Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Product Design) From Presidency University, School of Design, Bangalore

Candidate must have passed 10+2 Examination; obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination. Candidates currently appearing for the 12 or 10+2 grade and awaiting final examination results are eligible to apply, however, admission will only be secured upon submission of grades as an when declared. Additional: You must present a portfolio of original creative work at the time of the Personal Interaction or provide evidence of creative skills, eg. writing, making, performing, drawing, crafts.

Entrance Exam: The candidate must qualify for the Presidency University Design Entrance Test (PUDET).

Candidates are required to share a STATEMENT OF PURPOSE along with their application form and appear for an Entrance Test when invited. PUDET will be conducted at the Presidency University Campus in Bengaluru, which comprises of a General Knowledge Test, an Aptitude Test and a Personal Interaction.

Admission Procedure 
Application
Admissions in the B.Des program are subject to performance in PDET (Presidency’s Design Entrance Test). Candidates are required to fill up an application form in order to enroll for the entrance test, which is available in the link mentioned above for Rs.1000 per applicant.
Presidency’s Design Entrance Test (PDET)
To better assess an applicant’s potential, aptitude and ability to join the B.Des program, the entrance test is conducted in two phases and is mandatory for every applicant to complete both the phases.

Phase 1
In this phase applicants are required to submit a STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, which is to be sent to us online. This is the most important aspect of the entrance test because it is the first impression that you as an applicant will create by articulatingwho you are, your purpose for applying for the particular program, whyyou are a good candidate and what are your future goals.

Phase 2
Phase 2 will be conducted on campus at Bengaluru. This part of the entrance test is further divided into 3 rounds as mentioned below.
• Through General Knowledge Testwe will see how you view the world, what concerns you and what is your interest
• In Design Aptitude Testyou will show your creativity, logical thinking and applications (drawing etc.)
• In Personal Interview we will have a talk with you to know you in person and see what you like to do (music, cooking, sports, painting, trekking, illustration, making things; please do carry your creations. It is not needed to bring a portfolio- if you are a good cook, get us some food)

Note:

• Scholarships and Early bird concessions are available
• Interest free Education Loan Facility