B. Des

With a unique fusion of creativity and cutting-edge technology, our Design School offers an unparalleled educational experience. By integrating AI into the curriculum, students not only develop a profound understanding of design principles but also gain expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence, equipping them with a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our students engage in hands-on projects, collaborating with leading experts and industry professionals, ensuring a holistic understanding of design in real-world contexts. With a focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency, our B.Design program prepares graduates to become trailblazers in the design industry.

Program Highlights

Being of the best one of the best BTech Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning colleges in Mumbai India, we offer India’s First Multi Disciplinary and Inter Disciplinary curriculum with subjects from 5 Disciplines

  • Specialization in Fashion Design, Product Design, Animation and Graphics Design  
  • 2 Internships
  • 2 CMAPS (Collaborative Multi-disciplinary Approach towards Problem Solving)
  • 1 SMART Project
  • 4 years of Leadership Development
  • 1 Research Paper
  • 1 Capstone Project
  • 1 SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Project
  • 1 AI Lab Project 
  • 31% AI Lab Work
  • 5 Skills Developed 
  • 70% Experiential Learning

Eligibility Criteria

Universal AI University invites applications from all streams and boards (Indian & International). The candidate must either have completed Class XII, or be completing it in the same year in which she/he seeks to begin undergraduate study. Candidates from any stream, or studying any combination of subjects, can apply to any of the undergraduate programs offered.

Criteria 
AcademicsSOPExtra Curriculum ActivitiesUniversal AI Entrance Test/ Design National Entrance TestPI
20% 10%20%25%25%
 
ADMISSION BASED ON WRITTEN TEST + INTERVIEW + PORTFOLIO

Admissions Process

The entire admissions process is Online. A candidate has to follow the simple 4 steps mentioned below.

STEP 1: Application Process

Fill the Online Application Form (Click Here). 

  • The application fee is INR 2000 / USD 25 / GBP 20 / EUR 22

STEP 2: Documents Required

  • Academic Mark Sheets – 10th, 12th (if available)]
  • Statement of Purpose (Download Sample)
  • Two Letter of Reference – School/College/Employer(Sample 1) (Sample 2)
  • Extra-curricular or Co-curricular activities

STEP 3: Appear in India’s 1st AI-based Entrance Exam – Eventuality.

Duration: 90 minutes | 100 questions (No Negative Marking)

Test Format – Aptitude Test, Psychometric Test & Design App

  • English Language & Comprehension – 20%
  • Quantitative Ability 20%
  • Global & Indian Current Affairs – 20%
  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning 20%
  • Green Thinking and Creativity 20%

A sample paper of the entrance test (Eventuality) will be available to prepare once a candidate applies. Exemption from the test is there, if the candidate has already taken UCEED / NID / SAT / ACT / PEARSON / UGAT / CUET / MHTCET.

Use Universal AI’s SAT DI Code (7861) & apply for free, while filling your SAT forms.

STEP 4: Personal Interview (PI)

A candidate is tested for attitude, motivation, communication & academic curiosity. The candidate’s past record, academic as well as co-curricular & extra-curricular, forms the main basis of the PI discussion. All PI’s will happen online via Zoom.

Once all four steps are completed, a candidate’s application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee in full. The final admission decision will take into consideration the overall candidature.
Candidates who perform well in the admission process may be made a provisional offer of admission, even if their Class XII Board scores have not been declared until then.

Fees (Tuition, Boarding & Lodging)

We offer various course options at the undergraduate level which will equip the students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a multi-disciplinary approach to diverse business and management problems.

CourseDurationTuition Fees
B. Des4 years
5.98 Lacs per year
Integrated M.Des5 years
5.98 Lacs per year

Boarding & Lodging on Campus

  • Single Room (AC) (Limited rooms available) – INR 3,07,000 / year
  • Dual Sharing Room (AC) – INR 1,94,000 / year
  • Triple Sharing Room (AC) – INR 1,73,000 / year
  • DORM – Boys (6 sharing/16 sharing – NON AC) – INR 1,40,000 / year
  • DORM – Girls (6 sharing- NON AC) – INR 1,40,000 / year

Boarding - Off Campus Facility

  • One Meal + Transportation (Bus Facility) + Infra Charges – INR 100,500 / year
  • Transportation (Bus Facility) + Infra Charges – INR 46,500 / year
  • Only Infra Charges (payable by all who opt for Off Campus Facility) – INR 20,500 / year
(For all categories, there will be a 5% increase in the charges onwards from 2026)

For All Students - Other Charges – INR 40,000

This comprises:
  • Security Deposit (Refundable) – INR 25,000
  • GREEN Project, SMART Project, INDUSTRIAL Visit, Cultural Programs, Alumni Fees (Non-Refundable) – INR 15,000
  • IMAGICA Visit, Offsite, Welcome Kit – Complimentary

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation & Meals: We offer single rooms AC (limited rooms available) & dual sharing rooms AC with ensuite washroom, common Living & Dining Room with kitchenette. Fee includes student accommodation, house keeping, soft furnishing, WiFi, laundry, gym & extensive sports facilities. Single Sharing apartments (4 pax) will have a refrigerator, a microwave oven & dressing tables.

Food : We offer 4 Meals / Day with Veg., Jain & Non-Veg. options cooked in separate kitchens by SODEXO (Worlds largest French MNC in quality food services in 80 countries).

Refund Policy for the Undergraduate programs at Universal AI University:

If any candidate decides to withdraw from the course in which he/she took admission, then the institute shall follow the below-mentioned system of the UGC norms for fee refund. Last date of admission is 30th August.

Date of Fee Payment (on or before) Non-Refundable Fee

Refund of Fee (%age)

Time Period (withdrawal of the application

100%

15 days or more, before the last date of admission

has been notified

90%

Less than 15 days before the last date of admission

80%

15 days or less, after the last date of admission

50%

30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the last

date of admission

0%

More than 30 days after the last date of admission

Caution money and the security deposit money, which are not part of the fee structure, will be refunded entirely.

  1. The request for withdrawal or refund of fees must be sent to [email protected] .in with the subject line “REFUND Request- Universal Ai University Application Form Number”.
  1. The student will receive a ‘No Objection Certificate’ which he/she has to submit, along with the necessary information.
  1. No verbal/telephonic request for withdrawal and refund will be entertained.
  1. Fees shall be refunded to the eligible candidate by the institute within 15 days after the candidate has submitted the official written letter to the authority.

For any queries pertaining to admissions at Universal Ai University, you may contact Student Help Support Desk – Ms. Neha Mudras at [email protected] /70260 23000/ 93265 85100.

Scholarships (upto 50% of the tuition fee) and Loan Facility

At Universal AI, we believe in supporting our students in every possible manner. Therefore, there are various types of scholarships which we offer to encourage our students academically.

Economic (Early Bird) Scholarship- INR 50,000/-

Early Bird Scholarship is applicable to the students who take admission at Universal AI in the Early Admission Round. Applications for Early Bird is valid upto 31st December.

Special Scholarship - INR 50,000/-

The special scholarship of INR 50,000 is available for following categories namely

  1. Children of Armed Forces
  2. Students with domicile in Africa (International), Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Island, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
  3. Siblings Scholarship
  4. Parent as Teacher Scholarship
  5. National / International Sports Scholarship
  6. For anyone who has lost his/her parent due to Covid-19
Indian BoardInternational Board GradeScholarship upto
80% to 84.99%30 to 3220% of the tuition Fees 1st Year
85% to 89.99%33 to 3530% of the tuition Fees 1st Year
90% & above36 & above50% of the tuition Fees 1st Year

School Achievement Scholarship - INR 25,000/-

Letter of Recommendation from School Counsellor / Principal – Why you should be considered at Universal AI University?

Means Scholarship - upto INR 1,00,000/-

For families with household income below INR 6,00,000/- p.a.

Note:

1) Only one category of special scholarship is applicable per student.

2) Merit Scholarship can not be clubbed with special scholarship.

3) Maximum Scholarship of INR 50,000 can be availed per student.

4) Students are eligible for a scholarship if their scholarship application is received prior to July.

5) The Scholarship application form is available on Universal AI University website.

6) All scholarships are at the sole discretion of Universal AI University.

7) Eligible students’ will receive a Scholarship Award Letter from the Admissions Team.

Education Loans

The following banks offer education loans on their own discretion:

Central Bank of India | Bank of India | State Bank of India | Bank of Baroda | Union Bank of India | Punjab National Bank | Axis Bank | Gyan Dhan | CREDILA – An HDFC Ltd. | AVANSE Education Loans | West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme

Please download the Universal AI University’s Scholarship Application Form from here.