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    BITS Design School Scholarships 2027: Types, Eligibility, Fee Details

    BITS Design School Scholarships 2027: Types, Eligibility, Fee Details

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 13 Jun 2026, 11:20 AM IST
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    BITS Design School Mumbai will notify about the BITS Design School scholarship details on its official website - bitsdesign.edu.in. As per the previous year's data, the BITS Design School scholarship offers financial assistance based on the candidate’s merit, financial capability, and special needs. BITS Design School fees for the first year will be announced soon. The scholarship facility will help students to reduce the cost of education and hostel fees. Among the scholarships offered are the merit & means-based scholarships, academic merit scholarship, and the chancellor’s scholarship, making it possible for students to access quality design education. Read the complete article by Careers360 to learn about the BITS Design School Scholarships 2027.

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    1. Types of BITS Design School Scholarship
    2. BITS Design School Scholarship Criteria
    3. BITS Design School Scholarship for Students - Key Points
    4. BITS Design School Fees
    BITS Design School Scholarships 2027: Types, Eligibility, Fee Details
    BITS Design School Scholarship

    Appearing for the BITS DAT exam is not compulsory. The institute also accepts scores in NID DAT and UCEED for BITS design admissions.

    Types of BITS Design School Scholarship

    The institute provides BITS Design School scholarships to candidates to ease the financial burden of education, allowing them to focus on their studies. Students need to meet the BITS Design School scholarship criteria to apply for it. Candidates can check the details given below as mentioned in the previous year's schedule. The updated list will be notified soon:

    Merit & Means-Based Scholarships

    • Scholarship type: Merit & Means-based scholarship
    • Annual family income: Must not be more than Rs. 18,00,000
    • Assessment based on: Design test scores, academic achievement, co/extra-curricular achievements, and their portfolio interview.
    • Waiver: Up to 75% tuition fee waiver in each year of the 4-year programme
    Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi

    Leading Design College | Highest CTC: ₹12 LPA | Average CTC: ₹7.5 LPA | Scholarships for Deserving Students

    Pearl Academy, West Delhi Campus, New Delhi

    Get up to 100% scholarship on B.Des. & BBA admissions through your CUET-UG score | No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM,

    Academic Merit Scholarship

    • Scholarship type: Academic merit scholarship for high-performing students with a clear passion for design
    • Eligibility: All students are considered by default
    • Assessment criteria: Design test scores, academic achievement, co/extra-curricular achievements, and their portfolio interview.
    • Waiver: Tuition fee waiver of up to 75% in each year of the 4-year design programme

    The Chancellor’s Scholarship

    • Scholarship type: Most prestigious scholarship at the institute, targeting the best design students in India
    • Eligibility: Top performers in the admissions process who have been identified as high-potential students by an esteemed jury
    • Waiver: 100% tuition fee waiver
    SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus

    Application form FREE of Cost for a Limited Period of Time | #11 by NIRF | NAAC A++ Accredited Institution | 1100+ Recruiters

    Woxsen University, Hyderabad

    Scholars’ Round Deadline: 14th Nov’26 | Earn upto 50% merit Scholarship + 10% for top performers | EFMD Accredited | AACSB (USA) & AMDISA Member | Highest CTC 28 LPA

    Benefits for the Chancellor’s Scholars

    • An opportunity to meet the Chancellor
    • A 100% waiver of tuition fees.
    • A one-to two-week fully paid exposure to Aalto/Stanford/Milan/Dubai Design Week in their 2nd year.
    • An internship arranged by the Chancellor's office in their 3rd year.
    • Designated and graduated as Chancellor’s Scholars.

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    BITS Design School Scholarship Criteria

    Along with the details on the BITS Design School scholarship, the authorities have also laid down certain conditions and requirements that aspirants need to meet to avail financial assistance. Only those aspirants who meet the BITS design school scholarship eligibility will be considered for a fee waiver. Aspirants can check eligibility below to get a scholarship at BITS Design School.

    • Be an Indian citizen
    • Must have passed class 10th and 12th from a recognised board
    • Have received an offer of admission from BITS Design School for its 4-year B Des (Hons) programme
    • Meet the criteria mentioned against each category

    BITS Design School Scholarship for Students - Key Points

    • BITS Design School scholarships for students will be awarded following a detailed review of the students’ application forms and documents. The BITSDES admissions committee will finalise the BITS Design School scholarship awards and waivers.

    • BITSDES will provide only one scholarship at a time. If any candidate qualifies for more than one, they will get the scholarship with the highest tuition fee waiver, but not both.

    • The scholarships will be reviewed annually based on the student's academic performance and conduct, attendance, and payment of tuition and residential fees and policy requirements.

    BITS Design School Fees

    BITS Design School will release the revised fees for 2027 on its official website - bitsdesign.edu.in. Understanding the BITS Design School fees will help the candidates to manage their expenses effectively. Candidates interested in taking admission into BITS Design School can go through the previous year's data for a better understanding of the admission fee, tuition fee, and residence fee. Below is the breakdown of the BITS Design School fees:

    BITSDES Fee Structure

    Details (1st Year)

    Fees (in Rs.)

    One-Time Admission Fee

    40,000

    Security deposit20000

    Tuition fee

    7,70,000

    Residence fee

    227000

    TOTAL

    1057000

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the 1st year fees?
    A:

    Based on the previous year's trends, the BITS Design School's first-year total fees are expected to be around Rs. 1.57 lakhs

    Q: What is the one-time admission fee?
    A:

    As per the previous year's data, the one-time admission fee was Rs. 40,000.  

    Q: How many types of scholarships are offered by BITS Design School?
    A:

    There are three types of scholarships: namely, Merit & Means Based Scholarships, Academic Merit Scholarship, and the Chancellor's Scholarship.

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