About Interior Design Courses after 12th

As the name suggests Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space.

It is a unique and interesting field that demands the ability of a person to be creative enough to gain success.

This article is written in order to shed some light on the courses which offer a good career in the field of interior designing.

when it comes to undergraduate interior design education in India, three main course formats are available. They are-

• Bachelor’s Degree courses
• Diploma courses
• Certificate courses

Bachelor's Degree Courses

Some of the well known Bachelor’s Degree courses related to interior design education are-

• BA Interior Design- Duration is 3 years
• Bachelor of Architecture Interior Design- Duration is 5 years
• Bachelor of Interior Design- Duration is 5 years (CEPT course)
• BA Interior Architecture and Design- Duration is 3 years
• B.Des. Interior Design- Duration is 4 years
• B.Sc. Interior Design- Duration is 3 years

Eligibility Criteria for Interior Design

In the case of almost all the courses mentioned above, 10+2 passed (any stream- Science, Commerce or Arts) from a recognized board is the minimum qualification required. Minimum marks criteria may exist in the case of many institutes. Usually, it is around 45-50% aggregate marks.

In the case of the Bachelor of Interior Design course offered by CEPT, 10+2 passed in Science stream with PCM subjects is the minimum qualification required.

Interior Design Course Admission process

To secure admission in reputed institutes, one must appear for relevant entrance examinations. Some of the well-known relevant entrance tests include- NATA, CEED, NID, CEPT entrance test, state-wise entrance tests etc.

Most institutes follow the ‘merit-based admission’ process. Marks scored by students in relevant entrance tests and marks scored in board examinations are taken into consideration when it comes to merit-based admission. Some institutes are also known to follow the ‘direct admission’ process.

PG Courses and Further Studies

Graduates may go for relevant Master’s programs such as MA Interior Design, M.Sc., Master of Interior Design, Master of Design, or M.Arch. program related to interior design and planning. Other than Master’s Degree programs, graduates may also go for PG Diploma as well as PG Certificate courses.

MA and M.Sc. programs are 2 years long each. The Master of Design program is 2½ years long.

PG courses can be used to specialize in sub-disciplines of interior design fields such as landscape design, building design, product design, building energy efficiency, sustainable design, technology, etc.

Diploma Courses

Some of the well-known Diploma courses related to interior design education are-

• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Interior Design and Architecture

Interior Design Course Duration

Depending upon the institute and the nature of the program, the course duration could be between 1-2 years.

Interior Design Eligibility Criteria

10+2 passed (any stream- Science, Commerce, or Arts) from a recognized board is the minimum qualification required. Minimum marks criteria may exist in the case of many institutes. Usually, it is around 45-50% aggregate marks.

Interior Design Admission Process

Depends on the institute. Some institutes follow a merit-based admission process. Some others go for the direct admission process.

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