Industrial Design Centre - IIT Bombay (IDCIITB): Courses, Facilities

Saniya Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 4, 2024

The Industrial Design Center (IDC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is a pioneer design institute that provides a wide range of programs in such areas as industrial Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Animation, Mobility and Vehicle Design. The center came into existence in 1969 by the Government of India. The institution groomed itself under the guardianship of popular engineering colleges i.e. IIT Bombay.

Table of Contents

Highlights
Why Choose IDC IIT Bombay?
Courses
Admission
Infrastructure Facilities
Placements

IDC IIT Bombay Highlights

IDC IIT Bombay provides a better environment with all the essential facilities for their students to grow and learn. The following highlights of IDC IIT Bombay are mentioned below.

IDC IIT Bombay Highlights
Year of Establishment	1969
Type of Institute	Private
Affiliation	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai
Approval	AICTE
Courses Offered	B.Des, M.Des, PhD

Why Choose IDC IIT Bombay?

The workshops, studios and laboratories at IDC provide an excellent opportunity for the students to explore materials and mediums, model prototypes, experiment with concepts and test out their design solutions. The Material Library of the institute continuously collects information on new materials/processes/techniques etc. The Product Development Cell undertakes various activities like design detailing and development projects. The Rapid Prototyping Cell is equipped with an FDM machine. The IDC Auditorium has a seating capacity of 120 and is used for conducting courses, seminars and workshops. With the vision to envision a holistic design education that shapes the students into responsible contributors to society, IDC IIT Bombay continues to contribute towards value-based learning and knowledge generation.

Related Careers:

Career as a Fashion Designer	Career as an Interior Designer
Career as a Graphic Designer	Career as an Animator

IDC IIT Bombay Courses

Institute offers programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Some of the courses of these programmes are mentioned below.

Courses	Specialisation
B.Des	Fashion Design
M.Des	Mobility and Vehicle Design, Animative Design, Interaction Design
PhD	Design

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IDC IIT Bombay Admission

IDC IIT Bombay admission process starts with filling out an online application. Admission in courses is done based on marks scored in various entrance examinations. The information is available on the official website. Students have to appear for an interview and skill assessment test. If the student cleared these, then they are selected.

IDC IIT Bombay Eligibility Criteria

Numerous courses are offered by IDC IIT Bombay, each of which has different eligibility criteria. Mentioned below is a list of a few courses offered by the university with their eligibility criteria.

IDC IIT Bombay B.Des Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have undergone the UCEED examination to be eligible for this course.

IDC IIT Bombay M.Des Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have graduated in design/ engineering/ architecture/ Interior Design from a recognised institution to be eligible for this course.

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IDC IIT Bombay Infrastructure Facilities

IDC IIT Bombay provides many facilities to its students on the campus to ensure a good academic environment for their growth and development. Facilities given by the institute is mentioned below.

Laboratories
Library
Studio
Spacious classrooms
Sports Complex
Medical Facilities

IDC IIT Bombay Placements

The placement cell of IIT Bombay handles all the placement activities of IDC IIT Bombay. To prepare its students for their various professions, the university's Placement Cell provides personality development programs, seminars, workshops, and industry visits. Many industries, firms, and organizations visit IIT to recruit new IDC students. IDC IIT Bombay placement hosted companies like: