Updated on Apr 29, 2024 03:22 IST

Graphic Design is becoming a highly valuable skill these days. For a designer, an artist, or an illustrator, graphic design is the most basic skill. Learning graphic design does not always mean you have to enrol in a regular full-time programme. You can take online courses. Please note that there are usually no eligibility criteria to pursue an online graphic design course. You can pursue the course at any stage of your career, be it UG, PG, or certification.

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Online Graphic Design Entrances

Online Graphic Design Syllabus

As stated above, you can choose to pursue an online graphic design course at any stage of your career, as the aim of such courses is to improve your existing skillset. These days various universities, colleges and Ed-tech platforms such as Coursera and Udemy offer different online certificate and diploma graphic design courses. The duration of the courses can range from few hours to even one year, depending on the type of programme you enroll.

  • Basic Principles of Graphic Design
  • Illustration Elements
  • Colour Theory
  • Design Theory
  • Design Process
  • Typography
  • Imagemaking
  • Logo Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Designing for Web & Social Media
  • Infographics
  • Portfolio Creation
  • Adobe Photoshop

Career Opportunities

  • Graphic Designer
  • Motion Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Designer Visualiser
  • Web Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Designer & Illustrator
  • Freelance Graphic Designer
  • UI/UX Designer with Graphic Designing

Top Recruiters

Some of the popular industries that hire graphic designers include

  • Print and publishing houses
  • Advertising agencies
  • Multimedia production houses
  • Web design studios
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Adobe
  • McKinsey and Company
  • Ad2Pro Media Solutions Private Limited
  • Freshworks
Table of contents
  • Popular Online Graphic Design Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online Graphic Design Colleges in India
  • Popular Online Graphic Design UG Courses
  • Popular Exams

Popular Online Graphic Design Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online Graphic Design Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online Graphic Design colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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Popular Online Graphic Design UG Courses

Following are the most popular Online Graphic Design UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Online Graphic Design. Students interested in pursuing a career on Online Graphic Design, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Important Exam Dates

DatesPast Exam Dates
12 Apr ' 26

MITID DAT 2026 - Exam Date

17 Oct ' 25 - 28 Feb ' 26

MITID DAT 2026 application

27 Apr ' 25

Design Entrance Test (DET)

To Be Notified:

NIFT Final Result

To Be Notified:

NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotm...

2 May ' 26

SAT India exam (May attempt)

22 May ' 26

Last date to apply for June Attempt

30 Apr ' 26 - 11 May ' 26

Round I: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allo...

10 Mar ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26

UCEED 2026 Score Card

23 Apr ' 26 - 7 May ' 26

Round 1 M.Des: Deadline for Fee Payment & Documen...

To Be Notified:

NID DAT B.Des Mains Rechecking Window

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Graphic designers - both in India & Abroad do a lot of gig work. Freelancers accept projects from clients as per their expertise and schedules. Other than that, one can work in advertising, publications, fashion, media, retail, UI/UX, game development, film productions, etc. Other than that, with co

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Diya Nihalani

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Answered 2 months ago

Given below are the top graphic design colleges in Mumbai offering Certificate courses with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
St. Pauls Institute of Communication EducationINR 20,000
Frameboxx Animation and Visual EffectsINR 1.25 lakh
Arena Animation, Dadar, MumbaiINR 25,000
Arena Animation, ChemburINR 25,000
Arena Animation, BandraINR 1.19 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

Given below are the best Graphic design colleges in Mumbai offering diloma courses to their candidates with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj UniversityINR 62,000
International School of Design, Andheri WestINR 1.11 lakh  INR 1.24 lakh
MET Institute of Information TechnologyINR 1 lakh
Walk In Educate Pvt LtdINR 64,800

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates can definitely pursue PG courses after completing UG courses in Graphic Design colleges in Mumbai. Some of the PG colleges are mentoned below -

Top CollegesTuition fee
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj UniversityINR 1.39 lakh
International School of Design, Andheri WestINR 1.24 lakh  INR 1.63 lakh
Boston Institute of AnalyticsINR 1.45 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

Private Grahic design colleges in Mumbai are exensive than government colleges with modern infrastructure and great lacement opportunities. Given below are the top colleges with fees -

Private CollegesTuition Fees
Pearl Academy Mumbai AdmissionINR 27.89 lakh
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University AdmissionINR 62,000 - INR 4.05 lakh
Thakur College of Engineering and Technology AdmissionINR 4.46 lakh
Ecole Intuit Lab AdmissionINR 28.78 lakh
International School of Design AdmissionINR 1.11 Lacs - INR 1.63 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Hi,

Yes, there are many top colleges offering Diploma in Graphic design courses in Kolkata. Some of the top colleges are International School of Design, Kolkata, DreamZone School of Creative Studies, Ultadanga, PITE - Profex Institute of Technical Education, etc.

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

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The best degrees for graphic design in Kolkata are a UG degree like BDes or BSc in Graphic Design courses. These 3-4 year courses offer training in visual communication, 2D/3D design, and industry tools. Top colleges include Adamas University, iLEAD, and Arena Animation fees ranging from INR 2.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 months ago

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The cost of joining the best Graphic designing colleges in Kolkata may vary from college to college. Candidates can see below for more info. of the best colleges with its tuition fees –

Top Courses

Cost of Colleges

International School of Design, Kolkata

INR 4.56 lakh

NSHM Design School

INR 3.12 lakh

Moople Institute of Animation and Design

INR 1.36 lakh

STI - Srimati Techno Institute

INR 16,500

Source: Official site and data may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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