About M S Ramaiah College of Arts Science and Commerce Design Department
About MS Ramaiah College Design Department Bengaluru
The Design Department at MS Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru operates within the MSR Education Trust's New BEL Road campus. The department offers Visual Communication and Interior Design through BVoc (Bachelor of Vocation) and certificate programmes under Bengaluru North University. Students in this department benefit from being part of the larger Ramaiah campus ecosystem — shared access to computer labs, the campus library and the MSR trust's design-adjacent professional networks across architecture and engineering.
Programmes and Fees
| Programme | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVoc Visual Communication Design | 3 Years | 30 | ₹30,000–₹45,000 |
| BVoc Interior Design | 3 Years | 30 | ₹35,000–₹50,000 |
Admission Process
10+2 from any stream. Apply through Bengaluru North University affiliated college portal or directly through the MSR trust admissions office. Shortlisting based on 12th marks and a design aptitude discussion or portfolio review. Applications open June each year. No specific entrance exam required — motivation and basic design awareness are assessed in the interview.
BVoc Design and Industry Pathways
BVoc (Bachelor of Vocation) is a UGC-initiated programme designed to combine academic learning with vocational skills. The Visual Communication curriculum covers typography, digital design, branding, packaging and UX fundamentals — tools that align with junior graphic design and social media content roles. Interior Design covers space planning, AutoCAD, SketchUp and 3D rendering. The Ramaiah campus location on New BEL Road, 4 km from Manyata Tech Park, gives Visual Communication students proximity to marketing and branding teams at tech companies that intern design students.
Career Scope
Visual Communication graduates target junior graphic designer roles at Bengaluru advertising agencies, social media content design positions at startups, and in-house brand design roles at tech companies accessible via New BEL Road. Interior Design graduates join residential interior firms, modular furniture showrooms and hospitality interior projects in the Bengaluru real estate corridor. M.Des is an available postgraduate path for students who want to progress to formal design specialisation at NID, NIFT or private design schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BVoc Design and how is it different from B.Des?
BVoc (Bachelor of Vocation) is a 3-year UGC framework programme combining academic and vocational training. It is different from B.Des (Bachelor of Design), which is a 4-year professional design degree. BVoc Design is suitable for students who want practical design skills with a university degree at lower fees. B.Des from institutions like NID, NIFT or Christ University is the preferred qualification for high-end design career tracks. Both are UGC-recognised degrees.
What is the BVoc Design fee at MS Ramaiah College?
Annual fee for BVoc Visual Communication is approximately ₹30,000–₹45,000 and Interior Design ₹35,000–₹50,000. Confirm current fees at the MSR trust admissions office. Management quota seats available at higher fees.