Designing never goes out of trend. Graphic Designing is an exhilarating career option. Giving life to an idea using own’s creativity and imagination is quite thrilling. You can read here Why you should pursue Graphic Designing as your career.
Designing courses help a novice to become a professional. There are many institutions in all over the world providing a specialised course in Graphic Designing. It can be also learnt through a distance learning program or on an online platform whichever suits one’s needs. Read about Graphic Designing colleges in India from where you can pursue your career.
Design Colleges and Institutes in India
S.no |
College/Institute | Course name |
Duration |
Admission Criteria |
Fees |
1. |
NID (National Institute of Design), Ahmedabad |
1. Graduate Degree Programme in Design (B. Des.)
2. Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Design (M. Des. |
4 Year
2 and 1/2 Year |
Open to 12th standard students, All India Examination, Studio Test and Interview.
Graduates, All India Examination, Studio Test, Interview. |
INR 2, 70, 000 approx.
INR 2, 70, 000 approx. |
2. |
IDC( Industrial Design Centre), IIT Bombay |
1. Integrated B. Des. program in Design(specialization through a selection of electives)
2. A doctoral program in Design |
4 Year & 5 Year both (B.des+M.des) 2 Year |
Open to 12th standard students based on only All India Examination scores (UCEED)
Open to graduates (with minimum 60% passing marks) in Design, Architecture, Engineering and Masters in Science, Arts, Computer Applications + All India. Examination scores (CEED) + Design Test + Interview |
INR 1, 20,000 approx.
INR 1, 00,000 approx |
3. |
MAEER’S MIT Institute of Design, Pune |
1. B.Des
2. Master of Design |
4 years
2 Years |
The basic eligibility for admissions in the Bachelor of Design is 10+2 from any stream, (State Boards AISSCE/ IB/ ISC). The students have to clear the admission process comprising of Design Aptitude test followed by studio test & personal interview.The basic eligibility for admissions in the Master of Design Program is Graduate or its equivalent (10+2+3 minimum). The students have to clear the admission process comprising of Design Aptitude test followed by studio test & personal interview. |
INR 5,19,500/- approx..
Around INR 3,15,000/- per year + around INR 1,10,000/- as hostel and mess charges per year + 10% fees |
4. |
Indian School of Design and Innovation, (Mumbai) |
Undergraduate Diploma
|
4 Years
|
Candidates who have appeared for a 10 + 2 examination (e.g. A-levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or its educational equivalent in any discipline (e.g: Science, Commerce, Arts) with an interest in Design & Innovation. The upper age limit for undergraduate program is 21 years.
Candidates who have appeared for a 10 + 2 examination (e.g. A-levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or its educational equivalent
|
INR 3,06,000 approx. (each semester) |
5. |
GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design, (Mumbai) |
B.Des |
4 years | Candidates who have completed their 10+2 level or equivalent exams like AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board, etc. (in any stream) are eligible. Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. NEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT. |
Semester Fee INR 1,22,500 + PDM fee |
Distant Learning Programs
S.No. | Program Offered by | Duration | Fee | Website |
1. | Full Sail University
(Florida) |
29 months | $54,000 | Bachelor Degree in Graphic Designing |
2. | International Career Institute (UK based) | 7 months | $ 1599 | Course in Graphic Designing |
3. | Southern New Hampshire University
(New Hampshire) |
48 Months | $30756 | BA in Graphic Designing |