Students can pursue careers in interior design if they have a strong desire to create environments that are not just visually pleasing but also useful and significant. The interior design specilisation equips students with skills to enhance how people live, work, and feel in a space by combining creativity and problem-solving skills. Interior design courses are offered by prestigious Indian institutes such as NID campuses, NIFT campuses, CEPT University, Srishti Manipal Institute, and more. To learn about some of the typical errors that can be avoided during the interior design interview process, prospective students might read this article.
It is important for students to create their portfolio including all the creative processes for their designs. Avoid clustered sketches and focus on creating a neat and uncomplicated compilation of work. Avoid not including concept sketches as interviewers put a lot of attention on how students came to the output rather than just the output itself.
It is important for students to remember that creative processes for interviewers are very important and therefore avoid not explaining your thinking process behind your designs as it can cost you points in the interview. It is important to show why you chose certain layouts, colors, or materials.
Avoid providing examiners with shallow answers like you like sketching or decoration spaces in the interview as it is very important to convince the interviewer why you chose this course and what makes you an ideal candidate. Show your understanding of space planning, sustainability, trends, design principles.
Students should be well prepared for any questions related to the basic knowledge of interior design in the interview process. Don’t ignore reading on elements like lighting, ergonomics, or user centric designs. Also it is important to understand the basic principles of design.
Students should take care that plagiarism is not tolerated in exams and therefore any design in their portfolio which is copied should not be there as it can cost them their admissions. Showing inspirations and processes on how you worked on your design is considered a good design approach instead.
It is understandable that students go through stress and anxiety in the process of an interview as it can be intimidating, but students should keep in mind that confidence is the key here. Be confident with your answers, but also remember to be flexible to feedback.
As Interior design is a collaborative subject therefore it is advised for students to explain their ideas and creative process very clearly. For this, students can practice explaining their designs in a simple, structured way to their friends or relatives before the actual interview.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Getting admission in IITs or NID for BDes depends on a few things: your entrance exam score, portfolio, and sometimes your interview performance.
IITs (for BDes) : Admission is mainly through UCEED . You need a good rank in UCEED to get in.
NID : Admission is through NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) . Your portfolio and DAT score matter a lot.
If your preparation and scores are strong, you have a chance. You can check previous years’ cut-offs to see where you stand.
Hope it helps !
Here are top BDes (Fashion Design) colleges in Bangalore:
National Institute of Fashion Technology , Bangalore – Top choice
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
Vogue Institute of Art and Design
IIFA Multimedia
Army Institute of Fashion and Design
Taking a second drop is not an issue if you clear the required entrance exams or meet the eligibility criteria.
FLAME University Pune is a good option for B.Des if you’re looking for a creative and interdisciplinary learning environment . The university offers a well-structured design program combined with liberal arts, allowing students to explore multiple interests It has a beautiful and modern campus with strong academic support and personalized attention due to smaller batch sizes. However, it is more know liberal arts and business programs, so if you want a purely design-focused education, you might also consider institutes like MIT-WPU or Shiv Nadar University. Overall, FLAME is suitable for students who want a broad, flexible design education and can afford the higher fees.
CUET qualifies BDes Fashion Designing students.
The basis for admission is the CUET score.
Hello,
No, for B.Des Fashion Designing , CUET is not always needed.
Some colleges take admission through CUET, but many top fashion institutes like NIFT have their own entrance exam. So, it depends on the college you are applying to. Always check the admission process of that particular college.
Hope it helps !
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