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Design courses (fashion, product, communication, UX)
Degree
Design courses train you to create products, graphics, fashion, digital experiences and more. Admission is mostly through design aptitude exams.
Who can join
12th in any stream for most design exams. Check each exam's rules.
Courses and options inside this path
- B.Des (NIFT, NID, IIT design programmes)
- Fashion design
- Graphic and communication design
- Animation and UX design
Entrance exams and entry routes
What you can do after this
- Designer in studios, brands and tech companies
- Fashion and textile industry
- Freelance design
- Own design studio or brand
Next steps
- Read the NIFT, UCEED and NID notifications for dates.
- Build a simple portfolio of drawings and design ideas.
Official links
Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is Design courses (fashion, product, communication, UX)?
Design courses train you to create products, graphics, fashion, digital experiences and more. Admission is mostly through design aptitude exams.
Who can join Design courses (fashion, product, communication, UX)?
12th in any stream for most design exams. Check each exam's rules.
Which exams or entry routes are used for Design courses (fashion, product, communication, UX)?
NIFT entrance; UCEED (IIT design programmes); NID admissions. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website.
What can you do after Design courses (fashion, product, communication, UX)?
Designer in studios, brands and tech companies; Fashion and textile industry; Freelance design; Own design studio or brand.