in interdisciplinary learning, sustainability, and innovation, the program enables students to engage deeply with complex real-world challenges through research-driven, studio-based, and experiential learning approaches.

With a strong emphasis on Learning by Doing, the program integrates design research, material
exploration, cultural context, and emerging technologies, preparing graduates to shape meaningful
design interventions at both local and global scales.

Program Positioning

  • Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary design approach
  • Strong integration of sustainability, culture, and innovation
  • Focus on human-centered and context-driven design solutions
  • Alignment with global design practices and emerging industry trends
  • Engagement with real-world projects, communities, and industry ecosystems

Specializations Details:

1. Furniture & Interior Design

Overview:

The Furniture & Interior Design specialization is conceived as a dynamic and integrated design program that explores the relationship between space, objects, users, and experience. It combines spatial design, furniture systems, material innovation, and human-centered thinking to create functional, aesthetic, and sustainable environments.

Students develop the ability to design across scales—from individual products to complete spatial experiences—while responding to contemporary lifestyle, cultural, and environmental contexts.

KEY LEARNING AREAS

  • Spatial Design & Interior Strategies
    Advanced planning for residential, commercial & public spaces with focus on user experience, circulation, and spatial narratives.
  • Furniture Design & Systems Thinking
    Modular and custom furniture design with advanced joinery, detailing, and scalable systems.
  • Materials, Finishes & Construction
    Material exploration, specification, and understanding of construction systems, detailing, and execution.
  • Ergonomics & Human-Centered Design
    Application of human factors to design comfortable, efficient, and inclusive spaces and products.
  • Lighting & Spatial Experience
    Designing ambience and perception through effective integration of natural and artificial lighting.
  • Sustainable & Adaptive Design
    Eco-conscious materials, adaptive reuse, and responsible design strategies.
  • Digital Visualization & Fabrication
    AutoCAD, 3D modeling, rendering, and introduction to digital fabrication technologies.
  • Design Research & Methodology
    Research-driven design thinking with analytical and critical inquiry approaches.
  • Project Execution & Scale
    Managing large-scale interior and furniture projects from concept to execution.
  • Professional Practice
    Project management, client handling, budgeting, and industry-oriented workflows.

2. Craft & Sustainable Design

Overview:

The Craft & Sustainable Design specialization bridges traditional knowledge systems with contemporary design innovation, positioning craft as a driver of sustainable development and culturalcontinuity.

Rooted in the rich craft heritage of Gujarat and India, the program enables students to work closely with artisan communities, engage in field-based research, and develop ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible design solutions.

It prepares designers to create meaningful interventions that support livelihoods, cultural preservation, and ecological balance.

Key Learning Areas

  • Craft Documentation & Cultural Studies
    Understanding traditional crafts through documentation, cultural context, and heritage studies.
  • Materials, Processes & Traditional Techniques
    Exploration of indigenous materials, craft processes, and hands-on traditional techniques.
  • Sustainable Design & Circular Economy
    Designing with sustainability principles, circular systems, and responsible production models.
  • Artisan Collaboration & Co-creation
    Working closely with artisan communities through participatory and co-creation approaches.
  • Product & Lifestyle Design
    Developing contemporary products rooted in craft, culture, and market relevance.
  • Social Innovation & Rural Design
    Design interventions addressing social challenges and empowering rural ecosystems.
  • Eco-friendly Materials & Practices
    Use of sustainable materials and environmentally conscious design practices.
  • Design Research & Field Immersion
    Field-based learning, ethnographic research, and contextual understanding.
  • Systemic Design
    Holistic approach to design addressing interconnected social, cultural, economic, and environmental systems.

Learning Approach

  • Field immersion with craft clusters across India
  • Hands-on workshops with artisans and craftspeople
  • Studio-based Learning by Doing methodology
  • Research-driven design intervention projects
  • Interdisciplinary integration of design, culture, and sustainability

Industry & Community Engagement

The program actively collaborates with:

  • Craft clusters and artisan communities
  • NGOs and social enterprises
  • Sustainable product and lifestyle brands
  • Government and development organizations

This ensures real-world exposure, context-sensitive learning, and contribution to sustainable
livelihoods and innovation ecosystems.

Why Choose School of Design – ITM SLS Baroda University

  • Interdisciplinary and future-ready curriculum
  • Strong industry and community integration
  • Experiential Learning by Doing approach
  • Emphasis on sustainability and responsible design
  • Local relevance with global exposure
  • Portfolio-driven learning and career readiness

Admissions Open – M.Des Program

Limited Seats | Portfolio-Based Selection

FEE STRUCTURE 2026

B.Des (Bachelor of Design)

(Interior Design | Fashion Design | Communication Design)

Particulars
Amount (₹)
Annual Fees
1,31,000 / Year
Per Semester Fees
65,500 / Semester

Scholarships

Attractive scholarships are available for early applicants and are awarded based on portfolio review, academic performance, and interview evaluation.

M.Des (Master of Design)

(Furniture & Interior Design | Craft & Sustainable Design)

Particulars
Amount (₹)
Annual Fees
1,30,000 / Year
Per Semester Fees
65,500 / Semester

Admission Process:

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