Interior Design

The Interior Design course on average for UG courses is around INR 2 Lacs to 35 lakh, while PG courses are worth INR 50,000 to INR 12.5 lakh. This is just an average figure that differs on the basis of the course level, course type, the college offering the course, the college ranking, and the location.

Other than the tuition fee, you also need to check out the extra charges for hostel facilities, college applications, semester exam registration fees, lab fees, caution money, student welfare fund, and other miscellaneous charges. You can have a look at the detailed fee structure on the respective interior design college websites.

The Interior Designing field has seen massive growth in the past few years with growing interest in the home and workspace interiors and aesthetics, largely because of social media influence and global exposure. You can find some top Interior Designing companies in India (or firms) for jobs after course completion given here:

• The KariGhars, Bangalore
• Morphogenesis, Bangalore
• Carafina, Bangalore
• Studio Lotus, Delhi
• Talati and Partners, Mumbai
• The Orange Lane, Mumbai
• The Charcoal Project, Mumbai & Hyderabad

Each course syllabus has a good portion of theoretical modules taught in classroom lectures, but the Interior Design syllabus is heavier on theory as it includes knowledge of architectural history, building codes, and structural engineering principles, while the Fashion Design syllabus has a strong bent towards practical applications for garment construction and styling.

No doubt you will study about the history of fashion, traditional and modern fashion designing, and other trends in the Fashion Design course syllabus; the focus would be more on its practical, hands-on applications.

Generally speaking, both the Fashion Design and Interior Design syllabi lay a lot of emphasis on creative expression and vision, but the Fashion Design syllabus focuses more on creativity for experimenting and innovating new clothing style statements and accessories, while the Interior Design syllabus teaches you more about the functionality and aesthetic aspects important for designing interior spaces.

Here are a few basic pointers for you to consider:

• Identify the nearby cities and surf the internet to check for the best colleges, based on student popularity and NIRF ranking.
• Look for course content, faculty experience, and infrastructural facilities like design studios, labs, and others.
• Look for the college placement cell records, industry connections and the networking opportunities that you can get.
• Compare the course fees and scholarship options and only then come to a final decision keeping in mind your interests, career plans, and financial goals to get the best ROI.