An admission to the M Des programmes at IISc Bangalore is based on the CEED/ GATE scores of the candidates applying for it.

Offered by the Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM), the IISc Bangalore M. Des Admission is for a two year course in product design and engineering.

Admissions to the research degrees of M. Sc. (Engg.) and Ph. D in design at IISc Bangalore are also through CEED/GATE scores.

M. Des 2016 Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have passed a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E/ B.Tech) / Design (B.Des) / Architecture (B.Arch)
• They must have a valid score in CEED 2015/ CEED 2016 or GATE.
• B.Des candidates must have a valid score in CEED 2015 or CEED 2016
• Final year students are eligible to apply provided they submit proff of passing at the time of admissions

Selection Procedure

After screening based on GATE / CEED score, a design aptitude test and interview was conducted at the Institute, on 21 and 22 April 2016. Selection was based on performance in the design aptitude test and interview.

IISc Bangalore M.Des 2016 Important Dates:

Commencement of Online Application
February 1, 2016

Last date for Online Application
March 21, 2016 extended till March 28, 2016

DAT/interview
April 21 -22 , 2016

Reporting at IISc
July 26, 2016

Commencement of Classes
August 1, 2016