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Best Interior Design Colleges in India: Fees, Admission 2024, Courses, Placements

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CEPT University

Map Pin IconAhmedabadPvtTop 10 in Gujarat
3 CoursesStar Icon4.3
₹9.39 L - 19.98 L
₹5 LPA
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur

Map Pin IconChennaiPvtTop 5 in Chennai
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₹6 L
₹4 LPA
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Q:   How many colleges in India offer Interior Designing course?

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There are about 750+ best Interior Designing colleges in India. Of these,  474 colleges are privately owned, 62 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 16 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like CUET, UCEED, NID Entrance Exam, etc. Some of the top Interior Design colleges in India include CEPT University, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chandigarh University, LPU, NIFT Delhi, Pearl Academy Delhi, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Amity University Noida, Amity University Mumbai, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Army Institute of Fashion and Design,  and many others.

Q:   Can I pursue interior designing after class 12th?

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A candidate who has cleared their Class 12 from any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts), can pursue a Interior Designing course at the graduation level. Most popular colleges allow candidates to participate in their admission process only if they have completed their schooling from a recognised board. Most colleges prefer candidates who have studied Mathematics and Physics as a full-time course or as an additional subject in class 12. For merit-based admissions, students must secure more than 80% in the qualifying exam. 

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Q:   Is it worth joining the top Interior Design colleges in India?

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Joining the top Interior Designing colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

CEPT UniversityINR 8 Lacs - INR 17 lakhINR 5 LPA - INR 6 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KattankulathurINR 6 lakhINR 4 LPA
LPU - Lovely Professional UniversityINR 3 Lacs - INR 10 lakhINR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA 
Symbiosis Institute of DesignINR 19 lakhINR 9 LPA
Amity University, MumbaiINR 5 Lacs - INR 6 lakhINR 6 LPA
Amity University, LucknowINR 5 lakhINR 4 LPA

Q:   What are the affordable colleges in India that offer Interior Design course?

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It is estimated that joining the top Interior Designing colleges in India can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
IMS Design and Innovation AcademyINR 76,000
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaINR 27,000
MSU6 Shivaji Maharaj UniversityINR 80,000
Aligarh Muslim UniversityINR 800
Woxsen UniversityINR 50,000
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Chandigarh University (CU)

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2 CoursesStar Icon4.4
₹5.76 L - 8.24 L
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Parul University

Map Pin IconVadodara
3 Courses
₹2.46 L - 11 L
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Chandigarh University (CU)

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2 Courses
₹5.76 L - 8.24 L
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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to the best Interior Design colleges in India?

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Desirous students can get admission to Interior Design courses either on the basis of merit or entrance exams. The eligibility criteria for different colleges can vary. However, some of the basic criteria for Interior Design colleges in India remain the same.

  • Candidates are eligible to apply for a course in interior designing if they have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board.
  • Most colleges prefer candidates who have studied Mathematics and Mathematics and 
  • For merit-based admissions, students must secure more than 80% in the qualifying exam.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary. 

Q:   Do NIFTs offer interior designing courses?

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No, NIFT does not provide any course or training program related to Interior Designing. But having said that, there are other exams that you can prepare for to pursue Interior Designing course.

Courses and Entrance Exams

Diploma Courses 

  • Advance Diploma in Fashion, Interior & Textile Design 
  • Advanced Diploma in Interior Design 
  • Certificate in Interior Decoration Design
  • Diploma in Architectural Assistantship
  • Designer Coordinator- Interior Design
  • Graduate Diploma Programme in Design
  • Graduate Diploma in Interior Space and Equipment Design
  • Graduate Diploma in Retail and Exhibition Design
  • One Year Diploma in Interior Designing Diploma course in Interior Design
  • Professional Diploma in Furniture & Interior Design

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue a Diploma in interior designing or a certificate course in interior designing should have passed class 12. 

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Q:   When will the UCEED 2025 exam be conducted?

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IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2025 exam on January 19, 2025 (9 am - 12 noon). The exam will have two mandatory parts. The computer-based Part A and offline-based Part B.

The UCEED 2025 admission portal is uceed.iitb.ac.in. The portal will contain all the important updates about the UCEED 2025 exam, including information brochure, eligibility criteria, syllabus, candidate portal, and useful resources.

Among resources the candidate can download include - previous years question and answer keys.  

The online application forms for UCEED 2025 are open from October 1-31, 2024. With late fees, applications will be accepted till November 8, 2024.

 

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Q:   Does NID provide placement for interior design?

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Yes NID provides placement facilities to its students of all disciplines. NID organizes Industry Interface annually to provide a meeting ground where the prospective employer and students can meet and employer can identify suitable candidates for recruitment in their organisation. This event also creates awareness among the industries / firms / studios/ NGOs. / government. Sector / MSMEs about NID and its various modes of operations. Students are encouraged to pursue opportunities in areas such as social communication, service sectors, technology enhanced learning, Craft Design, Green Design, Universal Design, and Experiential Design. The quality of education received by NID graduates has contributed to their success at various levels across diverse segments of the economy; their works and ideas have been duly acknowledged nationally and internationally.
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LPU - Lovely Professional University

Map Pin IconJalandharPvt
8 CoursesStar Icon3.6
₹3 L - 9.6 L
₹4 - 7.25 LPA
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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi

Map Pin IconDelhiGovtTop 20 in India
1 Course
₹1.89 L
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Q:   Which are the best colleges in India that offer certificate courses in Interior Designing?

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There are about 231 colleges in India that offer certificate courses in Interior Designing.

Given below are some of the best Interior Designing colleges in India offering certificate courses:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility/Exams
Pearl Academy Delhi CourseINR 2.2 lakhMerit-Based
NIFT Delhi CourseINR 1.89 lakhMerit-Based
Aligarh Muslim University CourseINR 800Merit-Based
New Delhi YMCA CourseINR 30,000 - INR 47,000Merit-Based
Pearl Academy Mumbai CourseINR 2.2 lakhMerit-Based

Q:   Which are the best colleges for doing UG Diploma in Interior Designing in India?

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There are about 312 Interior Designing colleges that offer UG Diploma in India.

Below mentioned are some of the best UG Diploma offering Interior Designing colleges:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility/Exams
Pearl Academy CourseINR 9.66 Lacs - INR 20.16 lakhPearl Academy Entrance Exam 
International School of Design CourseINR 2.21 lakhMerit-Based
Vogue Institute of Art and Design CourseINR 1.59 lakhMerit-Based
DAVV CourseINR 10,000Merit-Based
CSJM CourseINR 30,200 - INR 60,400Merit-Based

Q:   What are the career options after interior designing?

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Greetings! Interior Designing is a very good field for creative and planned people, there's a great scope in India and worldwide. Also, if you're dedicated to your passion and earn good credits while pursuing your degree, you'll get a lot of opportunities to work and get trained under some good construction companies and interior designers. Today we SEE a lot of builders creating societies and investing in real estate for people looking for a well-designed house for their living and lots of commercial places where design and ambiance matter a lot. So, of course, it worth investing your time and efforts if you're really interested and keeping a good portfolio, credits, and do some great projects. I hope this helps you. Be free to share any problem you have. You can also have a look at IILM University, Gurugram. You can appear for IILM University Gurugram's Design Aptitude Test (that) with the Interview Process for applying. They offer B. Des degree with various specializations like Fashion, Interior design program of 4 years with an added advantage of Liberal Education in their curriculum with good and advanced pedagogy in teaching. IILM University, Gurugram offers a choice of career by combining core and free electives within selected fields or other mainstream courses like a combination of fashion design and electives from business management. You can visit their website to apply for the program or to enquire more. All the best for your bright future.

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Q:   What is the cost for studying Interior Designing in India?

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Given below are the different Interior Designing colleges in India with different fee ranges:

Fee RangesNo. of CollegesPopular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh147Woxsen University, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, SNDT College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh141Unitedworld Institute of Design, GGSIPU, NIFT Delhi, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh94Amity University, Parul University, Pearl Academy, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh120LPU, Galgotias University, Gupta College, etc.
> INR 5 lakh140CEPT University, CU, NID Ahmedabad, etc.
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Pearl Academy

Map Pin IconDelhiPvt#7 India Today
5 CoursesStar Icon4.0
₹3.58 L - 27.88 L
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Indian Institute of Art and Design

Map Pin IconDelhi
1 Course
₹21.92 L
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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design

Map Pin IconPune
2 Courses
₹5.8 L - 12 L
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Q:   What is the starting salary of an interior designer in India?

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Diverse job opportunities exist in front of interior design professionals. They may either choose to work under supervised setup (Design studios and Interior design firms) or work independently. When it comes to Government sector jobs, PWDs, Municipal Corporations and Town Planning Departments are known to hire interior design professionals. They may also become part of Government schemes related to housing and relocation of people. Starting salary depends on a number of different factors. Prominent factors are- profile of the employer, employee skills, aptitude and grades attained by the employee. In the beginning, interior designers may earn 10-20k Rupees per month. Salary will rise after gaining work experience. If one decides to remain self employed, salary figure will be quite different.

Q:   What is the highest package offered to Interior Design graduates in India?

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Please refer to the table below for some of the top recruiters for best Interior Design colleges in India:

College NamesAnnual Median PackageTop Recruiters
CEPT University PlacementsINR 5 LPA - INR 6 LPAEY, KPMG, Facebook, Adani Group, Larsen & Toubro, etc.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur PlacementsINR 4 LPA

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, etc.

LPU - Lovely Professional University PlacementsINR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA 

Microsoft, Google, Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, ICICI Bank, etc.

Amity University, Mumbai PlacementsINR 6 LPA

Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, Samsung, etc.

Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune Placements

INR 9 LPA

UpCloud Technology, Craft Design, InfoStretch, Deloitte, etc.
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Symbiosis Institute of Design, Symbiosis International, Pune

Map Pin IconPunePvt#9 India Today
1 CourseStar Icon4.3
₹18.68 L
₹8.9 LPA
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Amity University, Mumbai

Map Pin IconMumbaiPvtTop 10 in Maharashtra
2 Courses
₹4.64 L - 6.16 L
₹6.2 LPA
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Brigade Road

Map Pin IconBangalorePvt#12 India Today
7 CoursesStar Icon3.8
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Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University

Map Pin IconAhmedabad
2 Courses
₹11 L - 25.1 L
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Anant National University

Map Pin IconAhmedabad
1 Course
₹22 L
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Map Pin IconDelhiPvtTop 20 in India
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