Interior Design

No, a portfolio for BSc Interior Design course admission is not mandatory. Portfolios are generally required at the time of Master's or Doctoral degree programme admissions, or job interviews. A portfolio contains your work samples, completed projects, work experience, recognitions, etc.

No, passing Class 12 from the Science stream is not mandatory to be eligible for BSc Interior Designing program. BSc in Interior Design programme covers technical and scientific elements related to Interior Design such as lighting, sustainable practices, etc. However, you can pursue BSc Interior Design regardless of the stream you had in Class 12. 

ARCH College of Design and Business BDes in Interior Design is a 4 year UG level programme. ACDB Jaipur offers BDes in Interior Design in affiliation with University of Rajasthan. The college offers this course based on the eligibility of merit and AIEED entrance exam.

ARCH College of Design and Business fee structure offers BDes in Interior Design for the total tuition fees of INR 13.2 Lacs to INR 17.4 Lakh. Apart from tuition fees, ACDB Jaipur fee structure includes one-time payments of registration fee, caution fee (refundable) and application fee for INR 52K. Therfore, the total fees is INR 17.92 Lakh. 

Here are some popular books recommended for BDes Interior Design students:

• The Key of Interior Design (Illustration of Methods & Principles) Printed in Colour by Nikita Mittal.
• The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book by Chris Grimley and Mimi Love.
• The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition: Expert Color Information for Professional Results by Leatrice Eiseman.
• The Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt.
• Beautifully Organized by Nikki Boyd and Paige Tate & Co.
• Elements Of Style Gates by Erin Gates.

No, Group Discussions or Personal Interview rounds are not mandatory in the BDes in Interior Design admission process. Fulfilling the eligibility criteria and obtaining a good rank in the entrance exam is the only step you need to clear to be eligible for the BDes in Interior Design admission.

No, having a portfolio is not mandatory in the BDes in Interior Design admission process. Portfolios are generally required at the time of higher programme admissions. A portfolio contains a sample of your work like sketches, drawings, photographs of finished projects, work experience, recognitions, etc.

Here are some important you should carry during the BDes Interior Design admission process to ensure a seamless admission process completion:

• Class 10 and 12 markheet
• Valid ID Proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• Passport size photographs
• Migration Certificate
• Entrance exam score (if any)

Hi, there are no mandatory skills you should learn to be eligible for a BDes Interior Designing course, however, some basic skills are essential to have while opting for a creative programme like Interior Design. For instance, a creative approach, good observational skills, artistic visualization, sketching ability, time management, etc., will help you learn better and grow in your field.

The eligibility criteria for a B Des in Interior Design from NIFT include:

• The age of the candidate should be less than 24 years as of August 1, 2025.
• Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 years is only applicable for reserved categories such as SC, ST, and PwD.
• The academic eligibility requires candidates to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate.

The major difference between BDes Interior Design and BSc Interior Design is that BSc is focused on the technical and scientific elements of Interior Design. It usually works for its mathematical and engineering principles. Meanwhile, BDes focused on the specialisation's artistic and creative side. 
So, it depends on your interests and career choices, whether you want to go for BDes in Interior Design or BSc in Interior Design.