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Compare B.Des and PGP: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
B.Des graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 36.2 L vs ₹ 32.3 L for PGP). Its highest reported package goes up to ₹ 27.0 L.
PGP is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 20.3 L vs ₹ 23.6 L for B.Des). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 10.8 L.
B.Des admits via NID DAT, NIFTEE and 8+ more; PGP admits via CAT, GRE and 5 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
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B.Des leads on higher average salary (₹ 36.2 L). PGP has the edge on lower average fees (₹ 20.3 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 36.2 L
Median Salary
₹ 30.8 L
Average Fees
₹ 2.0 K - ₹ 47.2 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 32.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 31.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.2 L - ₹ 39.4 L
Top Recruiters
For B.Des, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: NID DAT, NIFTEE, UCEED, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, CEED, MITID DAT, JEE Main, CAT, WUD Aptitude Test. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For PGP, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CAT, GRE, GMAT, GATE, XAT, NMAT, AIMA MAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
B.Des shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹36,17,000) than PGP (₹32,30,000).
PGP has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,20,000 – ₹39,40,384) than B.Des (₹2,026 – ₹47,22,000).
The most common duration shown is 4 years for B.Des and 1 year for PGP.
