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The IDC School of Design at IIT Bombay is a leading centre for design education, research, and practice in India. It brings together diverse disciplines to explore design as a critical, social, and technological force.

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Industrial Design Centre

IDC School of Design (IDC SoD) at IIT Bombay has a well – established Master of Design degree (M.Des) programme in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design and Mobility and Vehicle Design as well as a Ph.D. programme in Design.

IDC School of Design provides a conducive environment for research, academics and collaborative projects. Supported by excellent research facilities, technical expertise and academic diversity of IIT Bombay, IDC SoD has been involved with various initiatives in all areas of design. The potential for innovation at IDC lies fundamentally in terms of solving real world problems.

Since 2015, IDC School of Design is offering a four year, eight semester Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme and a five year, ten semester Dual Degree B.Des + M.Des programme. However, the option of doing the Dual Degree, B .Des + M.Des is offered only at the end of the B.Des 3rd year, based on the student’s academic performance and seats availability at the time.

Both these programmes are credit – based with the possibility of completing them at an individual pace. However, a minimum level of academic performance is expected for satisfactory progress The medium of instruction is English.

Branch Change Policy

Students admitted to the B.Des programme are not eligible for branch change to any other undergraduate programmes offered by IIT Bombay at any stage during the entire duration of the programme.

Philosophy

IDC envisions a holistic design education that aims to shape students into responsible social contributors to the industry, society, and environment.

We believe in empowering students to identify significant contemporary problems, inculcate critical thinking, critique conventional solutions and challenge the status quo to arrive at the creative solutions through collaborative team efforts at different levels of society and influencing policy making that lead to innovations.

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Campus

IIT Bombay is a small township in itself. Consciously developed, the campus has retained and increased its green cover, rich in natural flora and fauna.

The Institute has a great location for an academic environment nestled between Powai and Vihar lakes along with scenic hills adjoining the campus. The Institute is located on a 220 hectares green campus in the north eastern suburbs of Mumbai.

The campus is at an hour’s distance from the city connected by buses and local trains. However, most facilities are available on campus itself, including two banks, a shopping centre, two excellent schools for children, and a well equipped hospital.

All students and most faculties live on campus, in student hostels and IIT staff quarters. The peaceful atmosphere of the campus belies the full range of activities that complement academic life.

Student activities are organised by the Students Gymkhana and are held primarily at the Students Activities Centre. There are excellent facilities for sports, including a swimming pool, tennis, badminton and squash courts, and vast playgrounds for field games. Wildlife camps and trekking are popular off-campus activities at IIT Bombay. The facilities for sports are matched by the cultural activities on campus. There are cultural and social clubs, film clubs, classical music societies, debating and drama clubs and a hobbies club.

Iconic Building

The IDC (Industrial Design Centre) Iconic Building is located within the IIT Bombay campus and is one of the most recognisable landmarks of the institute. It sits close to the main academic zone and can be easily identified by its distinctive art installations, 2 horses on the garden and open courtyards. Visitors entering the campus can reach the building by following signboards marked “IDC” along the infinity corridor and it is commonly used as a reference point for navigating nearby departments and studios.

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RBTIC Building

In addition to the Iconic Building, IDC also functions from the Ratan Tata Innovation Centre (RBTIC). Here, IDC spaces are spread across the ground floor, first floor, and second floor. These floors house design studios, classrooms, labs, faculty offices, and shared workspaces used by students across different design disciplines. The RBTIC location supports both academic activities and collaborative work, integrating teaching spaces with areas meant for experimentation, discussions, and project development.

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Weather

The climate in Mumbai throughout the year is temperate-from being hot and humid in summer to being pleasant in winter. Its’ neither too hot nor too cold. It rains quite heavily during the monsoon months of June, July and August. The climate is cooler in IIT than its surroundings – the reason is that it is located between two lakes and also surrounded by greenery.

Winter

During December and January the climate in Mumbai is pleasant. The air temperature will be around 25 degree C (75% relative humidity) in the daytime and around 15 degree C at night. 

Summer

During May and June the climate is becomes hot and humid in the afternoons. The air temperature will be around 35 degree C (90% relative humidity) in the daytime and around 25 degree C at night. 

Monsoon

The monsoon rains hit Mumbai in the month of June. The rains are quite heavy and last till the end of August. The climate becomes pleasant. The air temperature will be around 30 degree C (80% relative humidity) in the daytime and around 20 degree C at night.

Directions to IITB

IDC School of Design at IIT Bombay is located at Powai, which is an eastern suburb in the North-Eastern part of Mumbai.

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Public Transport

Mumbai has a reliable public transport networked by Mumbai Suburban Railway, BEST Buses, Taxis and Auto rickshaws (Auto rickshaws, however do not ply further south than Sion and Bandra). 

The nearest suburban railway stations to IIT on the Central line (connecting CST, Dadar, Kurla, Thane, Kalyan) are Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg stations. The nearest station to IIT on the Western line (connecting Church-gate, Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivli) is Andheri.

Suburban Railway Transport

From CST Station/Dadar:
Take a slow train on the Central line to Thane/Kalyan/Karjat. Get down at Vikhroli or Kanjurmarg station. Take an auto to IIT, Powai (fare up to Rs 20). Enter the campus from the Market gate (the first gate you come across). Drive straight in to reach IDC.

From Mumbai Central/Church-gate:
Take a fast or slow train on the Western line to Andheri/Borivli/Virar. Get down at Andheri Station and come towards the East side of the station. Take bus or auto (fare up to Rs 100) or taxi (fare up to Rs 250) to IIT, Powai . Enter the campus from the Main gate (the first gate you come across). Drive in to reach IDC via other departments.

Alternatively, you can get down at Dadar station and change platform to the central line. Take a slow train on the line to Thane/Kalyan/Karjat. Get down at Vikhroli or Kanjurmarg station. Take an auto to IIT, Powai (fare upto Rs 20). Enter the campus from the Market gate (the first gate you come across). Drive straight in to reach IDC.

If you come by Air

International flights land at Sahar Airport which is about 8 kms from IIT. The Domestic Airport- at SantaCruz is about 12 kms. Its’ best to take a Pre-paid taxi (costs about Rs 350 – 500 (US $ 8.00 -12.00) from Airport to IIT Bombay, Powai) available at the Airport to come to IIT. Auto rickshaws and regular taxis are also available at both the airports for reaching IDC at IIT, Powai.

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