MIT
About MITID
MIT Institute of Design, is a premier centre for Design education, practice and research in India. The institute has driven new ways of design thinking, since its establishment in 2006. Being a pioneer in dissemination of modern design education in India, the institute has nurtured many design talents.
The institute offer a diverse range of design programme at Undergraduate (4years) and Post Graduate (2years) level with 1000+ students pursing programmes in Industrial, Communication & Fashion design discipline. With more than 59 teaching staffs, as active professional designers and practitioners, MIT ID focuses on leading the way on creative and experimental practices that enhance the growth of the design doers. The amalgamation of a varied student group and highly experienced staff help the institute in creating a unique and multifaceted learning experience for the learners.
MIT Institute of Design located on a Rajbaug farm in Loni Kalbhor, on the Pune Solapur highway east of the city, once owned by the legendary showman, Raj Kapoor and now also his final resting place, is spread over 125 acres on the banks of the Mula Mutha river. The picturesque area exudes peace and tranquillity and seems close to Mother Nature in spite of being located in close proximity to the busy Pune-Solapur Highway. The institute is sited to such serene beauty to seek the knowledge with complete peace.
Through our efforts, we have ensured that academics at MIT ID encourages unshackled and innovative thinking and also expose them to the real life challenges, so that they stay aligned to the business and social expectations. An able leadership and passionate faculty team drive the process and enable the learners to embrace newer paradigms in design education and help them in the journey to become responsible design professionals.
Important Dates
Admission Schedule for Academic Year 2020-21
| Activity | Dates |
| Applications Open | 10th Septmeber 2019 |
| Last Date of application | 29th February 2020 |
| Design Apttitude Test (DAT) | 5th April 2020 |
| Design Apttitude Test (DAT) Results | 20th April 2020 |
Studio Test & Interview
| B.Des | 4th May to 9th May 2020 |
| B.Des Fashion | 11th May to 14th May 2020 |
| M.Des DM & FMM | 15th & 16th May 2020 |
| M.Des | 18th to 22nd May 2020 |
Studio Test & Interview
| B.Des Final List | 11th May 2020 |
| B.Des Fashion | 15th May 2020 |
| All M.Des | 23rd May 2020 |
Courses Offered at MITID
UG & PG Courses
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN | COMMUNICATION DESIGN | FASHION DESIGN | MANAGEMENT |
| Product Design | Graphic Design | Fashion Design | Design Management |
| Transportation Design | Animation Film Design | Fashion Communication | Fashion Management & Marketing |
| Interior Space & Furniture Design | Film & Video Design | ||
| Retail Design | Game Design (Only B.Des) | ||
| User Experience Design | Transcultural Design (only M.Des) | ||
| Immersive Media Design (Only M.Des) |
Courses at MITID
| Course | Product Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design |
| MIT ID has emerged to be one of the best Product Design institutes in India. Similar to other premier Product Design Institutes in India, the product Design program at MIT ID is part of the Industrial Design discipline. It has been the earliest programs since the inception of Institute in 2006. | |
| Course | Transportation Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design |
| The learners of Transportation Design experience that the courses of study exclusively explore an inborn human need of human mobility. Beginning with the concept of transporting people and commodities using a variety of means, its emphasis moves on creating sustainable systems for Transportation Design. | |
| Course | Interior Space & Furniture Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design |
| Interior Space and Furniture Design discipline focuses on designing and planning of interior spaces for all kinds of human needs. The learners concentrate on designing spaces – interior and exterior – according to their functional hierarchies and interrelationships. Spaces to be more functional and aesthetic require components like furniture, seating, storage, lighting etc, so only Interior Design alone is not sufficient. | |
| Course | Retail Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design |
| Retail Design lies at the intersection of architecture, marketing, strategy and design of the built environment. The program at MITID™ takes an innovative and progressive approach to addressing design issues intrinsic to the evolution and transformation of retail environments. | |
| Course | Graphic Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or any Design Discipline. |
| Graphic Design Institutes in India have been training candidates for a long time but most of them are very narrowly focused on imparting software application skills. These Graphic Design Institutes in India are unable to impart the sound theoretical and conceptual understanding that’s required to be a professional graphic designer. | |
| Course | Animation film Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or any Design Discipline. |
The Animation Industry in India is now going globally to create its own identity. It increases the demand for thinking minds and trained professionals like ‘Animators’. Animation Design course at MIT ID has always nurtured and mentored these thinking minds to face the challenges of tomorrow both in the global and local context.
| Course | Film & Video Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline. |
| Courses in Film and Video Design put emphasis on a strong narrative content. To communicate using the Film and Video media, one needs to use equipment like film and video cameras and editing systems. Moreover, conceptual processes in addressing the communication needs of the social and commercial sectors should also be rigorously followed. Of the many Film and Video design courses, the one at MITID emphasizes on the holistic learning. | |
| Course | User Experience Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility B,.Des & M.Des |
10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or any Design Discipline.. |
| The aim of the Program is to study concepts, methods, and techniques of information architecture, usability engineering, information Design, interaction Design, Visual Design, ethnography and Prototype engineering with focus on artifacts’ where user experience is essential. | |
| Course | Game Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des |
| Eligibility B.Des | 10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). |
| Games has evolved over the time, from creating fun to an immersive game. And today, it has evolved as a notable industry, providing many employment opportunities around the globe. | |
| Course | Immersive Media Design |
| Duration | 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility M.Des | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline |
| Design’ is evolving at a very fast rate in today’s world. With new technological interventions, one can notice its impact in day to day life. Such technological interventions deeply influence current design practices. Design thinking intervention in problem solving process also needs to be revisited.Keeping this requirement in mind, MIT ID is offering a trans-disciplinary unique master programme in Immersive Media Design. This programme deals with the core technologies across merging disciplines of all creative expressions, which will form future means of interacting. Creating dialogues between natural environment and new digital frontiers. It is the convergence of technology with the new emerging media. | |
| Course | Design Management |
| Duration | 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility M.Des | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline |
| M.Des in Design Management is a unique management program offered in a creative multi-disciplinary environment. Design is gaining importance as a fresh way of solving complex business problems and driving innovation. The program is built on strong foundation of design thinking and holistic business management. The program offers a mix of inputs on latest design methods and approaches and combines them with real life case studies and applications from the business world. The program builds the critical thinking and execution skills required in today’s worlds and prepare the learners to use design to solve real life problems faced by industry and society. | |
| Course | Fashion Management & Marketing |
| Duration | 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility M.Des | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline |
| The M.Des Fashion Management & Marketing course prepares you for a fashion management career in the domestic or international fashion industry by delivering an innovative and relevant fashion business curriculum. Working closely with fashion industry professionals, fashion organizations and industry role models and mentors, on the masters course you develop a diverse skill base that will enable you to have a wider, clearer and more relevant understanding of the business of management and marketing behind the fashion industry. |
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| Course | Transcultural Design |
| Duration | 2 Years – M.Des |
| Eligibility M.Des | Bachelor’s Degree in Design |
| Design’ is evolving at a very fast rate in today’s world. In this programme, young designers can learn how to use design for positive social impact on humans and businesses and to better understand the global perspective on design. Design means a ‘change’ – it could be relative or absolute change. India’s growing economy and high demand for design professionals offer vast opportunities to accommodate young designers during and after their studies. In the current context of globalization, understanding other cultures and other value systems is a major asset for every designer. The M.Des. Transcultural Design encourages the exploration of different cultures within an applied, interdisciplinary context. |
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| Course | Fashion Design |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des |
| Eligibility B.Des | 10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). |
| This course prepares you for a career in fashion. The B.Des Fashion Design is a skills-based course, where you have the opportunity to explore your ideas both two- and three-dimensionally, using a broad variety of techniques and approaches in exciting and challenging projects. | |
| Course | Fashion Communication |
| Duration | 4 Years – B.Des |
| Eligibility B.Des | 10+2 from any stream. (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB). |
| This unique and exciting course teaches the intellectual, practical and professional skills you need to succeed in a career in promotion and communication for the global fashion industry. You have the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of research, experimentation and realization, as well as new practices and innovations within fashion promotion, communication and image generation. Our ethos is based on the premise of promoting a creative and in-depth investigation of fashion in a social context. Irrespective of whether you engage in a practical exploration or a more theoretical, written exposition, you are encouraged to consider the critical and cultural context of your subject. |
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International Collaboration
TWINNING PROGRAM
Twinning program is basically the exchange of students for a couple of years or semesters with the collaborated institution. Students will have the opportunity either to complete their studies in India or Abroad. Twinning program for Bachelor’s Degree can be of 2+2 or 3+1 nature and for Post Graduate it can be of 1 + 1 nature
Undergraduate Programmes (2+2 years)
- BA (Hons) Design for Industry (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
- BA (Hons) 3D Design (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
- BA (Hons) Animation (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design (In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
- BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
- BSc (Hons) Design Engineering ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
STUDENT EXCHANGE
This International student exchange is designed especially for the B.Des students of MITID to broaden their view globally, experience a new culture & gain new knowledge. This is the best opportunity for the students who wish to grow globally in design..
University partner list for student exchange programme:
- Strate College, France
- L’Ecole de Design, Nantes Atlantique
- University of Bridgeport, USA
- Vancouver Film School, Canada
- Universidad Iberoamericana Peubla, Mexico
- University for the Creative Arts, UK
- Politechnico Di Milano, Italy
PLACEMENTS
MIT Institute of Design has a dedicated Industry Relation Department, holding an excellent track record of placing students in reputed companies. It focuses on bringing the most relevant professional opportunities for the learners. The department creates a platform that brings diverse sectors of industry and learners together.
The main endeavour of MIT ID placement cell is to get students placed in reputed conglomerates and studios. The department acts as an interface between the industry and students, primarily enabling students to select their best career path. All students are delivered with placement assistance and counselling. The placement cell also conducts live seminars and workshops to enable the students to become successful professionals.
The Industry Relation Department at MIT Institute of Design continuously take up initiative to train and hone our students to become holistic individuals and not merely the degree holders.
We initiate:
Internship
The undergraduate and post-graduation students undertake internship programme of 6-8 weeks, wherein students takes up various design projects with different organizations.
Live Classroom Projects
Many industries offer live classroom projects to our students to get a live exposure while being on campus. Students work on these projects in classrooms under faculty guidance.
Sponsored Graduation Projects
Students undertake sponsored graduation projects of 16-18 weeks, providing them an opportunity to work in professional environment and apply their classroom learning in real life design challenges.
Consultancy/ Research Projects
MIT ID collaborated with various organizations for design research and consultancy projects. Experienced faculty members and relevant students, work on research projects as per their areas of expertise.
Full Time Placement Opportunity
Campus recruitment drives are undertaken by inviting companies to place Institute’s students.
ADMISSIONS STAGES
The admission process is in two phases:
Phase 1: DAT (Design Aptitude Test) conducted at various centres across the country.
MITID reserves its right to change or cancel any of these centres. Based on scores obtained from DAT, shortlisted candidates will be called for second phase.
Phase 2: Studio Test and Personal Interview at MITID campus in Pune.
The second phase of the admission procedure will consist of studio tests followed by personal interviews at Institute in Pune.
The list of shortlisted candidates for the Second Phase will be announced on MITID website.
INTAKE
| B. Des Programme | 200 seats |
| B. Des Fashion programmes | 60 seats |
| M. Des Programme | 150 seats |
Intake for NRI, PIO, OCI & International students will be maximum 10 % over and above of regular intake
MITID USP’s
Why to Choose Us?
- A premier design institute
- Delivering international quality education services
- Equipped with world-class facilities
- Excellent track record of placing students in reputed companies
- Guided by highly qualified and experienced team of faculties and staffs
- Multidisciplinary academic programmes
- Practical learning approach
- Research and innovation based curriculum
- Spread over 125 acres of land
Scholarship
In an effort to make quality design education more affordable and reachable to students from economically weaker sections, the institute offers Scholarships to all new, needy entrants. The MIT Institute of Design grants full or partial scholarships to 5% of the total students each year. The eligibility of the scholarships would depend upon the performance of the student and his/her financial needs. The interview panel will decide whether one is eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship application form should be availed by the applicant from the Institute office after getting admission to the Institute. Along with the duly filled scholarship form, one will have to attach necessary documents showing the income statements of the family members / guardians.
Industry Connect & Development of Students
Since the inception, more impressive than the physical growth of MIT Institute of Design has been the remarkable record of accomplishment by its faculty members and the students.
Our faculty members’ cumulative work experience of more than 25 years in the industry have enabled us in designing a unique way of training student. Our faculty members have been training the students to be industry ready and employable whilst coupled with valuable inputs on the technology for real-time Corporate Exposure. In addition to the literary education, the faculty members of MIT ID follows a learner-centered approach where the faculty acts as a facilitator to help bridge the gap between student and his abilities.
As a premier design institute, we conduct regular workshops for training, self-development and learning of our students. This has made our students industry ready. MIT ID students are now a part of top design studios and MNCs both locally and globally. Our students have been placed in big organizations like TCS, BYJU’s, Godrej, FITCH, Future Factory, Infosys, IBM, etc.
Apart from this, the institute has been rigorously working towards the delivery of quality education and preparing the learners for their brighter future. For this, we are facilitated with extremely modern and state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilitating impeccable services for students as well as the staff members. The institute is facilitated with advanced Library, Computer Labs with high configuration, Projector Room, Auditorium, Meeting Room, Incubation/ Accelerator Center (DesignGild), Clay Sculpting Studio, etc. We are also provided with Wood Cutting Workshop, Metal Cutting Workshop and Advanced Prototyping Workshop with all latest CNC, Laser Cutting & 3D printing setup.
With the multidisciplinary curriculum, MIT Institute of Design promote collaborative and creative strategies for design thinking and provide unparalleled training facilities to students.
The institute is equipped with an active and dedicated Industry Relation Department, holding an excellent track record of placing students in diverse industries, sectors and studios. The department has powerful alliances with numerous industry partners and employers that enable students with ample placement opportunities for their learned skills.
The department acts as an interface between the industry and students, primarily enabling students to select their best career path. All students are delivered with placement assistance and counselling. In the year 2017-18, the average and maximum package offered to students were 8-10 Lakhs and 22 Lakhs respectively.
Industry Partnership
| 3DPLM | ABMAK Group |
| Accenture Services Pvt Ltd | Advandes |
| Astral Pipes | Avaya |
| Bajaj | Bluestar |
| Book My Show | Capgemini |
| Carwale | Cybage Technology |
| Delhivery | Deloiite Digital |
| Direct I Mumbai | Dolby |
| DY Works | Elucidata |
| Faurecia | Fitch |
| Flintobox | Fortune Cookies |
| Freshdesk Chennai | Fun Plates |
| Future Factory | Glitch |
| Globant | Godrej and Boyce |
| HDFC RED | Hero Motocorp |
| Honda R&D India | IBM India Pvt Ltd |
| IKEA | Ilensys |
| Infosys | Left Right Mind, Pune |
| Lemon Design | Lokus Design |
| L’Oréal | Lumium |
| Maharaja Furniture | Melting Mints |
| Milaap | MINTE |
| Moonraft | Nirav Modi |
| Oraios Packaging | OYO Rooms |
| Papertree | Persistent Systems |
| Quicksand | Restore Solutions |
| Rishabh Instruments | Samsung |
| SAP Labs | Shaze Retail |
| Story D | Stylus Automotive |
| Synerzip Softech India Private Ltd | Tata Consultancy Services |
| Tata Elxsi | Tata Motors |
| Technicolor | Therefore Design |
| Thumb Work – Walnut App, Pune | Transven Mumbai |
| Wingify, Pune | YUJ Design |
Industry Partners
Testimonial
| Kushal Kiran Asbe | Product Design – Deloitte Digital, Mumbai It was a great time I spent in MIT Institute of Design. MIT ID has wonderful and cooperative faculty and the campus environment is very positive. The institute has made best effort to provide all great infrastructure with all required facilities within the campus. |
| Arpit Jerath | Product Design – Delhivery, Delhi The fully equipped campus of MITID which include Design digital Labs, Workshops to give shape to your ideas and provision for various co-curricular activities creates a learning atmosphere. MIT ID has injected the best of design skills in me, supported by the team of experienced designer faculty. |
| Aakanksha Gupta | ISFD – OYO Rooms, Goa The workshop and infrastructure at MIT has been extremely helpful, and a major advantage to develop skills and learn. The faculty have been very accommodative and wonderful guides throughout the tenure at MITID. Our unique design pedagogy helped me develop my strengths for the better. |
| Alisha Singh | Fashion Management & Marketing from MIT Institute of Design, Pune My time in MIT ID was definitely a precious and rewarding experience with an atmosphere that is familial and caring. I found it truly the place that lives up to the spirits of transforming creativity into execution. The institute helped me to become stronger asset who is ready to stand out in the Fashion Industry. |
| Allen Fernandes | Design Management – MIT Institute of Design, Pune MIT Institute of Design being the best in the Design School, provided me the platform with this particular course and a perfect environment that supports my skill development towards the field of design management. |
| Geetika Shimpi | Design Management – MIT Institute of Design, Pune I have always wanted to pursue something unique as my career. Therefore, my search led me to this course and I landed in the hands of MIT. The institute with world-class infrastructure and best faculty mentor. |
| Neha Doke | Design Management – MIT Institute of Design, Pune I decided to pursue my career in a unique programme- Design Management from the best design school in India. This programme under MIT Institute of Design has enabled me to develop my skills with creative thinking. |
Awards & Achievements
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