How to pursue Interaction designing in India: Fee, Entrance Exam, and Syllabus

Interaction Design is an emerging and the most rapidly-growing subject area in India which is a synthesis of creativity, technology, and human behavior with the aim of developing digestible and faultless online experiences. Being a student in India and interested in taking up an Interaction Design career, you need to know about the fee, syllabus, and entrance exam for pursuing B.Des interaction design or a masters degree. In this article, you will get to know about it all. 

What is Interaction Design?

Interaction Design is an approach to put a singular emphasis on planning, designing, and making interactive digital products, systems, and services; such as applications, websites, and smart devices, with the user experience at the centre. It is an important component of UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience), one of the most demanded skills in every workplace, not only in tech-related enterprises but also in the realm of the biggest companies. 

Duration of interaction design courses

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Des in Interaction Design): 4 years (8 semesters)
• Master Degree (M.Des in User Experience/Interaction Design): 2 years

Entrance Exams

There are competitive entrance exams to book into the best Interaction Design:

1. UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam design): this is a National Entrance Examination to B.Des course to get admission in UG design colleges. 
2. NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test): This design entrance exam is for securing a seat in NID campuses.
3. NIFT Entrance Exam: This Entrance exam is taken to get a seat in one of the campuses of NIFT.
4. CEED (Common Entrance Exam For Design): this examination is to get entry in M. Des at IITs, IISc, and other institutes.
5. AIDAT (All India Design Aptitude Test): It is taken to secure a seat in the top private design universities/ institutes in India. 

Eligibility:

In case of B.Des: 10+2 ( any stream ) in a recognized board.

In case of M.Des: Bachelor degree in any subject (preferably design/engineering/art)

Interaction Designing Degree Fees

Program	Duration	Tuition Fee (Indicative)
Bachelors in UX Design	4 years	₹230,000 – ₹12,00,000
Bachelors in Interaction Design	4 years	₹200,000 – ₹500,000
Master’s in UX Design	2 years	₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000
Master’s in Interaction Design	2 Years	₹2,00,000 – ₹11,00,000

 

Syllabus Overview

The syllabus is structured in a way that it balances between creativity, technical skills and exposure to the industry. The most important topics usually involve:

Foundation year: Drawing, visual design, basic design principles, art history

Core Subjects:

• Human-Centered Design
• User Research Usability
• Information Architecture
• Principles of interaction Design
• Wireframe workshop & Prototyping
• Visual Communication
• Cognitive Psychology
• Digital Tools (Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, and so on)
• Professional Electives (AR/VR, Game Design, Service Design, Motion Graphics, Data Visualisation)
• Industry Projects & Internship

Career Prospects

• As graduates, one can work as:
• Interaction Designers
• UI/UX Designers
• Product Designers
• Usability Analysts
• Design Researchers

As the digital industry is booming, the need for good interaction designers is at an all-time high both in India and throughout the world.

Interaction Design in India is a clever career move of an imaginative student who is fascinated by technology and user experience. Insertion in the main entrance tests, select a well-known college and seek programs with a good industry linkage and industry exposure. Being equipped with the correct skills and skills, you will be set to have a satisfying profession in this fascinating profession.

Note: For latest information and updates about the entrance exams, refer to the main portals of the exams.