About Christ University Department of Design
About Christ University Department of Design
The Department of Design at Christ University, Bengaluru operates under the university's Deemed-to-be University status, offering B.Des (Bachelor of Design) in Communication Design, Fashion Design and Interior Design. Located on the Hosur Road campus in south Bengaluru, the department draws students from across Karnataka and other states who want a design degree within a multi-faculty university environment — a combination that standalone design institutes like NID or NIFT do not offer.
The B.Des curriculum at Christ University includes studio practice, design theory, digital tools (Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD for interior students, Figma for communication design) and industry projects. Faculty with industry backgrounds in Bengaluru's design, advertising and architecture sectors bring real project experience into the studio environment.
Programmes and Fees
| Specialisation | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des Communication Design | 4 Years | 30 | ₹1,40,000–₹1,70,000 |
| B.Des Fashion Design | 4 Years | 30 | ₹1,40,000–₹1,80,000 |
| B.Des Interior Design | 4 Years | 30 | ₹1,50,000–₹1,80,000 |
Admission Process
10+2 from any stream with minimum 50% marks. Apply through the Christ University portal — applications open February–March. Admission involves CUCAT (Christ University Common Admission Test) covering English and aptitude, plus a design aptitude test specific to the department (portfolio or drawing test depending on specialisation), followed by a personal interview. Students with NID DAT or CEED preparation have an advantage in the design aptitude component.
Bengaluru's Design Industry Access
Bengaluru hosts significant design activity across UX/UI (tech companies), advertising (JWT, Ogilvy, Lowe Lintas have Bengaluru offices), fashion (Ensemble, Kimaya retail), and interior design (residential and commercial projects in the Whitefield-Sarjapur growth corridor). Christ University's Hosur Road location is accessible from the Electronic City tech corridor where most UX design hiring happens — a 15-minute drive for internship placements. Communication Design students have placed at Bengaluru advertising agencies and tech company design teams in recent graduation batches.
Career Scope
Communication Design graduates target UX/UI roles at Bengaluru tech companies, graphic design at advertising agencies, and brand identity work. Fashion Design graduates target retail buyers, fashion stylists and apparel brand design assistant roles. Interior Design graduates join residential and commercial interior firms in Bengaluru's growing luxury apartment and office fit-out sector. M.Des is the postgraduate path for students targeting NID, NIFT or IIT design faculty research roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Des fee at Christ University Bengaluru?
Annual B.Des fee is approximately ₹1,40,000–₹1,80,000 depending on specialisation. As a deemed university, fees are not government-regulated and are revised annually. Confirm current fees on the Christ University website when the February application window opens.
Does Christ University Design require a portfolio for admission?
Yes — the admission process includes a design aptitude component that varies by specialisation. Communication Design may require a drawing or visual aptitude test; Interior Design may ask for spatial reasoning; Fashion Design may include a design brief exercise. Prepare a portfolio of original drawings or design work before the interview even if not explicitly required — faculty assess creative ability informally during the interview.