IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025, Eligibility Criteria, Seat Matrix, How to Apply

IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025: Aspirants seeking admission to IIT Bombay under BDes 2025 are required to register and appear for the UCEED counselling process. The UCEED counselling registration started from 14th March and will continue till 31st March 2025. Candidates who have cleared the UCEED entrance exam 2025 are eligible to appear for the UCEED counselling and seat allotment process. IIT Bombay BDes admission 2025 is completely based on merit marks obtained in both Part A and B of UCEED 2025. 

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UCEED IIT Bombay

From 10 June 2025 onwards, IIT Bombay will start the UCEED Provisional Seat Allotment Round 3. The payment of the seat acceptance fee will be done from 10 June 2025 to 14 June 2025, till 6 PM. In case candidates want to withdraw their allotted seats or exit from the counselling rounds, they can do so from 15 June 2025 to 19 June 2025, till 6 PM. For all genders and categories of the candidates, the counselling processing fee is Rs 4000. This fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.

IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025 Overview

IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025 is open to candidates who qualify the UCEED 2025 exam and meet the specified eligibility criteria, including age and academic requirements. The admission process involves filling out a common online application form through the IIT Bombay Admissions Portal, selecting preferred institutes, and uploading necessary documents. Seat allotment is conducted jointly for all participating institutes based on UCEED ranks. Counselling and final selection are managed centrally by the UCEED office at IIT Bombay. 

IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025 Counselling Dates

For IIT Bombay admission 2025, the authorities have opened the counselling from 14th March till 3rd April 2025. The counseling process will include multiple seat allotment rounds, with the first round of seat allotments scheduled for April 21, 2025. The following table mentions the counselling dates for IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025. 

The UCEED registration period began on October 1, 2024, and closed on October 31, 2024, with a late registration option available until November 18, 2024. The UCEED examination was scheduled for January 19, 2025. Following the result, IIT Bombay has released its brochure for BDes admission. Given below are important dates related to UCEED 2025. 

Candidates can access the IIT Bombay application form 2025 by visiting the official website: (www.idc.iitb.ac.in/admission). Candidates who have cleared the UCEED 2025 entrance exam are eligible to apply for IIT Bombay BDes admission. The application process involves filling out a common application form where candidates can provide their personal details and select their preferred institutes. After filling out the application form, candidates have to pay the application processing fee and upload relevant documents as specified in the guidelines. 

How to Apply for IIT Bombay Admission 2025?

Candidates can follow the given steps to apply for the IIT Bombay Admission 2025.

• Visit the official IIT Bombay admission portal and open the application portal.
• Fill in personal and educational details as required.
• Upload necessary documents, including photographs, signatures, and any relevant certificates.
• Submit the application fee online as specified for each program.
• Submit the application form after reviewing your details. 

Documents Required to Apply for IIT Bombay BDes Admission Process 2025

The following documents are mandatory for the IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025. 

• Photograph
• Signature
• UCEED Score Card
• Qualifying examination Mark Sheet (Class XII or equivalent)
• EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST Certificate
• PwD Certificate
• OCI/PIO Card

IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria

IIt Bombay released the IIT Bombay BDes eligibility criteria along with the UCEED brochure. Candidates seeking admission to BDes courses at IIt Bombay have to meet the eligibility criteria laid down by the authorities. 

• Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000, if belonging to the OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category, and on or after October 1, 1995, if belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category.
• Applicants must have qualified for UCEED 2025 by obtaining a valid rank.
• Candidates should have passed all five subjects in Class XII or equivalent in 2024 or 2025. Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination in 2023 or earlier are not eligible.

IIT Bombay BDes Seat Matrix 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has released the seat matrix for the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program for the academic year 2025-26. A total of 37 seats are available across various categories. The distribution of seats is categorized by different reservation policies, ensuring transparency in the admission process. The following table mentions the seat distribution at IIT Bombay BDes Admission 2025.

The Bachelor of Design (BDes) program at IIT Bombay has a structured fee system that includes tuition fees, hostel charges, and other components. The fee details are designed to ensure accessibility while maintaining high-quality education standards. Students are encouraged to review the official fee structure for complete clarity before applying.

A). One-Time Fee

The following table gives details of the One-Time Fee structure needed to be paid for IIT Bombay BDes Admission.

B). BDes Per Semester Fees

Given below is the fee structure for BDes per semester. 

C). Refundable Deposits (To be paid at the time of admission)

The following table gives a break-down of the refundable deposits paid at the time of BDes admission. 

*Note: All SC/ ST/ PwD category students are exempted from the payment of Tuition Fee from section (B).

IIT Bombay UCEED Placements

IIT Bombay’s BDes program consistently achieves strong placement outcomes, with a placement rate of around 75–85%. The average package has been approximately Rs 23.5 LPA in recent years. The highest international offers have reached up to Rs 1.10 crore. Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Myntra, and Samsung. The placement process is coordinated by the Institute’s Training and Placement Cell, which facilitates campus interviews and connects students with leading companies across diverse design and technology sectors.