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NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD]

SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed to be University) 6th floor, UPG Building, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle - West, India • 4000563.6(13)
VerifiedPrivateEstd. 2017NMIMS Mumbai, MumbaiAICTE
Founded
2017
Type
Private
Affiliation
NMIMS Mumbai, Mumbai
Highest Package
₹13.3 LPA
Average Package
₹7.5 LPA

About NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD]

NMIMS School of Design, Mumbai is a premier design school affiliated with NMIMS Deemed to be University. The B.Des program offered by NMIMS School of Design is approved by AICTE. The institute has nine faculty members who are highly experienced and offer education in the field of design. NMIMS SOD offers a B.Des in Humanising Technology and a B.Sc. in Animation and VFX. Admission to B.Des is based on merit in the NMIMS Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The final year students of B.Des of NMIMS School of Design have to complete a six-month internship program on a compulsory basis.

Direct Link to Apply for B.Des Application Admission


NMIMS School of Design Highlights 2024

The table given below shows the important highlights of the NMIMS School of Design:

Particulars NMIMS School of Design Highlights 2024 
Established | Institute Type 2017 | Private
Approved By All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Affiliation NMIMS Deemed to be University
Accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade
Entrance Exam NMIMS-DAT
Courses Offered 2 Courses
Application Mode Online 
Admission Criteria Merit-based + Entrance Test
Official Website https://design.nmims.edu/ 

NMIMS School of Design Courses & Fees

NMIMS School of Design offers two courses i.e. B.Des in Humanising Technology and a B.Sc. in Animation and VFX. The table given below shows the important details of NMIMS School of Design Courses & Fees:

Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria 
B.Des 

Duration: 4 Years
Specialization: Humanising Technology

Seat Intake: 30

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board Merit in NMIMS DAT + Personal Interview + Portfolio Submission
B.Sc.  Duration: 4 Years
Specialization: Animation and VFX
Seat Intake: 60
Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum 50% aggregate marks Merit-Based 

NMIMS School of Design Admission 2024 is open for B.Des and B.Sc programmes. Interested candidates must register for the preferred course on the official website by filling out an application form. The institute conducts a Design Aptitude Test (NMIMS-DAT) in offline mode to offer admission to B.Des and an online Computer Entrance Test for B.Sc. The registration fee for NMIMS DAT 2024 is INR 2,000. Here are the steps to apply for admission to NMIMS School of Design:

  • Visit the official website @https://nmimsdat.in/.
  • Complete the application form with the necessary details.
  • Pay the required application fee.
  • Appear for Studio Test.
  • If the candidate clears the aptitude test, he or she will be eligible for a Personal Interview & Portfolio Submission round. 
  • Check the final merit list.

NMIMS School of Design B.Des Selection Criteria 2024 

Admission to B.Des (Humanising Technology) is through NMIMS-DAT. (Design Aptitude Test). NMIMS-DAT comprises of the following sections:

  • Studio Test
  • Upload of Portfolio
  • Personal Interview

NMIMS Mumbai School of Design Placement 2024

NMIMS School of Design Mumbai offers 100% placement opportunities for B.Des. students. As per the latest report, the highest and average package of NMIMS School of Design is INR 20.97 LPA and INR 10.79 LPA respectively. Some of the top recruiters of NMIMS School of Design are Axis Bank, Deloitte, PwC, EY, JCB, Walmart, Nexweave, etc. The table given below shows the NMIMS School of Design Placement statistics:

Particulars NMIMS School of Design Placement Statistics 2023 
Highest Package INR 20,97,000
Average Package INR 10,79,953

Some of the top recruiters who participated in the NMIMS School of Design placement drive are tabulated below:

NMIMS School of Design Top Recruiters 
JCB The GAMEFICATION CO Nexweave Deloitte
Axis Bank EY PwC Walmart
The Minimalist PARALLAX Learning Mate YUJDESIGNS

Some of the profiles that were offered to the students were:

  • Associate Designer
  • Analyst
  • Associate XR Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Associate
  • Human Factor Specialist
  • UI /UX Designer
  • Associate Interaction Designer

NMIMS School of Design Facilities

NMIMS School of Design Mumbai has the state of the art workshops, studios, and labs for the practical exposure of students. The following facilities are offered by NMIMS School of Design:

  • Wi-Fi-enabled studios equipped with smartboards and projection facilities
  • Rapid Prototyping Lab (including a 3D printer, laser cutter and CNC milling machine)
  • Tinkering lab with a wide range of electronics for prototyping, including proto-boards like the Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LEDs, etc
  • XR reality lab with high-end computing machines
  • Well-stocked library

NMIMS School of Design Facts

  • The program at NMIMS School of Design teaches students to face and solve the design challenges in the modern world.                                                                                          
  • The institute helps in creating designs that will make technology accessible and consumable to the users.                                                                                                 
  • NMIMS exposes students to multidisciplinary fundamentals like sociology, psychology and business.                                                    
  • NMIMS School of Design focuses on opening up numerous career avenues with its industry-focused programs.

NMIMS School of Design Faculty

Below are the details of some of the faculty members of NMIMS School of Design:

Dr. Guruprasad Kuppu Rao

  • Designation: Professor & Dean
  • Qualification: Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, M.Des, BE (Mech Eng)
  • Specialization: Product Design / Industrial Design, Product Prototyping, Design for Healthcare / Medical Devices, etc

Dr. Arundhati Guha Thakurta​

  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Qualification: Ph.D., M.Sc, B.Sc
  • Specialization: Design Ergonomics, UX/UI Design, Cognitive Psychology & Human Factors, Usability Design, etc

Nitin Shantaram Nigde

  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Qualification: MFA, BFA
  • Specialization: Academic Portrait Painting, Cartoon, Caricature, Illustration, Sketching & Drawing, Animation Pre-Production Designer, Percussionist

Sneh Hazra

  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Qualification: Master in glass and ceramics art and science, Certificate course in Cultural Management, Certificate course in Crafting Luxury and Lifestyle Businesses, Bachelor in Crafts Design
  • Specialization: Product design – ceramics and glass | Design research in Heritage crafts and processes | Creative entrepreneurship

Pranav Prabhakar More

  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Qualification: Master in Media & Entertainment Management, B.Com
  • Specialization: V- Ray Professional, 3D Lighting & Rendering, 3D Game Assets Modelling, 3D Environment Modelling, 3D Unwrapping & Texturing

NMIMS School of Design FAQs

Ques. What courses are offered by NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design offers a B.Des in Humanising Technology and a B.Sc. in Animation and VFX. Both of these courses are offered for 4 years in full-time mode. Admission to both of these courses is based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the institute.

Ques. Does NMIMS School of Design offer internship opportunities?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design offers a six-month internship program to third-year B.Des students. Students must undergo internship training before the final semester. As per the latest report, the highest internship stipend of NMIMS School of Design is INR 1,00,000 and the average stipend stood at INR 34,715. NMIMS SOD offers 100% paid internship opportunities. Some of the top recruiters who hire interns from the NMIMS School of Design are Walmart Global Tech, MSCI Services Private Limited, Parallax Labs, Ventura Securities Ltd, Beyond Design, etc.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for B.Des in NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. To apply for B.Des in NMIMS School of Design, the candidate must have passed Class XII with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board in any field. International Baccalaureate Diploma (I.B. certificate / & D.P. awarded candidates) are eligible only if they have cleared their I.B. exam with a total of 24 credits (compulsory) and passed 3 H.L. & 3 S.L. mandatorily.

Ques. What entrance exam is conducted for admission to NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. NMIMS conducts a Design Aptitude Test (DAT) to offer admission to the B.Des course. The registration fee for NMIMS DAT is INR 2000. The last date of registration is April 21, 2024. Students will be called for an offline studio test, personal interview and portfolio submission on the specific dates. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for B.Des through NMIMS DAT.

Ques. How are the placements at NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design Mumbai offers 100% placement opportunities for B.Des. students. As per the latest report, the highest and average package of NMIMS School of Design is INR 20.97 LPA and INR 10.79 LPA respectively. Some of the top recruiters of NMIMS School of Design are Axis Bank, Deloitte, PwC, EY, JCB, Walmart, Nexweave, etc. 93% of students have received pre-placement offers.

Ques. How many seats are available in the NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design offers B.Des. and B.Sc. courses. A total of 30 students in B.Des and 60 students in B.Sc. are admitted every year to the college. Interested students can apply on the official website. Candidates have to qualify for NMIMS DAT to secure a seat in B.Des and have to qualify for a CBT exam for B.Sc.

Ques. What facilities are offered by the NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design offers all the necessary facilities to design aspirants through different labs. It has wi-fi-enabled studios equipped with smartboards and projection facilities. It also has a Rapid Prototyping Lab (including a 3D printer, laser cutter and CNC milling machine), a Tinkering lab with a wide range of electronics for prototyping, including proto-boards like the Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LEDs, etc, and XR reality lab with a high-end computing machine, etc.

Ques. Is NMIMS School of Design admission open for B.Sc?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design offers a four-year B.Sc. program in Animation & VFX. Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to be eligible for the course. The last date of registration for the Computer Based Test for B.Sc. is June 02, 2024.

Ques. Is NMIMS School of Design approved?

Ans. NMIMS School of Design, Mumbai is a premier design school affiliated with NMIMS Deemed to be University. The B.Des program offered by NMIMS School of Design is approved by AICTE.

Ques. What specialization is offered in B.Des at NMIMS School of Design?

Ans. NMIMS offers a B.Des course in Humanising Technology under the School of Design. Humanising Technology is the act of design to make technology accessible and usable. Students must clear the NMIMS DAT and appear for a personal interview and portfolio submission round for the final selection into B.Des Humanising Technology.

Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
2
Lowest Fee
₹2,50,000
Highest Fee
₹5,00,000
Streams
2
DesignAnimation
Admission
Application Timeline (B.Des)
Start: 06 Dec 2023
Last Date: 21 Apr 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
UCEED2025
19 Jan 25
Specializations
1 available
Humanising Technology
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Humanising Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹5,00,000
Total Fee
₹20,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Animation & Vfx
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Animation & VFX)
1st Year Fee
₹2,50,000
Total Fee
₹10,00,000
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

UCEED
Placements & Recruiters

NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD] Placement Details

NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD] in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Recruiters
8
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹13,34,468

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

₹7,50,247

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 8 recruiters
  • Ernst & Young
  • Deloitte
  • JCB
  • Axis Bank
  • PWC
  • Walmart
  • Learning mate
  • YUJ Designs
Campus Facilities

NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD] Facilities

NMIMS School of Design - [NMIMS SOD] in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Total Facilities
10
Academic Support
4
Student Life
5
  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Wi-FI Campus
    Student Life

    Wi-FI Campus

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Security
    Facility

    Security

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Dr. Guruprasad Kuppu Rao

Dean

Dr. Guruprasad Kuppu Rao

Professor & Dean

Qualification: Ph.D. from IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay. M.Des in Product Design from, CPDM, IISc, Bengaluru. PG in Tool Engineering from GTTC, Bengaluru. BE (Mech) from Bangalore University.

Dr. Arundhati Guha Thakurta

Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics & Human Factors Engineering), National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai Master of Science (Human Physiology with Ergonomics & Human Factors), University of Calcutta Bachelor of Science, (Human Physiology), University of Calcutta

Nitin Shantaram Nigde

Assistant Professor

Qualification: Master of Fine Art, Sir J.J. School of Art , Mumbai Bachelor of Fine Art, Sir J.J. School of Art , Mumbai

Dr. Aditya Gupte

Assistant Professor

Qualification: Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Mumbai University

Dr. Shreya Maulik

Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics) NITIE, Mumbai Certification: Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society University of Pennsylvania, US Master of Science (Resource Management, Ergonomics) SNDT University, Mumbai Bachelor of Science Delhi University

Contact Information

SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed to be University) 6th floor, UPG Building, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle - West<br> India

Pincode: 400056

022 4235 5555

42355821

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