Specialized Diploma in Interior Design at Hamilton Academy of Design

If you are looking at Specialized Diploma in Interior Design, Hamilton Academy of Design runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.6 lakh (roughly ₹53,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Hamilton Academy of Design is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Hamilton Academy of Design — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Hamilton Academy of Design for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Hamilton Academy of Design before you pay anything.

To be considered for Specialized Diploma in Interior Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Hamilton Academy of Design's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Hamilton Academy of Design or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Hamilton Academy of Design runs 5 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Foundation Program in Fashion Designing
• Advanced Diploma in Interior Design
• Foundation Program in Interior Designing
• Specialized Diploma in Fashion Design

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Hamilton Academy of Design compare with other colleges offering UGD?