DESIGN
BEYOND everything
YOU KNOW.
Parul Institute of Design is a leading design college in Vadodara, Gujarat, and one of India's most progressive creative institutions - a place where students rise to their fullest potential through immersive, studio-led learning, world-class facilities, and unmatched industry exposure across the country's most exciting design disciplines.
NAAC A++ ACCREDITED
NIRF TOP 50
QS i-GAUGE diamond
CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE
ESTD. vadodara
Design with
excellence.
The only design institute with a NAAC A++ grade - backed by leading national accreditations, global ratings and graded autonomy in design education.
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Accreditation
NAAC A++
Accreditation
Accreditation
India's highest grade of academic accreditation, awarded to Parul University.
02.
Global Rating
QS I-Gauge
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond rating in the QS I-Gauge Indian University Ratings.
03.
Autonomy
UGC
Category 1
Category 1
Category-1 university with grant of graded autonomy by the UGC.
04.
Ranking
NIRF
Top 50
Top 50
Ranked among India's top 50 institutions by the Government's NIRF.
05.
Recognition
Center of
Excellence
Excellence
Recognised as a Centre of Excellence in design education.
YEAR 2022
Best Design Institute
YEAR 2023
Leading University for Design Education
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Our
programs.
Bachelor of Design · B.Des
B.01
B.Des in Communication Design
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B.02
B.Des in Product Design
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B.03
B.Des in UX & Interaction Design with AI
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B.04
B.Des in Fashion Design & Technology
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B.05
B.Des in Interior & Furniture Design
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Bachelor of Science · B.Sc
B.06
B.Sc in Animation & VFX
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B.07
B.Sc in Film and TV Production
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Selection process.
Registeration Closes on 25 December 2026
Application opens - 25 August 2026
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Applicants register themselves through the Parul University admissions portal and complete the required registration details.
The Design
process
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Experiment
Experience
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News &
updates.
Achievements
19 Aug 2026
How to Start a Design Studio: Krish Sompura’s Path From a First-Semester Patent at Parul University
Krish Sompura filed a patent in his first semester, built a portfolio through a campus internship, learned the technical grind of practice at Usine Studio, and then took the biggest risk of all, founding his own firm, which had delivered seven projects before it was even formally registered. His Parul University journey is a practical blueprint for design entrepreneurship.
Read story →Student Journey20 Aug 2026
Studying Design in India as an International Student: Luciana Tiffany’s Journey at Parul University
Luciana Tiffany travelled from Madagascar to India to turn a childhood fascination with construction into an interior design degree
Read more →Student Experience20 Aug 2026
Product Design at Parul University: Sharvari Kamble on Design Thinking and Industry Reality
Sharvari Kamble arrived barely able to explain her ideas out loud, and left running a client project on her own at Daftar Studio
Read more →Achievements20 Aug 2026
Fashion Design at Parul University: How Sangita Dhola Grew From a Shy Student to a Boutique Designer
Sangita Dhola arrived at her fashion diploma too shy to speak in front of a class. She left having designed a full final collection, walked garments down a ramp, and completed a boutique internship, transformed as much in confidence as in craft. Her journey is a clear look at what a diploma in fashion design actually builds.
Read more →Achievements20 Aug 2026
Animation and VFX at Parul University: Aum Hinge on 3D Modeling and a Top-Studio Internship
A single transformation scene in a Pixar film sent a seventh-grader down a rabbit hole of behind-the-scenes videos. Years later, that curiosity became a B.Sc in Animation and VFX, a stop-motion film selected at a film festival, and an internship in the 3D modeling department of one of India’s top animation studios. This is Aum Hinge’s path into animation.
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Student
life.
Explore Student Life →
Beyond the classroom - design comes alive at PID through nationally celebrated platforms where students showcase their craft before leading designers, filmmakers, and the broader creative industry.
Champions of
change.
Watch · 2:14
Aanya Kothari
B.Des Communication · Class of '23
Now Designing At
Jio Creative Labs · Mumbai
Watch · 1:48
Devansh Patel
B.Des Product Design · Class of '24
Now Designing At
Titan Industries · Bengaluru
Watch · 2:30
Riya Bhattacharya
B.Des Fashion · Class of '23
Now Designing At
H&M India · Bengaluru
Ready to design what's next?
Let's build it - together.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are open. Sit the PU-DAT, share your portfolio, and step into India's most exciting creative classroom.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Yes. PID is a NAAC A++ accredited design school at Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, offering B.Des, B.Sc, Diploma and M.Des programmes with studio-led teaching, live industry projects and strong placements – 365+ students were placed or professionally engaged in 2025.
PID offers a 4-year B.Des (Communication, Product, Fashion, Interior, and UX & Interaction Design), a B.Sc in Animation & VFX and Film & TV Production, a 3-year Diploma in Design, a postgraduate M.Des, and a 5-day Summer D’School for students in Grades 8–12.
PID is on the Parul University campus at P.O. Limda, Ta. Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, Gujarat, India.
Admission to the design programmes is through PU-DAT (Parul University Design Aptitude Test) followed by a portfolio review. Applications for the 2026 cohort are open and can be submitted online via the Admission & Aid page.
PU-DAT is PID’s online design aptitude test that assesses visual sensitivity, creative thinking and reasoning. No prior design experience or drawing background is required – the Year 1 foundation builds those skills from scratch.
Yes. PID offers merit- and category-based scholarships and financial aid. Eligibility and amounts are listed on the Admission & Aid page.