Best Interior Design Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Joining the top Interior Designing colleges in India can be very much affordable as most of the colleges have tuition fees that is less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
IMS Design and Innovation Academy Fees	INR 76,000
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Fees	INR 27,000
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University Fees	INR 80,000
Aligarh Muslim University Fees	INR 800
Woxsen University Fees	INR 50,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

Private colleges have higher tuition fees as compared to government colleges with modern infrastructure and great placement opportunities. Given below are the top private colleges -

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
CEPT University Admission	INR 9.39 lakh	Merit based
LPU Admission	INR 3 Lacs - INR 11.2 lakh	UCEED, NIFT Exam, NID Exams, etc.
Symbiosis Institute of Design Admission	INR 18.68 lakh	SEED
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 2.88 Lacs - INR 8.8 lakh	CUET
Pearl Academy Delhi Admission	INR 3.55 Lacs - INR 27.89 lakh	Pearl Academy Entrance Exam

Source: Official site and may vary.

There are about 800+ best Interior Designing colleges in India. Top colleges are CEPT University, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, Chandigarh University, LPU, NIFT Delhi, Pearl Academy Delhi, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Amity University Noida, Amity University Mumbai, etc.

Of these, 500+ colleges are privately owned, 50+ colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 10+ colleges. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like CUET, UCEED, NID Entrance Exam, etc. 

BSc Interior Design is a 3-year undergraduate course in which students learn to design comfortable spaces and anticipate people's needs. The basic eligibility of the course is a pass in 10+2 and the approximate tuition fee varies from 3 Lac INR. to 15 lacs INR. The course teaches the student with a wide array of structural requirements, health and safety issues and building codes as well.

The course on completion offers many opportunities to the students where they can earn15,000 INR to 20,000 initially, which increases with experience and students get to work as Interior Designers, Landscape Designers, Furniture Designers or 3D artists.

Bachelor of Arts in Design (B.A. Design) is also an undergraduate degree course in the field of Design, where the key aspects of innovation and creativity are involded. Students who have an edge over imagination and a good taste in designing may opt for this course. The students who have successfully completed their schooling are eligible for the Bachelor of Design course. It has a duration of3 or 4 years and the tuition fee is around 3, 30,000 INR per annum.

The college has a dedicated placement criteria. All the students fulfilling the criteria to be eligible for college placement/internships get placed. the highest salary offered for internships is INR 80,000 per month. Starting salary for final placement ranges from INR 3LPA to 12 LPA.

The top Masters courses offered by Interior design colleges in India are MDes, MSc, MBS/PGDM, etc. Given below are the top colleges with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
CEPT University	INR 9.39 lakh
Amity University, Noida	INR 2.88 lakh
Pearl Academy, Mumbai	INR 11.38 lakh
World University of Design	INR 8.05 lakh
IMS Design and Innovation Academy	INR 8 lakh

Source: Official aite and may vary.

NIFT Delhi is thetop government Interior design college in India. Listed below are the other colleges with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exams -

Public/Government Colleges	Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
NID Ahmedabad Admission	INR 12.22 Lacs - INR 16.84 lakh	DAT
GGSIPU Admission	INR 4.5 Lacs - INR 9.95 lakh	IPU CET
NIFT Delhi Admission	INR 1.89 lakh	Merit-Based
SNDT College Admission	INR 46,400 - INR 2.07 lakh	Merit-Based
Gujarat University Admission	INR 7.2 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

Please refer to the table below for some of the top recruiters for best Interior Design colleges in India along with their average placement package:

College Names	Annual Median Package	Top Recruiters
CEPT University Placements	INR 5 LPA - INR 6 LPA	EY, KPMG, Facebook, Adani Group, Larsen & Toubro, etc.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Placements	INR 4 LPA	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, etc.
LPU - Lovely Professional University Placements	INR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA	Microsoft, Google, Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, ICICI Bank, etc.
Amity University, Mumbai Placements	INR 6 LPA	Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, Samsung, etc.
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune Placements	INR 9 LPA	UpCloud Technology, Craft Design, InfoStretch, Deloitte, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Many students are often confused about whether to take a BSc Interior Design course or BDes in Interior Design. Both these courses are almost similar and therefore create confusion. Hence the following table enumerates the key differences between them.

Parameters	BSc Interior Design	BDes in Interior Design
Degree Level	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Overview	A specialisation in BSc Interior Design field that helps students to learn the basics of interior designing along with the use of new technology and computer software.	BDes in Interior Design deals with the art and science of understanding people's behaviour to create functional spaces within a building. It is a specific design course.
Duration	3 Years	4 Years
Admission Process	10+2; Merit and Entrance Exam	10+2; Merit and Entrance Exam
Eligibility Criteria	Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 exams	Minimum 60% marks in 10+2 exams
Average Fees	INR 3-15 LPA	INR 10,000- 5LPA
Average Salary Package	INR 3-10 LPA	INR 5-12 LPA

Note: The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

There are 92 faculty members available in the college. They provide quality education to students across the fields of Fashion, Design, and Media. Tabulated below are some of the faculty members at Pearl Academy:

Faculty Name	Designation
Arun Kumar Bhardwaj	Associate Dean
Tapan K Chakravarty	Consultant
Bhagyashri Sharma	Department Leader
Niketa Chakrabarti	Associate Professor

Looking at the details above, one can say that the Pearl Academy New Delhi faculty is good. 

Joining Interior Designing colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
CEPT University Placements	INR 9 lakh - INR 20 lakh	INR 5 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Placements	INR 6 lakh	INR 4 LPA
LPU - Lovely Professional University Placements	INR 3 lakh - INR 10 lakh	INR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune Placements	INR 19 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Amity University, Mumbai Placements	INR 5 lakh - INR 6 lakh	INR 6 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

There are about 300+ Interior Designing colleges that offer UG Diploma in India.

Below mentioned are some of the best UG Diploma offering Interior Designing colleges:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Pearl Academy Course	INR 9.66 Lacs - INR 20.16 lakh	Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
International School of Design Course	INR 2.21 lakh	Merit-Based
Vogue Institute of Art and Design Course	INR 1.59 lakh	Merit-Based
DAVV Course	INR 10,000	Merit-Based
CSJM Course	INR 30,200 - INR 60,400	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website

No, NIFT does not provide any course or training program related to Interior Designing. But having said that, there are other exams that you can prepare for to pursue Interior Designing course.

Courses and Entrance Exams

Diploma Courses 

• Advance Diploma in Fashion, Interior & Textile Design 
• Advanced Diploma in Interior Design 
• Certificate in Interior Decoration Design
• Diploma in Architectural Assistantship
• Designer Coordinator- Interior Design
• Graduate Diploma Programme in Design
• Graduate Diploma in Interior Space and Equipment Design
• Graduate Diploma in Retail and Exhibition Design
• One Year Diploma in Interior Designing Diploma course in Interior Design
• Professional Diploma in Furniture & Interior Design

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue a Diploma in interior designing or a certificate course in interior designing should have passed class 12. 

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree emphasises the approaches and ideas for comprehending human behaviour and creating livable places that meet client needs. To design the interior spaces, candidates for this course comprehend the inner and exterior layout of any facility.

Subjects like Lighting Design, Sustainable Design, Space Planning and Layout, Materials and Finishes, etc. are covered in this course. Candidates who are interested in an interior design job can take this course. Candidates who have a strong sense of vision and are creative must definitely enrol in this programme. They must be skilled at creating plans and have the ability to oversee both the client's budget and the enterprise itself.

Candidates should enrol in this programme and use interior design as a means of showcasing their original innovations and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Students with a bachelor's degree can pursue postgraduate degrees such as Master of Design (MDes), MA, or MSc in Interior Design. Check Popular Colleges for BSc Interior Design.

Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Accessory Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, and Furniture Designer are some of the job profiles available after studying design courses. Designer pay may vary depending on a number of factors, including cities or demand. Your degree's worth may differ between cities. There are more offices and enterprises in big cities, which increases your chances of finding work.

Graduates in design have a wide range of employment possibilities.

Job Profiles	Average Salary (INR)
Fashion Designer	INR 3.5 LPA
Textile Designer	INR 4.2 LPA
Graphic Designer	INR 3.0 LPA
Interior Designer	INR 3.1 LPA
UI/UX Designer	INR 5.5 LPA

If you really want to find the best colleges for Interior Design courses near your location then you have to follow some basic steps which are mentioned below -

• Go to Google and type 'give me top colleges for Interior Design courses near me'.
• Google generally shows the results after automatic location mapping, otherwise you can type your location as well.
• Check the results thoroughly and research well about the college curriculum, faculty, and various Interior Design courses after 10th or 12th.
• Check the Interior Designing course fees, college ranking, practical opportunities and placements of the colleges.
• Take a look at student reviews to have better understanding and make the right choice.

Salary Depends upon th firm you joined .

A nice firm offers a great salary to freshers also.

But you can expect an average package of 2 to 4.2 LPA .

The Interior Designing field has seen massive growth in the past few years with growing interest in the home and workspace interiors and aesthetics, largely because of social media influence and global exposure. You can find some top Interior Designing companies in India (or firms) for jobs after course completion given here:

• The KariGhars, Bangalore
• Morphogenesis, Bangalore
• Carafina, Bangalore
• Studio Lotus, Delhi
• Talati and Partners, Mumbai
• The Orange Lane, Mumbai
• The Charcoal Project, Mumbai & Hyderabad

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

Students are selected completely on merit-basis at NIF Global, Vashi. Candidates might have to give a personal interview as a part of selection process. However, this is generic selection process for merit-based admission. Hence, it is subject to change.

IIFD Kolkata is accredited by the Fashion Design Council Of India (FDCI), the Association of Designers in India (ADI), and European League of  Institute Of Arts ) (ELIA), and the Institute OF Indian Interior Designers (IIID)

Trytoon Academy is a good institution for UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc, BHM, B.Des courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialization at Trytoon Academy are Jewellery Design, Automotive Design, Mining Engineering, Textile Design, UI / UX, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Lifestyle Accesory Design, Apparel Design, Revit LT Suite, Hospital / Healthcare Management, Fashion Design.

Getting admission to Le Mark Institute is not difficult as the selection process focuses on portfolio assessment and a personal interview.

Below are the various rankings of Vogue Institute of Art and Design, Bangalore;

Ranking Body	Ranks
The Week 2023 under the Fashion Design category	20
India Today 2023 under the Fashion Design category	26
India Today 2022 under the Fashion Design category	22
India Today 2021 under the Fashion Design category	23

MIT Institute of Design fees includes tuition, development, university etc. The table below only discloses the tuition fee of some popular course of the Institution for the academic year 2024: 

Course name	Total Tuition Fee
BDes	INR 12.8 lakh
MDes	INR 6.5 lakh
PG Diploma	INR 2.8 lakh
Certificate	INR 6 lakh

Note: The above selection criteria is taken from the official source.

The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design offers UG, PG and Diploma level programmes. The Institute offers these programmes in various specialisations such as Fashion Clothing Design, Jewellery Design, Crafts Communication etc. IICD offers these courses for a total tuition fee of INR 40 K to INR 11.11 Lakh. Therefore, to conclude, the IICD fee structure is not very costly, considering everything that a course offers. 

Some of the top recruiters of Pearl Academy Bangalore placements 2023 included Accenture, Walt Disney, Capgemini, Balenciaga, IBM, TCS, Myntra, Flipkart, etc. The key highlights of 2023 batch placed during Pearl Academy placements are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Placement rate	99%
the highest package	INR 20.27 LPA

Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Accessory Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, and Furniture Designer are some of the job profiles available after studying design courses. Designer pay may vary depending on a number of factors, including cities or demand. Your degree's worth may differ between cities. There are more offices and enterprises in big cities, which increases your chances of finding work.

Graduates in design have a wide range of employment possibilities.

Job Profiles	Average Salary (INR)
Fashion Designer	INR 3.5 LPA
Textile Designer	INR 4.2 LPA
Graphic Designer	INR 3.0 LPA
Interior Designer	INR 3.1 LPA
UI/UX Designer	INR 5.5 LPA

Hamstech Institute of Creative Education provides various  programmes in degrees, diplomas, certificate, and weekend progarmmes in Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Photography, Graphic Design, Baking, Culinary Arts, and Makeup Artistry. The details are mentioned below:

FashionDesign	Duration	No. of Seats
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT MAKING (SBTET)	2 Yrs	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN FASHION DESIGN	3 Yrs	60
Diploma in Textiles & Fashion Design	2 yrs	25
WEEKEND FASHION DESIGN COURSE	1 yr	25
Interior design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (SBTET)	1 Yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN INTERIOR DESIGN	3 Mths	60
Diploma in Interior Design	1 Yr	25
WEEKEND INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE	1 Yr	25
Photography
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Short-Term Course in PHOTOGRAPHY	3 mths	25
BA Hons Degree in Photography & Digital Imaging	3 Yrs	60
WEEKEND COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Graphic Design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (JNAFAU)	1 yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN APPLIED ARTS (VISUAL COMMUNICATION)	3 Yrs	60
Makeup Artist
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY	3 Mths	25

UPES - Experience Centre faculty are PhD, degree, and Diploma holders. The centre also arranges guest lectures, student and faculty exchange programmes. UPES - Experience Centre also arranges conferences and various seminars for students and teachers. UPES - Experience Centre has experienced and professional faculty members. 

The Atlas School of Design and Innovation the highest package has not been released yet. However, students can see the table below to see the median package recorded during Atlas School of Design and Innovation placements 2024:

NOTE: The data above has been taken from the NIRF report 2025

According to the latest students’ reviews on Shiksha page, the highest package offered during the recent Amity University Lucknow placements stood at INR 45 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 45 LPA

Note: The highest package mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.

INSD Kolkata offers good placements annually for courses like BDes, MDes, and MBA, etc. In 2023, the highest and average package offered during INSD Kolkata placements 2023 stood at INR 12.20 LPA and INR 5.40 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of INSD Kolkata placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 12.20 LPA
Average package	INR 5.40 LPA
Top recruiters	Benetton, Vogue, Fashion Land, Tissot

Poornima University represents an excellent choice for students interested in Management or Engineering courses with the university offering top-tier specialisations in emergent fields whether it be MBA in Leadership & Entrepreneurship, BTech CSE Cloud Technology & DevOps, etc.

The university also focuses on international volunteer and internship opportunities through organisations such as AIESEC, United Nations, etc.

The specialised programmes offered by IIFD Mohali are mentioned below:

• Fashion Styling and Forecasting

• Textile Styling and Trend Analysis

• Garment Manufacturing Technology

• Theatre Costume Designing

• Knitwear Design

• 3D Fashion Design

• Fashion Luxury Brand Management