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ESEDS School of Design, Kolkata, West Bengal, is a cutting-edge design school providing sustainable and ethical design education. Established with a vision to infuse creativity with environmental awareness, ESEDS (Environmentally Sustainable Economic Development Society) aims at producing new-age designers having global understanding and local sensitivity.
Partnered with MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology) and academically allied with international organizations, ESEDS is distinguished by its innovative method towards sustainable fashion and design study. It focuses on practical training, social responsibility projects, and design entrepreneurship.
Highlights
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
ESEDS School of Design |
Location |
Kolkata, West Bengal |
Established Year |
2015 |
Approved By |
MAKAUT, International Design Collaborators |
Affiliation |
MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology) |
Managed By |
ESEDS & Institute of Sustainable Design (UK collaboration) |
Important Dates (Tentative for 2025-26)
Event |
Date |
Application Opens |
February 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
June 2025 |
Entrance/Interview Rounds |
May – July 2025 |
Admission Confirmation |
July 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admission Procedure
Admissions are merit-based and personal interview-based. ESEDS has heavy portfolio review and creative aptitude focus, too.
Steps:
Accepted Exams:
Scholarships
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility Criteria |
Merit-Based |
Outstanding academic and portfolio performance |
Need-Based |
Economically challenged students with valid proof |
Women in Design |
For deserving female candidates |
Eco-Leader Scholarships |
For students engaging in environmental activism |
International Student Aid |
For overseas candidates with artistic merit |
Placements
Parameter |
Details |
Average Package |
Rs 4–6 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Sustainable Fashion Brands, Interior Studios, NGOs, Startups |
Highest Package |
Rs 9 LPA |
Career Support |
Portfolio Reviews, Career Counseling, International Linkages |
Internships |
Mandatory; includes fashion houses, artisan clusters, NGOs |
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
Ranking Body |
Recognition |
MAKAUT |
Academic affiliation and curriculum oversight |
Design Futures Awards |
Recognized for innovation in sustainable design education |
Ethical Fashion Forum |
Member institution promoting eco-conscious fashion |
International Media |
Featured in Vogue India, Femina, and sustainable design blogs |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Des | ₹1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Des | ₹2.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
ADF | ₹1.29 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
2nd Floor, 1, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Rd, near Exide Crossing, Elgin Kolkata - 700020 West Bengal, India