CHITKARA SCHOOL OF DESIGN

UNDERGRADUATE Programs

4 Year B.Des in
Communication Design with AI
with specialisation in

USER EXPERIENCE (UX/UI)

Design intuitive digital experiences that shape how people interact with technology. The UX/UI specialisation focuses on user research, interface design, interaction systems, digital products, and AI enabled experiences across platforms. Through studio learning, prototyping, and human‑centred design practices, students develop the creative, technical, and problem‑solving capabilities required for evolving global digital and technology ecosystems.

ABOUT
Chitkara Design School

Chitkara Design School prepares students for contemporary creative industries through immersive studio practice, industry collaboration, and technology‑enabled learning. Students work across visual communication, digital experiences, products, fashion, and emerging media while engaging with real-world briefs, evolving technologies, and interdisciplinary workflows. Guided by designers, industry professionals, and mentors, they build the technical, strategic, and creative capabilities required for fast-changing global environments.

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where Human Insight
Meets Intelligent Interfaces

Explore the intersection of design, psychology, and technology. This program empowers you to craft intuitive digital journeys and interface systems that respond to real user needs across web, mobile, immersive, and AI‑driven platforms.

  • User Research
  • Interface Design
  • Product Systems
  • Emerging Interfaces
1. User Research

Exceptional user experiences begin with insight and empathy. Students master qualitative and quantitative research methods, usability testing, information architecture, and behavioural analysis to design solutions grounded in evidence, ensuring digital products respond meaningfully to real human needs, contexts, and evolving technological environments.

2. Interface Design

Learning unfolds within collaborative studios and advanced digital labs where wireframing, prototyping, and interaction modelling drive creative precision. Students develop expertise in UI systems, responsive environments, and micro‑interactions using industry‑standard tools, refining usability, accessibility, and visual coherence across diverse digital platforms.

3. Product Systems

The curriculum integrates product thinking, service design, accessibility frameworks, and scalable design systems. Students learn to move beyond isolated screens, crafting cohesive digital ecosystems that align user journeys, business strategy, and technological feasibility while maintaining clarity, consistency, and seamless cross‑platform functionality.

4. Emerging Interfaces

Students explore AI‑integrated experiences, voice interfaces, augmented and virtual reality environments, and data‑driven personalisation. Industry collaborations with startups, technology firms, and digital studios connect academic inquiry to real‑world deployment, enabling learners to bridge research, prototyping, validation, and scalable product implementation.

Be a part of India’s top rated
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From product startups to global technology firms and digital studios, INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS connect academic learning with real‑world product development. Students engage with live briefs, expert mentors, and structured internships that bridge research with deployment.

DISTINCT by DESIGN

The UX/UI program shapes designers with analytical rigor, creative clarity, and technological fluency. Through studio intensity, research‑led inquiry, and global design frameworks, students graduate prepared to contribute to international digital product teams.

  • Globally Aligned UX Curriculum

    The curriculum reflects contemporary UX workflows from discovery research and journey mapping to prototyping, usability validation, and interface deployment, strengthened through collaborative product simulations.

  • Technical Expertise

    Students combine cognitive psychology, interaction principles, and accessibility standards with advanced tools such as Figma, prototyping platforms, and usability testing systems.

  • Personalised Studio Mentorship

    Small cohorts enable focused faculty guidance, continuous critique, and portfolio refinement, helping students graduate with industry‑ready case studies and professional distinction.

CHITKARA DEGREE
opens DOORS. Wide.

Our strong industry network ensures that our students receive real‑world experience and practical training, which helps improve their employment prospects and opens up a plethora of career opportunities.

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  • Lifestyle
  • Mango
  • Manish Malhotra
  • Nini Sondhi
  • Pantaloons
  • Payal Jain
  • Puma
  • Brand
  • Satya Paul
  • Shantanu & Nikhil
  • Zivame
Career Opportunities

UX/UI graduates BUILD CAREERS across technology companies, SaaS platforms, fintech, e‑commerce, healthcare innovation, and global digital enterprises.

  • UX Designer
  • UI Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Interaction Designer
  • Information Architect
  • Design Systems Specialist
  • Usability Analyst
  • Experience Strategist

Eligibility Criteria

We seek analytically curious problem‑solvers driven by empathy, systems thinking, and digital innovation. Applicants should demonstrate academic readiness and the ambition to shape meaningful human technology interactions.

  • 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, usability labs, and digital prototyping 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.

About CHITKARA UNIVERSITY

Chitkara University brings together research, technology, creativity, and industry to shape an education aligned with a rapidly changing world. Recognised among India’s leading universities and located near Chandigarh, Chitkara University nurtures interdisciplinary learning, applied thinking, and meaningful industry engagement across disciplines. Students learn in environments driven by innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving, supported by accomplished faculty, advanced infrastructure, and global exposure. With strong academic foundations and access to 2,000+ recruiters, the University prepares graduates to contribute thoughtfully and lead confidently across industries, organisations, and emerging global sectors.

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Building Futures through Meaningful Experiences

Chitkara University combines academic learning with research, entrepreneurship, global exposure, and industry engagement to create transformative student experiences. Supported by experiential learning, collaboration, and innovation-driven opportunities, students strengthen problem‑solving abilities, leadership capabilities, and real‑world skills needed for rapidly changing professional and global environments across diverse industries and emerging sectors.

QUESTIONS Worth ASKING

Explore answers about admissions, studios, internships, usability labs, campus facilities, and career pathways. This section helps you understand the program and take your first step toward a future in user experience design with confidence.

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