Reviewed 7 Sept 2026DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) · ChennaiDOT School of Design Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
DOT School of Design is a design college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2020. DOT School of Design is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Alagappa University. DOT School…
Overview
About DOT School of Design (DOTSOD)
DOT School of Design is a design college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2020. DOT School of Design is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Alagappa University. DOT School of Design offers 7 programmes, 4 at undergraduate level and 3 at postgraduate level. These include Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Communication Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Industrial Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design and Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design, among others. The official 2026 admission page states B.Des selection by personal interview and portfolio review, and M.Des selection by DOT-DAT, portfolio review and interview. Official campus information describes studios, creative labs, workshops, a Knowledge Commons, collaboration hubs and a preview theatre, but publishes no exact counts. The site’s older official article describes semester-based evaluation and jury assessment; this is retained as a dated institutional statement rather than a verified 2026-27 regulation. No hospital applies to this design institution. Alagappa University's official Collaborative Programme Centre Details lists DOT School of Design at row/code 833 and names B.Des, M.Des, BFA, diploma and certificate programmes. The college's own About page describes the relationship as “in collaboration with Alagappa University,” not affiliation. DOT is absent from Alagappa University's official List of Affiliated Colleges with Academic Programme, so affiliation is not established and is recorded as unknown. No official evidence was found in the reviewed results for a separate AICTE approval, UCEED/CEED participation, or state CET seat matrix entry. The official 2026 admissions page states DOT-DAT, portfolio review and interview routes for its programmes.
Courses & costs
Programme fees
Fees are shown with the year, applicant category and payment period stated by the source. Older schedules remain labelled with their original year.
College AndFees searched the official college and regulator pages cited here and found no published fee amount for this college; verify the current amount with the college before applying.
Fee details pending confirmation
No official 2026-27 tuition or programme fee schedule was found on the college website, so no fee amounts are available. The current 2026 admissions page names B.Des and M.Des routes; the homepage identifies Communication, Fashion, Industrial and Interior Design as regular-program disciplines. Campus accommodation is described as available, but no official fee, gender allocation, mess terms or first-year mandate is published. The application portal states that the application form fee is non-refundable, but does not publish its amount. DOT School of Design is identified as under RMM Educational Trust.
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Communication Design
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- Not found in reviewed sources
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design
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- Not found in reviewed sources
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Industrial Design
- status
- Not found in reviewed sources
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design
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- Not found in reviewed sources
- Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design
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- Not found in reviewed sources
- Master of Design (M.Des) in Industrial Design
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- Not found in reviewed sources
- Master of Design (M.Des) in Interior & Furniture Design
- status
- Not found in reviewed sources
From the sources
Placements — sourced details
| Reporting year | 2025 Source |
|---|---|
| Campus drive frequency | One documented walk-in recruitment drive was held during Design Confluence 2025; the source describes it as the first such drive, not a recurring frequency. Source |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Industrial Design
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design
Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design
Master of Design (M.Des) in Industrial Design
Master of Design (M.Des) in Interior & Furniture Design
Recognition & affiliations
From the sources
Faculty — sourced details
| Discipline | Design Source |
|---|---|
| Company | Mediadesign Hochschule (MDH), Germany Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2026 Source |
| Company | Japan Industrial Design Association (JIDA) Source |
| Company | London School of Design and Marketing (LSDM) Source |
| Institution type | Training Source |
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
Admissions · collected information
DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) admissions
Direct application to the college · BDes · All seats (interview)DOT-DAT counselling · MDes · All seats (interview)
Direct application to the college · BDes · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by DOT School of Design, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDOT-DAT counselling · MDes · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by DOT School of Design, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor 2026 admissions, applicants submit the online form and receive details for the DOT-DAT Scholarship Exam. Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview at the Chennai campus. B.Des selection is stated as personal interview plus portfolio review; M.Des selection is DOT-DAT, portfolio review and interview. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Discipline | Design Source |
|---|---|
| Refund policy | The application form fee is non-refundable; no broader programme-fee refund policy is published. Source |
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Helpful guides for your admission
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Reach the college
DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) contact details
| Address | 10/7, 3rd Main Road, Off Chennai Bypass Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate - South Phase, Chennai - 600058 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91 95000 12166 |
| enquiry@dotsod.in | |
| Website | https://www.dotsod.in |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2020 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | University college code Source |
| Recognition code | 833 Source |
| Name | Alagappa University Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | BDES Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Communication Design Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 12th Grade / HSC / equivalent diploma, or 10+ diploma of at least 3 years from a recognised institution Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Alagappa University Source |
| Approving body | University Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
| Specialisation | Communication graphic Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Awarding body type | State university Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design Source |
| Specialisation | Fashion Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Industrial Design Source |
| Specialisation | Product industrial Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design Source |
| Specialisation | Interior space Source |
| Programme code | MDES Source |
FAQ
DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) FAQs
How can I get admission to DOT School of Design (DOTSOD)?
Admission to DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) is through the DOT-DAT route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admissions.dotsod.in/.
What courses does DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) offer?
DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) offers 7 programmes, including Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Communication Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Industrial Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design, Master of Design (M.Des) in Communication Design, Master of Design (M.Des) in Industrial Design and others.
Where is DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) located?
DOT School of Design is located at 10/7, 3rd Main Road, Off Chennai Bypass Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate - South Phase, Chennai - 600058.
Is DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) recognised and accredited?
DOT School of Design (DOTSOD) is affiliated to Alagappa University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- dotsod.in — DOT School of Design
- dotsod.in — Admission Process 2026
- dotsod.in — Contact Us
- dotsod.in — About DOT School of Design
- alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Collaborative Programme Centre Details
- alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — List of Affiliated Colleges with Academic Programme
- dotsod.in — Fashion, Interior & Product Design Courses | DOT School
- dotsod.in — Best Fashion Design Courses | DOT School Of Design
- dotsod.in — Industrial Design Courses | B.Des & M.Des Programs | DOT School
- dotsod.in — DOT School Campus: Studios, Labs & Creative Spaces
- application.dotsod.in — DOT School of Design old application portal
- dotsod.in — About Orikkai Art Show
- dotsod.in — Placement: Career Connect & Jobs | DOT School Of Design
- dotsod.in — Design Confluence 2025: DOT School Of Design’s Second Graduation Ceremony & Career Showcase
- dotsod.in — 3 Reasons To Choose DOT For Your Design Education
- linkedin.com — DOT School of Design: JIDA MoU
- dotsod.in — Communication design course
- dotsod.in — Interior design course
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — regulator
- facilities.aicte-india.org — regulator
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.