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Course Details

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

3 Year

Course Fields 

Design

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

CUET UG

Average Course Fee 

95000 - 400000

Average Salary Offered 

200000 - 1000000

Course Highlights 

The overview of the B.A. Interior Design course has been provided below.
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Course Name

B.A. Interior Design

Stream

Design

Course Mode

Regular

Course Level

Undergraduate Level

Course Duration

3 Years

Exam Type

Semester Type

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Class 12th with 50% aggregate marks

Admission Process

Through Merit or Entrance Exam

Fee Range (per annum)

INR 95k to INR 4 Lakhs

Salary Extracted

INR 2 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs

Job Profiles

Product Designer, Interior Architect, Exhibition Designer, Interior Designer, Design Journalist etc.

Top Recruiting Companies

Interia, Acropolis, Tag Concepts, Livspace, Urban Ladder, Effervescent Technologies Pvt. Ltd etc.

About Course 

B.A. Interior Design is an undergraduate programme of design that is spread across 3 years. The course focuses on the principles involved in designing interiors. The course is built to help students gain knowledge of structuring, setting of lights, placement of objects and colour combinations which can turn the environment lively. B.A. Interior Design is a six-semester course in which equal emphasis is laid on theoretical as well as practical learning. The programme is a career-oriented programme which touches on the topics concerning principles of designing, drafting and space planning, the theory of colours and the study of industry-standard software for developing designs. A myriad of opportunities opens up after the completion of B.A. Interior Design in sectors such as education, private and government firms, art galleries, event management and much more. The aim of the course is to offer expertise about the multiple tools and principles of interior designing and raise skilful professionals.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

As an interior designer, you get chances to work in diverse sectors and varieties of industries. This variety may include homes, offices, restaurants, the education sector, the health industry, public spaces, libraries, religious spaces like masjids, temples, churches, resorts, galleries and museums, etc.

Skills
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The skills that are required for a B.A. Interior Design degrees are:

1.
Artistic Skills

2. Communication skills

3. Creativity

4. Drawing Skills

5. Computer skills.

Eligibility  

The eligibility criterion to pursue a B.A. Interior Design varies from college to college. Given below are the basic requirements that an individual must satisfy in order to be eligible for the course.

​​​​​​​1. The candidate must have qualified HSC or class 12th from a recognized board of education.

2. Some colleges have set up an aggregate score of either 50% or above. However, it may be different for each institution.

3. Few colleges have set an age limit and students more or less than the prescribed age are not eligible for admission to B.A. Interior Design.

Entrance Exams Details 

Candidates seeking admission in this course can apply directly into the college without any prior special requirement; however certain colleges conduct entrance tests (CET) before admitting students into this course.

Degree Course Syllabus 

Provided below is the semester-wise list of important topics included in the B.A. Interior Design syllabus.

Semester I:

Interior Design Studio 1

Interior Materials and Products 1

History of Furniture 1

Basic Design Studio 1

Interior Drawings and Rep. Skills 1

Interior Construction 1


Semester II:

Interior Design Studio 2

Interior Materials and Products 2

History of Furniture 2

Basic Design Studio 2

Interior Drawings and Rep. Skills 2

Interior Construction 2


Semester III:

Interior Construction 3

Interior Design 3

Interior Materials and Products 3

Interior Drawings and Rep. Skills 3

Interior Services 1

Environmental Studies 1


Semester IV:

Interior Construction 4

Interior Design 4

Interior Materials and Products 4

Interior Drawings and Rep. Skills 4

Interior Services 2

Environmental Studies 2


Semester V:

Interior Working Drawing 1

Interior Professional Practice 1

Specialty Interior Design Studio 5

Interior Design Dissertation 1

Advance Interior Services 3

Elective 1


Semester VI:
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Interior Working Drawing 2

Interior Professional Practice 2

Specialty Interior Design Studio 6

Interior Design Dissertation 2

Advance Interior Services 4

Elective 2

Top Colleges 

Top B.A. (Interior Design) Colleges in India

There are numerous B.A. Interior Design colleges in India provide high-quality education and career opportunities to students. Colleges such as Pearl Academy, Mumbai, Grace College, Rajkot, Arch Academy of Design, Jaipur, Indian Institute Of Art & Design ( IIAD), Delhi and United World Institute Of Design ( UID), Kolkata are known to offer world-class education in B.A. Interior Design.
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Top Colleges

Location

Fee Range (Annual)

Pearl Academy

Mumbai, Maharashtra

INR 5,83,000

Shyam University

Dausa, Rajasthan

INR 1,00,000

Arch Academy of Design

Jaipur, Rajasthan

INR 3,95,000

Glaamour School of Fashion & Interiors

Kolkata

INR 2,40,000

United World Institute Of Design

Kolkata, West Benga;

INR 50,000

Course Fees 

B.A. Interior Design fees range from INR 95K to 4 LPA. The course fee may vary depending on the college/facilities, universities, and amenities, as well as the level of education offered.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The companies or organizations that constantly offer opportunities in interior designing are mentioned below:

1. Interia

2. Aura Interiorz

3. Acropolis

4. Bonito Designs

5. Tag Concepts

6. Livspace

7. Pepperfry.com Studio

8. Urban Ladder

9. Effervescent Technologies Pvt. Ltd

10. Films Factory

11. Inch

12. Homelane


      






The salary that an individual can get after pursuing B.A. Interior Design course is listed below:
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Job Profile

Average Salary

Interior Designer

INR 3,04,843

Design Journalist

INR 3,59,068

Space Planner

INR 3,01,200

Design Consultant

INR 3,22,000

Event Manager

INR 4,85,434

Design Manager

INR 11,42,454

Product Designer

INR 6,06,722

Course Scope And Career Options 

After completing B.A. Interior Design, students can either go for higher studies in interior design or they can look for employment opportunities. Given below is all the necessary information including employment sectors, job profiles, top recruiters and salary after B.A. Interior Design.

Employment Areas: The sectors that an aspirant can look out for in terms of job opportunities are as follows.

1. Architectural Firms

2. Interior Design Companies

3. Retailers

4. Designing Consultancies

5. Construction Companies

6. Event Management Companies

7. Entertainment Industry

8. Exhibition Centres

9. Set design companies (for Theatre, TV or Film)

Job Profiles: The job profiles that an aspirant can explore after the completion of B.A. Interior Design is provided below.

​​​​​​​1. Interior Designer

2. Design Journalist or Writer

3. Space Planner

4. Design Consultant

5. Facilities Manager and Facility Developer

6. Sales Person

7. Event Manager

8. Product Designer

9. Design Manager

10. Specialized Designer/Consultant

11. Teacher/Lecturer​​​​​​​

Admission Process 

To be a part of the B.A. Interior Design admission process, the applicant must meet the minimum eligibility criteria of the course. The following admission process of B.A. Interior Design is what a candidate has to go through after applying for admission.

1. Few colleges shortlist students based on the marks secured in the class 12th final exam.

2. Certain colleges conduct a separate entrance exam including a personal interview, aptitude test or both to filter out the deserving candidates.

3. Students are required to fill the application form of the desired college before the deadline in order to participate in the application process.

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