List of Design Courses After 12th

List of Design Courses After 12th: Design is a general term which includes different specialisations and course levels. With the rapid growth in design, the career opportunities are also expanding. Candidates can select a course from the list of design courses after 12th. The multiple course levels such as certificate, diploma or undergraduate design courses, we advise students to go for the one that they have a knack for. 

So, if you are interested in exploring different specialisations and courses, you have landed at the right place. We are here with the list of design courses after 12th, the selection process, eligibility criteria and more.

List of Top Design Courses

Check out the list of design courses after 12th which can be pursued at undergraduate, certificate and diploma levels:

Undergraduate Design Courses
B Des in Fashion Design	B Des in Textile Design
B Des in Product design	B Des in Graphic Design
B Des in Interior Design	B Des in Jewellery Design
B.Sc in Fashion Design	B.Sc in Interior Design
B.Sc in Fashion & Apparel Design	B.Sc in Game Design
B.Sc in Graphic Design	B.Sc in Textile Design
B.A. Animation	B.A. Product Design
B.A. Fashion Design	B.A. Communication Design
B.A. Interior Design	B.A. Graphic Design
B.F.A.D	B.F.Tech
BFA in Animation	BFA Applied Art
BFA Textile Design	BFA Graphics
BVA in Textile Design	BVA in Painting
BVA in Graphic & Communication Design	BVA in Interior & Spatial Design
Diploma/ Certificate (2 Months- 2 Years)
Diploma in Fashion Design	Diploma in Graphic Design
Diploma in Interior Design	Diploma in Jewellery Designing with CAD
Diploma in Textile Design	Diploma in Game Designing
Certificate in Fashion Design	Certificate in Jewellery Design
Certificate in Interior Design	Certificate in Web Designing
Certificate in Graphic Design	Certificate in Textile Designing & Printing

Skills Required to Pursue Design Courses 

Design courses require creativity and other skills for students to flourish in this field, check out some of them mentioned below:

Good sketching skills	Creative and artistic taste	Good communication skills
Basic understanding of colours, shades, and tones	Sound Visualisation Skills	Keen observation skills
Flexibility	Innovative Approach	Eye for detail skills

Eligibility Criteria For Design Courses 

The eligibility criteria for admission to design courses after the 12th is different in each college. Provided below is a quick glimpse of the general eligibility criteria encountered by the candidates.

• Students must have completed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board of education.
• There is no specific stream required for admission. Candidates hailing from any academic stream can apply for admission.
• The minimum aggregate usually ranges from 45% to 55%. Most of the colleges offer 5% to 10% relaxation to the reserved category candidates.
• The upper age limit may be anywhere between 25 to 30 years. Some colleges do not have any age criteria at all.

Students are also advised to check RBSE 12th Time Table 2024 and RBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2023-24 if they are appearing for class 12 exams under RBSE board.

Selection Process for Design Courses After 12th 

The selection process for design courses after 12th is based on either of the two below-mentioned criteria:

• Merit score of 12th or other qualifying exam 
• Performance in the written entrance exam conducted by the specific institution 

The selection rounds are also said to comprise multiple other rounds such as:

• Written Aptitude Test 
• Portfolio Evaluation 
• Studio Round
• Personal Interview 
• Situation Test 

It is advised that students check out the official website of the institution they are planning to apply to know about the selection process. This will also help them to understand the exam pattern, syllabus and other important factors and prepare as per the prescribed syllabus.

Popular Entrance Exam for Design Courses After 12th 

Enlisted below are the popular entrance exams for admission to design courses after the 12th:

Entrance Exam	Application Form	Preparation Tips
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)	UCEED Application Form	UCEED Preparation Tips
Indian Institute of Art and Design Entrance Exam (IIAD Entrance Exam)	IIAD Entrance Exam Application Form	IIAD Entrance Exam Preparation Tips
All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)	AIEED Application Form	AIEED Preparation Tips
Parul Institute of Design  Design Aptitude Test (PID DAT)	N/A	N/A
National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)	NID DAT Application Form	NID DAT Preparation Tips
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam (NIFT Entrance Exam)	NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form	NIFT Entrance Exam Preparation Tips
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Design Aptitude Test (UPES DAT)	UPES DAT Application Form	UPES DAT Preparation Tips
Army Institute of Fashion & Design Online Admission Test (AIFD OAT)	AIFD OAT Application Form	AIFD OAT Preparation Tips
Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Tes (FDDI AIST)	FDDI AIST Application Form	FDDI AIST Preparation Tips
Andhra Pradesh Art & Design Common Entrance Test (AP ADCET)	AP ADCET Application Form	AP ADCET Preparation Tips (To be Updated)

Top Design Colleges for Design Courses After 12th 

Provided below is the list of top colleges that offer design courses after the 12th. Candidates can also check out the list of popular private colleges that offer scholarships for design admissions in India:

College	Location	College Fee (Annual)
Jagannath University	Jaipur, Rajasthan	INR 1,30,000
Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute (DRMGRERI)	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	INR 80,000
Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	INR 4,50,000
Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD)	Delhi, Delhi	INR 4,50,000 to INR 4,68,000
NIMS University	Jaipur, Rajasthan	INR 80,000
Satyam Fashion Institute (SFI)	Noida, Uttar Pradesh	INR 1,53,000
Sharda University	Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh	INR 1,85,000
ARCH College of Design & Business	Jaipur, Rajasthan	INR 3,35,000 to INR 3,95,000
Vogue Institute of Art and Design (VIAD)	Bengaluru, Karnataka	INR 2,60,000 to INR 3,60,000
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth (LV)	Faridabad, Haryana	INR 82,500

Career in Design Courses After 12th

Candidates who pursue design courses after 12th are eligible to go for different career options. With different career options available, it solely depends on the candidates to go for any specific job role. The skills and basic knowledge of the core will help students bag better opportunities at multiple top companies across the globe. 

The different types of design courses after 12th include undergraduate, diploma, certificate, and postgraduate levels. After pursuing any design course, they can seek job opportunities across marketing, advertising, media houses, colleges, universities, healthcare, publishing, digital communication and more. 

Check out detailed pointers below:

• After completion of design courses such as certificate or diploma courses, candidates can go for undergraduate courses to get an in-depth understanding of the subject. 
• They can also go for postgraduate or PhD level design courses. 
• A fresher can expect an annual salary of INR 3,00,000-6,00,000, as per the candidate’s skills, experience and aptitude. 
• With experience and a good grasp of skills, they can also get an annual salary of INR 12,00,000.

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