School of Design Media and Creative Arts, Jain University, Bangalore Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts at Jain University, Bangalore offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in design and media. Admission is designed to identify and select creative and talented students for the various courses offered. SDMCA accepts scores from national-level entrance examinations and also conducts its own entrance test for admission.

Undergraduate programs accept the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design, or UCEED. Besides this, students can appear for the JET-Design Exam, conducted by SDMCA, with portfolio assessment and a personal interview. Postgraduate programs are eligible with CEED scores. Those candidates without CEED scores can also apply through the JET-Design Exam mode.

The admission cycle generally follows the academic year, which in most colleges marks the beginning in August-September.

Eligibility varies with each program. Undergraduate degrees usually require 10+2 in a recognized board of examination. A postgraduate student needs to have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institute in an appropriate area. Individual programs may have additional eligibility criteria, and students are guided to check the eligibility for their preferred course by clicking on detailed eligibility criteria for respective courses.

Application Process

The process of applying to SDMCA differs from one program and another, depending upon the route one has chosen in terms of an entrance exam. Here is a general outline of the steps for the process of application.

1. Choose a preferred program. The choices here are B. Des, M. Des, BA, MA, BFA, and MFA.

2. Select your entrance exam route:

• B. Des - UCEED or JET-Design Exam
• M. Des - CEED or JET-Design Exam

Other programs-Contact the Admissions office regarding special requirements

3. In case one has opted for UCEED or CEED:

• Give the relevant exam
• Qualify with a valid rank

4. In case one has opted for JET-Design Exam:

• Registration will be done online through the website of SDMCA
• Give the JET-Design Exam

5. Portfolio Preparations

• Collect a portfolio with the best work of yours as a creative expression.
• It should be aligned according to the criteria of the programme one has chosen

6. Application Submission

• Online application form on the website of SDMCA
• Submission of relevant documents: academic certificates, entrance exam scores, portfolio
• Application fee payment

7. Interview

Portfolio interview and personal interview with the shortlisted candidates. Students are expected to present their work, interests, and aspirations in the field through discussions. 8. Final Selection

Performance in cumulative entrance exams, portfolio review, and interviews

Documents Required:

• 10th and 12th standard mark sheet
• Graduation certificate with mark sheets-For Post-graduates seeking application.
• Score card of Entrance exam (UCEED/CEED/JET-Design Exam)
• Portfolio of Creative work
• Passport size photos
• Any Identity proof.
• Any certificate or award that the student holds, based on the selected course,

All applicants are requested to regularly log on to the website of SDMCA, to know the changes applied or incorporated in the application process and submit all the documents well in advance.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Des Programs (Interaction Design, Communications Design, Products Design):

SDMCA offers various B.Des programs with a comprehensive admission process. Candidates can qualify through UCEED or appear for the JET-Design Exam. The process includes:

1. Portfolio Interview
2. Personal Interview

Note: UCEED rank holders can directly attend the portfolio and personal interview conducted by SDMCA. Others need to take the JET-Design Exam followed by the portfolio and personal interview.

M.Des Programs (Design Led Innovation, User Experience Design):

For M.Des programs, the admission process is similar to B.Des but is tailored for postgraduate level. The steps include:

1. Portfolio Interview
2. Personal Interview

Note: Candidates with valid CEED ranks can directly attend the portfolio and personal interview. Others must take the JET-Design Exam followed by the portfolio and personal interview.

BA Programs (Graphic Design, Animation and VFX, Communication Design, Fashion Design, Film and Media, Interactive Game Arts Design and Development): Likely similar to the B.Des programs, possibly a combination of entrance exams, portfolio reviews, and interviews.

MA Programs (Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Animation and VFX, Interactive Game Art, Design and Development, Film and Media): MA program admission must be similar to the M. Des programs that require entrance exams scores, reviews of portfolios, and interviews.

• BFA and MFA:
• BFA and MFA programmes offered by SDMCA.

One should seek out the Admission office for specific details.