Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building. Decoration is the furnishing or adorning of a space with fashionable or beautiful things. It is the art and science of enhancing the interiors, sometimes including the exterior, of a space or building, to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment.

Interior Designing is fast becoming an extremely popular career choice in India. Interior designers are people who work in close proximity with architects. They help in planning out the layout of an establishment which can be a house, office or any other commercial complex in such a manner that the area at hand is utilized in the best possible way.

Interior designers help firms/home owners in planning out the layout, structure, color schemes, furnishings and decorations of their establishments. The main task of an interior designer/decorator is to make any establishment look attractive and also offer utility items. The most common and popular career profiles after pursuing an interior design course are to become Interior designers and interior decorators.

• Bachelor in Interior Design
• Des in Interior Designing
• BFA Interior Space Designing
• Des in Furniture and Interior Design
• Des in interior Space and Furniture Design
• Bachelor Interior Design Engineering
• Master’s interior Design
• Des Interior Design
• Post Graduate Diploma interior Design

• Architectural Firms Builders
• Hotel and Resort Chains
• Junior Interior Design
• Assistant Interior Designer
• Associate interior decoration architect
• Interior Layout Design specialist
• 3D Interior Design Artist
• Studios and Theaters
• Exhibition organizers
• Own Business
• Regional and Metropolitan Development works

LIST OF COLLEGES IN INDIA

• Center for Environmental Planning and Technology University-Ahmedabad
• Manipal university
• Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore
• IIAD, Delhi
• ITM, Mumbai
• IMS Design and Innovation Academy, Noida
• NID, Ahmedabad
• Singhania University

NID, Ahemdabad

• Course: Furniture & Interior Design
• Eligibility: Candidates who have passed or will appear for 12th examination in the academic year 2019-20 in any stream from any recognised board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or equivalent.
• Selection  process: The Design Aptitude Tests will be conducted in two stages:
• Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims
• Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains

Center for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT), Ahmedabad School of Interior Designing

• Course: Bachelor of Interior Design: 5 years
• Eligibility: Candidate must have passed HSC (10+2) Examination from Gujarat state board or any other State board with Science Stream or its equivalent in CBSE/CISCE/NIOS/ISB/IB with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects
• Reservation: 50 % for ACPC & 50% for all India candidates

First Level Test   :  60%

• Imagination & Design Exposure
• Creativity and Perception
• Visual Perception & Logic

Second Level Interview :  10%

• 12th  Aggregate :   30%

Sir J J School of Arts, Mumbai

• Course: Interior Design B.F.A
• Eligibility: Any Stream and 50% marks in 12th.
• Selection  process: Entrance test + 12th Marks

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore

• Course: Interior Design and Build
• Eligibility: Any Stream and 50% marks in 12th.
• Selection  process: Entrance Test (SEAT) (Test 1 & Test 2 includes practical test and MCQ)

IIAD, Delhi

• Course: Interior Architecture & Design
• Eligibility: Candidates who have passed their Class XII Examination (or equivalent) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities or Arts) are considered eligible to apply.

Selection  process:

• Part A – IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)
• Part B – Studio Simulation

ITM, Mumbai

• Course: B.Des in Interior Designing
• Eligibility: The candidate must have passed 10 + 2 exam or equivalent in any stream. Those awaiting their 10 + 2 exam result this year may also apply.
• Selection  process: Fill form and selected candidate will get a call for PI

MITID, Pune

• Course: Interior Space & Furniture Design
• Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB)
• Selection  process: Design Aptitude Test (DAT)+Studio Test & Interview

NIFD, 180 centers worldwide

• Course: 4 year Bachelor degree in Interior Designing
• Eligibility: 12th pass

• Artistic
• Creative
• Imaginative
• Interpersonal
• Calculative
• Technical
• Management Skills
• Listening Skills

• Draw out preliminary designing plans, including electrical layouts
• Present design and ideas to clients as per their needs and budgets
• Design final plans and layouts using designing software
• Define timelines for the interior design project and estimate associated project costs
• Work closely with architects, structural & mechanical engineers to determine how interior spaces will look and be furnished
• Coordinate and oversee the progress of the entire project
• Source relevant materials and oversee the installation of the design elements
• Stay abreast of recent progress in the design industry