Interior design focuses on the layout and aesthetic qualities of interior spaces.
Interior designers use their knowledge of design principles and their own aesthetic vision to produce an interior environment that is functional, pleasing to the eye and meets the needs of the people who use the space. Several universities in India offer post-graduate course work in There are several universities in India offer post-graduate courses in interior design.
National Institute of Design
The National Institute of Design in Gujarat is an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary university specializing in the fields of design education and research. According to the institute, Business Week magazine has named the the school as one of the Top 25 European and Asian schools in the world. The school is also recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, part of the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology, as an industrial and science design research organization. The university's mission is to help bring the slogan, "Designed in India, Made for the World" to fruition.
NID offers both a two- and a 2 1/2-year post-graduate diploma program in design, with 14 disciplines, including furniture and interior design. Admission is open to college graduates. Prospective students must pass the All India Examination, a studio test and an interview to be accepted.
National Institute of Design
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007
+91-79-2662-3692
www.nid.edu
Industrial Design Centre
The Industrial Design Centre was founded in 1989 under the auspices of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Today, the university, located in Powai, offers both a master's and doctoral program in design. Admission is open to college graduates who have received a minimum of 60 percent passing marks in design, engineering or architecture, or who have a master's degree in arts, science or computer applications. Students must also pass the university's Design Test, as well as an interview, before they are accepted.
Industrial Design Centre
Powai 400 076
Mumbai, India
+91-22-2576-7801
www.idc.iitb.ac.in
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is part of the India Institute of Technology group. It was founded in 1994 and began classes in 1995. The campus is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the city of Guwahati. The university offers both a doctoral program and a two-year master's program in design. Admission is open to graduates of design, engineering or architecture. To be accepted, students must pass the university's Design Test as well as an interview.
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati 781039
Assam, India
+91-36-1269-0401
www.iitg.ernet.in
MIT Institute of Design Pune
Maharashtra Institute of Technology Institute of Design Pune, part of the Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research, was founded in 1983. Among its several post-graduate programs, MIT offers students a 2 1/2-year post-graduate diploma program in interior space design. Admission to this program is open to all graduate students. Student must pass the All India Examination, as well as the university's Studio Test and interview.
MIT Institute of Design Pune
S. No.124, Paud Road, Kothrud
Pune 411038
Maharashtra, India
+91-20-3027-3400
www.mitpune.com
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