B Des in Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture is a part of design that Includes Interior Design along with Architecture together. This Course focuses more on architecture, Construction along with elements of Interiors Design & Decoration. Bachelors of Design in Interior Architecture is a 4 years Full time Course focusing on Computer aided Design Tools & Drafting, Color Therapy, Interior Construction & Graphic Communication. It is an Substitute Course of Architecture(5 years Duration) with Focus on Interior & Construction both.

Thus an Interior Architecture is an Art that transforms Existing place or Infrastructure into a Modern, Progressive, Creative, spacious & aesthetics. An Interior Architecture focuses on Elements of Construction, Decoration, Interior Design & Lifestyle products. Applications on residential, Commercial and Industrial Structures are taught in the Course. Also emphasis of the Interior Architecture is done on Design Spaces with Material Component and Accessories.

The curriculum also includes the study of drawing, art and design history, structures, processes & Material, theory of spatial manipulation, human factors, typography, lighting and technology, The curriculum also includes the study of drawing, art and design history, structures, processes & Material, theory of spatial manipulation, human factors, typography, lighting and technology and the theory and specifics of designing commercial/ retail spaces. and the theory.

Bachelors of Design in Interior Architecture teaching Pedagogy

Bdes in Interior Architecture is taught in a pragmatic manner to better Live understanding with smart Digital Tools. The common teachings involves :-

  • Regular lectures.
  • Industry leaders experiences lectures.
  • Presentations.
  • Digital Tools Training.
  • Workshops.
  • Live Projects.
  • Field trips.
  • Internships.
  • Apprenticeship &
  • Training’s.

BDes in Interior Architecture Course Highlights

Course Full FormBachelors of Designing in Interior Architecture
Degree TypeGraduation.
Course ModeSemester wise
Eligibility12th Pass from Any Stream from Recognized Board or Equivalent.
Age LimitNo age Limit.
Medium of TeachingThe Course is Mostly taught in English but in Some Colleges in Hindi also.
Maximum DurationMaximum Duration provided is 7 years from the date of admission.
Tools UsedAutoCAD, RHINO, Google Sketchup and Solid works.
Skills RequiredGood communication skills, Good IQ, Presentation skills, High Patience & Observation, Drawing skills, Innovativeness, Creative nature.
Admission ProcessIt varies from College to College some require Entrance Exam followed by Interview. Some require SOP + Entrance Exam + Interview.
Employment Opportunities Independent Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Teacher, Consultant, Researcher, Set Designer, Interior Design Publicist.
Bdes Course Fees (Annual in Rs)Rs 2.0 lakhs to Rs 6.0 Lakhs per Annum (Including Admission Fees, Semester Fees, Examination Fees & all other Charges).
Higher EducationStudents have multiple options for Making career in Design as they can Persue M.Design in Interior Architecture, MA in Design – Interior Architecture, PGD Interior Architecture
Career OpportunitiesArts, Crafts, Graphics, Architecture firms
Top RecruitersPuravankara Group, Prestige Group, Homelane, MIT, Urban Ladder, Shobha Developers, Borito Designs, NID, Livespace, Puran Interiors, Kuvio Studio, Carafina
Top Job profilesInterior Designer, Researcher, Teacher, Consultant, Product Designer, Design Journalist
Average SalaryRs 4.5 lakhs to Rs 6 lakhs.
Top Bdes Colleges in IndiaWorld University of Design, ISDIAtlas Skilltech UniversityUPES, Pearl Academy, UID, WUD, SUSHANT UNIVERSITY.

B Des in Interior Architecture Entrance Exams in India

Entrance ExamsConducting BodiesExam DatesLast Date of Registration
Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED)Indian Institute of Technology, BombayJanuaryNov
NIFT Entrance ExamNational Institute of Fashion TechnologyLikely JanuaryTentatively December
Pearl Academy Entrance ExamPearl AcademyFebruary Cycle – Written Exam: February
April Cycle – Written Exam: April
Feb Cycle – January
UPESDATUniversity of Petroleum and Energy StudiesMarch , April , MayMarch
NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)National Institute of DesignJan,Tuesday, November
ISDI ChallengeAtlas Skilltech UniversityEarly Cycle -31st October
Regular Cycle – Tentatively February
Early cycle – 1st to 30th November 2021.
Regular Cycle – Tentatively February
United World Institute of Design Entrance Exam (UIDDAT)Karnavati UniversityJanuaryJanuary
Sushant University Design Aptitude Test SUDATSushant UniversityFebruaryFebruary

Best Career Options after BDes in Interior Architecture

There are many lucrative career options after BDes in Interior Architecture.

  • Persue Higher Education (Masters) of 2 years in Duration in Interior Architecture
  • Become an Entrepreneur and Start own business (Startup). Many Top BDes Colleges in India even provide seed funding to their passing out students for startups.
  • Various other lucrative job profiles are as following:-
  • Architectural Firms.
  • Construction Companies.
  • Consultant
  • Corporate Businesses.
  • Design entrepreneur.
  • Designing Consultancies.
  • Event Management Companies.
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Independent Interior Designer
  • Industries dealing firms
  • Interior Design Companies.
  • Interior Design Publicist
  • Researcher.
  • Retailers.
  • Set Designer.
  • Teacher.

Bachelors of Design in Interior Architecture Syllabus

1st year

Semester 1Semester 2
Basic Studio- IInterior Design Studio- I
Allied Design Studio- I Allied Design Studio- II
Workshop- I Workshop- II
Integrated Design Studio- IIntegrated Design Studio- II
Skill Development-IHistory of Interior Design- I
Theory of DesignTheory- Open Elective

2nd year

Semester 3Semester 4
Interior Design Studio- IIInterior Design Studio- III
Allied Design Studio- IIAllied Design Studio- IV
Workshop- IIIWorkshop- IV
Integrated Design Studio- IIIntegrated Design Studio- III
Estimation & CostingHistory of Interior Architecture-II
Theory- Open ElectiveTheory- Open Elective

3rd Year

Semester 5Semester 6
Interior Design Studio- IVInterior Design Studio- VI
Allied Design Studio- VAllied Design Studio- V
Integrated Design Studio- IVProfessional Practice 
Furniture DesignContracts, Tenders
Theory- Open ElectiveTheory- Open Elective-IX

4th Year

Semester 7Semester 8
Practical TrainingInterior Architectural Thesis 

Documents Required for BDes in Interior Architecture Admission

Following Documents are required to Upload at the Time of application in BDes in Interior Architecture or Carry at the time of admission.

  • Mark sheet and pass certificate of your Class X or XII examination.
  • School leaving certificate
  • Entrance Exam Score Card
  • Aadhar Card
  • Transfer certificate
  • Domicile certificate/ Residential proof certificate.
  • Character certificate/ Migration certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Proof of disability (if any)