Bachelor of Design (B.Des in UI/UX)
A four-year design degree focused on user interface and user experience design for digital products.
Description
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in UI/UX is a four-year undergraduate programme that trains students in user interface and user experience design for digital products. It covers design thinking, user research, interaction design, visual design, prototyping and design tools.
Students learn to create intuitive, accessible and visually appealing digital experiences — from mobile apps and websites to enterprise software. The course combines studio projects, industry internships and a final capstone portfolio.
B.Des UI/UX graduates are in high demand across tech companies, startups, design studios and product teams. The field offers strong salaries, global mobility and the option to freelance or build an independent design practice.
Entrance Exams
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design)
IIT Bombay (on behalf of participating institutes)
National entrance for B.Des admission to IITs and other UCEED-participating institutes.
NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
National Institute of Design (NID)
Entrance for B.Des admission to NID campuses; tests design aptitude, creativity and visualisation.
Institute / Private University Exams
Srishti, MIT-ID, Pearl Academy, etc.
Many private design institutes conduct their own aptitude tests and portfolio reviews.
Job Roles
UI Designer
Designs the visual interface of apps and websites — layout, colour, typography and components.
UX Designer
Researches user needs and designs intuitive user journeys and wireframes.
Product Designer
Owns end-to-end design of digital products, from research to visual design.
Interaction Designer
Designs how users interact with digital products through flows and micro-interactions.
Design Researcher
Conducts user research, usability testing and analysis to inform design decisions.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Product companies and well-funded startups offer higher starting pay.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Specialisation in product or systems design commands a premium.
Senior (7+ yrs / Design Lead)
Design leads and heads of design at global firms earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad (via UCEED)
- National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad & Bengaluru
- MIT Institute of Design (MIT-ID), Pune
- Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bengaluru
- Pearl Academy, Delhi & Mumbai