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UI Developer

A UI Developer builds the visual and interactive parts of websites and apps, combining front-end coding with design sensibility. In India UI developers work across product companies, startups, digital agencies and as freelancers, often progressing into senior front-end or product design roles.

Salary range
₹4–30 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hybrid/Remote
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Take online courses in HTML, CSS and beginner JavaScript
  • Create a small portfolio of projects and publish on GitHub
  • Participate in school design or coding clubs and hackathons

Your complete path from Grade 10 to UI Developer

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.)
Science

Strong programming fundamentals help; build UI portfolios and internships to shift into front-end/UI roles.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology or allied fields (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · IIT Madras · BITS Pilani
  5. Career
    UI Developer
Design (B.Des)
Arts

Focus on visual design, prototyping and user research; combine with front-end skills for UI developer roles.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    UCEED or NID DAT
  3. Degree
    B.Des in Interaction Design / Visual Communication (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · NID Ahmedabad · NIFT Mumbai
  5. Career
    UI Developer
University / Vocational Route
Any Stream

Many UI developers enter the field via BCA/BSc + certifications, online courses and strong project portfolios.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science) (3 years) or professional diplomas and coding bootcamps
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Christ University Bengaluru · Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research
  5. Career
    UI Developer

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
JEE Advanced
IIT (rotating)
JEE Main top 2.5LVery HardMay
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
UCEED
IIT Bombay
Class 12 (any stream)HardJan
NID DAT
National Institute of Design
Class 12 (any stream)HardJan (Prelims) + Apr (Mains)

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Madras
IIT Madras
Central GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
JEE Advanced + JoSAAIISER Aptitude Test
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
IIIT Hyderabad
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad
AutonomousHyderabad, Telangana
JEE MainUGEE
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
NID Ahmedabad
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Central GovtAhmedabad, Gujarat
NID DAT (Prelims + Mains)
NIFT Mumbai
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
AutonomousMumbai, Maharashtra
NIFT entrance (CAT & GAT)
Delhi University
University of Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGEntrance test (DUET/departmental)Merit-based
Christ University
Christ University
Deemed UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
Christ University Entrance TestCUET
SICSR
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research
Deemed UniversityPune, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
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