FAQs

• Is the Bachelor of Interior Design course a degree course?

  Yes, the BID course is a degree course. Students who will successfully complete the course will get a degree from the Uka Tarsadia University.

• What is the duration of BID course at GSID?

  Duration of BID course is Four years (Eight semesters).

• What are the tuition fees at GSID?

  Tuition Fees are INR 30,000/- per semester. Other nominal fees are as per UTU norms which are subject to change.

• Can I get enrolled in GSID as a part-time student?

  No, you cannot get enrolled in GSID as a part-time student. GSID is a full-time degree course. Students have to attend classes regularly. Attendance as per UTU norms is mandatory.

• What is the admission process for getting admission at GSID?

  Admission process involves the following steps:

  • Pay admission form fee at UTU main office and collect receipt for same. You will also be given a key to fill form on-line at UTU web-site. Assistance for the same will be available at the counseling center.
  • Submit this receipt after attaching copy of certificates for verification at GSID. Also collect hall-ticket for entrance test.
  • Give entrance test on prescribed date. A merit list will be prepared based on student’s performance in the entrance test and his/her academic merit. Based on this merit list, student will gain admission in GSID.
• What are the eligibility criteria for getting admission in GSID?

  Eligibility criteria for getting admission in GSID are as follows: 10+2 level of Senior School Certificate Examination (from any stream) of Central/State Board

  OR

  10+3 Diploma (from any stream) recognised by Central/ State Governments

  OR

  International Baccalaureate Diploma (any stream), after 10 years of schooling

  AND

  Minimum 40% marks in Aptitude Test as prescribed by the Faculty of Design, Planning & Architecture, organized by GSID, Uka Tarsadia University

• What are the future prospects after completing BID at GSID?

  After successful completion of BID, the student will become a qualified Interior Designer. As an Interior Designer, one can get a job in a Design office and can also start one's own design firm. Typically, after a design student graduates from college, he/she works with an experienced designer to gain practical experience.

• What is the difference between a Diploma and a Degree level Interior Design course?

  Diploma courses are typically of 3 years duration, whereas degree courses are of 4 years duration. Degree courses have more theoretical depth, whereas diploma courses focus on acquiring skills.

• What is the nature of study at GSID?

  Study at GSID has a combination of creative, skill-based (hands-on), technical, and humanities based subjects. Most of the subjects are practical in nature, where students have to interact regularly with teachers and work on evolution of given design problems. Text-book based theory based subjects are few. General inclination of course is more towards art and design, not towards engineering and commerce.

• Which faculties teach at GSID?

  Qualified and experienced Designers, architects, artists and engineers teach at GSID. Teaching is done by Full-time, Ad-hoc and visiting faculties.

• What is the admission process for getting admission at GSID?

  Admission process involves the following steps:

  • Pay admission form fee at UTU main office and collect receipt for same. You will also be given a PIN to fill a form on-line at the UTU web-site. Assistance for the same will be available at the counseling center.
  • Submit this receipt after attaching copy of certificates for verification at GSID. Also collect hall-ticket for entrance test.
  • Give entrance test on prescribed date. A merit list will be prepared based on student’s performance in entrance test and his/her academic merit. Based on this merit list, student will gain admission in GSID.
• What will be asked in Entrance test at GSID?

  Entrance test is a process of judging the aptitude of a student. The test has questions related to Drawing skills, Logical reasoning and General Knowledge. It is necessary to receive minimum 40% marks in Aptitude test to get admission in GSID.

• Can I Pursue masters in Design after completion of BID course?

  Yes, on the basis of Bachelor Degree in Interior Design, a student can apply for Master’s degree in design. Many courses offering Master's degree in Design (in India and Abroad) require that the student should have completed a Bachelor level programme in Design.

• How much time will student need to give for study at GSID?

  BID course at GSID is a full-time, four year course. Typically, there are 16 teaching weeks followed by exams and juries. Student should have regular attendance as per UTU norms. During these four years students also go to study tours which are integral to design learning. In the third year, the student also goes for professional training, which is mandatory.

• How is Interior Design different from the Architecture course?

  The Interior Design course trains students to become Interior Designers. As interior designers, students will have limited knowledge of building structures and construction technology. They are trained to design internal spaces of buildings. The course is generally more inclined towards design and less towards engineering.