The Design Village Noida is a premier design institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across diverse disciplines such as fashion and textile, communication, product and interior design. Entry to TDV is entrance based, accepting scores from national-level exams like UCEED, NID-DAT, NIFT and NATA, along with the institute’s own TDV Entrance Exam, followed by a situational test, interview and portfolio review. The institute admits both Indian and international students.
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The Design Village Noida UG Admissions 2025
The Design Village offers admission to various design courses at the undergraduate level. The college provides an honours degree in design at the undergraduate level. The admissions to the UG programmes are offered to students who have completed their 12th grade in any stream and have qualified for any of the design entrance exams which is mandatory for admissions at The Design Village college. Students selected based on their entrance score must appear for a final interview round.
The Design Village Noida PG Admissions 2025
TDV offers a two-year Master of Design (M.Des) program with multiple specialisation options in areas like Space & Interior Design, Product Design, fashion and textile design etc. The admission process for the M.Des program is straightforward and designed to find students who are genuinely interested in the design field. To apply, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. They must appear in the required design entrance exam and interview conducted by the college or at a national level.
The Design Village Noida Application Process 2025
TDV Noida admissions accept scores from UCEED, NID-DAT, NIFT, NATA or the college's own TDV Entrance Exam. For B.A. in Interior (Space) Design, a valid NATA score lets candidates skip the TDV exam. Shortlisted applicants then undergo a situational test, interview and portfolio review.
- Candidates will need to first apply online on the TDV official website using a personal email ID and mobile number.
- Candidates will receive login details from TDV via email and log in to the portal
- Fill out the Online Application Form and pay the application fee (form can be filled in multiple sessions with progress saved)
- Provide valid scores of UCEED, NID-DAT, NIFT, NATA and appear for the TDV Entrance Exam.
- Shortlisted candidates are then required to appear for the Aptitude Test.
- Successful candidates are invited for the Interview, which includes a portfolio review.
- Admissions are conducted in multiple rounds, subject to availability of seats
- Early applicants get advantages like scholarship consideration, access to the bridge programme and industry networking opportunities before the academic session begins in August
Documents Required
- Class 10th and 12th Marksheet and Certificate (or provisional if awaiting results)
- Valid scorecard of entrance exam (UCEED / NID-DAT / NIFT / NATA / TDV Entrance Exam)
- Transfer Certificate (TC) / Migration Certificate
- Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License)
- Passport-size Photographs (recent, as per specifications)
- Portfolio of design work (for interview and review)
- Category Certificate (if applicable – SC / ST / OBC / EWS)
The Design Village Noida FAQs
What is the course duration of the B.Des. programme at The Design Village?
B. Des programmes have a course duration of 4 years.
Does the Design Village conduct its entrance test?
Yes, TDV conducts its entrance test for admission to design courses.
Is there a provision for direct admission at TDV?
No, admissions are entirely entrance-based.
Is there a transportation facility for students at The Design Village?
Yes, TDV provides transportation facilities for the students.