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The scope of Design is vast and endless with a lot of specializations for you to pursue. The Design field is an interesting career with so many job opportunities for college freshers. Design means planning and creating a system, object, activity or any process as well as the output of that in the form of a finished good or even a method. 

Design is an innovative field for you if you have an aesthetic vision and creative thinking skills. 

Why choose a Design Career?

The benefits of Design careers are as follows:

  • Extremely diverse and there is always a need for creative individuals.
  • Annual turnover is more than that of any other industry.

Design Career Scope: Top Career Profiles

You can check some of the top job options given below -

Job Profiles Average Salary
Graphic Designers INR 3.9 LPA
User Experience (UX) Designers INR 11.9 LPA
User Interface (UI) Designers INR 6.1 LPA
Photographers INR 3.8 LPA
Interior Designers INR 4.2 LPA
Art Directors INR 9.3 LPA
Advertising and Promotions Managers INR 8.3 LPA
Fashion Designers INR 4.3 LPA
Textile Designers INR 5.1 LPA
Animation Designers INR 4.2 LPA

Note - The salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Design Career Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Top Recruiters

You can have a look at the top sectors where you can get hired in India below:

Design Employment Areas
Fashion Design Interior Design Web Design
Textile Design UI and UX Design Product Design
Graphic Design Game Design Glass and Ceramic Design
Exhibition Design Automobile Design Animation
Leather Design Knitwear Design Industrial Design

Design Top Recruiters

You can see the list of top recruiters below:

Design Top Recruiters
Arvind Garments ITC Ltd Myntra
Nykaa Ubisoft EA Sports
Vir Mueller Architects Wallmakers Talati and Partners
Art-n-Glass Inc. Satyam Gartex Monkey Business
Google Microsoft IBM
Lifestyle Swarovski Raymond Apparel Ltd.

Design Career Scope: Best Design Colleges for Placements in India

You can check the best colleges with high placement packages below:

Best Design Colleges in India Average Package Offered
Delhi University Placements INR 16 LPA
Vijaybhoomi School of Design, Vijaybhoomi University Placements INR 13.3 LPA
Dashmesh Girls College, Mukerian Placements INR 12 LPA
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology Placements INR 3 - 11.75 LPA
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Placements INR 11.75 LPA
School of Art and Design, ITM Gwalior Placements INR 10.7 LPA
Welingkar Mumbai Placements INR 10 LPA
Srinivas University Placements INR 3.8 - 10 LPA
KIIT School of Fashion Technology - KSFT Placements INR 9.5 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia Placements INR 9.25 LPA

Source - Different Official/External Sites

Q:   Is designing a good career?
A:

Yes Designing is considered a very good, growing and also a rewarding career. 

If someone is creative and enjoy designing they can go for these courses.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

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  • Popular Design Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Design Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Design Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Design UG Courses
  • Popular Design PG Courses
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Popular Design Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Design. Students interested in pursuing a career on Design, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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SAT India Exam (December) Attempt

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NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)

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NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)

1 Oct ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26

UCEED 2027 Application DATE with Regular fee

1 Nov ' 26 - 6 Nov ' 26

UCEED 2027 Registration with Late Fee

10 Sep ' 26 - 30 Nov ' 26

NID 2027 Registration Date

1 Dec ' 26 - 3 Dec ' 26

NID DAT 2027 Application Correction Window

Popular Design Specializations

Following are the most popular Design Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Design based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Design UG Courses

Following are the most popular Design UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Design PG Courses

Following are the most popular Design PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Answered 2 days ago

After completing Masters in designing course from DIT University, students will get various opportunities and a great platform.

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Aakanshi S

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 days ago

Because it provides various features. Good career opportunities and gives practical knowledge 

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Alik rawat

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, Pursuing a BDes course from MIT Institute of Design is a good choice choice in terms of placements. Average salary secured by overall students at MITID in recent placements was INR 8 LPA. Highest package went up to INR 27 LPA.

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Interior design offers many more career paths than most people expect. You can work in home design, office and commercial interiors, hotels, restaurants and resorts, or healthcare spaces. You can also design retail stores and showrooms, film and TV sets, exhibitions, furniture or lighting.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, here is the table below for the top Interior Design colleges in India, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
CEPT UniversityINR 9.39 lakh
LPU - Lovely Professional UniversityINR 3 Lacs - INR 11.2 lakh
NIFT DelhiINR 1.89 lakh
Pearl Academy, JaipurINR 3.55 Lacs - INR 27.65 lakh
CEPT6 University INR 8.72 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Manipal University Jaipur offers a four-year BDes programme. BDes is offered in four specialisations such as BDes in Fashion Design, BDes in Interior Design,  BDes in Communication Design and BDes in User Experience Design.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Manipal University BDes admission is direct on merit basis, but scores from UCEED, NATA, CUET, MET, or state board senior exams (CBSE/ISC/RBSE) can add value during selection process. Candidates should demonstrate creative ability, design aptitude, and good communication skills.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

International B.Des students at LPU can receive up to 60% tuition fee scholarship through the LPUIST, depending on their test score and the applicable category cut-off. The available scholarship levels are 60% for Category A, 50% for Category B and 40% for Category C. The final benefit depends on t

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes. Graduates can pursue M.Des, M.Sc, MA or PG Diploma programmes in design, subject to the eligibility criteria of the college and specialisation.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Popular design courses after 12th include B.Des in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Communication Design, Textile Design, Animation and VFX. 

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

After Class 10, students can consider Diploma and certificate programmes in areas such as fashion design, interior design, graphic design and other creative fields.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The major types of design courses include fashion design, interior design, graphic design, UI/UX design, product design, textile design, communication design, industrial design, animation, VFX and game design. 

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

IIAD or recently known as UDIT offers a limited number of seats for each programme. This means applicants who apply early and clear the entrance test in the initial admission cycle, have higher chances of being accepted for the programme of their choice.

As soon as student complete UDIT application f

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aaradhy rastogi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, you can definitely apply for UG Interior Design courses if your class 12th result is awaited. When filling out the entrance exam registration forms, select your qualification status as Result Awaited or Appearing. You have to appear for entrance exams like CUET UG and fulfil the college's eligi

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, several colleges offer direct admission based on merit or a simple interview. JD Institute and some Diploma colleges follow this easier route. This works well for students who want to skip exam pressure. However, top-ranked colleges like NIFT still need an entrance exam. So your path depends on

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

A B.Des is a full degree program, usually lasting three to four years. A Diploma is shorter, often one to two years, and more skill-focused. Degrees go deeper into design theory along with hands-on training. Diplomas help you enter the job market faster with practical skills. Bangalore has strong op

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

NIFT remains the main government-backed option in the city for fashion design. Government colleges usually come with lower fees but tougher admission competition. Below mentioned are some of the other government colleges other than NIFT Hyderabad.

Government CollegesTuition Fee
Osmania University Fashion Design CoursesINR 75,000
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Fashion Design CoursesINR 42,680
Footwear Design and Development Institute Fashion Design CoursesINR 5.19 Lacs - INR 8.34 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

It's depends upon your interest. A B.Sc fashion designing is wort it if you want a structured 3 years technical foundation in textile, garment construction and production. The success depends on your portfolio and practical skills rather than the degree label alone.

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 3 weeks ago

Most Surat colleges do not insist on a national-level exam. Many rely on your design aptitude and portfolio instead. Some may still ask for scores from exams like NIFT or NID entrance tests. A personal interview is common across colleges too. So preparation needed varies by college.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The table below shows the top 10 interior design colleges in Hyderabad, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Woxsen UniversityINR 14.4 lakh
HAMSTECH College of Creative EducationINR 1.65 Lacs - INR 4.95 lakh
Malla Reddy University-
Arena Animation, Himayat Nagar-
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad-
JNAFAU SPA - School of Planning and ArchitectureINR 1.8 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
International School of Design, Hyderabad-
Lakhotia College of Design-
Roots College of Film and Media-
Bonfire Institute of Design-

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

The University of North Texas BFA in Fashion Design course is 4 years. This course is famous among students as they are given a chance to make impressions on future employers by competing at the national and international events such as the Dallas Fashion Group International Career's Day and Project

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Anya Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Options include fashion designer, garment technologist, textile merchandiser, apparel production manager, and costume designer. Given the city's textile strength, production and merchandising roles are especially common. Some graduates move into styling or freelance design work too. Higher studies a

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Pune has many top colleges and institutes that offer degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses in fashion designing. Check the table below for the top 10 fashion designing colleges.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Symbiosis Institute of DesignINR 20 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science CollegeINR 1.61 lakh
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT UniversityINR 9.5 Lacs - INR 19 lakh
NIF Global, PuneINR 1.62 Lacs - INR 4.86 lakh
MKSSS' School of Fashion TechnologyINR 2.25 Lacs - INR 6.75 lakh
Vishwakarma UniversityINR 3.3 Lacs - INR 4.3 lakh
ADYPU School of Design, Ajeenkya DY Patil UniversityINR 14 lakh
School of Design, MIT WPUINR 17.8 lakh
International School of Design, PuneINR 99,000 - INR 6.81 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil School of DesignINR 14 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Not even close. Courses cover textile science, garment construction, costing, marketing, and even sustainability in fashion. There's a lot of technical and business knowledge involved. Many students are surprised by how much math and planning is actually required.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

While evaluating institutional strengths, regional infrastructure, and academic reputations for fashion design education at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to elevate y

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

While evaluating course transfer rules, fee migration policies, and academic department switching guidelines at MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT) provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to eleva

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

While evaluating programme durations, academic structures, and curriculum timelines for the Bachelor of Fashion Design programme at Amity University Dubai provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to elevate your c

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

While evaluating top fashion design institutes, national rankings, and premier creative academies across the country provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to elevate your fashion design trajectory.

At LPU's Scho

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

While evaluating diverse career roles, fashion industry job designations, and creative professional pathways following a fashion design degree provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to elevate your fashion desig

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Aston Martin

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While evaluating national counseling cutoffs, category-wise opening ranks, and seat allotment trends for the Textile Design programme at NIFT Daman provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to elevate your creative

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