Online Design

Jasmine Dang AroraDeputy Manager-Content
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 |
| Design Studio |
SketchUp |
| Autodesk |
Colour Theoy |
| 3D Rendering |
|
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 |
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Popular Exams
Important Exam Dates
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 03 May ' 26 | PUDAT 2026 Exam ONGOING |
| 30 Apr ' 26 - 11 May ' 26 | Round I: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process ONGOING |
| 26 Apr ' 26 - 15 May ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Phase 3 ONGOING |
| 02 May ' 26 - 15 May ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 Counselling ONGOING |
| 04 May ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Phase 3 Exam Begins |
| 11 May ' 26 - 31 May ' 26 | CUET UG 2026 Exam |
| 19 May ' 26 - 27 May ' 26 | Seat Allotment Round II |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr ' 26 | NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des |
| 21 Apr ' 26 - 29 Apr ' 26 | Seat Allotment Round I |
| 04 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 Exam |
To Be Notified: | NIFT Final Result |
To Be Notified: | NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotm... |
22 May ' 26 | Last date to apply for June Attempt |
6 Jun ' 26 | SAT India exam (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 |
News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 3 days ago
MDes students of Pearl Academy, Jaipur can receive different levels of scholarships from every scholarship schene. Candidates eligible for Defence background scholarships will be offered a 10% fee waiver while NIFT Rank scholarship offers between 20% - 50% fee waiver.
Candidates must note that only f
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Amount of scholarships offered to BDes students will differ based on the scholarship schemes. Defence personnel ward will be offered a scholarship amount of 10% of their total course fees for first year only.
Merit-based scholarship offers between 25% - 50% of the same course fees while NIFT rank bas
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The total tuition fees for Diploma in Architecture is INR 1.2 lakh at MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. Aspirants selected for admission in DArch have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Aspirants need to pass Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects with Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% a
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design offers courses at UG and Diploma levels. The school offers five-year BArch and four-year BDes programme. The school also offers Diploma in Architecture programme for three-years.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design offers admission in 80 BArch seats. The seats are offered to candidates via DTE CAP based on NATA scores of the aspirants. Once selected, aspirants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design conducts MET CET for admission in BDes programme. The selection for BArch programme is based on NATA scores. For DArch, selection is merit-based.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design offers admission to BArch and DArch based on NATA and Class 10 scores via DTE CAP rounds. For BDes, aspirants have to pass an internal MET CET exam for admission. Hence, direct admission is usually not possible.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design admissions are open currently. Candidates meeting eligibility can apply online. The school offers admission in BArch and BDes based on entrance exam scores. For DArch, selection is merit-based.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Candidates who have passed a three-year Diploma after Class 10 with Mathematics as compulsory subject with a minimum of 45% aggregate can apply for BArch at MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Candidates must pass Class 10 from a recognised board to apply for DArch at MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. Aspirants are shortlisted for admission based on their Class 10 marks via DTE CAP.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Aspirants need to apply for DTE CAP rounds, Maharashtra online for admission in BArch and DArch programmes. For BDes, aspirants need to fill out the form on the school's website for admission. Candidates can connect with the admission team for offline admission process details.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design applications are open. The school has not released any schedule yet. Aspirants can check with the admission team for exact dates. Candidates need to apply for DTE CAP rounds for BArch and DArch programmes.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Aspirants need to have NATA score for admission in BArch programme of MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. The seats are allotted to aspirants based on their NATA scores via DTE CAP, Maharashtra.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
The total tuition fees for BArch is INR 6.4 lakh at MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. The total fees also includes a caution deposit of INR 500. This is only one-time payable. Aspirants must pay the fees within the time provided by the school to avoid admission cancellation.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
As per the previous year data, candidates have to pass an internal test-MET CET conducted by the college for admission in BDes course of MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. Selected candidates have to confirm their admission by paying the programme fees.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
There are 60 seats in BDes course of MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. The school offers seats in BDes via MET CET conducted by the college. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Savannah College of Art and Design has been ranked at No. 1 as the Design University in the Europe and America by Red Dot Design rankings. These rankings provides international seal of excellence. This university is the only U.S. institution, recognised in the Top 5, strengthening its position as wo
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, SCAD ranks at #15 in the 2026 QS subject rankings (Art and Design category). In the previous year, it was ranked at #13. There is some decline in the subject's ranking, still the university ranks among the Top 20 Universities in the world. In 2024 too, for the same course rankings, SVAC univers
Answered 6 days ago
MA in Fashion Design course at SVAC University is a 18-month long course. The tuition fee for this course is INR 22 lakh. For admission to this couse, a Bachelor's degree is required. Careers after studing this course are-
- Brand Founder
- Creative Director
- Fashion Designer
- Style Content Director
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the Admit card for B.Des In Person Sensitivity Test for 2026 has been released. It was released on April 23, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Absolutely you can do a BBA in Marketing and also learn skills like digital marketing, graphic design, and AI separately. I think this approach is very much recommended because it combines strong business knowledge at foundation level with practical & technical skill that are in-demand.
It will impa
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
AnantU's fees for the BDes programme are competitive for a high-end private university, which is INR 6,25,000 annually. This is often lower than the Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), where total costs can reach INR 24–40 Lacs for the entire course, but higher than government-funded institutes l
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design is amazing choice for fashion design studies. It has a strong brand name, with good placements. The curriculum includes craft studies, fashion merchandise and more. After completion of this course, students get placed in companies like IBM, Tata Elexsi, Siemens, an
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University admissions are mainly entrance-based only. Students have to either appear for the MIT DAT or submit scores secured in other national-level exams.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to fulfil the admission requirements to get in. This includes appearing for the accepted exams and selection rounds. Students can contact the institute to know more.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University admissions are open now. The institute offers UG, PG, Certificate, and Diploma programmes in Design field. Students can apply online for the same.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To get a seat in Ecole Intuit Lab Kolkata, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility is to have valid scores in last qualifying exams. Check the seat intake below:
| Course Name | Total Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| B.Des. in Visual Communication and Digital Design | 60 |
| B.Des. in Game Art and Design | 60 |
| B.Des. in Digital Product Design | 60 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
| Criteria | GIBS Bangalore | Christ University | Alliance University | Jain University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% (2025) | ~95% | ~90% | ~92% |
| the highest Package | ₹20 LPA | ₹87.5 LPA (PG) / ₹15.75 LPA (UG) | ₹18 LPA | ₹17 LPA |
| Average Package | ₹8.2 LPA | ₹7 LPA | ₹6.8 LPA | ₹6.5 LPA |
| Recruiters | 220+ companies | 200+ | 180+ | 150+ |
| Industry Exposure | IRE Labs, TEDx, corporate immersion | Alumni network, internships | Corporate tie‑ups | Entrepreneurship focus |
| Ranking | Top 40 placements (TOI 2023), A+ by Business India | Top 20 private B‑schools | Top 50 | Top 60 |
| Fees (MBA/PGDM) | ₹8.9 lakh | ₹4.8–8.6 lakh | ₹7–8 lakh | ₹6–7 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Aspirants must pass graduation in any stream from a recognised university/ institute to apply for MDes courses at Pearl Academy, Jaipur. The selection for MDes programmes is entrance-based.
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