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Avantika University is a private, design-focused university located at Vishwanathpuram, Lekoda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2017, the university was created with a strong emphasis on design, innovation, creativity, technology and entrepreneurship. Its School of Design follows a project-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning approach, with students working through studios, workshops, live projects, research and industry exposure. The university operates a 60-acre campus with design studios, FabLab, engineering laboratories, computer/Mac facilities, library and sports infrastructure. 

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Courses

B.Des – Industrial Design: A 4-year full-time design programme focused on developing products, services and systems through research, ideation, prototyping, materials, manufacturing and user-centred design.

B.Des – Product Design: Focuses on designing innovative and functional products by combining design research, form development, materials, technology, prototyping and user experience.

B.Des – Transportation Design: A 4-year programme focused on future mobility, vehicle and transportation-system design, combining form, technology, sustainability and user experience.

B.Des – Interior & Furniture Design: Develops skills in designing contemporary interior environments and furniture through spatial planning, materials, ergonomics, aesthetics and human-centred design.

B.Des – Communication / Graphic Design: Focuses on visual communication, branding, typography, illustration, photography, digital media and storytelling. Avantika's current Communication Design curriculum follows an integrated, project-based approach across multiple media.

B.Des – Animation Design: Covers storytelling, character design, motion, 2D/3D animation, cinematic thinking and digital production for film, media and entertainment.

B.Des – Game Design: Develops skills in gameplay, storytelling, character/environment design, game mechanics, prototyping and interactive experiences.

B.Des – Fashion Design: Focuses on fashion concepts, garment development, materials, textiles, sustainability and contemporary fashion practices.

B.Des – Fashion Communication: Covers fashion storytelling, visual communication, retail communication, trends, lifestyle, exhibitions, digital media and brand communication.

B.Des – User Experience Design: Focuses on user research, usability, information architecture, UI/UX, interaction design and the creation of human-centred digital experiences.

B.Des – Interaction Design: Explores interactions between people, digital products, systems and emerging technologies, with emphasis on behaviour, interfaces and user experience.

B.Des – Information Design: Uses design, visualisation and communication techniques to make complex information clear, accessible and understandable.

B.Des – Immersive Media Design: Focuses on digital experiences using immersive and emerging technologies, including virtual and simulated environments.

M.Des: The 2-year full-time Master's programme provides advanced, research-oriented design education. Current specialisations include Industrial Design, User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Transportation Design and Interior & Furniture Design, with the university's wider design ecosystem also listing areas such as Product, Animation, Game, Interaction, Information and Immersive Media Design.

PhD – Design: A doctoral-level programme focused on advanced design rese

Course Eligibility

B.Des:

• 10+2 from any stream
• Minimum 50% aggregate
• English proficiency
• Valid MIT Pune Design Entrance Test (DET) / Design Scholarship Test (DST) or accepted design entrance score as specified by the university.

M.Des:

• Graduation in any stream
• Minimum 50% aggregate
• English proficiency
• Valid DET/DST or accepted design entrance score.

Fees

Placement

Latest Placement Highlights:

• Highest Package: ₹27 LPA
• Average Package: ₹8.4 LPA
• Companies Hired: 400+
• Project Opportunities: 475
• Internship Opportunities: 4 per student
• Students Receiving & Accepting Offers: 100% according to the university's placement page.

Design-specific examples:

• ₹20 LPA – Shalin Desai, B.Des UX Design – MoEngage
• ₹13 LPA – Uttara Kulkarni, B.Des UX Design – PhonePe
• ₹11 LPA – Neha Natu, M.Des UX Design – MOONRAFT
• ₹12.5 LPA – Ezhil Prasanth, M.Des UX Design – IBM

Recruiters: Amazon | Infosys | TCS | PepsiCo | Coca-Cola | MoEngage | PhonePe | IBM | and other leading companies. 

Admission Process

College Highlights

1. Complete the online application.
2. Submit required academic and supporting documents.
3. Appear for the Design Scholarship Test (DST) / applicable design entrance test.
4. Attend the Personal Interview.
5. Selected candidates receive an admission offer.
6. Accept the offer and pay the required fees.
7. Complete confirmation and enrolment.

 Required Documents

• Class 10 marksheet/certificate
• Class 12 marksheet/certificate
• Graduation marksheets and degree for M.Des
• Design entrance/DST score, where applicable
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Government ID proof
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Other documents specified during admission

FAQs

Q1. Is Avantika University good for design?
Yes, it is a good emerging design university with strong focus on innovation and interdisciplinary learning.

Q2. What is the fee for B.Des?
The total fee is approximately ₹13.9 – ₹14.4 lakh.

Q3. How is admission done?
Admission is based on entrance exams like NIFT/NID/UCEED or university test, followed by interview.

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