Product Design

Nestled in the breath-taking location of Karjat, surrounded by
mountains Universal AI University (UAIU) isn’t just a place of
learning, it is a gateway to the future of technology.

Universal AI University is India’s first University in Mumbai for AI and technology focused education. It offers a unique blend of cutting-edge curriculum, industry-renowned faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, preparing the students to thrive in the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies.

Students can pursue B.Des in 4 years or Integrated M.Des in 5 years.
INNOVATE, DESIGN, AND IMPROVE THE OBJECTS OF OUR DAILY LIFE
 
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: 
  • COMPREHEND the design brief, user-centered design, and UXDE
  • ANALYZE specifications from a creative and innovative perspective
  • FOLLOW & APPLY project design methodology
  • VISUALLY COMMUNICATE about design concepts using design, process, strategy, specifications, and vision
  • PROTOTYPE solutions and validate their viability
  • SET the design process
  • PARTICIPATE in team projects and communicate a creative vision
  • JOIN a professional studio
JOBS & CAREER
  • Product Designer 
  • Services Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Eco Designer
  • Project Design Manager 
  • Innovation Consultant 
  • Packaging Designer

Faculty

Rahul Nirakar

Asst. Professor

Sunny Kolekar

Asst. Professor

Masterclass Trainers

Renaud Pecheur

Industrial Design, International

Philip Nemeth

Industrial Design, International

Mr. PJ Moreau

Photography, International

RUBIKA CURRICULUM - GAME ART
GAME ART YEAR 1 - SEM 1 GAME ART YEAR 1 - SEM 2
Module Module
Traditional Art (Artistic Knowledge) Traditional Art (Artistic Knowledge)
Communication Communication
Multimedia - Adobe Photoshop Multimedia - Adobe Photoshop
Project Management Project Management
Game Design Team Assignment - Prototype a Game
Individual Assignment (Sketch Book) Practice (Board Game / Clay Modeling)
Practice -Team Building ( Rube Goldberg Machine)

Past Recruiters

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 1,97,400 / year
  • Triple Sharing Room (AC) – INR 1,76,400 / year
  • DOM – Boys (NON AC & Limited) – INR 1,36,500 / year
  • DOM – Girls (NON AC & Limited) – INR 1,36,500 / year

Boarding - Off Campus Facility

  • One Meal + Transportation (Bus Facility) + Infra Charges – INR 1,05,000 / 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 45,000

This comprises:
  • Security Deposit (Refundable) – INR 25,000
  • GREEN Project, SMART Project, INDUSTRIAL Visit, Cultural Programs, Alumni Fees (Non-Refundable) – INR 20,000
  • Welcome Kit, Boot Camp / IMAGICAA Trip, Off-site Visits – 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 AICTE norms for fee refund.

Deduction AmountTime Period (withdrawal of the application)
Rs. 1000

Till 30th June 2025 or Commencement of Program (whichever is later)

has been notified

No RefundAfter 30th June 2025 or Commencement of Program (whichever is later)

 

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”.
  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.