ScienceComputer & Design

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

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.

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

Design (B.Des)

Arts

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

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

University / Vocational Route

Any Stream

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

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

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
JEE Main NTA	Class 12 PCM	Very Hard	Jan & Apr
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating)	JEE Main top 2.5L	Very Hard	May
BITSAT BITS Pilani	Class 12 PCM, 75%+	Hard	May-Jun
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
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

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

IIT Madras

Central GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu

JEE Advanced + JoSAAIISER Aptitude Test

BITS Pilani

Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan

BITSAT

IIIT Hyderabad

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

University of Delhi

Christ University Bengaluru

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.