Graphic design after 12th - Course Options, Admission Process, Job Prospect

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 can go for a graphic design course, which is a fast-growing academic discipline. Here we bring you everything you need to know about the discipline.

Design as an academic program is on an upward trajectory as more and more students sign up for various design courses. Among the various course options that are available to the student, graphic design is especially popular among students with a technical appetite. Note that graphic design involves the creation of visuals using special software to communicate information through images. If you are planning to do a graphic design course after 12th, you are in the right place.

Here we discuss how you can start your search for a suitable college for your graphic design course after 10+2. You will also get to know the academic requirements, age limit, and other essentials to pursue to program, including how to get admission to the grahic design course.

Admission to a graphic design course, especially a B.Des program, is based on entrance exams like NID DAT, NIFT, and UCEED.

Also, discussed in detail are course fees, admission process, job options, and salary. So read on!

Graphic Design After 12th - Eligibility Criteria

Most of the colleges offering a graphic design course after 10+2 will require the candidate to meet some basic requirements.

Here we bring you the academic requirement for B.Des in Graphic Design

Course Level	Eligibility Criteria
Academic requirement	The candidate must have passed 10+2 from any stream (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) from a recognized institute.
Age Limit	To apply for NIFT, the candidate must be less than 24 years as of August 1 of the admission year. Note that the age requirement, like the academic one, may vary from one institute to another.

Graphic Design After 12th - Admission Process

To get admission to a graphic design program after 10+2, the candidate most typically has to appear in an entrance exam. This is especially true if the candidate is seeking admission to a degree course, like a B.Des in Graphic Design. 

For instance, the NIFTs conduct the NIFT entrance exam, while the NIDs have the NID DAT entrance exam.

The format of the entrance exam may vary.

The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in two stages - 1) Stage 1 includes the written exams - the creative ability test (CAT) and the general ability test (GAT), followed by 2) Stage 2, which includes a Situation Test.

The final result for NIFT will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

On the other hand, the NID entrance exam includes DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. The final result will be prepared by giving weightage to both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

Graphic Design After 12th - Syllabus

The syllabus for the graphic design program will vary depending on the course opted by the candidate and also the college.

For instance, the graphic design program will be different for a B.Des and diploma program.

The B.Des syllabus for the graphic design course will include topics like evolution of design, principles of design, corel draw, photoshop illustrator, typography, etc.

To download a sample Graphic Design syllabus - Click Here

Graphic Design After 10+2 - Top Colleges

The college that a candidate intends to pursue the graphic design course needs to be a decent one. This is because good colleges will have an updated syllabus and cover all the topics in detail. Also, the candidate will have engaging practical sessions. At the fag end of the academic session, the college will also conduct placement sessions.

Here we bring you top design colleges to study graphic design both in the government and private sector.

Top Private Colleges to study graphic design after 10+2

College	Fees
World University of Design Sonepat	INR 2 - 12.8 Lakh
DY Patil University Pune	INR 9.2 Lakh
Pearl Academy Delhi	INR 3.2 Lakh
Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), Delhi	INR 21.08 Lakh
International School of Design Pune	INR 1.1 - 6.81 Lakh
MIT-ADT University Pune	INR 6.5 - 12.65 Lakh
ICAT Design and Media College, Chennai	INR 4.65 Lakh
School of Design UPES, Dehradun	INR 13.02 Lakh
DIT University	INR 7.16 Lakh
Vogue Institute of Art & Design Bangalore	INR 1.36 - 6 Lakh

Top Government Colleges to study graphic design after 10+2

Name of College	Fees
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)	INR 4.94 Lakh
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi	INR 1.18 Lakh
NIELIT Delhi	INR 5,400 - 7,300
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University, Gorakhpur	INR 5,000
National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Chandigarh	INR 4,000 - 10,000
CSJM - Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur	INR 24,200
Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur	INR 73,860
NID Ahmedabad	INR 11 - 15 Lakh
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad	INR 11.43 - 15.72 Lakh
NIELIT Guwahati	INR 4,500

Also Read:

• Fashion Sketches: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
• How to Draw Fashion Sketches

Online Graphic Design Courses after 12th

The candidate may also opt for online graphic design courses, like the ones offered by Udemy.

The fee may vary depending on the graphic design course opted by the candidate. Here are a few examples.

Name of the course	Duration	Fee
Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn GREAT Design	30 hours on-demand video	INR 499
Graphic Design Bootcamp: Create Projects Right Away!	17 hours on-demand video	INR 649
Graphic Design Mastery- AI, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign	37 hours on-demand video	INR 499

Graphic Design After 12th - Admission Cut-off at Top Colleges

UCEED is among the top entrance exams for admission to the B.Des Graphic Design course. Here we bring the category-wise admission cut-off for UCEED 2024 participating colleges (Round I).

College Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	PWD
IIT Bombay	1	1	1	4	1	1
IIT Delhi	18	6	4	2	6	2
IIT Guwahati	19	7	5	1	5	1
IIT Hyderabad	20	10	9	17	13	-----
IIITDM Udaipur	67	15	12	46	16	2

Graphic Design After 12th - Career Options

There are many carrer options for the a student after completing their graphic design course. Some of the popular ones are mentioned below.

• Logo Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Packaging Designer
• Visual designer
• Brand designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Social Media Designer
• Print Designer
• Animator
• Advertising Designer
• Art Director
• Creative Director

Skills required to become a graphic designer

Here are some of the skills you must have to become a successful graphic designer:

• Desktop Publishing 
• Email Blasts and eNewsletters 
• Interface or User Experience Design 
• Web Design 
• Book Design 
• Logos 
• Print or Web Production 
• Typography
• Product Packaging 

Graphic Design After 12th - Salary

The salary one can draw after completing an academic program is probably the biggest driving factor in selecting that program. Of course, if an academic program doesn’t offer good salary prospects, you would think twice before taking up that course.

Here we bring you the job-wise average salary for people who have completed a graphic design course after 10+2.

Job Profile	Annual Average Salary
Graphic Designer	INR 2-5 LPA
UI/UX Designer	INR 5-7 LPA
Motion Graphic Designer	INR 3.5-7 LPA
Print Designer	INR 4-6 LPA

Graphic Design After 12th - Top Recruiters

The average annual salary after completing a graphic design course can range from INR 2 lakh to INR 6 lakh. The salary package depends on a multitude of factors, including experience skill set. 

Here are some of the top recruiters of graphic designers:

• Accenture 
• Capgemini 
• Cognizant Technology 
• Quest Global 
• Dell International 
• Indecomm Technology 
• Leo Burnett    
• UnitedHealth Group 
• IBM India