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JD Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore Diploma Interior Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mahatma Gandhi Rd, BangaloreEstd 1988
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Total fees
INR 1.80 Lakhs
1 year, no hostel, last listed fee
Median pay
INR 5 LPA
JD degree batch 2025, NIRF; none for this diploma
Cutoff
Class 10
the minimum pass; no entrance test
Internship
Built in
in semester 2, with placement help

About JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design

JD Institute of Fashion Technology offers a one-year, full-time Diploma in Interior Design at its Brigade Road centre in Bangalore. The course has two semesters of drafting, space design, AutoCAD, SketchUp and VRay, and it ends with an internship. JD Institute was set up in 1988 and stands #150 in Collegedunia's Design ranking 2026 and #8 in Outlook's Design ranking 2026. The last listed fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs for the full course, and there is no hostel on campus. There is no entrance exam, and a Class 10 pass from any board is enough to apply. JD does not publish pay for this diploma, but its three-year degree batch of 2025 reported a median of INR 5 LPA.

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Fees

The total fees with PG rent is INR 2.76 Lakhs while the fees without it is INR 1.80 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs, the whole listed fee for the one-year course. JD has no hostel, so you rent a PG room near the campus. Students report rents from INR 8,000 a month. JD shows its fee only after you fill an inquiry form, so ask the Admission Cell for the 2027 fee in writing.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Course fee (tuition)INR 1.80 LakhsFull course, last listed fee
PG room near campusINR 96,000INR 8,000 a month, 12 months
Total, no hostelINR 1.80 LakhsFull course
Total with PG roomINR 2.76 LakhsFull course

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Admission Dates

The 2026 batch had its orientation in Aug 2026, so the dates below are for the 2027 batch. Registration is expected to open in Jan 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Keep your Class 10 marksheet and an ID proof ready for the profile screening.

EventDateStatus
Online registration opensJan 2027Tentative
Profile screening with an enrollment advisorFeb 2027Tentative
Screening result and seat offerFeb 2027Tentative
Seat reservationMar 2027Tentative
Concession claim with proofJun 2027Tentative
Last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
First fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Document check and enrolmentJul 2027Tentative
Orientation and classes startAug 2027Tentative

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Eligibility

You need a Class 10 (SSLC) pass from any board to apply. A +2 or a degree in any stream also works, and there is no entrance exam. If you have not passed Class 10 yet, wait for the result and then apply.

RequirementWhat you need
Minimum passSSLC (Class 10) from any board
Higher passA +2 or a degree in any stream also works
Entrance examNone
Minimum marksNot set on the course page

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Admission Process

You register on the JD website and an enrollment advisor calls you. The advisor checks your marks and documents, and then you reserve the seat by paying the fee. If you qualify for a concession, claim it at this stage, because JD does not add it later.

StepWhat you do
1. RegisterFill the inquiry form on the JD website
2. Talk to an advisorThe advisor explains the course, the fee and the concessions
3. Profile checkShare your marksheet and ID proof for review
4. Reserve the seatPay the fee the advisor quotes
5. JoinAttend orientation in Aug

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Cutoff

There is no cutoff rank or score here, because JD takes no entrance exam, so a Class 10 pass decides the seat. SC and ST students need the same pass and get a 10% tuition concession. Your marks matter only for the marks concession, which needs above 95% in Class 12.

ApplicantWhat decides the seatConcession
GeneralClass 10 pass, no examNone by category
SC or STClass 10 pass, no exam10% of tuition
Child of defence staffClass 10 pass, no exam10% of tuition
Class 12 above 98%Class 10 pass, no exam10% of tuition

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Placements

JD does not publish pay or a placement rate for this diploma. Its three-year degree batch of 2025 placed 140 of 160 students at a median of INR 5 LPA, as filed with NIRF. Diploma students get portfolio guidance, interview practice and an internship in semester 2. Past interior students work as interior designers, junior interior designers or on their own.

MetricValue
Diploma payNot published
Degree batch median, 2025INR 5 LPA
Degree batch placed, 2025140 of 160
InternshipSemester 2
RolesInterior design assistant, junior interior designer, 3D design executive

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Scholarships

JD's concessions take 5% to 10% off the tuition fee, which is INR 9,000 to INR 18,000 on the listed fee. SC and ST students, children of defence staff and students with above 98% in Class 12 get the biggest cut. Only one concession applies, and you must claim it with proof at admission.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SC/ST concessionValid SC or ST certificate10%, INR 18,000
Defence family concessionChild of serving or retired Army, Navy or Air Force staff10%, INR 18,000
Marks concessionAbove 98%% in Class 12 gets 10%%; above 95%% gets 5%%INR 18,000 or INR 9,000
Disability concessionPermanent physical disability, not blindness or hearing loss5%, INR 9,000
Sports concessionState or national level player5%, INR 9,000

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Ranking

JD Institute stands #150 in Collegedunia's Design ranking 2026 and #8 in Outlook's Design ranking 2026. India Today ranked it #19 for Fashion Design in 2024. These ranks are for the whole institute, not for this diploma.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Design2026#150
Outlook Design2026#8
India Today Fashion Design2024#19

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Course Structure

Semester 1 covers drafting, space design, material sourcing, services, AutoCAD, SketchUp and VRay. Semester 2 adds a restaurant project, interior landscaping, one specialisation from four and an internship.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Drafting, design foundation, space design, material sourcing, services, AutoCAD and working drawing, SketchUp and VRay
Semester 2Design ideologies, professional training, restaurant project, interior landscaping, final project and internship
Specialisation (pick 1)Interior styling and visual merchandising, modular units, project management and entrepreneurship, or art appreciation and restoration
WorkshopsDesign thinking, sustainability and green interiors, building automation

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Hostel and Campus

JD has no hostel, so most students rent a PG room near Brigade Road. Students report rents from INR 8,000 a month. JD has 38 centres across India, and this diploma is also taught in Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad and Vijayawada.

ItemDetail
CampusNo. 18, Edward House, Brigade Road, Bangalore
HostelNone on campus
PG rentFrom INR 8,000 a month, as students report
Other centres for this diplomaCochin, Goa, Hyderabad and Vijayawada

Should you pick the Diploma in Interior Design at JD Institute?

This course suits students who want one practical year of interior design in central Bangalore, with no entrance exam.

Pick it if:
You want to meet working designers while you study: Bespoke Havens gave a guest lecture here, and the D5 team held a rendering workshop.
You want software skills fast: AutoCAD, SketchUp and VRay are taught in semester 1, so your portfolio has 3D renders before the internship.
You want a name families know: JD has trained designers for 38 years, and past interior students work as interior designers.
You have only a Class 10 pass: you can join on an SSLC pass, and go on to an advanced diploma or a degree later.
Skip it if:
You need a university degree for a job or a master's: this is JD's own diploma, because its university link covers only the degree courses.
You need a hostel room: JD has no hostel, so you rent a PG near Brigade Road from about INR 8,000 a month.
You want proof of pay before you pay the fee: JD publishes no pay or placement rate for this diploma, only for its degree batch.
You hope to use two concessions together: only one concession applies, and only on the tuition fee, so claim the biggest one at admission.
Counsellor's advice
If a degree matters for your plans, pay nothing yet and ask JD how this diploma counts towards one. If you join, get the 2027 fee in writing before you pay.
Diploma in Interior Design Eligibility▾
Minimum pass: SSLC (Class 10) from any board.
Higher passes: A +2 or a degree in any stream also works.
Entrance exam: None. There is no test and no cutoff.
Marks: The course page sets no minimum percentage.
Concession proof: Bring your SC/ST, defence, sports or disability papers to admission.
Diploma in Interior Design Admission Process▾
Register: Fill the inquiry form on the JD website.
Talk to an advisor: An enrollment advisor calls to explain the course, the fee and the concessions.
Profile check: Share your marksheet and ID proof for review.
Claim a concession: Declare it with proof at admission; it is not added later.
Reserve the seat: Pay the fee the advisor quotes, then join orientation in Aug.

Diploma in Interior Design Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
Online registration opens
Fill the form on the JD website. The last date to apply is expected in Jul 2027, before the batch starts.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Profile screening with an enrollment advisor
There is no entrance exam. The advisor checks your marks and your documents.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Screening result and seat offer
You get the offer once your Class 10 or higher pass is checked.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Seat reservation
You hold the seat by paying the amount the advisor quotes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Concession claim with proof
Claim an SC/ST, defence, marks, sports or disability concession at admission, not later.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
Expected in Jul 2027; JD does not publish the number of seats, so do not wait for it.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First fee payment
Pay the course fee before the batch starts; ask for the receipt in writing.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check and enrolment
Bring your original Class 10 marksheet and ID proof.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
The 2026 batch had its orientation in Aug 2026; the 2027 batch is expected in the same month.

Source: JD Institute course page and its Aug 2026 campus update. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 1-year cost of the whole course. Turn on the toggle to add a PG room near the campus.

Course fee
Full course, last listed fee for the 2025 batch
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Add PG room rent
PG room near campus
Per month × 12, INR 8,000 a month, the low end students report
INR 96,000
Total course fee
INR 1.80 Lakhs
1 year · course fee, PG rent not added
Total course fee
INR 2.76 Lakhs
1 year · course fee + PG room rent
Education loan EMI
INR 3,035
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 15,000
the total above over 12 months
Education loan EMI
INR 4,654
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 23,000
the total above over 12 months

This is the last listed fee, for the 2025 batch. Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.

Will you get a seat in the Diploma in Interior Design at JD Institute?

Pick what you have passed. There is no entrance exam, so your pass decides it.

What you have passed
Yes, you can apply
A Class 10 (SSLC) pass from any board is enough. Register on the JD website and an advisor will call you.
Yes, you can apply
A +2 pass in any stream works. If you scored above 95%, claim the marks concession at admission.
Yes, you can apply
A degree in any stream works. The marks concession looks only at your Class 12 marks.
Not yet
You need a Class 10 pass first. Register once your SSLC result shows a pass.
EDITOR'S NOTE

There is no cutoff here, so your pass is not the limit. JD does not publish the number of seats for this diploma, so do not wait for the last month to apply.

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see the concession you can claim. Only one applies. Confirm it with the college.

Your group
Class 12 marks
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Only one concession applies, so a smaller one you also qualify for is shown here too.

SC/ST concession
INR 18,000
JD Institute, 10% of tuition every year
It comes off the tuition fee, not off PG rent or other costs.
Who qualifies: valid SC or ST certificateApply at admission, with the certificate
Not eligible on your answers
Defence family concession
INR 18,000
JD Institute, 10% of tuition every year
It comes off the tuition fee, not off PG rent or other costs.
Who qualifies: child of serving or retired defence staffApply at admission, with the service proof
Not eligible on your answers
Marks concession, 10%
INR 18,000
JD Institute, first year, Class 12 marks
It comes off the tuition fee, not off PG rent or other costs.
Who qualifies: above 98% in Class 12Apply at admission, with the marksheet
Not eligible on your answers
Marks concession, 5%
INR 9,000
JD Institute, first year, Class 12 marks
It comes off the tuition fee, not off PG rent or other costs.
Who qualifies: above 95% in Class 12Apply at admission, with the marksheet
Not eligible on your answers
Disability concession
INR 9,000
JD Institute, 5% of tuition every year
It comes off the tuition fee, not off PG rent or other costs.
Who qualifies: permanent physical disability, not blindness or hearing lossApply at admission, with the certificate
Not eligible on your answers
No concession matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 9,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 18,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.62 Lakhs

JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to JD Institute. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a longer record, a better rank.

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology
Brigade Road, Bangalore
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LISAA School of Design
Koramangala, Bangalore
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Indian Institute of Fashion Technology
Basaveshwara Nagar, Bangalore
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NITTE School of Fashion Technology and Interior Design
Yelahanka, Bangalore
Compared with
Vogue Institute of Art and Design
Richmond Circle, Bangalore
Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 1.80 Lakhs
last listed fee
INR 1.65 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less, listed fee
INR 95,000
INR 85,000 less, low end of its 2026 range
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 20,000 less, listed fee
INR 1.47 Lakhs
INR 33,000 less, listed fee
Years runningsince the year it was set up
38
since 1988
13
25 fewer, since 2013
25
13 fewer, since 2001
10
28 fewer, since 2016
30
8 fewer, since 1996
Collegedunia rankDesign ranking 2026
#150
Design, 2026
#45
105 places higher
#142
8 places higher
#39
111 places higher
#44
106 places higher
Minimum classthe lowest pass that can apply
10
SSLC
10
Same
10
Same
10
Same
12
2 more, needs Class 12
SC/ST concessionshare of tuition
10%
of tuition
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
LISAA costs INR 15,000 less and ranks far higher on Collegedunia, but JD has 25 more years behind it. If the rank matters most to you, look at LISAA first; if you want a long record in central Bangalore, take this seat.
In short
IIFT costs INR 85,000 less at the low end of its fee range and also takes a Class 10 pass. If the fee is your main worry, ask IIFT for its exact fee first; if you want JD's concessions and longer record, pay the extra here.
In short
NITTE costs INR 20,000 less and ranks much higher, but it is newer and sits on a campus in Yelahanka. If you want the higher rank, apply to NITTE too; if you want central Bangalore and a 38-year name, take JD.
In short
VIAD costs INR 33,000 less and ranks higher, but it needs a Class 12 pass. If you have only Class 10, JD is open to you and VIAD is not; if you have Class 12, compare both before you pay.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on JD Institute Diploma in Interior Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the Diploma in Interior Design at JD Institute worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want a quick start in interior work. The last listed fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs for one year, and you learn AutoCAD, SketchUp and VRay with an internship. JD does not publish pay for this diploma, so ask the advisor what past students earned before you pay.
What job can I get after this diploma?▾
Most students start as interior design assistants, junior interior designers or 3D design executives. JD's placements page lists past interior students working as interior designers, and some work on their own. Build a strong portfolio in semester 2, because JD's placement help is built around your portfolio.
Should I take this diploma or wait and do a degree?▾
Take the diploma if you want to work within a year. Pick a degree if you need a university degree for a government job or a master's, because this is JD's own diploma, not a university one. If you are unsure, ask JD in writing how the diploma counts towards its degree courses.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel, a university degree or proof of pay before you join. JD has no hostel, and PG rooms near Brigade Road cost from about INR 8,000 a month. JD also publishes no pay figure for this diploma, only for its degree batch, so you join without that number.
Is this diploma good for higher studies?▾
Yes, as a first step. JD says you can go on to an advanced diploma or an undergraduate degree in interior design after it. Before you join, ask how much of the diploma a later degree will count, because the course page does not say.
Will I get placed after one year?▾
JD gives placement help, not a placement promise. The help covers portfolio guidance, interview practice and contact with design firms, and the course ends with an internship. JD's degree batch of 2025 placed 140 of 160 students, but no rate is published for this diploma, so treat that only as a guide.
Is Bangalore the right city for me to study interior design?▾
Yes, if you want to meet working designers. The Brigade Road centre is in central Bangalore, and Bespoke Havens has given a guest lecture there. The cost is the rent: a PG room adds about INR 96,000 over the year at the low end of what students report.
Which specialisation should I choose in semester 2?▾
Choose by the job you want. Pick interior styling and visual merchandising for shop and display work, modular units for kitchen and wardrobe work, project management and entrepreneurship if you plan your own studio, or art appreciation and restoration for old buildings. You choose one of the four, so talk to the faculty early.
Can I join with only a Class 10 pass?▾
Yes. JD takes an SSLC (Class 10) pass from any board, and a +2 or a degree also works. There is no entrance exam and no cutoff. Register on the JD website, and an enrollment advisor will check your marksheet.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The last listed fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs for the whole one-year course. With a PG room near the campus, the total is about INR 2.76 Lakhs. JD shows its fee only after you fill an inquiry form, so ask for the 2027 fee in writing.
Are there scholarships or fee concessions?▾
Yes, JD gives one tuition concession of 5% to 10%. SC and ST students, children of defence staff and students with above 98% in Class 12 get 10%, which is INR 18,000 on the listed fee. Only one concession applies, so claim the biggest one with proof at admission.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
It depends on your case. JD's financial aid programme can offer pay-in-parts plans or other payment options, and each request is checked on its own. Ask the advisor before you reserve the seat, and get the plan in writing.

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