Interior Design

Hello Akansha,
In India, when it comes to undergraduate interior design education, three main course formats are available. They are-
Bachelor's Degree courses
Diploma courses
Certificate courses
1) BACHELOR'S DEGREE COURSES
Here is the list of top Bachelors Degree courses related to interior design:-
BA Interior Design- Duration is 3 years
Bachelor of Architecture Interior Design- Duration is 5 years
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) Interior Design- Duration is 4 years
Bachelor of Interior Design- Duration is 5 years (CEPT course)
BA Interior Architecture and Design- Duration is 3 years
B.Sc. Interior Design- Duration is 3 years
PG courses and further studies: Graduates can pursue Masters programmes such as- MA, M.Sc, Master of Interior Design, Master of Design or M.Arch programme related to interior design and planning. Other than Masters Degree programs, graduates can also pursue PG Diploma as well as PG Certificate courses.
2) DIPLOMA COURSES
- Diploma in Interior Design
- Diploma in Interior Design and Architecture
PG Courses and further studies: After completing a recognized Diploma Interior Design program, one may go for Degree courses like BA, B.Sc and B.Arch, which are related to interior design and architecture.
3) CERTIFICATE COURSES
- Certificate in Interior Design
- Certificate in Interior Design and Decoration

Hello Aarohi,
Earlier architects would do all the design work, both exteriors and interiors themselves. Of late people have become more conscious of the design, layout and placement of their interiors, for offices, factories as well as residences. This has opened the door for a large number of professional interior designers. Most interior designers specialise in a particular area. For example, some may concentrate on business design, while others focus on residential design and landscape designing. Still others may specialize further by focusing on particular rooms, such as kitchens or baths. With a clients tastes, needs, and budget in mind, interior designers prepare drawings and specifications for non-load-bearing interior construction, this includes choice and decoration of walls, floors, roofs, choice and placement of furniture and other indoor objects, window treatments and other indoor objects, lighting and control of visual and sound effects.
Interior Designer should be aware of the change in trends and keep up with the latest styles. Interior designing as a course has become popular in the last few years, there are only a few institutions offering reputed programmes in interior designing in India. School of Interior Design, Ahmedabad offers Five-year programme and J.J School of Arts, Mumbai offers 4 years Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Unlike many other careers, design inevitably requires both a strong aptitude as well as a creative talent in the field.
Interior design is one of the fastest growing professional fields. There are lots of employment opportunities for interior designers in various fields. Interior Designers can find employment with architects or architectural firms, builders, public works department, hotel and resort chains, hospitals, town planning bureau, regional and metropolitan development works, private consultancies, studios and theaters and exhibition organizers. etc. They can also set up their own business. Once they make a name, it is a very lucrative profession.
Interior design offers excellent opportunities for those who wish to be self employed, or work part time. It is one of the few professions where one can operate from home with a minimal investment.