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B.Des Interior Design: Bachelor of Design in Interior Design

A four-year design degree covering residential, commercial and spatial design, with drawing, materials, lighting, building services and design software, built around studio projects and a professional portfolio.
Study level
Undergraduate
Typical duration
4 years
Common entrance exams
Institution-level design aptitude test or interview, NID DAT (NID campuses)

Course overview

A four-year design degree covering residential, commercial and spatial design, with drawing, materials, lighting, building services and design software, built around studio projects and a professional portfolio.

Duration: 4 years. Durations and structures can vary between institutions and under NEP 2020 frameworks.

Eligibility

Class 12 in any stream with minimum marks set by the institution.

Entrance examinations commonly used

  • Institution-level design aptitude test or interview
  • NID DAT (NID campuses)
  • UCEED (IIT B.Des)

Eligibility rules, minimum marks and accepted exams are set by regulators and each institution, and may change each year. Always check the official admission notice.

Curriculum overview

  • Design fundamentals and technical drawing
  • Residential and commercial interiors
  • Materials, furniture and lighting
  • CAD and 3D visualisation
  • Portfolio development and internship

This is a general outline. Each institution publishes its own syllabus.

Potential career pathways

  • Interior designer
  • Space planner
  • Furniture and product design
  • Set and exhibition design
  • Design studio or own practice

Career outcomes depend on many factors, including individual effort, institution, specialisation and the job market. No course guarantees a particular role or salary.

Where to study B.Des Interior Design

Tuition fees vary by institution, programme and category. We share current figures from each institution's official fee notice during counselling.

Application requirements

Documents commonly requested at application or admission:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
  • Entrance examination scorecard, where applicable
  • Transfer and migration certificates, where applicable
  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • Category or domicile certificates, if claiming a reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is interior design the same as architecture?
No. Architecture (B.Arch) is a five-year professional degree regulated by the Council of Architecture. Interior design focuses on interior spaces and does not need NATA or PCM for most B.Des programmes.

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