Best Interior Design Colleges in Kolkata: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Salary

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, check the table below for the top Interior Designing colleges in Kolkata with their tuition fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Amity University, Kolkata	INR 5.72 lakh
J.D Birla Institute (JDBI)	INR 4.13 lakh
International School of Design, Kolkata	INR 1.04 Lacs - INR 4.96 lakh
NIF Global Saltlake	INR 2.46 Lacs - INR 7.43 lakh
School of Design, Bhawanipur Global Campus	INR 5.25 lakh

NOTE: Fee mentioned above are taken from the college official site and can change.

There are about 40+ best Interior Design colleges in Kolkata. Of these, 30+ colleges are privately owned and 3 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards.

 Some of the BSc in Interior Design colleges in Kolkata include J.D Birla Institute (JDBI), Arena Animation, NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University, Sister Nivedita University, Heritage Institute of Technology, Amity University, International School of Design Kolkata, INIFD, Saltlake,  and many others.

Private Interior design colleges have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and offer great placement options but with higher salaries. Check the table below for some of the top private colleges with their tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
J.D Birla Institute (JDBI) Interior Design Courses	INR 4.13 lakh
Amity University, Kolkata Interior Design Courses	INR 5.72 lakh
International School of Design, Kolkata Interior Design Courses	INR 4.96 lakh
NIF Global Saltlake Interior Design Courses	INR 7.43 lakh
School of Design, Bhawanipur Global Campus Interior Design Courses	INR 5.25 lakh
ESEDS School of Design Interior Design Courses	INR 6.8 lakh
IIFD Kolkata Interior Design Courses	INR 7.6 lakh
NIF Global, Lindsay Street Interior Design Courses	INR 8.12 lakh
STI - Srimati Techno Institute Interior Design Courses	INR 1.71 lakh
Ionic Fashion Academy Interior Design Courses	INR 3.2 lakh

Note: This info. is from official sites and can change. 

No, NATA and JEE are mainly required for architecture, not interior design. Most interior design colleges in Kolkata admit students based on Class 12 marks or their own entrance test. Some colleges may also ask for a portfolio or sketching test.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the J.D Birla Institute (JDBI) is approximately INR 74400 - INR 427288.

Interior design graduates can work with design firms, architecture studios, real estate companies, or start their own independent practice. Kolkata's growing real estate and hospitality sectors offer decent opportunities for interior designers. Building a strong portfolio during college significantly helps in getting good placements. 

Admission to Diploma in Interior Design programs can be secured through either merit-based or entrance-based procedures, depending on the college's admission policies. Follow these steps after the release of applications:

• Visit the official website or admission office of your chosen institute and obtain or download the admission form.
• Register using a valid mobile number and email to receive login details.
• Complete the application form following the specified guidelines and upload the necessary documents.
• Review the application for accuracy before submitting.
• Pay the required application fee through the prescribed method.
• Upon successful submission, print the application form and fee receipt for future reference in the admission process.

NSOU (Netaji Subhas Open University) is an affordable choice for interior design, especially for distance or open learning. It's good for students who want flexibility and lower costs.

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 eligibility criteria.

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Here is the table below for the top Interior Designing colleges in Kolkata, along with their tuition fees.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Amity Computer Academy	INR 7,900
STI - Srimati Techno Institute	INR 76,000 - INR 1.71 lakh
Ionic Fashion Academy	INR 90,000 - INR 3.2 lakh
International School of Design, Kolkata	INR 1.04 Lacs - INR 4.96 lakh
PITE - Profex Institute of Technical Education	INR 1.2 lakh

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.

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.

Some of the top recruiters for Amity University Kolkata placements are listed below:

MAKAUT offers approximately over 80 UG, PG Diploma doctoral and Certificate courses across its seven schools and more than 100 UG and PG programmes via 196 affiliated colleges. All these programmes are offered in numerous streams, I. e. Engineering, Management, Science and Software & IT, among others. Additionally, for undergraduate programmes candidates need to pass Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate.

The George Telegraph Training Institute offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Gpt Steel Industries Ltd, Ess Kay Fincorp, Financial Consultant, Saffron Global Ltd, Help Agra, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Easynext Professionals Services, Fairfield Institute Of Management And Technology Ggsipu Delhi, Kalpesh Synthetics, Sapours Technology Pvtltd.

International Academy for Certification and Training (IACT) has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
Certificate	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.

School of Design, Bhawanipur Global Campus admission based on merit.  Aspiring candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria of their desired course. In addition to the merit scores, aspirants are also required to fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria for admission. School of Design, Bhawanipur Global Campus course admission begins with the online application.

iLEAD Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development has a well-equipped campus. Some of the facilities available on the iLEAD Kolkata campus are smart classrooms, auditorium,  animation labs, an optometry lab, a pool room, a basketball court, etc. 

Yes, ESEDS School of Design offers 100% placement assistance to students through tie-ups with reputed design houses, fashion brands, interior studios, and sustainability-driven companies. Some of the top recruiters of EcoAvid School of Ethical Design Studies include Go Space, Pantaloons, Livspace, Bonito Designs, and others. Apart from this, the college offers internships at the end of the course, allowing the students to apply what they have learned. 

The fees for various courses offered at IIFD Kolkata are mentioned below:

The Bhawanipur Design Academy is a well-known institution for Certificate, UG Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. The Bhawanipur Design Academy has course specializations in Fashion Design, Photoshop, French, Spanish.

NIF Global, Lindsay Street follows a direct admission process for which one should qualify the eligibility criteria which includes having completed class 10 or an equivalent qualification . The admission process is based on the last qualified exam. Shortlisted students should undergo an interview. It's important to apply on time.

The fees range for courses offerred by the STI - Srimati Techno Institute is around INR 8500 - INR 214000.

DreamZone School of Creative Studies, Ultadanga provides programmes including After 10th Diploma, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Design, Animation, IT & Software, Mass Communication & Media, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Maya, 3DS Max, Game Design, Video Editing (Post Production), PHP, Apparel Design, Jewellery Design, Web Design, Editing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design.

PITE - Profex Institute of Technical Education offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Phoenix It Solutions, Siddharth Technocrats, Hai Dent Cosmo Llp.

George College, George Group of Colleges offers UG programme across various streams such as Science, Management, Computer Application, and others. The fee strcture of the programme includes tuition fee, caution fees, one-time fees, registration fees etc. The below-mentioned are George College, George Group of Colleges fees: 

Courses	Fees
BBA	INR 2.2 lakh- 3.1 lakh
BSc	INR 2.2 lakh
BCA	INR 2.2 lakh

Ionic Fashion Academy has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Ionic Fashion Academy has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

Exterior Interior Limited, Kolkata has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Annex College Center For Technical and Management Studies has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.