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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.

NID
National Institute of Design
AutonomousAhmedabad, Gujarat
Institute entrance
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Central GovtGuwahati, Assam
JEE AdvancedGATEJAM
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
St. Xavier's College
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
AutonomousMumbai, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entrance
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.