ArtsDesign
Designer (Product / UX / Graphic)
Designers create everything from apps and products to brands and experiences. A career open to any stream — what matters most is a strong portfolio and a curious eye.
Salary range
₹4–35 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Office + Remote
Paths to entry
4 routes
Actions for your grade
- Build a small portfolio — 5–10 pieces
- Maintain 60%+; any stream works for design
- Start UCEED / NIFT exposure
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Designer (Product / UX / Graphic)
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
UCEED → IIT B.Des
Any StreamPremier design school route — open to all streams.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsUCEED
- DegreeB.Des (4 yrs)
- CollegesIIT Bombay Idc · IIT Guwahati · IIT Hyderabad
- CareerDesigner (Product / UX / Graphic)
NIFT Entrance → B.Des
Any Stream- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsNIFT Entrance
- DegreeB.Des (4 yrs)
- CollegesNIFT Delhi · NIFT Mumbai · NIFT Bangalore
- CareerDesigner (Product / UX / Graphic)
NID DAT → B.Des
Any StreamNID is India's top design school — competitive prelims + studio test.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsNID DAT
- DegreeB.Des (4 yrs)
- CollegesNID Ahmedabad · NID Gandhinagar
- CareerDesigner (Product / UX / Graphic)
Private design schools (portfolio-based)
Any StreamMost accept portfolio + interview; some have own entrance.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeB.Des / BA Design
- CollegesSrishti Bangalore · Mit Id Pune · Pearl Academy
- CareerDesigner (Product / UX / Graphic)
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
NIFT Entrance NIFT | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | Feb |
UCEED IIT Bombay | Class 12 (any stream) | Hard | Jan |
NID DAT National Institute of Design | Class 12 (any stream) | Hard | Jan (Prelims) + Apr (Mains) |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.
IIT Bombay Idc
IIT Guwahati
IIT Hyderabad
NIFT Delhi
NIFT Mumbai
NIFT Bangalore
Central GovtAhmedabad, Gujarat
NID DAT (Prelims + Mains)
NID Gandhinagar
Srishti Bangalore
Mit Id Pune
Pearl Academy
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.