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Applications — PG Program

Apply for the
PG Program in
Design Education

Applications are reviewed by the faculty panel. Shortlisted candidates are invited to Puducherry for an interview and teaching seminar. 12 seats only — applications open 1 August 2026.

Application status
Open
Applications open 1 August 2026.
Commences 21 September 2026
No of Seats Maximum 12
Duration One year, two semesters, in person
Location Villa Appavou, Puducherry
Payment Bank transfer on seat confirmation

What happens after you apply

1
Submit the form
Submit your application with your background, statement of intent, CV, and portfolio. You will receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours.
2
Shortlisting
The faculty panel reviews all applications. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next stage. Sponsored candidates given preference at this stage.
3
Interview and teaching seminar — in person, Puducherry
Shortlisted candidates attend an extended personal interview and teaching seminar at Villa Appavou. This is not a presentation of work — it is a demonstration of how you think about design education.
4
Offer and enrolment
Offers made to 12 candidates. Bank transfer details issued on acceptance. Program commences 21 September 2026.

Payment is by bank transfer only. Details are issued by the admissions team after a seat is confirmed — not at the application stage. If company formation is complete before your module date, payment via Razorpay may also be offered.

Refund policy: full refund if a seat cannot be confirmed. 50% refund if you cancel more than 14 days before the module. No refund within 14 days of the module.

Frequently asked

Do I need to be currently teaching to apply?
No — the program is open to designers with a BDes, MDes, or PhD in Design. You do not need to be actively teaching, though the program is designed for those who intend to make teaching as their life-long career.
What does 'sponsored candidate' mean?
A Sponsored candidate is a faculty member from an existing Design School, that commits to have the faculty back after completion of the course. SAKS gives preference to sponsored candidates because it increases the chance that program learnings are applied back in a real institutional context.
Is accommodation provided?
Participants arrange their own accommodation in Puducherry. Accommodation advisory and assistance will be provided on acceptance.
Are international participants welcome?
Yes. The courses are open to participants from anywhere. The application and all communication is in English.
Something else?
Use the Enquire form and the team will respond.

Application form

All fields are required unless marked optional. The form takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Course fees Rs 3.0 lakhs total

Rs 1.5 lakhs per semester — Rs 3.0 lakhs total for the two-semester program. Rs 25,000/- advance payable to confirm admission if offered; the balance is paid at the time of joining.

Submitting sends your details directly to the SAKS admissions team. You'll see a confirmation on screen once it's received.

Also at SAKS

Apply — Sugiura Design Methodology Workshops Apply — International Fellowships
Dates to remember
Applications open — 1 August 2026
Last date for Applications — 31 August 2026
Interviews at SAKS campus — 5 September 2026 (Teachers' Day)
Course commences — 21 September 2026