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Web Designer

Web designers create the look, layout and user experience of websites and web apps, balancing aesthetics with usability for Indian audiences. They work across industries — startups, agencies or as freelancers — and often collaborate with front-end developers and product teams.

Salary range
₹3–20 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Remote/Hybrid
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Practice using design tools like Figma or Canva for mockups
  • Build a small portfolio of screenshots and case notes
  • Follow Indian design studios and UI blogs to learn trends

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Web Designer

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

B.Des (Design schools)
Arts

Top design schools emphasise portfolio and creative aptitude; entrance tests and studio rounds are common.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    NID DAT or UCEED
  3. Degree
    B.Des (4 years) — Communication / Interaction / Product Design with UI/UX focus
  4. Colleges
    National Institute of Design · IIT Bombay · IIT Guwahati
  5. Career
    Web Designer
UG degrees (Multimedia / BCA / B.Sc)
Science

These degrees offer technical grounding; supplement with UI/UX courses and a portfolio.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc (Multimedia) / BCA (3 years) — good foundation in web technologies and multimedia
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Christ University Bengaluru · St Xaviers College Mumbai
  5. Career
    Web Designer
Certifications & Bootcamps
Any Stream

Fast route into freelancing or junior roles; portfolio and practical projects matter more than formal degree.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    Short-term certifications / bootcamps (3–12 months) in UI/UX, visual design, HTML/CSS
  4. Colleges
    Open admission
  5. Career
    Web Designer

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
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.

National Institute of Design
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Guwahati
University of Delhi
Christ University Bengaluru
St Xaviers College Mumbai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.