Admission Process
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JKLU Design Entrance Test (DET) is a national level exam held to test the design aptitude of candidates seeking admission in UG and PG programmes of the Institute of Design. In order to qualify for admission to B.Des./ M.Des., the candidates must choose a round of their convenience and choice to appear in the Design Entrance Test (JKLU-DET) as per the schedule below.
Exam Pattern for JKLU-DET 2023
The details of the exam pattern are as follows:
- The written exam will have a total of 100 marks.
- Candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete the exam.
- The entrance exam will have two sections:
a) MCQs where the candidates will be evaluated for logical reasoning, general knowledge, and visual sensibilities.
b) subjective questions where the candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their creative abilities. - After clearing the written exam, the shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for Portfolio Round and Personal Interview.
- At the time of personal interview, the shortlisted candidates will be required to present their portfolio as well.
For sample paper, click here.
| TEST CENTRE STATE | TEST CENTRE CITY |
| MADHYA PRADESH | BHOPAL, INDORE, JABALPUR |
| RAJASTHAN | JAIPUR, BIKANER, KOTA, UDAIPUR |
| MAHARASHTRA | MUMBAI, PUNE, NAGPUR, NANDED |
| UTTAR PRADESH | AGRA, GHAZIABAD, NOIDA, KANPUR |
| KERALA | ERNAKULAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, THRISSUR |
| DELHI | NEW DELHI |
| TELANGANA | HYDERABAD |
| HARYANA | GURUGRAM, FARIDABAD |
| JHARKHAND | RANCHI |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | ANANTPUR |
| CHHATTISGARH | KORBA, RAIPUR |
| TAMIL NADU | COIMBATORE NORTH, CHENNAI |
| UTTARAKHAND | DEHRADUN |
| ASSAM | GUWAHATI |
| KARNATAKA | BENGALURU |
| WEST BENGAL | ALIPURDUAR, KOLKATA |
| BIHAR | PATNA |
| ODISHA | BALASORE |
Shortlisted candidates who clear the entrance exam and meet all the eligibility criteria will be required to upload their Portfolio on or before the last date of submission and appear for an interview round with the faculty. The dates for the interview will be notified individually.
Portfolio Guidelines for the candidates
Candidates are asked to submit 10 pieces of their original creative works, that should reflect their motivation and support their application. These can be submitted as collage, sketches, drawings, photographs, videos, 3D models, food presentations or any other skills.
Login to your application Dashboard with the given credentials and upload the portfolio in the document section.
| Date of Examination | Tentative Result Dates | Last date for Portfolio submission* | Final Results | |
| Round 1 | 4th February 2023 | 9th February 2023 | 13th February 2023 | 20th February 2023 |
| Round 2 | 18th March 2023 | 23rd March 2023 | 27th March 2023 | 4th April 2023 |
| Round 3 | 29th April 2023 | 4th May 2023 | 8th May 2023 | 18th May 2023 |
* For portfolio submission, the candidates must strictly adhere to the last date corresponding to the Round of entrance test taken by them.
For FAQs pertaining to JKLU-DET, click here.
B.Des
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks in both Class X & XII or equivalent grades.
- Candidates should have passed classes 10th and 12th from a recognised Central/ State Board/ University in India or in any foreign country recognised as equivalent to 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- For those who appeared in Class XII exam in 2023, only XII marks in the applicable subjects will be considered for eligibility..
- The applicants are required to appear for JKLU-DET as their entrance exam for qualifying for admissions in JKLU.
- Foreign Nationals/ Persons of Indian Origin/ Non-Resident Indian candidates can be considered for admission on the basis of their marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination only.
| One Time Fee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Admissions (Last Date - 31st March 2023) | Application Fee | ₹1000 | |
| Admission Fee (Adjustable in Academic Fee) Non-Refundable | ₹5000 | ||
| Registration Fee (Adjustable in Academic Fee) | ₹25,000 | ||
| Regular Admissions | Application Fee | ₹1000 | |
| Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) | ₹5,000 | ||
| Registration Fee (Adjustable in Academic Fee) | ₹25,000 | ||
One time Caution Money (Refundable) ₹10,000
| Academic Year (2023-2024) | |
| Annual fee for academic session* (in Rupees) | 2,50,000 |
| Technology Charges | 25,000 |
Fees for accommodation, food and other facilities - 2023-24 (in rupees)
| Type of Accommodation | AC room charges for 2023-24 | Non-AC room charges for 2023-24 | |||||||||||
| Hostel Fees | ₹ 80000 | ₹ 65000 | |||||||||||
| Utility Charge | ₹ 25000 | ₹ 10000 | |||||||||||
| Mess Advance (to be adjusted as per actual) | ₹ 55000 | ₹ 55000 | |||||||||||
| Total | ₹ 160000 | ₹ 130000 | |||||||||||
- University reserves the right to increase academic fee by a maximum of 10% annually.
- Transport fees is ₹ 45,000 per year.
- The above-mentioned fee as applicable to citizens of India and SAARC Countries.
- Hostel charges are on annual basis.
- Hostel charges for one academic year and the students are not allowed to leave the hostel during the semester.
- Hostel fee, as above, is applicable to all boarding students.
- Hostel rooms are on twin sharing basis. Hostel Charges are subject to yearly revision.
- Hostel security deposit of ₹5,000 would be payable along with first year’s fees. It is refundable at the time of leaving the Hostel.
Refund policy: Refunds for the fee deposited for registration will be as per the following guidelines:
S.No. | Dates | Amount to be deducted |
1. | Till July 14, 2023 | No deduction |
| 2. | 15th July 2023 – 21st July 2023 | 2,000 INR |
3. | 22nd July 2023 – 28th July 2023 | 5,000 INR |
4. | 29th July 2023 – 4th August 2023 | 20% of Academic Fee |
5. | 5th August 2023 – 11th August 2023 | 40% of Academic Fee |
6. | 12th August 2023 – 18th August 2023 | 60% of Academic Fee |
7. | 19th August 2023 – 25th August 2023 | 80% of Academic Fee |
8. | After 25th August 2023 | No Refund |
Scholarships for B.Des Programme offered at Institute of Design
To encourage and support meritorious Applicants, JKLU has a very distinctive scholarship programme. Applicant may qualify for a scholarship up to full waiver of the University Academic Fee.
Scholarship is awarded based on
- Academic Performance in Class X and XII marks.
- Performance in JKLU-DET & Portfolio Round.
Scholarship on the basis of Academic Performance in Class X and XII marks, JKLU DET and Portfolio :
Students who have secured a position in the top 15% in R1 and R2 top 10% In R3 in JKLU-DET rounds will receive scholarships varying from 75% - 100% fee waiver. Additionally, students with exceptional portfolios will be awarded relevant scholarships.
Additionally, students with exceptional portfolios will be awarded relevant scholarships.
| Criteria for Eligibility for Scholarship | |||||
| Criteria 1 | Criteria 2 | Criteria 3 | Criteria 4 | ||
Round 1: Application closed | 10th (25% weightage) | 12th (25% weightage) | JKLU‐DET (25% weightage) | Portfolio (25% weightage) | Benefits |
75% and Above | 75% and Above | Top 15% | Subjective to the Faculty | 100% fee waiver if Criteria 4 is fulfilled | |
| 75% fee waiver if Criteria 3 is fulfilled | |||||
| 50% fee waiver if Criteria 2 is fulfilled | |||||
| 25% fee waiver if Criteria 1 is fulfilled | |||||
| Criteria for Eligibility for Scholarship | |||||
| Criteria 1 | Criteria 2 | Criteria 3 | Criteria 4 | ||
Round 2: Application closed | 10th (25% weightage) | 12th (25% weightage) | JKLU‐DET (25% weightage) | Portfolio (25% weightage) | Benefits |
80% and Above | 80% and Above | Top 15% | Subjective to the Faculty | 100% fee waiver if Criteria 4 is fulfilled | |
| 75% fee waiver if Criteria 3 is fulfilled | |||||
| 50% fee waiver if Criteria 2 is fulfilled | |||||
25% fee waiver if Criteria 1 is fulfilled | |||||
| Criteria for Eligibility for Scholarship | |||||
| Criteria 1 | Criteria 2 | Criteria 3 | Criteria 4 | ||
Round 3: Deadline for the Application is 25th April 2023 | 10th (25% weightage) | 12th (25% weightage) | JKLU‐DET (25% weightage) | Portfolio (25% weightage) | Benefits |
85% and Above | 85% and Above | Top 10% | Subjective to the Faculty | 100% fee waiver if Criteria 4 is fulfilled | |
| 75% fee waiver if Criteria 3 is fulfilled | |||||
| 50% fee waiver if Criteria 2 if fulfilled | |||||
25% fee waiver if Criteria 1 is fulfilled | |||||
Relaxation in Scholarship criteria for special cases:
(Relaxation will be for only one category, even if the candidate belongs to more than one category.)
| Category | Relaxation in Class X & Class XII % |
| Wards of Defense personnel | 2 % in both |
| SC/ST/PH | 2 % in both |
| Students from North East states and all UTs (except Delhi) | 2 % in both |
Continuation of scholarship in consecutive years:
Merit based scholarships awarded at the time of admission will continue for the normal duration of the programme subject to the student achieving a specified minimum level of performance as given in the table below:
| Scholarship in the previous year | CGPA of Previous year | Scholarship Level |
100% | 8.0 + | Same Level (100%) |
| 7.0 - 8.0 | Comes down 75% scholarship | |
| Below 7.0 | No Scholarship | |
75% | 8.5+ | Move up to 100% scholarship |
| 7.5 - 8.5 | Same Level (75%) | |
| 7.0 - 7.5 | Comes down 50% scholarship | |
| Below 7.0 | No Scholarship | |
50% | 8.5+ | Move up to 75% scholarship |
| 7.5 - 8.5 | Same Level (50%) | |
| 7.0 - 7.5 | Comes down 25% scholarship | |
| Below 7.0 | No Scholarship | |
25% | 8.5+ | Move up to 50% scholarship |
| 7.0 - 8.5 | Same Level (25%) | |
| Below 7.0 | No Scholarship | |
| No Scholarship Student | 8.5+ | Move up to 25% scholarship |
Additionally, we have a scheme of fee reduction for certain categories of students. We reduce fee by 25% (of academic fee) for the following people:
- Wards of any staff member of JKLU or any entity belonging to JKO
- Sibling of any student (both get fee reduction)
- Sibling of any alumni
- Any alumni doing a second degree.
M.Des
- Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in a three-year Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised University.
- Students appearing in the final examination of Bachelor’s Degree can also apply.
- JKLU-DET is mandatory for admissions.
| One Time Fee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Admissions (Last Date - 31st March 2023) | Application Fee | ₹1000 | |
| Admission Fee (Adjustable in Academic Fee) Non-Refundable | ₹5000 | ||
| Registration Fee (Adjustable in Academic Fee) | ₹25,000 | ||
| Regular Admissions | Application Fee | ₹1000 | |
| Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) | ₹5,000 | ||
| Registration Fee (Adjustable in Academic Fee) | ₹25,000 | ||
One time Caution Money (Refundable) ₹10,000
| Academic Year | 2023-24 |
| Annual fee for academic session* (in Rupees) | 3,02,000 |
| Technology Charges | 25,000 |
Fees for accommodation, food and other facilities - 2023-24 (in rupees)
| Type of Accommodation | AC room charges for 2023-24 | Non-AC room charges for 2023-24 | |||||||||||
| Hostel Fees | ₹ 80000 | ₹ 65000 | |||||||||||
| Utility Charge | ₹ 25000 | ₹ 10000 | |||||||||||
| Mess Advance (to be adjusted as per actual) | ₹ 55000 | ₹ 55000 | |||||||||||
| Total | ₹ 160000 | ₹ 130000 | |||||||||||
- University reserves the right to increase academic fee by a maximum of 10% annually.
- Transport fees is ₹ 45,000 per year.
- The above-mentioned fee as applicable to citizens of India and SAARC Countries.
- Hostel charges are on annual basis.
- Hostel charges for one academic year and the students are not allowed to leave the hostel during the semester.
- Hostel fee, as above, is applicable to all boarding students.
- Hostel rooms are on twin sharing basis. Hostel Charges are subject to yearly revision.
- Hostel security deposit of ₹5,000 would be payable along with first year’s fees. It is refundable at the time of leaving the Hostel.
Refund policy: Refunds for the fee deposited for registration will be as per the following guidelines:
S.No. | Dates | Amount to be deducted |
1. | Till July 14, 2023 | No deduction |
| 2. | 15th July 2023 – 21st July 2023 | 2,000 |
3. | 22nd July 2023 – 28th July 2023 | 5,000 |
4. | 29th July 2023 – 4th August 2023 | 20% of Academic Fee |
5. | 5th August 2023 – 11th August 2023 | 40% of Academic Fee |
6. | 12th August 2023 – 18th August 2023 | 60% of Academic Fee |
7. | 19th August 2023 – 25th August 2023 | 80% of Academic Fee |
8. | After 25th August 2023 | No Refund |
Lateral Admissions
Students pursuing undergraduate studies and seeking a transfer to JKLU from their current institution can apply now for Lateral Admission for the academic session 2023-2024.
The Epic Tale of Graduation Projects
Students of final year B.Des. and M.Des. start their final semester graduation projects with reputed companies and thought-provoking briefs. Read about a few project briefs below.
Vijay Patil
M.Des. Product Design
Company: National Innovation Foundation
Vijay is tasked with an interesting brief of designing and developing a portable coconut breaker that does not cause coconut water to spill and is easily usable. Vijay will also dive deep into the long history of humans and their favorite fruit – coconut.
Maitreyi Kachwaha
B.Des. Interdisciplinary Design
Company: Reliance Brands Ltd.
Reliance Brands includes some of the top brands of the world, including Muji, Georgio Armani, Hamleys, Jimmy Choo and more. Maitreyi will be collaborating with the design teams to serve to the design needs of these brands.
Samriddhi Jain
B.Des. Product Design
Company: Samarth life Management
Samarth life Management’s work largely centers around providing healthcare opportunities to elderly. Samriddhi will be involved in developing products to improve the living experiences of the elderly.
Aashi Kapoor
B.Des. Product Design
Company: Skintech Smart Innovations
Aashi’s brief is to design an innovative product which makes the process of make-up and skincare application for lip, face and eye unique from what is available. The product should be sustainable, provide a good user experience, be inclusive and pose as a new trend setter.
Anushree Singhvi
B.Des. Interdisciplinary Design
Company: Nila House Jaipur
Nila House has been working in the crafts and heritage sector primarily with the goals of protection and revival of crafts and improving the livelihood of craftspersons. Anushree will be handling tasks of graphic design and photography.
Khushi Garg
B.Des. Interdisciplinary Design
Company: Creative TR
Khushi is working on the branding, strategic and service design of a jewellery brand in Ahmedabad. This interdisciplinary project requires a variety of design skills that Khushi has learnt throughout her course.
Paraj Bhargava
B.Des. Interdisciplinary Design
Company: Innover Labs
Paraj is given responsibilities which are oriented around leading the design silo at Innover Labs. Paraj will also be working as a bridge between the Design and Engineering teams within the startup to streamline the process of work flow.
Snapshot of companies and studios where students of Design at JKLU are working.
