Design School
B.Des Communication Design
4 years at Symbiosis International, Pune to turn your creative chaos into a career.
NIRF Ranking (University)
India’s top-tier private universities list
Key numbers
Placement Rate
78%
Average CTC
₹5.5 LPA
Total Program Fee
₹15L
Annual Intake
80 Seats
Investment
₹15.0L total
~₹3.8L per year
- Tuition Fee₹3,75,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 from any stream
Admission Basis
Entrance exam based admission through SEED (Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design)
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
78%
Top recruiters
Built for Agency Life
The curriculum doubles down on Portfolio Development, Brand Identity, and Motion Graphics—so you graduate with work that actually gets creative directors to pause and look twice.
The verdict
Good fit
A solid launchpad for creative careers with legit agency placements and a portfolio-first approach. The ₹15L fee is on the higher side, but the Symbiosis brand, NAAC ‘A’ grade, and 78% placement rate make it worth considering if you’re targeting advertising, brand design, or UX roles.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Creative advertising & brand design
- ✓ Portfolio-driven learning
- ✓ Premium private university exposure
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low-fee public institution option
- ✗ Non-arts or rigid STEM pathway