Interior Design

Hi Anu,
Switching careers is not advisable, specially when you have been associated in this industry since past 3 years.
If the student is interested in taking his career forward, eligibility for postgraduate programmes will be on the basis of a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is two years.
However, you can pursue some technical courses in Design like CADD
Other courses:
Diploma in Architecture Engineering
Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning
Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering
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Hi Heenal,
The first option you have is B.Arch
For this you have to take entrance examination. Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad offers the course.
Lateral entry into engineering courses. After diploma you can take entrance examination and get into second year of BE/ B.Tech programmes. You can opt for civil engineering or any other branch you are interested in.
The second option is to take Section 'A' and Section 'B' examinations given by the Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (AMIE). The degree is treated on par with BE/ B.Tech programmes. The eligibility criterion is threeyear polytechnic diploma or +2 in MPC with at least 45 per cent marks. This course is suitable for both students and working professionals.
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Hi Anagha,
No, Architecture is not required to pursue Interior Design course.
You can pursue any of these undergraduate courses:
-Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Interior Architecture Design
-Bachelor of Design in Interior Design
-Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
-Bachelor of Architecture in Interior Design
There are a wide number of options that an interior designer can choose to work in depending on the person's talent, capability, creativity and liking. Here are a few options that a student can choose from, after a degree in interior designing.
•Hospital designing
•Hotel health resorts designing
•Construction Companies
•Environmental designing
•Town and city planning bureaus
•Work with renowned builders
•Work with top notch architects and architectural firms
•Event management companies
•Public and Private sector establishments
•Freelance
Employment Opportunities:
•Commercial Interior Designer
•Design Consultant
•Exhibition Designer
•Institutional Interior Designer
•Lighting Designer
•Residential Interior Designer
•Interior decorators
•Window display designers
•Design Educator
•Facility Manager
•Theatre and set designers
Skills Required:
-Drawing aptitude
-Ability to work as part of a team
-Visual sensitivity
-Knowledge of textures, materials and trends
-Ability to deal with technical details
-Analytical mind
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Hi Charu,
The basic eligibility to join interior design course is to pass 12th in any stream with minimum 50%. There is no age limit. Admission will be on the basis of the score in the institute's entrance exam and interview thereafter.
Admission will be on the basis of the score in the institute's entrance exam and interview thereafter.
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is an countrywide examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology
GATE qualified candidates for IIT's
National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam
National Level Entrance Aptitude Test (NLAT) conducted by the Institute
National Entrance Examination for Design (NEED)
NID Entrance Test
NIFT Entrance Exam
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) Entrance Exam
Graduate Course
B. Sc Degree in Fashion, Interior and Textile Design
B.Des
B.Sc. in Interior Design
Bachelor of Interior Design
Employment Opportunities:
•Commercial Interior Designer
•Design Consultant
•Exhibition Designer
•Institutional Interior Designer
•Lighting Designer
•Residential Interior Designer
•Interior decorators
•Window display designers
•Design Educator
•Facility Manager
•Theatre and set designers
Skills Required:
-Drawing aptitude
-Ability to work as part of a team
-Visual sensitivity
-Knowledge of textures, materials and trends
-Ability to deal with technical details
-Analytical mind
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