What is Design?
Design is a career stream that candidates pursue at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) or doctorate (PhD) level to become designers. Design as a career is extremely popular among students having a creative flair. What makes design careers even better is that this stream is vast and offers ample opportunities to students with different talents, skills and educational background.
To pursue a design course, no subject is mandatory. This means that candidates from any educational background have the liberty to pursue their dream career if they have the required skills and aptitude.
Candidates can pursue UG, PG and PhD design courses in a range of specialised fields such as fashion design, interior design, graphic design, web design, textile design, apparel design, jewellery design, industrial design, product design, furniture design, and the list continues.
Popular Design Specializations
| Interior Design | Graphic Design |
| Jewelry Design | Product Design |
Design Eligibility & Entrance Exams
Basic eligibility criteria for design courses offered at UG and PG levels is mentioned below
UG Design Courses: Candidates can secure admission in a UG level design course if they have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with passing marks. Aspirants from any stream (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) are eligible to apply for admission in a UG design course.
PG Design Courses: To secure admission in a PG level design course, candidates should have completed graduation from a recognised college/ institute. It may be noted that for PG level admissions, most colleges prefer graduates with a bachelor’s degree in design stream only. However, aspirants from other streams are also sometimes eligible to apply for admission in a PG design course if they possess the required skill-set and aptitude.
Note: The eligibility criteria mentioned above might vary depending on the course and college opted by the candidate.
Desired Design Skills
Design as a stream requires aspirants to have a creative flair along with an eye for detail. Design skills that candidates should possess for a successful career in the field include:
| Creative and artistic taste |
Knowledge of colours, shades and tones |
| Good communication skills |
Innovativeness |
| Good sketching skills |
Visual imagination |
| Good observation |
Goal oriented |
| Knowledge of market requirements |
Eye for detail |
Popular Design Entrance Exams
Popular design colleges in India offer admission to aspirants in the courses offered by them on the basis of candidates’ performance in the below-mentioned tests/ rounds:
- Design aptitude test
- Studio test/ group discussion (GD) round
- Personal interview (PI)/ portfolio round
Popular design entrance exams that aspirants should consider giving are:
Check the complete list of Design Entrance Exams.
Design Courses
Candidates can pursue certificate, diploma and degree design courses in classroom, distance/ correspondence and online modes. Candidates can pursue these courses at all - UG, PG and PhD levels.
Given below are some of the popular design courses that are offered at UG and PG levels:
| UG Design Courses |
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| PG Design Courses |
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| Master of Architecture (MArch) |
PG Diploma |
Design Branches & Specialisations
There are a variety of design branches/ specialisations that candidates can choose to pursue their career. Some of the popular design specialisations offered at colleges in India are:
| Popular Design Branches/ Specialisations |
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| Fashion Technology |
Fashion Communication |
| Fashion Management |
Accessory Design |
Design Subjects & Syllabus
Design curriculum for courses offered at UG and PG levels varies as per the specialisation and college chosen by the candidates. However, given below is the design syllabus that is usually taught in popular UG and PG courses offered at colleges across India:
Design Syllabus for UG Courses
| Course | Subjects |
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| BDes (Fashion Design) |
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| BDes (Leather Design) |
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| BDes (Accessory Design) |
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| BDes (Textile Design) |
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| BDes (Knitwear Design) |
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| BDes (Fashion Communication) |
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| BFTech (Apparel Production) |
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| Diploma in Fashion Designing |
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| Diploma in Apparel Merchandising |
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| BSc in Fashion Design |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Design |
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| BA (Hons) Product Design |
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| BA (Hons) Jewellery Design |
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| BA (Hons) Communication Design |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Styling & Image Design |
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| Bachelors in Textile Design |
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Design Curriculum for PG Courses
| Course | Subjects |
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| MDes |
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| MA Fashion Design |
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| MA Fashion Merchandising |
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| MA Fashion Retail |
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| MFTech |
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| MSc Costume Design and Fashion |
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| MSc Fabric and Apparel Designing |
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| MSc Fashion Designing |
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| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) |
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| MSc Fashion Technology |
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Top Design Careers & Companies
There are a variety of design careers available for candidates at UG and PG levels. However, career/ job opportunities for candidates depend on the design specialisation that they choose. Some of the popular design careers available for candidates include:
| Design Careers |
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| After completing a course in Fashion Design candidates can become fashion designers, fashion marketers, quality control managers, fashion coordinators etc. |
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| After completing a course in Textile Design candidates can become textile designers, fabric resource managers, fabric analysers, embroidery designers etc. |
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| Accessory Design |
After completing a course in Accessory Design candidates can become accessory designers, brand managers, precious and costume jewellery entrepreneurs, giftware entrepreneurs etc. |
| After completing a course in Interior Design candidates can become interior designers, interior decorators, window/ display designers etc. |
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| After completing a course in Graphic Design candidates can become graphic designers, web designers, interaction designers, communication designers etc. |
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| After completing a course in Web Design candidates can become web designers, graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, interactive designers etc. |
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| After completing a course in Game Design candidates can become 2D game designers, 3D game designers, 2D web & graphics designers, 3D web & graphics designers, game testers etc. |
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| After completing a course in Furniture Design candidates can become furniture designers, interior decorators etc. |
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| After completing a course in Industrial Design candidates can become industrial designers, industrial design researchers, art directors etc. |
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| Product Design |
After completing a course in Product Design candidates can become product designers, packaging designers, computer-aided design technicians etc. |
| After completing a course in Footwear Design candidates can become footwear designers, shoe designers etc. |
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| After completing a course in Automotive Design candidates can become automotive designers, car designers, motorbike designers etc. |
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| After completing a course in Apparel Design candidates can become apparel designers, fashion coordinators, quality control managers, fashion merchandiser etc. |
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| Knitwear Design |
After completing a course in Knitwear Design candidates can become knitwear designers, merchandisers, textile designers etc. |
| After completing a course inExhibition Design candidates can become exhibition designers, stage designers, museum designers etc. |
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| Information Design |
After completing a course inInformation Design candidates can become information designers, graphic designers, data visualisers etc. |
| After completing a course inLeather Design candidates can become leather designers, sample makers, pattern making executives, brand managers etc. |
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| After completing a course inToy Design candidates can become toy designers, toy creators, toy engineers etc. |
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| After completing a course inCeramic & Glass Designcandidates can become glass designers, ceramic and glass designers, interior decorators etc. |
Top Companies for Design Graduates
Design graduates have a plethora of career opportunities before them. After completing their courseaspirants can work with designers as well as corporates. Given below are some popular design companies that hire design graduates:
| Raymonds | Benetton |
| Arvind Garments | ITC Ltd. |
| Levis | Lifestyle |
| Madura Garments | Modelama Exports |
| Omega Designs | Orient Craft |
| Pantaloon | Proline |
| Shahi Exports | Span India |
| Spykar | Swarovski India |
| Uni Style India | Texport Overseas |
| Snapdeal | Shoppers Stop |
| Pearl Global | Mahajan Overseas |
| Kimaya | Gokuldas Images |
| Indus League Clothing | |
FAQs on Design
Q. How do you define design?
A. Design is basically a plan or a specification that is used to construct an object or an activity that leads to making a prototype, product or even a process flow. In other words, design is anything that is used to ensure that an idea becomes more presentable and understandable to the consumers.
Q. What are the types of design courses?
A. Design as a stream includes many courses. Candidates can study design at the under-graduate as well as post-graduate level. Some popular specialisations/ branches in which students can take a design course are as mentioned below:
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Web Design
- User Experience Design
- Knitwear Design
- Product Design
- Textile Design
- Fashion Technology
- Fashion Management
- Fashion Communication
- Accessory Design
Q. What is a design course?
A. A design course includes subjects/topics that are taught to students in order to introduce them to the fundamentals of design. Some design courses focus on teaching students history of design and architectural trends whereas others, emphasise on photography, drawing and modelling.
Q. What is the purpose of design?
A. The purpose of design is to ensure that your message is conveyed in the best possible way to the audience/ viewers. Design is important in order to attract customers to your product/ website as well as convey your message quickly and easily.
Q. How can I secure admission in a design course?
A. Most renowned design colleges conduct an entrance exam in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in courses offered by them. Students can secure admission in a design course if they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the course in which they want to secure admission as well as clear the entrance exam conducted for design course admissions. Some popular design entrance exams are listed here.
Q. Which design course is best in India?
A. Candidates can pursue design course at the UG as well as PG level in India. The most popular design course at the UG level is Bachelor of Design (BDes) and the most popular PG level course in this stream is Master of Design (MDes).
Q. Is NIFT better than Pearl Academy?
A. National Institute of Fashion Technology or NIFT is a government college whereas Pearl Academy is a private design college. Both the design schools offer in-depth course curriculum and industry exposure to candidates who want to make a career in the field of design.
Q. Is NIFT government or private?
A. NIFT is a government college that was established in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Further the official website informs, “NIFT Act 2006 published in the Gazette of India on 14th July, 2006 confers Statutory Status on the Institute. The Act came into effect from 1st April, 2007. The President of India is the 'Visitor' of the Institute under the Act”.
Q. What are the jobs available after studying design?
A. Aspirants are hired at a job profile that is closely related to the design specialisation or course that a candidate has pursued. After pursuing a design course aspirants can be hired at any of the below mentioned job profiles:
- Fashion Designer
- Textile Designer
- Accessory Designer
- Interior Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Web Designer
- Game Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Product Designer
- Footwear Designer
- Automotive Designer
- Apparel Designer
Q. Who hires design graduates?
A. Design graduates are usually hired by renowned fashion designers. However, these days, corporates also hire design graduates. Some companies that hire design graduates are:
- Raymonds
- Benetton
- Arvind Garments
- Levis
- Lifestyle
- Madura Garments
- Modelama Exports
- Pantaloons
Q. How can I get admission in a design course?
A. Most popular design colleges offer admission to aspirants in courses offered by them on the basis of their performance in an entrance exam. Some popular design entrance exam are NIFT Entrance Exam, Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED), NID Entrance Exam (NID DAT), Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)
Popular Design Colleges in India
- Total Fees: ₹ 62,500
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- Total Fees: ₹ 7.54 Lakh
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- Total Fees: ₹ 15.19 Lakh
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Top Rated Courses
Courses
- B.Des. in Lifestyle and Accessory DesignUID - Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University
- B.Des in Interior DesignArch College of Design and Business
- Undergraduate Diploma in Fashion and Apparel DesignJD Institute of Fashion Technology- Corporate Center, Hauz Khas
- UG Program in Fashion DesignPearl Academy, Rajouri Garden
- Diploma in Fashion DesignHamstech Institute of Creative Education
- B.Des. in Product DesignMIT Institute of Design - MITID
- M.Sc. in Multimedia DesignLPU - Lovely Professional University
- Foundation Program in Interior DesignInter National Institute of Fashion Design, Indore
- Advanced Program in Interior DesignINIFD- Inter National Institute of Fashion Designing, Lindsay Street
- M.Des. in Interior DesigningInternational School of Design, Kolkata
Popular Design UG Courses in India
UG Courses
- BSc
306 Colleges
- BDes
167 Colleges
- BA
49 Colleges
- BVoc
21 Colleges
- BE / BTech
20 Colleges
Popular Design PG Courses in India
PG Courses
- MSc
90 Colleges
- MDes
71 Colleges
- MBA / PGDM
45 Colleges
- MA
22 Colleges
- ME / MTech
22 Colleges
Popular Design Specializations in India
Popular Specializations
- Fashion Design
488 Colleges
- Apparel Design
297 Colleges
- Textile Design
265 Colleges
- Graphic Design
264 Colleges
- Game Design
247 Colleges
- Web Design
199 Colleges
- Jewellery Design
165 Colleges
- Lifestyle Accesory Design
107 Colleges
- Visual Merchandising
104 Colleges
- UI / UX
79 Colleges
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Hope this helps.
Answered bykanu vashisht Scholar-Level 16
You have to clear the entrance first only then you will be eligible for the same.
Answered bykanu vashisht Scholar-Level 16
Academic Fees:-
UG (B. Des.) – 2.25 Lac per semester */ 8 semesters over 4 years = 18 Lakh for 4 Years.
To be paid in 8 installments semester wise.
There are three kinds of hostels,Twin AC,TRIPLE AC AND TRIPLE NON AC,fess varies between 1.2 to 1.7 lacks per year.
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Read All Answers (2)what is your qualification?
Answered bykanu vashisht Scholar-Level 16
https://www.shiksha.com/design/interior-design/colleges/colleges-india
Specify the region also from next time.
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