Interior Design Courses

Interior Design courses are one of the most exciting and challenging courses students can look out for during their higher studies. Interior Design courses include BDes Interior Design, BSc Interior Design, Diploma in Interior Design, etc.

Interior Design courses can be pursued after students complete 10+2. After schooling, candidates who have a knack for creativity, as well as have a scientific approach, can opt for this course. Interior Design courses can be pursued at the PG level too.

To start with, the course is taught in various colleges in India. Some popular colleges for Interior Design courses include Unitedworld Institute of Design, Indian Institute of Arts and Design, Pearl Academy, etc. Admissions can be merit-based or entrance exam based.

Popular Interior Design Courses

The popular Interior Design courses in India include degrees at UG level, PG level, certificate and diploma levels. Following are the most popular Interior Design courses:

Courses	Duration
BDes Interior Design	4 years
BSc Interior Design	3 years
MDes Interior Design	2 years
MSc Interior Design	2 years
Diploma in Interior Design	1 year
Certificate in Interior Design	6 months to 1 year

BDes Interior Design

BDes in Interior Design is a course of 4 years duration. This course deals with the arts and science of creating functional spaces that are efficient and in line with the trends. This course teaches the students how to balance the creativity, functionality, and efficiency of any space strategically. Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as subjects in 10+2 can take this course.

BSc Interior Design

BSc Interior Design course is of 3 years duration and can be pursued after 10+2. This course deals with the science of designing functional space for commercial or personal buildings, apartments or houses. In this course, students are taught about the scientific and logical methods of designing great interior spaces. Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as subjects in 10+2 can take this course.

MDes Interior Design

Students who have a sense of aesthetics and creativity can upgrade their knowledge with the MDes in Interior Design course. This course is pursued after graduation and is of 2 years duration. This course teaches a higher level of personal creativity with professional skills such as project management. Candidates can find themselves learning the technical and artistic forms of communication.

MSc Interior Design

The MSc in interior ensign course is of 2 years duration. This course deals with the specialisation of Interior Designing concepts. Skills needed for designing, experimenting, and materializing a space are taught in this course. This course can be pursued after graduation.

Certificate/Diploma in Interior Design

Certificate/Diploma in Interior Design course can be pursued after 10+2. Some institutes allow admission to these courses after class 10. Certificate and diploma courses can be pursued for gaining knowledge. These courses are not recommended if one is looking for a career in Interior Design. Diploma/certificate course will not provide an in-depth insight into the vast field of Interior Design and its application. Therefore, candidates who wish to pursue Interior Design courses for hobby or knowledge can opt for certificate/diploma courses.

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How to Take Admission in Interior Design Courses?

The Interior Design course is available at 2 levels - UG and PG. Apart from that, certificate and diploma courses are also available, as discussed above. But, how do you take admission in these courses? Let us discuss it below:

Admission to UG Interior Design Courses

Admission to the UG Interior Design course is offered after 10+2. Admission depends on college to college. Some colleges take admission in UG Interior Design courses based on entrance exams (national / institute level), on the other hand, some take admission based on merit in qualifying exams. However, all admissions are subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria that includes minimum marks in the qualifying exam, age, nationality, etc.

Admission to PG Interior Design Courses

To take admission in the PG Interior Design courses, candidates have to be a graduate with relevant degrees. There might be a need to qualify in the national / institute level entrance exam in some colleges. Apart from that, required eligibility criteria must be fulfilled like minimum marks in the qualifying exam, age, nationality, etc.

Admission to Certificate / Diploma Interior Design Course

A diploma or certificate course in Interior Design can be pursued after 10+2 or after graduation. These courses are short term courses and require no hard and fast eligibility criteria. In fact certificate courses in Interior Design can be pursued online too. No specific entrance exam is required to take admission in the certificate/diploma courses.

Interior Design Courses Eligibility Criteria

To take admission in the UG, PG, Certificate / Diploma course in Interior Design, candidates must be eligible. The eligibility is specific to the institute that offers the courses. But there are some common grounds in the eligibility area, which are given below.

Eligibility for admission in UG courses:

Completed 10+2 level of education
Must have achieved prescribed minimum marks in 10+2
Must have taken prescribed subject combination in 10+2

Eligibility for admission in PG courses:

Completed UG level of education in the relevant discipline of design
Must have achieved prescribed minimum marks in UG

Eligibility for admission in Diploma / Certificate Courses:

Completed 10+2 level of education
Some institutes offer diploma / certificates in Interior Design after class 10

Entrance Exams for Interior Design Course

Some specific entrance exams that are held for admission in Interior Design courses are given below. Some of these exams are held at national level and some at institute level.

Name of the exam	Level
UCEED	National Level
CEED	National Level
AIEED	Institute Level
GD Goenka DAT	Institute Level
CEPT Entrance Exam	Institute Level
IIAD Entrance Exam	Institute Level
Pearl Academy Entrance Exam	Institute Level
SEED	Institute Level
NID Entrance Exam	Institute Level
UID Aptitude Test	Institute Level

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Popular Colleges Offering Interior Design Courses

There are around 600+ Interior Design colleges in India. These colleges offer Interior Design courses at UG, PG level, and as well as a certificate / diploma course.

Institute Name	Fees (INR)
Arch College of Design and Business	75,000
Vogue Institute of Art and Design	95,580
Apeejay Institute of Design	1.05 Lakh
School of Art and Fashion Technology (SAFT, Dehradun)	55,800
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences	2.43 Lakh
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education	11.32 Lakh
Raffles Design International	3.74 Lakh
CEPT University	7.56 Lakh
K.R. Mangalam University	3.25 Lakh
St. Xavier's College	1.74 Lakh

Interior Design Courses FAQs

Q. What are the job opportunities available after completing the Interior Design course?

A. There are many career choices available after completing the interior design course. Some of them are - Interior decorator, consultant, interior auditor, interior product designer, creative director, interior photographer, etc.

Q: What are some popular interior design courses?

A: Some most popular interior design courses are BDes Interior Design, BSc Interior Design, MDes Interior Design, MSc Interior Design, Diploma in Interior Design, and Certificate in Interior Design.

Q: Can I pursue interior design courses online?

A: Yes. There are some institutes that offer online certificate courses and diploma courses in Interior Design.

Q: What are some popular colleges offering the interior design course?

A: Some popular interior design colleges are: Arch College of Design and Business, School of Art and Fashion Technology (SAFT, Dehradun), CEPT University, St. Xavier's College, etc.

Q: What is the eligibility to study the Interior Design course at the UG level?

A: To take admission at UG level, candidates must have completed 10+2 with prescribed marks and subject combination.

Q: What is the eligibility to study the Interior Design course at the PG level?

A: To take admission at PG level, candidates must have completed a UG course in design with prescribed marks and subject combination.

Q: What are some national level entrance exams for admission in interior design courses?

A: Some popular national level design entrance exams are UCEED, CEED, AIEED, NID, UID Aptitude Test, etc.

Q: Is a diploma/certificate course enough to have a high paying job in interior design?

A: It is not recommended to get a diploma/certificate in interior design to have a career. A diploma/certificate course will not provide an in-depth insight into the vast field of Interior Design and its application. Therefore, candidates who wish to pursue Interior Design courses for hobby or knowledge can opt for certificate/diploma courses

Q: What is the admission process in interior design courses?

A: The admission process varies from college to college. However, admission will be either merit-based or entrance based.

Q: What skills should one have to pursue Interior Designing?

A. Candidates pursuing interior design should be sharp-minded, punctual, proactive, creative as well as, technically sound.

Q. What is the Interior Designing?

A. Interior design deals with making interior spaces more attractive and smart with structure, colour schemes, furnishings, and decorations. Through the courses, students are taught all techniques and materialistic knowledge of interior designing.

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