Design degree

A three or four year degree in design or applied art.

Entry qualification: Class 12 pass

Deeper training, access to better studios, and credibility with larger clients.

The hard parts

Expensive, almost always in a city, and several courses require an entrance examination.

How to do it

Check which design entrance examinations your state or the national institutes hold, and when.

Requirements change. Confirm on the official website before applying.