Exhibition Design Course Details - Fees, Subjects, Syllabus, Duration, Eligibility, Career Scope

Degrees offered: B.A., B.A.(Hons), M.A., M.Sc.

What is Exhibition Design

Exhibition Design is a course in the field of design. For the students who have a passion for designing, this course gives them an opportunity to learn and master their skills in order to turn their passion into a professional career. Exhibition Design gives students learning of various types of design disciplines that are essential to excel in the field of design. Students can pursue Exhibition design through various design degrees such as B.Des and M.Des.

For those looking forward to pursuing exhibition design, both UG and PG options are available with some diploma courses as well. To pursue an undergraduate degree, an aspiring student must have a 10+2 from a recognised board. One must have a UG degree to opt for a course at the PG level. Apart from this, a minimum aggregate of marks is also required depending on the college requirements.

Exhibition Design Course Highlights

Particulars	Values
Branch Name	Exhibition Design
Degree	Diploma B.Des. M. Des.
Duration	Diploma UG (3 Years) PG (2 Years)
Duration	Diploma UG (3 Years) PG (2 Years)
Eligibility	Diploma (10+2) UG (10+2) PG (UG Degree)
Admission Process	UG (Entrance / Cut off)
Admission Process	PG (Entrance / Cut off)
Top Entrance Exams:	UG - LPU NEST, UCEED, UPESDAT
Top Entrance Exams:	PG - DAIICT, CEED
Course Fees	Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 200,000
Top Colleges	Apeejay Institute of Design, Mewar University, Parul University
Career Options	Website Designer, Product Designer, Exhibition Designer, Textile Designer
Average Salary	Rs. 2 lac. To Rs. 8 lac.
Recruiting Companies	Snapdeal, Oracle, Pantaloon, Shoppers Stop, Amazon, Benetton

Specializations or Similar Ones

Various degree programmes are there that cover exhibition design studies. Pursuing any of these courses offer you a similar type of career. Some of the popular and similar programmes are mentioned in the table below.

B.Des in Exhibition Design	Diploma in Exhibition Design
Advanced Diploma in Event & Exhibition Design

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Exhibition Design

Eligibility criteria are important to pursue an exhibition design course. The requirements to get admission to a course can differ depending upon the colleges and universities. Both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes have different eligibility requirements. Below, we have listed down the eligibility criteria for your reference:

Eligibility Criteria UG Courses

Aspiring students looking forward to pursuing a course in exhibition design must have a 10+2 from a recognized board. Some colleges/universities might also require the students to sit for state/national level entrance examination in order to get admission.

Top Entrance Examination for UG Courses

LPU NEST

Conducted by one of the most well-known private universities, the exam is essential to get admission into a design course in LPU. It is a university level examination and takes place once a year. Apart from design courses, the university offers numerous other UG and PG courses.

Also read: LPU NEST Dates

UCEED

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. It is a national level examination that students who wish to take admission into a design course can opt for.

UCEED Admit Card	UCEED Eligibility
UCEED Result	UCEED Pattern

UPESDAT

UPES Design Aptitude Test is a university level examination conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. The examination offers admission to a number of undergraduate as well as postgraduate degree programmes.

UPES DAT Exam Dates	UPES DAT Eligibility Criteria
UPES DAT Application Form	UPESEAT Cutoff

Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses

To get admission to a PG course, the eligibility criteria requires you to have a UG degree with the minimum required marks. You might also have to sit for common entrance exams as per the requirements of different colleges/universities. The examination fee can differ from university to university.

Top Entrance Exams for PG Courses

DAIICT - DAIICT Design Aptitude Test is conducted by Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology. It is a university level examination that offers admission to various postgraduate degree programmes.

CEED - Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay. It is a national level examination for students looking forward to pursuing a postgraduate degree in design. One can register for the exam online.

CEED Eligibility	CEED Application
CEED Admit Card	CEED Cut-Off

College Predictors VIEW ALL

NIFT 2024 College Predictor

Predict Now

Scope of Exhibition Design in India and Abroad

Any candidate after pursuing exhibition design has a number of career opportunities available for him/her. The field has decent scope for the students. One of the most popular job profiles that the candidates can choose is to be an Exhibition Designer. They are commonly responsible for outdoor events, museum displays, trade exhibitions, showroom displays, conferences et cetera. Apart from being an Exhibition Designer, an aspiring candidate also has other options available for them of being a Product Designer, Textile Designer, Industrial Designer, and many more opportunities are there.

Course Fees Exhibition Design

	Minimum Fees		Maximum Fees
	Private	Government	Private	Government
PG	--- Data not available	--- Data not available	--- Data not available	--- Data not available

Course Subjects

The exhibition design course syllabus differs from college to college. However, some common subjects are being studied as a part of the syllabus. In order to acquire detailed information on the subjects, one should visit the college website. Below is the course subjects of exhibition design for the UG level mentioned for you:

Design Technology	Design Practice
Communication Skills	Design Theory
Colour Theory and Techniques	Environmental Studies
Basics of Interior Design	Drawing (Technical)
Cost Estimation	Furniture Design
Material Purchase	Model Making

Careers in Exhibition Design

A multitude of career opportunities is available for an aspiring exhibition design candidate. The job opportunity that you might get depends a lot on the skills and experience that one possesses. Some of the career prospects available to you after finishing an exhibition design course are:

Product Designer	A Product Designer is responsible for understanding the requirements of a business and designing products according to the needs of the customers. The core objective of a Product Designer is to ensure the best user experience.
Industrial Designer	An Industrial Designer comprehends the business requirements and develops the concepts for industrial products. They are responsible for combining art, business and engineering for producing.
Interior Designer	An Interior Designer is responsible for the design of the inside of the house or a building. He/She can provide the client with the interior decoration of a building but is not necessarily responsible for the roles of an Architect.
Textile Designer	Textile Designers play a pivotal role in the process of designing. They are required to conduct research on different types of fabrics and understand various dye compositions. They create designs for knitted, woven and mixed fabrics.

Upcoming trends

The design field has gained enormous importance in the market lately. Designers contribute gravely to the visual world around us. Mostly every industry has lucrative opportunities for designers. The industry is expanding rapidly and so is the scope. Designers have innumerable career opportunities available for them. They can choose to be graphic designers, product designers, textile designers, website designers etc.

Job Profiles and Top Recruiters

Various job opportunities are available for students after finishing their exhibition design courses. Top recruiters and big brands are always on the lookout for the most talented individuals to hire. Listed below are some reputed top brands for exhibition design in India.

Orient Craft
Snapdeal
Oracle
Pantaloon
Shoppers Stop
Amazon
Benetton
Texport Overseas
Mumbai Dyeing
Pearl Global

Average Salary

The average salary of any candidate depends on the skill and experience that he/she possesses. There are various job opportunities after graduation and postgraduation. The average salary depends on the course that you have pursued. A list of the average salaries of some of the important job roles is given below:

Interior Designer	Rs. 4-10 lakhs p.a. (approx.)
Textile Designer	Rs. 2.5-4 lakhs p.a. (approx.)
Product Designer	Rs. 5-11 lakhs p.a. (approx.)

Required Skillset for Exhibition Design

To be successful in any profession, one must possess a specified set of skills. Exhibition design is a creative field and requires strong imagination skills. Moreover, a candidate must have a different approach towards his/her surroundings. Some of the skills required for pursuing exhibition design are mentioned below:

Innovative	Creative
Team Work	Original
Observant	Thinking Skills
Imaginative

Course Curriculum for Exhibition Design

The course curriculum of exhibition design does not only cover the technical aspects of the learning but also includes the practical aspects. It teaches the students the fundamentals of design through theory and practical. The course includes subjects like communication skills, Colour Theory and Techniques, Basics of Interior Design, Cost Estimation, Material Purchase, Technical Drawing, Model Making, Technical Drawing etc.

Top Exhibition Design Colleges in India

A number of colleges and universities are available to pursue exhibition design in India. Before applying to any of these colleges, the eligibility criteria must be kept in mind. The eligibility requirement for admission can differ from course to course as well as college to college. Some of the top exhibition design colleges are listed below for your reference:

Apeejay Institute of Design	Parul University
Mewar University	-

Top Private Exhibition Design colleges in India

To pursue an exhibition design course from a privately owned university/college, there are enormous options available for you in India. The tuition fee of these colleges/universities is a bit higher than that of the government colleges. Here are some private exhibition design colleges of India listed down for you to consider.