BITS Pilani steps into design education, launches BITSDES in Mumbai

BITS Pilani announced the launch of BITS Design School (BITSDES) intending to create a future-focused design school that combines technology, business, and entrepreneurship in design education.

According to a press release by BITS Pilani, the design school BITSDES will be set up in Mumbai and will introduce a four-year, residential, Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme in the academic year 2024-25, followed by a Master’s Degree programme and a Faculty Development programme for Design Educators over the next two years.

According to the media release, students who are a part of BITSDES will gain access to and benefit from the 1,80,000+ BITS Pilani Alumni Network spanning 55 countries. Admissions for the founding class will open on February 26, 2024.