B.A. in Interior Design and Decoration at Vishwakarma University

If you are looking at B.A. in Interior Design and Decoration, Vishwakarma University in Pune runs it as a 3-4 year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹4.41 lakh – ₹10.15 lakh.

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

Vishwakarma University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Vishwakarma University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BA 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 Vishwakarma University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Vishwakarma University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.A. in Interior Design and Decoration, 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 Vishwakarma University'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 Vishwakarma University on its website (www.vupune.ac.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.

For B.A. in Interior Design and Decoration specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6 lakh a year.

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

Vishwakarma University runs 7 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A.(Hons.) in Psychology
• B.A.(Hons.) in Journalism and Mass Communication
• B.A. (Hons.) in Music
• B.A. in Animation and Multimedia
• B.A. in Prakrit and Jain Studies
• B.A.(Hons.) in Tourism and Travel Management

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

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3-4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4.41 lakh – ₹10.15 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 Vishwakarma University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Pune?