4-YEAR BACHELOR of
DESIGN in PRODUCT DESIGN

Design the objects, systems, and experiences that will define tomorrow. The 4-Year B.Des in Product Design at Chitkara Design School prepares designers to transform ideas into purposeful, production-ready solutions. Rooted in research, sustainability, and emerging technologies, the program develops critical thinkers who shape meaningful products for a rapidly evolving world.

where Insight BECOMES
Intelligent PRODUCTS

From research and user empathy to prototyping and manufacturing, ideas evolve into functional, scalable solutions. Design with precision, engineer with purpose, and create products that perform in real‑world markets.

Industry Readiness
Studio Development
Sustainable Systems
Technical Fluency

1. Industry Readiness

Professional readiness is embedded throughout the curriculum through industry internships, live briefs, and intensive portfolio development. Students graduate with production-ready prototypes, strategic thinking capabilities, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully within dynamic product design studios, manufacturing ecosystems, entrepreneurial ventures, and global innovation environments.

2. Studio Development

Learning unfolds through immersive studio practice, guiding students across the complete product lifecycle from ideation and user research to prototyping, testing, refinement, and final execution. Emphasis on iterative making, material exploration, and critical feedback ensures rigorous development of functional, aesthetic, and market‑responsive design solutions.

3. Sustainable Systems

Students engage deeply with circular design principles, lifecycle analysis, material responsibility, and ethical manufacturing frameworks. Projects address complex real-world challenges through innovation grounded in environmental awareness, social impact, and systems thinking, preparing designers to create products that balance performance, sustainability, and long-term global relevance.

4. Technical Fluency

Access to advanced makerspaces, digital fabrication labs, 3D printing, CNC machining, and immersive VR facilities enables experimentation at professional standards. Students gain fluency in industry software, including SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, and visualisation tools, strengthening their ability to translate concepts into manufacturable realities.

DISTINCT by DESIGN

The Product Design program shapes designers with technical precision and strategic thinking. Through research-driven processes, hands-on prototyping, and industry engagement, students graduate ready to contribute to global product ecosystems.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

The curriculum mirrors global design workflows spanning research, concept development, modelling, prototyping, and production-ready execution, strengthened through collaborative projects and industry integration.

Integrated Design & Engineering

Students balance creativity with manufacturing feasibility, understanding materials, ergonomics, supply chains, and production systems to develop solutions that are both innovative and viable.

Personalised Studio Mentorship

Small cohorts ensure focused faculty guidance, continuous critique and portfolio refinement, helping students graduate with clarity, confidence and professional distinction.

Eligibility Criteria

We seek aspiring designers driven by curiosity, analytical thinking, and creative ambition. Applicants should demonstrate academic preparedness and the motivation to engage with contemporary product challenges.

Passed XII (any stream) minimum aggregate 50%

Chitkara University Design and Aptitude Test (CUDAT)

Personal Interview

Valid UCEED scores

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FEE Structure

Our clear semester-wise fee structure includes academic instruction, studio access, and advanced lab facilities. Detailed information is available through the admissions office for transparency and planning.

ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEE

8 SEMESTERS

Semester 1₹1,55,000*
Semester 2₹1,55,000*
Semester 3₹1,50,000
Semester 4₹1,50,000
Semester 5₹1,50,000
Semester 6₹1,50,000
Semester 7₹1,50,000
Semester 8₹1,50,000

*Fee for Educational Technology Services (ETS) payable at the time of Admission.
**Fee for Career Advancement Services (CAS) payable along with the 2nd Semester fee.

Product Design graduates pursue CAREERS across consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, UX-driven products, and innovation consulting, contributing to evolving DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPES.

Product Designer
Industrial Designer
UX/UI Product Designer
Design Consultant
Prototype Specialist
Sustainability Designer
Innovation Lead

Eligibility Criteria

Passed XII (any stream) minimum aggregate 50%
Chitkara University Design and Aptitude Test (CUDAT)
Personal Interview
Valid UCEED scores

STEP into a FUTURE
DEFINED by DESIGN

Take the first step toward a future shaped by creativity, critical thinking, and professional practice. Apply to join a dynamic design community where studio learning, industry engagement, and global exposure prepare you to build meaningful careers across disciplines and emerging creative industries.

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4-YEAR BACHELOR of
DESIGN in PRODUCT DESIGN

where Insight BECOMES
Intelligent PRODUCTS

Be a part of India’s top rated
University

From consumer goods brands to emerging manufacturing enterprises, our INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS connect studio learning with professional realities. Students work on live assignments, interact with practicing designers, and complete structured internships that bridge concept with market execution.