Design School in India founded
by globally-acclaimed designers
Recognition at Inaugural Programme
for Education in Humanity-Centered Design
Award-winning Campus
at the intersection of Industry and Society
Design-centric Annual Conference,
attracting industry's brightest minds
Entrance Examination
23 Nov, 2024
Apply for UG and PG Degree Programmes in Design, offered by the OP Jindal Global University
Undergraduate degree programmes, in collaboration with the OP Jindal University, offering a robust education on in-demand specializations.
Postgraduate degree programmes, in collaboration with the OP Jindal University, designed for students and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Prepares students to create impact through design, offering a learning journey across disciplines, mentoring by leading designers throughout the course, and a curation of immersions, exposure and experiential learning in different parts of the world.
years of redefining
design education
industry connections
recruiting TDV graduates
international
academic partners
industry connections
recruiting TDV graduates
The Design Village (TDV), in collaboration with the O.P. Jindal Global University, offers UGC-approved B Des and M Des degree programmes at its Forbes' award-winning campus located in the heart of the Industrial District of Noida.
Established in 2014, TDV has 65+ faculty who join hands to bring an unmatched academic knowledge and cutting-edge industry experience to its 350+ students, training them to transform the world through design.
O.P. Jindal Global University is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary and research oriented university founded in 2009, ranked as India’s Number 1 Private University for three years in a row by QS World University Rankings. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Education at TDV is forward looking, preparing students for the future. This intent is rooted in the school's curriculum through a focus on critical knowledge domains of the future, encompassing innovation, sustainability and technology. Changemakers and industry leaders in various domains seek TDV graduates to take leading roles in their organizations.
Located in the heart of Noida’s manufacturing industry, TDV’s programmes offer students access to the industry professionals who offer them their real-world knowledge as Professors of Practice, through Masterclasses, offering Project Taskboxes etc. Students leverage this exposure at the end of their programme, when seeking their internships and placements.
International industry experience is at the heart of TDV education. All students attend a week-long immersion at Make, Abu Dhabi: a community-based space for creative individuals, at no additional cost of attendance, travel or living. Students also have the opportunity to opt for international internship, either at a top-tier foreign university or an acclaimed international office, both at no additional tuition.
The Design Village's approach to admission for its programmes is built upon the institution’s core intent to change the paradigm of design education in the country. We are looking for students who not just demonstrate academic excellence, but also exhibit awareness, compassion, courage and perseverance, the vital qualities for being a successful designer.
TDV has a rigorous two-tier Selection Process that the shortlisted applicants will need to qualify for securing an admission to its programmes. In case of successful completion of Part 1 (Aptitude Test), the applicants will be invited to participate in Part 2 (Interview).
Admission to TDV programmes are held in multiple rounds. However, the conduct of subsequent rounds is subject to the availability of seats. TDV Admissions Office advises all applicants to submit their applications as early as possible, to benefit from scholarships, timely enrol in the bridge programme, and access industry networking opportunities held by TDV, prior to the actual start of the programme in August.
Programme Fee details are available on respective programme pages. For detailed information, please download TDV Fee Structure below.
TDV offers Entry Scholarships to students upto 100% of the first year tuition fee, purely based on their performance in the Entrance Examination, or score in an equivalent National Aptitude Test. For subsequent years, scholarships are granted to top 10% Merit Holders from preceding academic year.
We strongly encourage students who need access to loans, and provide the necessary documentation required by nationalized banks and private lenders to sanction an education loan. Additionally, students can choose to opt for EMI Fee Payment through GrayQuest, partnered with TDV.
Applicants can register online with the TDV Admissions Portal using their basic credentials. We recommend using a personal email address and mobile number at the time of registration, and not a school or office-affiliated email. All communication from TDV will be sent only to the email address and mobile number entered at the time of registration by the applicant.
Upon receipt of the login details from TDV over email, applicants need to login using their received credentials at the TDV Admissions Portal, subsequently fill out the Online Application Form, and pay an Application Form Fee. The Application Form can be completed over multiple sessions, and applicants shall have the option to progressively save parts of their application as they progress.
Please feel free to reach out to TDV Admissions Office, if you may have any questions or require any technical assistance. Alternatively, you can also drop us an email and one of our representatives will get back to you within 48 hours.
+91 88606 08188
admissions@thedesignvillage.orgOur team is available between 10:30 am to 07:00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays.
1) How do I apply to your programme?
Please fill the form available at the top of this webpage to start your application. One of our admissions advisors will get in touch with you to guide you in the process.
2) Is your degree recognized by the Government of India?
TDV offers 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Design: B.Des (Hons.) and 2-year postgraduate Master of Design: M.Des degree programmes through O.P. Jindal Global University. All our degree programmes are UGC-approved, and acceptable across India and the world for employment or further education.
3) What is the total fee for your programme?
The total fee for our undergraduate programmes is 24.5 Lacs, and for our postgraduate programmes is 13.0 Lacs. Merit-based Scholarships are available to applicants based on their performance in the selection process.
1) Do you have a hostel for outstation students?
TDV has a large number of outstation students enrolling for its programs every year. To support their accommodation, TDV has partnered residential facilities very close to its campus, where students can book their accommodation. Pick-and-drop service is included in the cost of accommodation at these facilities, so that students are able to commute to the campus without any hassles.
2) Do you offer transportation facilities for local students?
Yes, TDV offers local transportation facilities across Delhi NCR. The availability of the transportation facility is subject to the route, and pricing varies based on the pick-up and drop location of the student.
