We encourage our students to start working independently while they are still doing their course, says Fareena
In a conversation with Shiksha.com, Fareena Masood, Academic head at International School of Design, Kolkata talks at length about the importance of live projects to help students become industry-ready. She further elaborates on the industry-ready curriculum which is updated regularly in collaboration with eminent industry leaders.
Fareena has over 23 years of rich academic experience.
Read the complete interview below:
Q: What is the difference between the teaching methodology in your institute and others?
A: In our institution, we just don’t follow the syllabus. We do a lot of extra projects with the students which helps them build confidence. We try to make the theoretical topics also interesting by adding some kind of practical work related to the subject. Our motive is to keep the interest of our students alive.
Q: How are you preparing your students to be Industry ready?
A: From the industry point of view, we give the students few projects which they have to handle independently and we also give them soft skills training so that once they are in the industry, they not only have adequate knowledge but also know how to present their ideas in the best possible way. As presentation is also equally important nowadays.
Q: What quality do your students have which other college students lack?
A: I feel one major quality which our students have is when they step into the industry, they are already full of confidence, they are not shaky as freshers-reason being; we encourage our students to start working independently while they are still doing their course. Either they are freelancing or running a small business of their own. So, our students are not freshers which is a very big plus point INSDian have over others.
Q: Do you think the curriculum of the courses taught in your institute fits in the requirement of the industry?
A: Our curriculum of the course definitely fits the requirements of the designing industry because not only we have all the latest technologies included in our syllabus but from time to time we keep on updating/ upgrading our syllabus according to the industry requirements.
Q: Is your college receptive to innovation, technology, science & entrepreneurship?
A: Yes, we at INSD KOLKATA are always open to innovation, technology, science and entrepreneurship.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 months ago
All students who have passed their Class 12 board exams from a recognised board are eligible for enrolment into the BDes course offered by INSD Kolkata. Students can apply to be enrolled in INSD Kolkata by visiting the official website of the institute, filling out the registration form, and attachi
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Answered 3 months ago
The data on placements at the International School of Design Kolkata in 2024 is not available yet. In 2023, the International School of Design Kolkata MBA the highest package was around INR 12 LPA while the International School of Design Kolkata MBA average package was INR 5.4 LPA.
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Answered 3 months ago
Yes, candidates who fail to submit applications during the 2025 admission timeline for MBA courses at INSD Kolkata will still have an opportunity to apply for admissions for 1 additional month. However, such applications will only be considered after the candidate submits the late application fee.
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During 2025, the course fees for pursuing an MBA course at INSD Kolkata is around INR 3.3 lakh for all specialisations. To confirm the tuition fees for the MBA course at INSD Kolkata, visit the official website of INSD Kolkata and download the college brochure.
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Usually, INSD Kolkata releases its registration forms in the month of May. To remain updated on when the registration forms will become available for the MBA course 2025, regularly visit the official website of INSD Kolkata.
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Answered 3 months ago
INSD Kolkata is a good institute for pursuing an MBA course with a lot of placement support for students as well as scholarship opportunities. At INSD Kolkata students can get placements at top businesses such as Skyler, Tissot, and Benetton. The average media salary of placed students stood at INR
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Candidates applying for INSD Kolkata who have passed their Class 12 board examinations conducted by CBSE will need to score atleast 80% or above to be eligible for academic scholarships at INSD Kolkata. This criteria is different for candidates applying for MBA courses at INSD Kolkata which they can
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In 2025, the course fees for the MBA course at INSD Kolkata stood at around INR 1,000. This only represents the submission fees for the registration form for MBA at INSD Kolkata. Candidate will need to make additional admission payments if their application is shortlisted for admission.
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