IIT-H, IIT-J AnnouncementMDes 2026
Updated: May 19
Breakdown IITJ Admission Timeline Guide:
M.Des. XR Design & Smart Product Design – IIT Jodhpur
📌IIT-J Guidelines 2026-27(XR Design) : https://www.iitj.ac.in/PageImages/Gallery/02-2026/Advt-MDes-XR-Design-AY202627--639078019015459498.pdf
📌IIT-J Guidelines 2026-27(SPD) : https://www.iitj.ac.in/PageImages/Gallery/02-2026/Advt-MDes-Smart-Product-Design-AY-202627-639078027810659176.pdf
├── 1. Program Overview
│ ├─ Focus: XR Experience Design/SPD
│ │ ├─ Augmented Reality (AR)
│ │ ├─ Mixed Reality (MR)
│ │ └─ Virtual Reality (VR)
│ ├─ Goal: Create useful, engaging, socially relevant immersive experiences
│ └─ Application areas
│ ├─ Healthcare
│ ├─ Entertainment
│ └─ Education
│
├── 2. Seat Categories
│ ├─ Total Seats: 28
│ │
│ ├─ Full-time Regular (with Fellowship)
│ │ ├─ Seats: 15
│ │ ├─ Shortlisting based on
│ │ │ ├─ CEED score
│ │ │ └─ Portfolio
│ │ └─ Final selection
│ │ ├─ CEED score
│ │ ├─ Portfolio
│ │ ├─ Studio test
│ │ └─ Personal interview
│ │
│ └─ Self-Sponsored
│ ├─ Seats: 13
│ ├─ Shortlisting based on
│ │ └─ Portfolio
│ └─ Final selection
│ ├─ Portfolio
│ ├─ Studio test
│ └─ Personal interview
│
├── 3. Application Process
│ ├─ Apply through IITJ ERP portal
│ ├─ Upload Portfolio (single PDF)
│ │
│ └─ Portfolio Structure (11 pages, <10MB)
│ ├─ 1 page – Title slide (Name + Application No.)
│ ├─ 4 pages – Best Project 1
│ ├─ 4 pages – Best Project 2
│ ├─ 1 page – Sample sketches
│ └─ 1 page – Skills
│ └─ Example skills
│ ├─ Sculpting
│ ├─ CAD modeling
│ ├─ Weaving
│ ├─ Model making
│ ├─ Painting
│ ├─ Digital sketching
│ ├─ Rendering
│ └─ Photography
│
├── 4. Application Fees
│ ├─ GEN / EWS / OBC → ₹300 per program
│ └─ SC / ST / PD → ₹150 per program
│
├── 5. Eligibility
│ ├─ CEED score (mandatory only for fellowship category)
│ ├─ Degree requirement
│ │ ├─ Bachelor’s degree (4 years or more)
│ │ ├─ OR Professional Diploma in Design (10+2+4)
│ │ └─ OR Master’s / equivalent degree
│ │
│ └─ Minimum Marks
│ ├─ GEN / OBC
│ │ ├─ 60% marks OR
│ │ └─ CGPA 6.0 / 10
│ └─ SC / ST / PD
│ ├─ 55% marks OR
│ └─ CGPA 5.5 / 10
│
├── 6. Financial Assistance
│ ├─ Fellowship for eligible full-time students
│ ├─ Monthly stipend (MoE norms)
│ └─ Teaching/Research Assistantship
│ └─ ~8 hours per week
│
├── 7. Reservation Policy
│ └─ As per Ministry of Education (Government of India) guidelines
│
├── 8. Accommodation
│ └─ Institute hostel (subject to availability)
│
└── 9. Important Dates
    ├─ Application Deadline → 21 April 2026
    ├─ Studio Test & Interview → 18–23 May 2026
    ├─ Merit List (Round 1) → 27 May 2026
    ├─ Fee Payment Deadline → 2 June 2026
    ├─ Subsequent Merit List → 4 June 2026
    └─ Spot Admission → If seats remain vacant
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