Updated on Dec 27, 2022 04:48 IST
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Designing is one of the most popular and demanding fields that encourages designers to showcase their creativity. It also enables them to use the latest technologies and create products that have the power to change the future.  

It is a creative field that constantly requires a person to upgrade him/herself with the latest trends, techniques, software and more. One can undertake different careers in Design. Some popular ones include Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Game Design, Textile Design and Web Design. While undertaking traditional programmes is one way of obtaining the desired Design education, enrolling in online Design courses is another way to start a flourishing career in the field.   

Online Design Courses Eligibility 

There is usually no eligibility required to pursue online Design courses. Candidates at any level of education (Class 10, Class 12, graduation, post-graduation) or career (fresher or experienced) can pursue online programmes to hone their skills and get more industry ready.    

Online Design Entrance Exams

Students need to appear in the following entrance exams to get admission to Design colleges:

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design

All India Entrance Examination for Design

Central Universities Common Entrance Test

School of Fashion Technology Common Entrance Test

Online Design Skillset

Candidates planning to pursue online Design courses should possess the below-mentioned skills to ensure they excel in their chosen fields:

  • Creative and artistic taste
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of colours, shades, and tones
  • Visual imagination
  • Analytical mindset
  • Ability to deal with technical details
  • Drawing skills
  • Innovation
  • Eye for detail

Online Design Courses & Specialisations

These days various colleges and Ed-tech platforms offer online Design courses to students in different specialisations. Some popular specialisations include Online Fashion Design, Online Interior Design, Online Web Design, Online Graphic Design and Online Jewellery Design.

Online Fashion Design Courses

Online Design courses are usually offered as certificate or diploma programmes. Check out some of the popular online Design courses below:

Courses

Duration

Estimated Fee (in INR)

Learn from Manish Malhotra by Inter National Institute of Fashion Design

9 modules to be completed in 52 weeks

999 per module

Pattern Making for Fashion Design – Beginner Course by Udemy

Self-paced

455

How To Create A Fashion Collection and Launch Your Own Brand by Udemy

Self-paced

455

Online Fashion Design Course by Shaw Academy

4 weeks

600

Online Interior Design Courses

Online Design courses are usually offered as certificate or diploma programmes. Check out some of the popular online Design courses below:

Courses

Duration

Fee (In INR)

How to Work with Interior Design Styles Like a Pro by Udemy

Self-paced

455

Interior Design Course by Shaw Academy

Self-paced

Free

Diploma in Interior Design by Alison

Self-paced

Free

Online Web Design Courses

Online Design courses are usually offered as certificate or diploma programmes. Check out some of the popular online Design courses below:

Courses

Duration

Fee (in INR)

Web Development 101:Javascript for Modern Web Developer by Skillshare

2.45 hours

Free

CSS Basics by Edx

5 weeks

Free

HTML and CSS for Absolute Beginners by Skillshare

2.18 hours

Free

Online Graphic Design Courses

Online Design courses are usually offered as certificate or diploma programmes. Check out some of the popular online Design courses below:

Courses

Duration

Fee (in INR)

Graphic Design Specialization by Coursera

6 months

Free enrollment

Online Graphic Design Course by Shaw Academy

4 months

600 per month (free for first month)

Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization by Coursera

4 months

Free enrollment

Online Design Subjects & Syllabus

Given below is the online Design courses syllabus overview for the few popular specializations:

Online Fashion Design Syllabus

Introduction to Fashion Designing

Textile Fibres & Fabrics

Garment Constructing & Pattern Making

Creating, Branding & Marketing a Clothing Label

Sizing & Measurement

Pivoting 

Principals of Pattern Drafting

Facing, Interfacing & Under-stitch

Draping Techniques

How to Draft Facings and Button Extensions

Online Interior Design

Check out the online Interior Design syllabus -

Online Interior Design Syllabus

Principles of Interior Design& Drafting

Building Materials & Construction

Furniture Design

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Design Studio

SketchUp

Autodesk

Colour Theoy

3D Rendering

Photoshop

Online Graphic Design

Check out the online Graphic Design syllabus -

Online Graphic Design Syllabus

Basic Principles of Graphic Design

Illustration Elements

Colour Theory

Design Theory

Fundamentals of Computational Thinking

Design Process

Typography

Imagemaking

Logo Design

Poster Design

Brochure Design

Designing for Web & Social Media

Online Design Job Profiles 

After completing a course or a set of online Design courses, candidates can either pursue a job or open their own business. Those interested can also do a freelancing job. The type of job candidates get depends on their specialisation. However, some of the popular Designing careers include:

Fashion Designer Interior Designer
Web Designer Graphic Designer
Jewellery Designer Furniture Designer
Product Designer UI/UX Designer
Footwear Designer

Knitwear Designer

 

Online Design Top Recruiters

Some of the popular companies that hire Design experts include:

Raymonds Benetton ITC Ltd.
Levis Omega Designs Modelama Exports

 

Table of contents
  • Popular Online Design Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online Design Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Online Design UG Courses
  • Popular Online Design PG Courses
  • Popular Online Design Specializations
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Exams
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Popular Online Design Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online Design Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online Design colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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3.9

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16 Courses
5.86 L - 12.34 L
3.8
6.07 L - 12.96 L
3.6

Popular Private Online Design Colleges in India

38 Courses
1.65 L - 40 L
2.8
2.88 L - 16.72 L
3.9

Design Applications open. Apply Now

62.5 K - 14.16 L
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Design Applications open. Apply Now

4 Courses
20 L - 46.17 L
5.5 LPA

Design Applications open. Apply Now

2.1 L - 12.48 L
4.3 - 5.75 LPA

Popular Online Design UG Courses

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

UG Courses

Popular Online Design PG Courses

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

PG Courses

Popular Online Design Specializations

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

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Online Design based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Exams

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

Important Exam Dates

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
03 Jun ' 26 - 27 Jun ' 26

LPUNEST 2026 Phase 4 Registration

ONGOING
24 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26

Seat Allotment Round IV

ONGOING
Nov ' 25 - Jun ' 26

ADEPT Application Open

TENTATIVE
06 Jun ' 26 - 30 Jun ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Phase 4 Exam

ONGOING
15 Jun ' 26 - 01 Jul ' 26

NIFT Counselling Round 1

ONGOING
15 Jun ' 26 - 01 Jul ' 26

NIFT Counselling Round 1

ONGOING
15 Jun ' 26 - 01 Jul ' 26

NIFT Counselling Round 1

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates
15 Jun ' 26 - 22 Jun ' 26

NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotment

15 Jun ' 26 - 22 Jun ' 26

NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotment

26 Apr ' 26

NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des

22 Aug ' 26

SAT India Exam (August) Attempt

12 Sep ' 26

SAT India Exam (September) Attempt

15 Jun ' 26 - 25 Jun ' 26

NIFT Choice Filling

15 Jun ' 26 - 1 Jul ' 26

NIFT Counselling Round 1

24 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26

Seat Allotment Round IV

10 Mar ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26

UCEED 2026 Score Card

23 Jun ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Result

21 Jun ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key

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Answered 3 hours ago

World Peace University, Goa offer BDes in specialsiations such as: BDes in Integrated Product Design and BDes in Communication Design. It is a four year programme offered at UG level.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 hours ago

The application fee to apply for BDes is INR 1,750. Students can find the application form on official university website. Candidates appearing for entrance exam other than UPESDAT have to pay separate application fee for the respective exam. 

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Bipasha Jha

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Answered 3 hours ago

Last date to apply for BDes admissions is in last week of June. Applications are open from September/ October. The dates are taken from multiple sources. They may change. Students can check official website to know exact/ the latest dates.

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Bipasha Jha

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Answered 3 hours ago

Yes, BDes is available at UPES Dehradun. The course is offered by School of Design in many specialisations. The eligibility to apply is Class 10 and 12 in any stream with minimum 50% marks. Selections are based on NID/ NIFT/ UCEED/ JEE Mains/ CUET-UG/ UPESDAT/ Class 12 merit scores followed by Portf

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Bipasha Jha

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Answered 23 hours ago

P. Savani University BDes admission is offered to candidates at the UG level. The course is offered in four specialisations. P. Savani University BDes specialisations are Fashion and Textile design, Visual and Communication Design, Product Design and Bachelor of Interior design.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 23 hours ago

PP Savani University BDes total tuition fees is INR 3.6 Lacs - INR 10 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. To confirm admission, students must pay fees.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered Yesterday

The total tuition fee of MDes at School of Future, Techno India University is INR 7 lakhs. This number is taken from the official website of college. It can change. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

School of Future, Techno India University offers a two-year MDes in Advertising, design and digital communications. This prigramme is offered for two-years and divided into four semesters.

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Raj Priya

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Answered Yesterday

Amity University offers BDes/ Design courses in many of its campuses. Details are mentioned below:

Campus  B.Des. Specialisations Offered
Noida Fashion Design, Product Design, UX Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design
Gurugram (Manesar)Fashion Design & Technology, Fashion Design (3 Continent), Bachelor of Interior Design
MumbaiFashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Styling & Image Design, Textile Product Design
KolkataFashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Technology
LucknowFashion Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design (3 Continent)

The university also offers BDes in Fashion Design in Jaipur, Raipur, Gwalior and Bengaluru.

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered Yesterday

Admission confirmation for BDes is given to the students through admission microsite of Amity University, Gurugram. A soft copy of the admission letter is uploaded online. No hard copy is issued. Students are advised to keep regular check on Admission Microsite for updates.

 

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered Yesterday

Yes, you can get admission in BDes at Amity University, Gurugram without appearing for any entrance exam. Candidates need to pass Class 12 to be eligible for admission. Admission is given on first-come, first-served basis, depending on seat availability and fulfillment of eligibility.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, you can get admission in BDes at Amity University, Gurugram without entrance exam. Candidates need to pass Class 12 to be eligible. Admission is given based on seat availability and fulfillment of eligibility.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

BDes courses offered by Amity University, Gurugram are as follows:

  1. Bachelor's in Interior Design  (Hons/Hons with Research) by Amity Institute of Design
  2. BDes in Fashion Design & Technology  (Hons/Hons with Research) by Amity Institute of Fashion Technology

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered Yesterday

Amity University, Gurugram provides scholarships based on the merit of the applicants in Class 12 exams. The following table presents scholarship details for BDes:

Scholarship Category

Class 12 Score

100% Scholarship

93% and above

50% Scholarship

88% and above

25% Scholarship

80% and above

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Candidates need to pass in Class 12 to be eligible for admission in BDes at Amity University, Gurugram. It is a 4-year integrated programme. BDes in Interior Design  (Hons/Hons with Research) is offered through Amity Institute of Design whereas BDes in Fashion Design & Technology  (Hons/Hons with Re

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered Yesterday

Non-Sponsored is the general category for all applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria for the programme. Sponsored Category has reduced eligibility criteria (wherever applicable) and cut-off in admission process with differential fee structure.

 

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Application fee for BDes in Amity University, Gurugram is INR 1,500. It is non-refundable. One-time academic Security deposit of INR 20,000 has to be paid at the time of admission. Security deposit is refundable.

 

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered Yesterday

All the candidates who have passed Class 12 in any stream can apply for the course. The admission is based on merit. Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria and clear the selection round of the university can get admission. to the BDes programme at Amity Lucknow.

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Anjali Sharma

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Answered Yesterday

Yes, the Amity University Lucknow takes admission in BDes through the management quota. Students applying through the management quota are exempted from the entrance exam and also get relaxation in eligibility criteria. 

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Anjali Sharma

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Answered Yesterday

Yes, Amity University Lucknow does provide scholarships to the Bdes students. The scholarships are based on merit in the last qualifying exam. For the BDes programme, the merit of Class 12 is required to get the scholarship.

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Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Amity University Lucknow is a good option for pursuing a BDes programme. Students can go for Amity University Lucknow, as it offers a BDes in four specialisations. Students get to choose any specialisation as per their choice.

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Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

The course curriculum of BDes programme at Amity University, Lucknow, is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The curriculum includes core and elective subjects. Also, the university offers an internship programme during the course. 

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Anjali Sharma

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Answered Yesterday

The application process of the BDes programme is online. Students can fill the application form by visiting the university's admission page. It is mandatory to fulfil the preset eligibility criteria of the course. The admission is merit based.

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Anjali Sharma

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Answered Yesterday

The last date to apply for the BDes programme at Amity University Lucknow is August 31, 2026. Students are suggested to apply for the course before the last date of application. Candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the programme.

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Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

The total tuition fees of BDes programme at Amity University Lucknow range from INR 5.04 L to INR 12.08 L. The total fees are more than this amount as it includes various other components. Students have to pay the fee at the time of admission.

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Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, Amity University Lucknow offers a BDes programme in regular full-time mode. The duration of the programme is four years. Admission to the course is merit-based. Students must have passed Class 12 in any stream from any recognised board of education to apply for the course.

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Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

While filling out the Amity Lucknow BDes application form, students are required to keep some documents handy. They have to attach those documents with the form. The documents list is given below:

  • Marksheets of Class 10 and 12
  • Transfer/school-leaving certificate
  • ID proof
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Signat

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Anjali Sharma

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Answered Yesterday

A BDes - Bachelor of Design, is a 4-year full-time degree programme that provides thorough knowledge of design theory, materials, spatial planning and project coordination. Compared to a Diploma course which is 1-3 years and focused more on the practical aspect, degree holders enjoy better career pr

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered Yesterday

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 CollegesTuition Fee
Amity University, KolkataINR 5.72 lakh
J.D Birla Institute (JDBI)INR 4.13 lakh
International School of Design, KolkataINR 1.04 Lacs - INR 4.96 lakh
NIF Global SaltlakeINR 2.46 Lacs - INR 7.43 lakh
School of Design, Bhawanipur Global CampusINR 5.25 lakh

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

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered Yesterday

No, aspirants cannot get admission in Symbiosis International, Pune BDes without entrance exam. Students are selected for the BDes programme based on entrance scores in online Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), followed by online Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI). 

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Gaurika Chhabra

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