B.Des. in Interior Design at KR Mangalam University

B.Des. in Interior Design at KR Mangalam University in Gurgaon, Haryana is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats. The total fee on record is ₹8 lakh, which works out to about ₹2 lakh a year.

The course is about design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

KR Mangalam University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at KR Mangalam University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Des 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask KR Mangalam University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. 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 KR Mangalam University before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Des. 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 KR Mangalam University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 KR Mangalam University on its website (www.krmangalam.edu.in) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a placement rate of 92% and a highest package of ₹36 lakh at KR Mangalam University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

KR Mangalam University runs 6 B.Des specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)(Fashion Design)
• Bachelor of Interior Design (BID)
• B.Des. in Game Design and Animation in association with ImaginXP
• B.Des. in Textile Design and Entrepreneurship
• B.Des. in UX/UI & Interaction Design with Academic Support of ImaginXP

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹8 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does KR Mangalam University compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Gurgaon?