Admissions open for February 2026 batch

Digital Automotive Design Program

A dedicated intensive program focused on skilling candidates in core industry tools for vehicle prototyping and production.

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Duration
6 months, full-time, offline (Bengaluru)
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Engineers, Diploma Holders, Designers
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Digital Automotive Design Program

A dedicated intensive program focused on skilling candidates in core industry tools for vehicle prototyping and production.

Duration icon
Duration
6 months, full-time, offline (Bengaluru)
Eligibility icon
Eligibility
Engineers, Diploma Holders, Designers
Download Brochure
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Program starts February 2026
Digital automotive design programme

Industry Collaboration

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This collaboration brings in a host of new opportunities for TDI and its students by providing real-time access to Makenica’s 10 years of industry exposure, Industry clients and manufacturing excellence.
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    Paid Internships

  • 100% placement assistance

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    Full time job placement

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if you’re new to designing cars, this program is a great way to start!

What is Autodesk Alias?

Autodesk Alias is an industry specific software developed by Autodesk used to create smooth, accurate vehicle surfaces-just like those used in real car production. It acts as a bridge between creative designers and engineers to develop a fully scaled production ready product.

Fun Fact: Top automotive brands- All use Autodesk Alias to design their vehicles!

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What Youʼll Learn

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  1. Understanding the principles of automotive design and digital modeling.

  2. Introduction to Autodesk Alias – Interface, tools, and navigation.

  3. Primitives, Curves, CV’s

  4. Nurbs and Fillets (Industry Masterclass)

OUTCOME: You will be able to create fundamental 3D shapes and understand design principles.
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  1. Application of complex curves, blends, and surface continuity.
  2. Developing 4 George Yoo forms (2 Industry Masterclass)(3D printing)
  3. Basics of Visualization in Blender and Photoshop (Industry Masterclass)
OUTCOME: Capability to produce high-quality, smooth surface models ready for visualization.
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  1. Continue with 4 George Yoo Forms ( Industry Masterclass)
  2. Develop vehicle wheel design ( Industry Masterclass)
  3. Start with car basics and fundamental breakdown of surfaces
OUTCOME: 3D printing George Yoo form(scaled model) for physical analysis
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  1. Breakdown vehicle surfaces through Patch Planning
  2. Create Intersection Model for multiple iterations
  3. Refine Model with Fillets and navigate continuity challenges
  4. Visualisation ready model presentation
OUTCOME: Detailed visualization of a digital vehicle prototype.
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  1. Select car of your choice and design patch planning
  2. Master and analyse Intersection model with SUB-D system
  3. Learn surface refinment hacks to achieve Class-A level (Industry Masterclass)
  4. Communication Skills and Presentation ( Industry Panel review)
OUTCOME: Develop a Class-A car model with Industry professionals review
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  1. 5 member team divided with dedicated responsibilities to develop wheel,
    surface, lightings, etc
  2. Real world MESH model data given to teams to design components
  3. Challenge to develop a complete vehicle ready for 3D printing
  4. Industry Panel Presentation with scaled 3D printed model
OUTCOME: 3D printed Model with Industry Panel feedback

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Meet Your Mentors

Learn From the Designers Who Shaped the Cars You See on the Road

Vishal pratik

Vishal Pratik

CEO

Makenica

Manthan mhaske

Manthan Mhaske

Digital Designer

Mahindra

Mandeep singh

Mandeep Singh

Digital Designer

Ex-Daimler

Shashank shreekant

Shashank Shreekanth

Digital Designer

Ex - Alfra Romeo / Ex - Emflux

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India Head

Technicon

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Transportation Designer

Ex - Simple Energy

Mihir anand

Mihir Anand

Digital Designer

Honda India

Admissions & Fees

Steps
Step by Step process
  1. Online application
  2. 1-on-1 call with admissions
  3. Final interview with founders
  4. Personalized offer letter
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Fee: . ₹2.20 lakh (Exclusive of 18% GST)
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Accomodation

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23, Sector A, Bengaluru
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9,000 Per Month
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Join a Thriving Community in Bangalore

Access to leading companies, startups, and industry events

Workshops & networking events
Lifelong access to TDIʼs exclusive alumni network
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Hurry up Only 15 seats per batch. This is personal. This is real.

Once a TDI student, always a part of our design network. Stay connected with alumni meetups, live workshops, career coaching, and job alerts — for life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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You do not need any kind of design background to enroll in this program. We will ensure that you learn the tools necessary to become the right candidate for industry irrespective of your background.

There are more than 50 automotive companies in India that you will be ready to apply for after this program completion. You will apply for jobs related to A-class designer/Digital Designer/Alias Designer/3D-Artist.

This program is specifically designed for 100% offline experience. Since this is a 6 months intensive program, you will experience learnings relevant to industry such as core software skilling, Team project with real-world deadlines, 3D-printing, events and Industry visits.

For new entrants entering into the automotive industry as Alias modelers, you can expect initial CTC of INR 4 Lacs- INR 8 Lacs.

After completion you will be able to send your portfolio to more than 50 automotive companies across India. Apart from that you will be have lifetime access to TDI alumni community which will keep you updated to new job opportunities from industry.

Scholarships and Discounts will be available as per candidate basis during Panel Interviews.

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