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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Most Popular Courses
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- Modeling and Design for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360Coursera
- Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity PrototypesCoursera
- Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and IdeateCoursera
- Web Design for Everybody (Basics of Web Development and Coding)Coursera
- ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMSCoursera
- UX Design FundamentalsCoursera
- Google UX Design Professional CertificateCoursera
- Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Architectural Design Exam PrepCoursera
- CAD and Digital Manufacturing SpecializationCoursera
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16 Colleges
- B.Sc.
2 Colleges
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1 College
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- PG Diploma
8 Colleges
- M.Sc.
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Popular Online Design Specializations
Popular Specializations
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67 Colleges
- UI / UX
62 Colleges
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50 Colleges
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- Game Design
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Popular Exams
Important Exam Dates
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb ' 26 - 31 Mar ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Remotely Proctored Exam) ONGOING |
| 15 Mar ' 26 - 31 Mar ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Test Centre Based Exam) ONGOING |
| 25 Mar ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Online Application Last Date |
| 21 Apr ' 26 - 29 Apr ' 26 | Seat Allotment Round I |
| 30 Apr ' 26 - 11 May ' 26 | Round I: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process |
| 19 May ' 26 - 27 May ' 26 | Seat Allotment Round II |
| 28 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26 | Round II: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 17 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26 | NIFT Answer Key and Objection Window |
| 17 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26 | NIFT Answer Key and Objection Window |
| 08 Feb ' 26 | NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam) |
May '26 - Jun '26 | NIFT Stage 2: M.Des and M.F.M Interview TENTATIVE |
Jun '26 | NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
17 Apr ' 26 | Last date to apply for May Attempt |
2 May ' 26 | SAT India exam (May attempt) |
14 Mar ' 26 - 10 Apr ' 26 | B.Des Application |
10 Mar ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26 | UCEED 2026 Score Card |
Mar '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Studio Test and Interview TENTATIVE |
21 Mar ' 26 - 1 Apr ' 26 | NID Mains Exam: M.Des Interview |
News & Updates
Mar 18, 2026
Student Forum
Answered 21 hours ago
Good morning
After completing 12th from any recognised board with at least 50% marks, you can apply for Fashion Design at Chandigarh University by filling out the application form either online or offline and submitting basic documents like your mark sheets, ID proof, and photographs.
The university
Answered Yesterday
Good Evening
To pursue Fashion Design at Chandigarh University after your 12th, you need to meet a few basic criteria, which are quite flexible for students from any background.
Here are the key points:
Must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in 12th
Students from an
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Beginner-Level 2
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At Lovely Professional University (LPU), the B.Des in Animation is designed for creative minds who want to tell stories through visuals. It goes far beyond just learning software it's about transforming imagination into dynamic motion and design. Students explore everything from 2D and 3D animation
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
LPU animation courses cover character anatomy and 3D character design within their structured programs, including B.Sc. Animation and VFX Design. Students explore fundamentals like design principles, 2D/3D modeling, rigging, and animation techniques using tools such as Maya and Blender. Specific mo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of 4 years. The total tuition fee of BDes at UID Karnavati University ranges between INR 13 Lacs and INR 14 lakh.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
There are a total of 126 seats for MDes courses offered by NID Ahemdabad. The seats are distributed specialisation-wise. The sanctioned intake is subject to revision by the authorities. It is mentioned here as per the official website/ sanctioning body. But is still subject to changes and hence, is
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Listed below are some of the top Fashion Designing colleges in Bangalore offering BSc courses along with their tuition fees -
| Top BSc Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Army Institute of Fashion and Design | INR 6.12 lakh |
| T. John Group of Institutions | INR 3.05 lakh |
| The Oxford College of Science | INR 1.8 lakh |
| Indian Institute of Fashion Technology | INR 6.9 lakh |
| Bangalore University | INR 33,550 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Given below are some of the top private Fashion Designing colleges in Bangalore wit average salaries -
| Top Private Colleges | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| The Oxford College of Science | INR 4 LPA - INR 4.25 LPA |
| Indian Institute of Fashion Technology | INR 2.1 LPA - INR 3.5 LPA |
| Mount Carmel College | INR 3.33 LPA |
| Garden City University | INR 3.6 LPA - INR 6 LPA |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NID Ahmedabad BDes fees is INR 18.1 lakh. This total fee does include hostel charges. The given fee is as per an official fee structure for 2026-27. Hence, is indicative. Students need to pay the first semester fee or admission fee to confirm seats.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NID Ahmedabad BDes students can opt for hostel facilities. The total hostel charges are INR 1.05 lakh. It is INR 15,000, per semester for the facility. This fee is as per the 2026-27 fee structure. Hence, is indicative. The mess charges are informed in the starting of each academic year.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NID Ahmedabad BDes fee is cumulative of various components. It includes tuition fee, film club, alumni fee, students refundable deposit, etc. The per semester tuition fee amount is INR 2.26 lakh. NID Ahmedabad BDes security deposit is of INR 10,000. This fee amount is as per official sources. It is
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
MDes at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE is offered across 7 specialisations enlisted below:
- Industrial Arts and Design Practices
- Human Centered Design
- Design Led Innovation
- Information Arts and Information Design Practices
- Design Computation
- Critical Design Discourse
- Reimagini
Answered 5 days ago
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE tuition fee costs around INR 2.1 L - INR 17.3 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.
Answered 5 days ago
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology has more than 30 faculty members. The faculty consists of permanent faculty members and guest faculty. The faculty members are a community of designers, artists, and thinkers. The faculty members from different streams including art, design, an
Answered 5 days ago
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE conducts the admission process for all the UG, PG, and Diploma courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms through the official website. The admissions to Srishti Bangalore are now open for certain courses.
Answered 5 days ago
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology conducts the online application process online. The step-wise application process for Srishti Bangalore is mentioned below:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on 'Apply Now' at the top right corner.
- Register using basic details like email address,
Answered 5 days ago
No, candidates are not offered ay concessions during the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. All candidates are required to follow the same eligibility criteria and pay the same admission fees as each other for BDes (hons) at BITS Design School.
Candidates who need assistance with the BDes (ho
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, BDes (hons) students of BITS Design School have access to scholarship schemes which are offered by the institute itself. There are three major scholarships that candidates can apply for which are merit and mean-based scholarship, academic merit scholarsip and the chancellor's scholarship.
Each o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
No, candidates cannot complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process in offline mode. The admission forms for the aforementioned course are only accepted on the admission portal of BITS Design School.
Aside from application for the BDes (hons) course, the accepted entrance exams are al
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process, candidates need to provide the copies of the following documents in digital form:
- Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate
- Scanned images of the candida
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, candidates can receive refunds for the course fees paid by them if they cancel their admission to the BITS Design School BDes (hons) course. However, the amount of refund received by the candidate will depend on how early a candidate cancels their admission.
To get ay refunds, candidates must ca
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture offers a four-year BDes in Interior Design programme at the UG level. Candidates must pass Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BDes. Aspirants are selected for BDes based on UCEED scores followed by performance in the PI round.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
BITS Design School BDes (hons) fees for four years is INR 39.88 Lacs for the academic year 2026. The aforementioned fees is the combined total of the tuition fees and hostel fees and is subject to increase of 8% per annum throughout the duration of the course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The BITSDAT 2026 has been scheduled to be conducted between Mar 31st - Apr 5th 2026 for BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. Candidates will need to wait until Apr 8th - Apr 12th in order to get there scores for the BITSDAT 2026.
The interview rounds will be conducted between the months of May
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions have been closed for the academic year 2026 at this point. The last date to apply for the BDes (hons) course was scheduled on February 1st 2026. Candidates who have applied for BITS Design School BDes (hons) course are required to wait until the month of
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Aspirants must pass Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BDes course at Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture. Aspirants must also have UCEED score for admission.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
No, the BITSDAT is not a mandatory entrance exam for BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. Candidates can also appear for the UCEED or NID DAT in order to be eligible to apply for the BDes (hons) course at BITS Design School.
However, candidates must appear for one of the three entrance exam ma
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
No, the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions do not accept candidates directly after completion of Class 12 board exams. Candidates who wish to get admission into BDes (hons) at BITS Design School are required to appear for the BITSDAT, UCEED or NITDAT before applying for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The registrations are open for admission in the academy. Pearl Bangalore BDes written exam will be conducted on Apr 25 and Apr 26, 2026. The personal interview round is scheduled to be held from Apr 28 to May 1, 2026.
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What is the admission process for Fashion Design at Chandigarh University after completing 12th?