MDes Salary in India: Fresher, Per Month, Average, Highest, Specialisation-wise Salary

Those who are serious about designing career and want to reach at top with more expertise and a valid degree can choose to do MDes after BDes or even people from other fields can do this course. M Des salary in India depends on various factors, read here to know more.

Currently, there is high demand for designers across industry. If one has creative mind and also willing to learn technical part of design can opt for MDes course in India. It is for people who are looking for advanced expertise in innovation, design and creative leadership. MDes salary in India depends on many factors like experience and what job role one joins. MDes salary in India per month is from INR 25,000 to more than INR 2,90,000 per month. At entry level MDes Salary in India is between INR 4 to INR 10 LPA and after experience at top level, professionals can earn from INR 12 to INR 25 LPA.

The important factor that influence salary of professionals with MDes degree in design is from where they have completed their courses. Students who completed their degrees from IITs and NIDs can expect higher salaries. Also,  Product Design and UI/UX Design specializations offer more earning potential than other specializations. If you join companies in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi NCR, you can get more salary.

MDes Specialisation-Wise Salary

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MDes Course Eligibility

See below the eligibility criteria to pursue MDes course:

• You must have bachelor's degree in related field like engineering, design, fine arts and architecture.
• Your under graduation degree should be of minimum four years.
• Minimum percentage must be between 50% to 60%
• MDes course fees can range from INR 60,000 to INR 11 lakh for entire program.

Popular Colleges For MDes Course

See below list of colleges:

• National Institute of Design
• Indian Institutes of Technology including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Hyderabad.
• National Institute of Fashion Technology
• Pearl Academy
• MIT Institute of Design
• CEPT University
• Unitedworld Institute of Design
• Amity University
• World University of Design
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Based in Bangalore
• Avantika University

Government Jobs After MDes Course

There are various options in the government sector after one completes MDes course. One can join public sector organizations, Ministry of Textiles, government-run design and educational institutions, research instiutes like DRDO/ISRO.

In Ministry of Textiles, one can join companies like National Textile Corporation, National Textile Corporation, and  National Handloom Development Corporation. The job roles include Handicrafts Promotion Officer, Urban Designer, Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer.

MDes Job Scope Abroad

There are various options available in foreign countries. There is high demand for designers in fashion, tech, and automotive with job roles including product designer, UI/UX designer, and fashion designer. To get success abroad, you need a strong portfolio, and should have a proper understanding of industry demands. You need to develop specialized skills in areas such as digital fashion and sustainability. Milan, London, and New York attract many designers from India. You also need to have a good networking skills to get more work opportunities.

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