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.
The only design institute with a NAAC A++ grade - backed by leading national accreditations, global ratings and graded autonomy in design education.
Selection happens in two stages - designed to identify creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and future-ready designers from across the country.
PU-DAT evaluates creativity, reasoning, critical thinking, general awareness, problem-solving abilities, and design thinking. Clearing PU-DAT is the first step toward becoming a future-ready designer at PID.
After successfully clearing the DAT, applicants upload their portfolio on the same portal - on the same day of the exam - and are reviewed by a panel of senior faculty and industry experts.
Get the finest design exposure by learning directly from leading practitioners through a year-long series of intensive workshops, talks, and live critiques.
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Applications for the 2026 cohort are open. Sit the PU-DAT, share your portfolio, and step into India's most exciting creative classroom.
Apply Now →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.
