About JSDA

Jindal School of Design & Architecture

To nurture creative minds and innovative thinkers
who design sustainable solutions for a rapidly evolving world

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)
Bachelor of Design (Immersive Experience Design)

Our Mission

To provide transformative design education that empowers students to become industry-ready professionals equipped with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to lead innovation in the global design landscape.

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Industry Aligned Curriculum

Develop comprehensive design education that bridges academic learning with real-world industry requirements and emerging market needs.

2

Critical Thinking & Innovation

Foster analytical mindset and creative problem-solving abilities to tackle complex design challenges with innovative approaches.

3

Technological Excellence

Build mastery in contemporary design tools, methodologies, and technologies while maintaining strong foundation in design fundamentals.

4

Ethical Design Practices

Cultivate responsible designers who understand the social, environmental, and cultural implications of their creative decisions.

The JSDA Edge

Six interesting aspects that make our design education exceptional

Where creativity meets technological innovation,
creating design leaders for tomorrow

Inter-Disciplinarity

Students engage with diverse departments across the University, integrating design with law, business, humanities, and technology to develop holistic, contextually informed, and critically grounded creative practices.

Flexible Course Pathways

A flexible academic structure allows students to pursue major specialisations and minor concentration areas, enabling customised learning trajectories aligned with individual interests, emerging fields, and career goals.

Immersive Teaching Pedagogy

Studio-based, hands-on pedagogy emphasises prototyping, material exploration, experimentation, and iterative feedback, ensuring students learn through making, testing, and refining ideas in real contexts.

Globally Trained Faculty

Faculty educated and practiced internationally bring diverse perspectives, research depth, and contemporary methodologies, enriching classroom dialogue and exposing students to global design standards.

Industry Connect

Strong partnerships with industry leaders provide internships, live projects, mentorship, and exposure to professional workflows, ensuring graduates are industry-ready and professionally confident.

Global Outlook & Exposure

International collaborations, exchange programmes, visiting experts, and globally benchmarked curricula cultivate cross-cultural understanding and prepare students for careers in an interconnected world.

How we teach at JSDA?

Our pedagogy is rooted in experience, collaboration, and real-world application

Real-World
Problem Solving

Tackle actual challenges faced by communities and industries. Our curriculum is built around live briefs and real client projects, ensuring you develop practical solutions that make a difference.

Benefits: Gain professional experience, build your portfolio, and create meaningful impact while still in school.

Hands-on
Immersive Exploration

Dive deep into materials, tools, and techniques through extensive workshop sessions. From traditional craft to digital fabrication, experience the full spectrum of design making.

Benefits: Develop technical mastery and material intelligence that sets you apart as a well-rounded designer.

Studio-Based
Coursework

Collaborate in dedicated studio spaces where ideas flow freely. Our studio culture fosters peer learning, iterative design processes, and continuous critique—preparing you for professional design practice.

Benefits: Build teamwork skills, receive constant feedback, and develop resilience through an iterative design approach.

Learning by creating, growing through making

Meet the Board of Studies Advisors

Industry leaders guiding the future of design education

Prof. K.T. Ravindran

Former Professor and
Head of Urban Design, SPA, New Delhi
35+ years
Urban Design, Heritage Conservation, Human-Centric Urban Planning

Prominent Indian architect, urban designer, and academic known for his work in heritage conservation, human-centric urban planning, and leadership in national and international urban development initiatives

Prof. Manoj Mathur

Co-Founder, Mathur & Kapre
Associates, Former Dean, Planning
and Development, School of Planning
and Architecture, New Delhi
35+ years
Architecture, Urban Design, Industrial Design, Infrastructure Projects, Educational & Healthcare Campuses

Architect and former Dean at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, with extensive experience in architectural practice, urban infrastructure, and institutional design across India.

Amritha Ballal

Founding Partner, Space Matters
Architect and Urban Planner
20+ years
Architecture, Urban Planning, Spatial Memory Studies, Research & Publications

Architect, urban planner, and founding partner at Space Matters, with expertise in urban memory, spatial justice, and research-driven practice at the intersection of architecture and planning.

Abhishek Ghate

Head of Design, Sirion 15+ years
Visual Communication, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design, Gaming & Sports Media Design

Design leader and educator specialising in visual communication, user experience (UX), and interaction design, with industry experience across venture capital, B2B, and media sectors.

Priyam Chatterjee

Founder, Ma Katikati Designs 23+ years
Storytelling, Animation, CGI Films, Gaming & Simulation Design, Digital Learning Content, Art Direction

Visual storyteller and design practitioner with extensive experience in animation, digital narratives, and immersive storytelling across education, media, and interactive platforms.

Lectures and Discussions at JSDA

Stay connected with thought leaders shaping the design industry

Inculcating the practice of Lifelong Learning amongst our students,
by engaging with industry experts.

Designing a Program & Designing with a Program

Prof. Snehanshu Mukherjee

Feb 26

Precarity and Survey: Street Vendors Act, Delhi

Alokeparna Sengupta

Nov 25

Chandigarh: Afterlife of the Marla Houses

Priya Gupta

Oct 25

The Body at the Center

Parul Gupta

Oct 25

The Architecture of Horizons

Sarover Zaidi

Oct 25

Biomimicry and Computational Design

Rajat Sodhi

Sept 25

See-ing the city: Comics, visuality, and urban space

Sarnath Banerjee

Sept 25

Deep States, a donkey and a diagram

Ayodh Vasant Kamath

Sept 25

Seeing in Layers

Haamid Ali Khan & Other JSDA Students

Sept 25

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