Course Overview
This Interior Design course covers design principles, space planning, color theory, materials, and furniture selection. Students will learn to create functional, aesthetic interiors through hands-on projects, industry insights, and software training for a professional portfolio.
Course Duration:
B.Des / B.Sc / B.A: 3-4 years (typically 6-8 semesters)
Diploma: 1-2 years depending on the institution
Average Fees:
Bachelor’s Degree: INR 2,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the complete course, depending on the institution.
Diploma: INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 for the complete course.
Exams to Attend:
Most institutions require candidates to pass entrance exams, including:
NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)
UID Entrance Exam (Unitedworld Institute of Design Entrance Exam)
Institutional-specific exams
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Basics of Design Principles
Freehand Drawing and Geometrical Drawing
Visual Arts and Aesthetics
Material Studies and Applications
Introduction to Interior Design and Architecture
Digital Design Fundamentals
Semester 2:
Interior Construction and Detailing
Furniture Design Concepts
Residential Interior Design
Design Software Applications (e.g., AutoCAD, 3DS Max)
History of Interior Design and Architecture
Human Factors in Interior Spaces
Semester 3:
Building Services (Lighting, HVAC, Acoustics)
Commercial Interior Design
Design Thinking and Innovation
Landscape Design and Integration
Space Planning Techniques
Building Codes and Standards
Semester 4:
Interior Lighting Design
Sustainable Design and Green Building Practices
Advanced 3D Design and Modeling
Corporate Interior Design
Project Management for Interior Designers
Research Methods in Design
Semester 5:
Retail and Hospitality Interior Design
Design and Construction Documentation
Interior Design for Special Spaces (e.g., healthcare, schools)
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Advanced Digital Rendering Techniques
Interior Design Internship or Industry Project
Semester 6:
Advanced Materials and Technology in Interiors
Interior Design for Public Spaces
Adaptive Reuse of Interiors
Urban Interiors and Large-scale Interior Design
Entrepreneurship in Interior Design
Final Design Project / Thesis
Semester 7 (if applicable):
Professional Practice in Interior Design
Design Psychology
Interior Design for Museums and Exhibitions
Furniture and Product Design
Advanced Interior Design Studio
Semester 8 (if applicable):
Final Comprehensive Design Studio
Capstone Project
Portfolio Development
Advanced Specialization in chosen field (e.g., retail, residential)
Practical Training / Internship
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Interior Design in India (Combined)
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi
Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), Delhi
Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai
Pearl Academy, Delhi
CEPT University, Ahmedabad
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Shri Devi College of Interior Design, Mangalore
L. S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai
Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Interior Design
College of Architecture, Trivandrum
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi
Kerala State Institute of Design (KSID), Kollam
Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST), Ernakulam
Nirmala College of Architecture, Muvattupuzha
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
MES College of Architecture, Kakkodi, Kozhikode
Assumption College, Changanassery
IES College of Architecture, Thrissur
Marian College, Kuttikkanam