Admission Process
Submit the application form on University website.
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.
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
- 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 | |
| Type of Room | Double Room - 2 Students | Double Room - Single | Triple Room - 3 Students | Triple Room - 2 Students | ||||
| AC | Non-AC | AC | Non-AC | AC | Non-AC | AC | Non-AC | |
| Hostel Fee | 80,000 | 65,000 | 1,20,000 | 97,500 | 70,000 | 57,000 | 88,000 | 70,000 |
| Utility charges | 25,000 | 10,000 | 45,000 | 18,000 | 20,000 | 8,000 | 27,000 | 11,000 |
| Sub-Total | 1,05,000 | 75,000 | 1,65,000 | 1,15,500 | 90,000 | 65,000 | 1,15,000 | 81,000 |
| Mess Advance (to be adjusted as per actual) | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 |
| Total | 1,60,000 | 1,30,000 | 2,20,000 | 1,70,500 | 1,45,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,70,000 | 1,36,000 |
- University reserves the right to increase academic fee by a maximum of 10% annually.
- Transport fees is ₹ 49,500 per year.
- The above-mentioned fee as applicable to citizens of India and SAARC Countries.
- Hostel and Transport Charges are on annual basis and subject to yearly revision.
- 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 security deposit of ₹5,000 would be payable along with first year’s fees. It is refundable at the time of leaving the Hostel.
| 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 |
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
| 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% |
- If there is no student eligible for 100% scholarship as per the criteria, then the student with highest CGPA will get 100% scholarship.
- If there are only 0 or 1 student with CGPA>= 9.0, then the student with second highest CGPA will get 75% scholarship.
| B.Des Admissions Calendar for Session 2024 | |||||||
| Components | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Final Call | ||
| Application Form Deadline | 30 January, 2024 | 1 April, 2024 | 24 April, 2024 | 24 May, 2024 | 30 June, 2024 | ||
| JK DET | 3 February, 2024 | 4 April, 2024 | 27 April, 2024 | 27 May, 2024 | |||
| Exam Result Declaration | 10 February, 2024 | 8 April, 2024 | 30 April, 2024 | 30 May, 2024 | |||
| Portfolio Round | 17 February, 2024 | 15 April, 2024 | 3 May, 2024 | 3 June, 2024 | |||
| Selection/Offer | 20 February, 2024 | 17 April, 2024 | 5 May, 2024 | 5 June, 2024 | |||
| Registration on Campus | 8 July, 2024 | ||||||
| Classes Commencement | 29 July, 2024 | ||||||
| Admission Closing | 15 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 | |
Fees for accommodation, food and other facilities - 2024-25 (in rupees)
| Type of Room | Double Room - 2 Students | Double Room - Single | Triple Room - 3 Students | Triple Room - 2 Students | ||||
| AC | Non-AC | AC | Non-AC | AC | Non-AC | AC | Non-AC | |
| Hostel Fee | 80,000 | 65,000 | 1,20,000 | 97,500 | 70,000 | 57,000 | 88,000 | 70,000 |
| Utility charges | 25,000 | 10,000 | 45,000 | 18,000 | 20,000 | 8,000 | 27,000 | 11,000 |
| Sub-Total | 1,05,000 | 75,000 | 1,65,000 | 1,15,500 | 90,000 | 65,000 | 1,15,000 | 81,000 |
| Mess Advance (to be adjusted as per actual) | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 |
| Total | 1,60,000 | 1,30,000 | 2,20,000 | 1,70,500 | 1,45,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,70,000 | 1,36,000 |
- University reserves the right to increase academic fee by a maximum of 10% annually.
- Transport fees is ₹ 49,500 per year.
- The above-mentioned fee as applicable to citizens of India and SAARC Countries.
- Hostel and Transport Charges are on annual basis and subject to yearly revision.
- 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 security deposit of ₹5,000 would be payable along with first year’s fees. It is refundable at the time of leaving the Hostel.
* As per JKLU admission norms.
Limited scholarships are available for outstanding performer in academic and/or co-curricular activities.
| M.Des Admissions Calendar for Session 2024 | |||||||
| Components | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Final Call | ||
| Application Form Deadline | 30 January, 2024 | 1 April, 2024 | 24 April, 2024 | 24 May, 2024 | 30 June, 2024 | ||
| JK DET | 3 February, 2024 | 4 April, 2024 | 27 April, 2024 | 27 May, 2024 | |||
| Exam Result Declaration | 10 February, 2024 | 8 April, 2024 | 30 April, 2024 | 30 May, 2024 | |||
| Portfolio Round | 17 February, 2024 | 15 April, 2024 | 3 May, 2024 | 3 June, 2024 | |||
| Selection/Offer | 20 February, 2024 | 17 April, 2024 | 5 May, 2024 | 5 June, 2024 | |||
| Registration on Campus | 8 July, 2024 | ||||||
| Classes Commencement | 29 July, 2024 | ||||||
| Admission Closing | 15 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.
