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 2024

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.

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TEST CENTRE STATETEST CENTRE CITY
MADHYA PRADESHBHOPAL, INDORE, JABALPUR
RAJASTHANJAIPUR, BIKANER, KOTA, UDAIPUR
MAHARASHTRAMUMBAI, PUNE, NAGPUR, NANDED
UTTAR PRADESHAGRA, GHAZIABAD, NOIDA, KANPUR
KERALAERNAKULAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, THRISSUR
DELHINEW DELHI
TELANGANAHYDERABAD
HARYANAGURUGRAM, FARIDABAD
JHARKHANDRANCHI
ANDHRA PRADESHANANTPUR
CHHATTISGARHKORBA, RAIPUR
TAMIL NADUCOIMBATORE NORTH, CHENNAI
UTTARAKHANDDEHRADUN
ASSAMGUWAHATI
KARNATAKABENGALURU
WEST BENGALALIPURDUAR, KOLKATA
BIHARPATNA
ODISHABALASORE

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.

 

Submission of Portfolio
Login to your application Dashboard with the given credentials and upload the portfolio in the document section.
 
 Date of ExaminationTentative Result DatesLast date for Portfolio submission*Final Results
Round 14th February 20239th  February 202313th February 202320th February 2023
Round 218th March 202323rd March 202327th March 20234th April 2023
Round 329th April 2023 4th May 20238th May 202318th 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

  • A minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Class XII in English and three subjects of the applicant's choice. However, subjects with internal marks of 50 percent or higher will not be counted.
  • Students in their final examination of class XII may apply; however, admission will be provisional, subject to achieving the minimum marks.
  • Applicants are required to appear for JK-DET as their entrance exam for qualifying for admission to JKLU.
  • Marks awarded by a recognized Central/State Board/University Examination in India or any foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will be considered.
  • Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin/Non-Resident Indian candidates can be considered for admission based on their marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination only.
Programmes Duration   Fee Structure (in INR) for Academic Year 2024-25
Academic Fee Technology Fee Admission Fee Caution Deposit (Refundable) Total Fee
B. Des 4 3,00,000 30,000 5000 10000 3,45,000
For the Bachelor of Design program (B.Des), the scholarship will be determined based on three components, and the cumulative total will not exceed 75 percent.
Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Criteria 3
12th (25% Scholarship) JKDET (25% Scholarship) Portfolio (25% Scholarship)
90% or above 90 percentile or higher (Top 10%) 4+ score on a scale of 0-5
For the allocation of scholarships based on 12th-class marks, the scoring process is as follows:
  • Specified subjects include English and three subjects chosen by the applicant. However, a subject with internal marks of 50 percent or higher will not be considered.
  • If the applicant does not qualify for the scholarship through JKDET but achieved a score or rank surpassing a predetermined cutoff in the entrance test of NID/NIFT/IITs, a scholarship of 25 percent of the academic fee will be granted. The specific cutoffs are yet to be determined. Note that only one scholarship will be applicable, depending on the entrance exam performance, whether it is JKDET/NID/NIFT/IITs.
  Additional Scholarship: Moreover, there is a fee reduction initiative for certain student categories, capped at a maximum of 100 percent. A 25% reduction in academic fees is applied to the following individuals:
  • Wards of a staff member of JKLU or any entity associated with JKO.
  • Sibling of a student (both receive a fee reduction).
  • Sibling of an alumna/alumnus.
  • An alumnus pursuing a second degree.
  Exceptional Performance in Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities:
  • If an applicant demonstrates outstanding performance in sports (such as representing the state in national-level sports), Olympiads (reaching the Training Camp level), or any other area, a special committee will assess the application and recommend additional scholarships.
  Women Scholarships:
  • All women students will receive a scholarship equivalent to 10 percent of the academic fee if they are ineligible for any above mentioned scholarships.
  • This award is granted annually, subject to the conditions outlined in the rules for continuation.
  Special Category Scholarships: Students falling into the following categories will be entitled to a scholarship equivalent to 10 percent of the academic fee in the first year if they do not qualify for any above mentioned scholarships. This is applicable only for the initial year of studies:
  • Wards of defense personnel.
  • SC/ST students.
  • Differently-abled students.
  • Students from North-eastern states (domicile based on the school's address in the 12th class, and for open school, the address of the exam center in the 12th class).
  • Students from all Union Territories (except Delhi), with domicile determined by the same rule as above.
  • Students from JKO schools.
Top of Form Early Bird Scholarships: In addition to the existing scholarships, including women's scholarships and special category scholarships (subject to a maximum of 100 percent), JKLU offers Early Bird Scholarships.
  • In Round 1, an extra 15 percent scholarship will be granted.
  • In Round 2, an additional 10 percent scholarship will be provided.
  • In Round 3, an extra 5 percent scholarship will be awarded.
All scholarships are expressed as a percentage of Academic Fees exclusively. No scholarship covers Technology Fee, Hostel, Transport, and Mess charges. Scholarship Continuation for 2024 Admissions: (for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Years of BDes) The scholarship will be sustained for the subsequent year based on performance in the program at JKLU.
CGPA of the previous year Performance-based Scholarship for the next year
9.5 or above 100%
>=9.0 or less than 95 75%
>=8.5 or less than 9.0 50%
>=8.0 or less than 8.5 25%
>=7.5 or less than 8.0 15%
Note:
  1. If there is no student eligible for 100% scholarship as per the criteria, then the student with highest CGPA will get 100% scholarship.
 
  1. If there are only 0 or 1 student with CGPA>= 9.0, then the student with second highest CGPA will get 75% scholarship.
A 25 percent scholarship for the dependents of JKO employees and siblings of students/alumni (including alumni pursuing a second degree) will persist as long as they maintain a CGPA of 6.0. This scholarship will be in addition to the merit scholarship mentioned earlier, subject to a maximum of 100 percent. The 10 percent women's scholarship will be ongoing for all eligible women who do not receive any other scholarship, provided they maintain a minimum CGPA of 6.0. Disciplinary Committee The disciplinary committee and the unfair means committee hold the authority to propose a reduction or discontinuation of a scholarship if a student is found culpable of breaching academic integrity (such as copying or assisting others in assignments, projects, exams, etc., or engaging in plagiarism or similar acts) or violating disciplinary norms (including theft, fighting, property defacement, substance abuse, etc.). In the initial instance, the scholarship will default to a lower level, and it will be entirely revoked after a second violation. However, these committees retain the discretion to recommend no impact on the scholarship (if deeming charges as minor violations) or suggest scholarship removal in the first instance itself (if charges are considered serious).
B.Des Admissions Calendar for Session 2024
ComponentsRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Final Call
Application Form Deadline30 January, 20241 April, 202424 April, 202424 May, 202430 June, 2024
JK DET3 February, 20244 April, 202427 April, 202427 May, 2024
Exam Result Declaration10 February, 20248 April, 202430 April, 202430 May, 2024
Portfolio Round17 February, 202415 April, 20243 May, 20243 June, 2024
Selection/Offer20 February, 202417 April, 20245 May, 20245 June, 2024
Registration on Campus8 July, 2024
Classes Commencement29 July, 2024
Admission Closing15 July, 2024

M.Des

  • Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised University. Graduates of 3-year Bachelor’s Degree are also eligible.
  • Students appearing in the final examination of Bachelor’s Degree can also apply.
  • Applicants are required to appear for JK-DET as their entrance exam for qualifying for admission to JKLU.
 
Programmes Duration (Years)   Fee Structure (in INR) for Academic Year 2024-25
Academic Fee Technology Fee Admission Fee Caution Deposit (Refundable) Total Fee
M. Des 2 3,02,000 30,000 5000 10000 3,47,000

Limited scholarships are available for outstanding performer in academic and/or co-curricular activities.

M.Des Admissions Calendar for Session 2024
ComponentsRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Final Call
Application Form Deadline30 January, 20241 April, 202424 April, 202424 May, 202430 June, 2024
JK DET3 February, 20244 April, 202427 April, 202427 May, 2024
Exam Result Declaration10 February, 20248 April, 202430 April, 202430 May, 2024
Portfolio Round17 February, 202415 April, 20243 May, 20243 June, 2024
Selection/Offer20 February, 202417 April, 20245 May, 20245 June, 2024
Registration on Campus8 July, 2024
Classes Commencement29 July, 2024
Admission Closing15 July, 2024

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 2024-2025.

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.