IMS Design and Innovation Academy - [DIA], Noida

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Noida is a private institute established in the year 2005. It is a world-class Design School in India. DIA Noida has a UGC affiliation and is approved by the AICTE. It is also affiliated with CCS, Meerut. It is recognized as a fragment of the IMS society. The institute has been ranked in the Top 15th Private Fashion Design college in India by Outlook-ICARE. 

IMS DIA offers B.Des, B.Sc & PG Diploma courses in various disciplines. The institute also offers short-term certificate courses as well. Admissions at IMS DIA will be done based on the IMS-DIA Exam and the candidate’s performance in the previous qualifying examination followed by GAT & CAT. The final selection of the candidate is done based on the final round of interviews with IMS-DIA’s Jury Panel. The student will have to present a portfolio. 

As per the latest placement data available on the official website, IMS DIA Noida Placement's highest package offered ranges between INR 12 LPA – 15 LPA whereas the average package ranges from INR 7 LPA  – 10 LPA. Some of the top recruiters that recruit DIA students include Pantaloons, ZeeTv, Gap, Geetanjali, Lilliput, Matrix, Orient Crafts Ltd. Shantanu and Nikhil, Varija Bajaj etc.

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Highlights 

Here are some highlights on IMS DIA Noida. 

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Ranking 2023

Ranked Top 15th  Private Fashion Design college in India by Outlook-ICARE India’s Best Colleges 2023. 

Some previous year IMS DIA Ranking are mentioned below: 

• 5th Private college in North India by India Today 2021.
• Ranked Top 16th Fashion college in India by Outlook-ICARE India’s Best professional Colleges Ranking 2021.
• Ranked Top 25th college in India by India Today Best Colleges of India 2021.
• Ranked Top 20th Fashion College in India by The Week annual Best professional Colleges of India 2021.
• Ranked Top 10th Private Fashion College in India by The Week annual Best professional Colleges of India 2021.

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Courses & Fees 

IMS DIA Noida offers B.Des, B.Sc & Post-Grdauate PG Diploma courses in various disciplines. The institute also offers short-term certificate & diploma courses as well. Here is a detailed information on IMS Design and Innovation Academy Courses & Fees 

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Admission 2024 

IMS DIA Admission 2024 is open. IMS-DIA 2024 exam will be conducted for admissions to the 4-year Design program in Fashion, Interior, Product & Communication, 3-year Design in B.Sc  Jewellery and Accessory and 2-year PG program in Fashion, Interior and Jewellery and Accessory. Interested candidates can visit the official website for more admission-related information. 

How to apply for IMS DIA Noida Admission 2024?

Here are the steps to apply for IMS Design and Innovation Academy Admission 2024. 

• Step 1: Register for the IMS-DIA 2024 exam by visiting the official website of IMS DIA. 
• Step 2: Pay the application fee of INR 1200. 
• Step 3: Appear for the Exam followed by GAT & CAT. 

The candidates have to appear for the final round of interviews with IMS-DIA’s Jury Panel. The student willl have to present a portfolio. 

Documents Required for IMS DIA Noida Admission 2024

A list of documents required at the time of admission is given below: 

• Class X Certificate and certificate Mark Sheet (Self-Attested Photocopy).
• Class XII Mark-sheet (Self-Attested Photocopy).
• Class XII Provisional/Original Certificate (Self-Attested).
• Recent Character Certificate (Original).
• Transfer / Migration Certificate (Original).
• Recent 6 Passport Size Photographs.
• Aadhar Card (Self-Attested).
• Medical fitness certificate.

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Placement 2023

IMS DIA has established a solid rapport with both domestic and international organizations that frequently provide student placements, sponsored projects, and internship opportunities. DIA has a training and placement cell that aims at focusing on creating and nurturing industry connections and supplying them with fresh off block trained graduates.

As per the latest placement data available on the official website, IMS DIA Noida Placement highest package offered ranges between INR 12 LPA -15 LPA whereas the average package ranges from INR 7 LPA  -10 LPA.

The minimum annual salary offered to the students was INR 8 LPA. However, the highest salary for the past 3 years was INR 20 LPA. IMS Design and Innovation Academy has a placement rate of 98% and 5 students were placed internationally. The highest international salary offered to the students was INR 30 LPA. 

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Scholarships

IMS Design offers scholarships to students opting for different certification courses. The scholarship amount ranges from INR 7500 - 8000 for the 3-month course. Further, the scholarship amount ranges from INR 6000 - 8500 for the 6-month course and the scholarship amount ranges from INR 12,500 - 15,000 for the 9-month course. 

A scholarship of INR 30,000 is granted in PG Diploma courses.

IMS Design and Innovation Academy conducts a scholarship test in May on Design Aptitude & Creative Skills for B.Des & B.Sc students. 

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Facilities 

• Classroom: IMS-DIA Noida has roomy classrooms for classes, lectures and academic activities with well-furnished contemporary technology. Audiovisual equipment such as projectors and screens are frequently used at IMS-DIA to display slideshows, videos, and digital content.
• Library: IMS DIA Library's main objective is to provide specialized design literature on a variety of subjects, such as product design, fashion design, textile design, drawing and painting, interior and exterior design, jewelry design, and communication design. Many international magazines are available, such as Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Shoe & Accessories, Creative Gaga, GQ, Fashtech journal, and the art of Jewellery.
• Playground: Our college playground or sports field is an outdoor area within a college campus dedicated to recreational and sports activities. It serves as a vital space for students to engage in physical fitness, sports, and leisure activities like Football, Volleyball and Basketball etc.
• Hostel: There is a separate facility for female students in terms of hostel accommodations. Hostel is under CCTV supervision and is equipped with 24/7 WiFi, power backup. 
• Mess: Cafeteria and mess facilities are available and provide a variety of nourishing and hygienic cuisines and mess is under CCTV surveillance. 

Apart from the above-mentioned facilities, IMS-DIA has Digital Film and VFX Studio, Visualization Lab, Animation & Game Design Lab, a Gemmology Lab, The Wood and Metal Workshop, Computer Aided Design Laboratory and many more facilities. 

IMS Design and Innovation Academy Key Facts

• IMS DIA Collaboration: DIA has collaborations with some foreign universities such as International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Institute of Indian Interior Design (IIID), Robert Gordan University (RGU), Scotland providing international exposure to the students. The institute has also signed MOU’s with notable organizations, assisting the students in securing sustainable job opportunities.
• IMS DIA Scholarships: DIA offers scholarship program the students, helping them aid their higher education by waiving part of their tuition fee.
• IMS DIA Faculty: IMS DIA has faculty members from reputed institutions such as NIFT Delhi, NID Ahmedabad, and School of Planning & Architecture. Check: IMS DIA Faculty