BITS Design School (BITSDES), a constituent of BITS Pilani, has announced the commencement of admissions for its third cohort of the four-year, fully residential Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme. Applications for the class of 2026-30 are now open and will close on 1 February 2026.

A total of 180 students will be admitted to the batch. Applicants can qualify through any of the following exams: NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims, UCEED, or the BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT). Those wishing to apply with NID-DAT or UCEED scores are also required to complete and submit their applications by 1 February 2026 with their NID-DAT / UCEED roll numbers. The BITSDAT, a one hour long online test will be conducted from 31 March to 5 April 2026.

Only students who have submitted their applications by 1 February 2026 will be able to upload their scores when the application portal is opened between 8 April and 12 April 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be announced on 16 April 2026, followed by portfolio uploads from 16 April to 20 April 2026, and online interviews between 2 May and 12 May 2026. Final results will be declared on 18 May 2026. All dates are subject to change at the discretion of BITS Design School.

The previous cohorts represent a wide spectrum of academic backgrounds, including students from Science, Arts, Commerce streams from CBSE, ISC, State Boards, IB, and IGCSE.

Students can specialize in Physical Product Design, Digital Product Design (UI/UX), Design Research & Insights, Experience Design and Visual Design. The programme offers transdisciplinary education blending design, policy, business strategy, and emerging technologies to prepare students for evolving industry and policy needs.

Nandita Abraham, Dean, BITS Design School, said, “Design is rapidly becoming integral to how businesses compete, policies are shaped, and societies progress. Our curriculum is designed to create the next generation of design leaders who can translate ideas into impact, across boardrooms, communities, and industries. Our approach integrates design with technology and business, ensuring graduates are not only creative thinkers but also future-ready professionals who can drive innovation, sustainability, and growth in the real world.”

In keeping with the institute’s vision to bring international perspectives, academic rigour, and real-world exposure to its students, BITS Design School has established collaborations with leading global institutions, including Aalto University, RMIT University, Arizona State University and the Cumulus Association of Design Universities. These partnerships encompass curriculum development, student and faculty exchange, joint research, and collaborative projects.

For detailed information on admissions, please visit www.bitsdesign.edu.in