D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore

D J Academy of Design (DJAD), Coimbatore was set up during the year 2004, is one of the most refining institutes for designing in Tamil Nadu. Situated in a comfortable 24-acre land, this is affiliated college has been pioneering the design education for about a decade and a half.

DJAD presently provides a diverse portfolio of design programmes for both levels of academic study and hosts 2 degrees with total of 7 courses. The institute boasts of possessing four dedicated members of faculty who enable the students to have close adherence to faculty members. DJAD campus has great amenities for creative, innovative and technical requirements of students at the campus.

The library cum resource center comprises of virtually anything a learner would require and even more; books, films, music, computer films, product samples, etc. In quires separated with comfortable arm chairs, students have a current collection of foreign and Indian journals, magazines and a DATABASE of current journals.

Media Lab is one of the highlights of DJAD’s facilities equipped with hardware and software fulfill the industry standard needs also the shooting floor to create efficient film and sound project.

Students who would like to take part in sporting activities are able to do so within the compound since the college has outdoor facilities such as basketball court, football field and volleyball court and indoor table tennis, fully equipped gyms in both hostels. This is an Affiliated College of Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

DJAD provides all types of design courses for its students, right from a Bachelors to a Masters degree. The institute also offers Four Bachelors of Design full time B. Des programmes and three Masters of Design full time M. Des programmes. The B. Des programmes are spread over four years and the M. Des programmes are two year programmes.

All programmes offered at DJAD are full-time to ensure that students get the best experience in the faculties. Degree Name No. of Specialisations Fees Range B. Des 4 Rs 1,662,398 - 1,662,398 M. Des 3 Rs 944,382 - 944,382 However the admission process at DJAD is such that the talent is sought out and developed to the full potential.

For undergraduate programmes the admission are directly related to the scores achieved in the 10+2 examination or its equivalent, along with an interview assessed by the academy. Applicants to postgraduate courses are evaluated on examinations conducted during their undergraduate programmes and personal interviews. For M.

Des User Experience Design programme, DJAD has, therefore, developed its own entrance examination held in different metropolitan cities in India whose candidates are interviewed at the Coimbatore campus only. By embracing this approach, DJAD is confident of enrolling students with the academic ability as well as creativity.