BITS Design School (BITSDES) has opened admissions for its Bachelor of Design (Honours) program for the 2026-2030 batch. This is a four-year, fully residential course. A total of 180 students will be admitted. The application window is open now, and the deadline to apply is February 1, 2026 .
To join the B.Des program, applicants must clear one of three entrance exams: the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims , UCEED , or the BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT) . All candidates, including those using NID-DAT or UCEED scores, must submit their applications by February 1, 2026 . They need to provide their NID-DAT or UCEED roll numbers when applying.
The BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT) is an online exam that lasts one hour. It will take place from March 31 to April 5, 2026 . Only students who applied by February 1, 2026 , can upload their BITSDAT scores. The portal for score uploads will be active from April 8 to April 12, 2026 .
Important Dates for BITS Design School Admissions 2026
Here are the key dates for the admission process:
| Event | Date |
| Application Deadline | February 1, 2026 |
| BITSDAT Exam Dates | March 31 to April 5, 2026 |
| BITSDAT Score Upload | April 8 to April 12, 2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Announced | April 16, 2026 |
| Portfolio Uploads | April 16 to April 20, 2026 |
| Online Interviews | May 2 to May 12, 2026 |
| Final Results Announced | May 18, 2026 |
BITS Design School may change these dates as needed.
About the Bachelor of Design Program
The four-year B.Des (Honours) program offers several specializations. Students can choose areas like:
- Physical Product Design
- Digital Product Design (UI/UX)
- Design Research & Insights
- Experience Design
- Visual Design
The program combines design with subjects such as policy, business strategy, and new technologies. This prepares students for changing industry demands and policy needs.
Eligibility and Academic Backgrounds
BITS Design School welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds. Candidates from Science, Arts, and Commerce streams are eligible to apply. This includes students from CBSE, ISC, State Boards, IB, and IGCSE. Past batches also included students from these different fields of study.
Dean's Statement
Nandita Abraham, Dean of BITS Design School, stated that design is becoming central to how businesses and societies work. She said the school's program aims to create future design leaders. These leaders will turn ideas into real impact. The curriculum mixes design with technology and business. This ensures graduates are creative and ready to drive innovation and growth.
Students interested in a design career should apply before the deadline of February 1, 2026 , and prepare for the necessary entrance exams.
