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| Feature | Details | 
| Full Name | Samana College of Design Studies | 
| Popularly Known As | SCDS Vijayawada | 
| Location | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh | 
| Established Year | 2010 | 
| Type | Private Design College | 
| Approved By | Recognized under Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) | 
| Affiliation | Partnered with international design bodies & skill certification agencies | 
| Accreditation | NAAC Accreditation in process; ISO Certified | 
| Campus Size | 3+ acres with design labs, studios, and incubation facilities | 
| Governing Body | Samana Educational Society, Vijayawada | 
| Event | Date | 
| Application Start Date | January 2025 | 
| Last Date to Apply | May 2025 | 
| Entrance Exam / Interview | May – June 2025 | 
| Merit List / Admission Offers | June – July 2025 | 
| Academic Session Begins | August 2025 | 
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admission Procedure Mode of Admission: UG Programs: Based on SCDS Design Aptitude Test + Personal Interview PG Programs: Bachelor’s degree + Design Entrance/Portfolio Review + Intervi...
Scholarships Scholarship Type Eligibility Merit-Based Scholarships Based on academic scores (12th / UG) and entrance exam result...
Placements Parameter Details Top Recruiters Raymond, Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, FabIndia, Tanishq, Asian Paints, Decathlon ...
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
 
| Ranking Body | Ranking/Recognition (2024) | 
| India Today (Design) | Ranked among Top 25 Emerging Design Colleges in India | 
| Education World | Featured in Top 10 Design Colleges in South India | 
| ISO Certification | ISO 9001:2015 Certified | 
| International Recognition | Member of International Council of Design (ICoD) | 
| Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility | 
|---|---|---|
| BFD | ₹1.25 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees ) | 10+2 | 
| B.I.D | ₹1.25 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees ) | 10+2 | 
| Diploma | ₹1 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees ) | 10+2 | 
Sai Nag Complex, Opposite HDFC Bank, Acharya Ranga Nagar, Benz Circle Vijayawada - 520010 Andhra Pradesh, India