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Diploma in Interior Design — Step-by-Step Roadmap
Your journey, phase by phase
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Phase 1 · Class 10–12 Eligibility Class 10 or 12 pass in any stream.
- Interior design diplomas are offered by polytechnics and design institutes.
- Sketching, colour sense and spatial imagination help.
- Observe homes, shops and public spaces.
- Start a sketchbook.
- Streams
- Any
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Phase 2 · After results Admission process Institute test, portfolio and counselling.
- Apply to polytechnics through the state portal or to private institutes directly.
- Take any aptitude or drawing test required.
- Compare studios, software labs and industry tie-ups.
- Complete admission.
- Process
- Test, portfolio, counselling
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Phase 3 · Year 1 Design fundamentals Drawing, design principles and materials.
- Learn drawing, perspective, colour and design principles.
- Study building materials and basic construction.
- Learn model making.
- Study history of interiors.
- Topics
- Drawing, colour, materials
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Phase 4 · Year 2–3 Space planning and software Planning, lighting, furniture and 3D tools.
- Learn space planning, lighting, furniture design and services.
- Learn AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max and rendering.
- Do studio projects for homes, offices and retail.
- Learn costing and client presentations.
- Tools
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max
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Phase 5 · Final year and after Site training and careers Training on projects, then jobs or your own studio.
- Intern with interior design firms and visit live sites.
- Roles: junior designer, 3D visualiser, site supervisor and design assistant.
- Further study: B.Des or advanced programmes.
- Start your own practice after experience.
- Roles
- Junior designer, visualiser, site supervisor
Verify on the official source
Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.