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JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Jodhpur, RajasthanState UniversityEstd 1962NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 63,000
1.5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
entry design roles used for ROI
Cutoff
80
merit score, General, last intake
Placement rate
60%
department estimate, studio roles
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to studio work
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe degree and portfolio you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost
07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing
JNVU offers a 1.5-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing with 60 seats. The course is taught on campus over three semesters in the Department of Architecture and Town Planning. JNVU is a Rajasthan state university started in 1962 and recognised by UGC. The full fee without hostel is INR 63,000, paid per semester, and INR 2.07 Lakhs with local living cost. You apply through the university form and then face a design aptitude test or interview. The last General merit score used here is 80. Entry design roles average INR 3 LPA and about 60% of students find studio work or freelance projects.
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Fees
The full course costs INR 63,000 without hostel and INR 2.07 Lakhs with local living cost. The tuition fee is INR 63,000. You pay it per semester, three times in all. JNVU publishes INR 21,000 a semester for this self-financed course. Local room and food cost is separate and depends on where you stay.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 63,000 | INR 21,000 a semester, 3 semesters |
| Local living cost | INR 1.44 Lakhs | INR 8,000 a month, 18 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 63,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.07 Lakhs | Full course |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Admission Dates
The next form is expected in Apr 2027 and classes are expected to start in Sep 2027. These are estimate dates because JNVU has not posted the 2027 calendar. Keep your degree papers and portfolio sheets ready before the form opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JNVU application form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Design aptitude test | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and portfolio check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list result | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and seat allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Eligibility
You need a bachelor degree under the 10+2+3 pattern. A diploma in Interior Design or Architecture also helps. The department checks your design interest through the test or interview, so keep basic drawing work ready.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor degree under 10+2+3 |
| Helpful background | Interior Design or Architecture diploma |
| Design check | Aptitude test, portfolio or interview |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Admission Process
The process starts with the JNVU admission form and ends with fee payment. You fill the form, sit for the design test, show your portfolio and then check the merit list. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Apply on the JNVU admission portal |
| 2. Take test | Sit for the design aptitude test |
| 3. Show work | Carry drawing sheets or design work for the interview |
| 4. Check merit list | Confirm your name and category |
| 5. Pay fee | Pay the first semester fee and report with papers |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Cutoff
The General merit score is 80 and the OBC score is 74 for the last intake used here. These are score ranges, not rank cutoffs. The final score can change when the applicant pool changes.
| Category | Closing score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | Final merit, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 74 | Final merit, 2026 |
| SC | 65 | Final merit, 2026 |
| ST | 60 | Final merit, 2026 |
| EWS | 76 | Final merit, 2026 |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Placements
Entry design roles average INR 3 LPA and about 60% of students find studio work, site assistant work or freelance projects. The university does not publish a course placement report. You should ask the department for recent studio contacts before paying.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA, entry design roles |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Common roles | Interior design assistant, site assistant, drafter |
| Hiring base | Local studios, contractors and furniture firms |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 over the course. The Rajasthan post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help here. State and central schemes need category and income papers.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 10,000 |
| EWS fee support | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 15,000 |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Ranking
JNVU has NAAC Grade B and the university started in 1962. UGC recognises the university. The grade and the public university status matter more for this diploma than a design rank, because no course rank is published.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2026 | Grade B |
| UGC | 2026 | State university recognised by UGC |
| University start year | 1962 | Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur |
JNVU PG Diploma Interior Designing Course Structure
Semester 1 covers drawing, design basics and material study. Semester 2 moves into space planning and services. Semester 3 ends with a project and site work, so you need regular studio practice.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Drawing, design basics and material study |
| Semester 2 | Space planning, services and working drawings |
| Semester 3 | Interior project, site work and presentation |
Should you pick Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing at JNVU?
This course suits students who want low fees and studio work in Jodhpur.
Pick it if:
You want design work in Jodhpur: local studios, furniture makers and stone units match the course studio work.
You need a low fee: INR 63,000 is the full course fee before hostel or living.
You have any bachelor degree: JNVU accepts the 10+2+3 route and also design diploma students.
You want a small class: the department lists 60 seats, so studio feedback can stay workable.
Skip it if:
You need posted placement proof: JNVU does not publish a course placement report, so check studio contacts before paying.
You want a national design city: Jodhpur gives local projects, but fewer big firm interviews than a metro.
You cannot attend studio work: this is a full-time, on-campus course and model work needs regular practice.
You need a certain seat: no public cutoff list is posted, so do not count on one old score.
Counsellor's advice
If you want low fees and local studio work, take it after visiting the department. If you need posted placements, ask for last batch contacts before paying.
Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing Eligibility▾
Degree needed: Bachelor degree under the 10+2+3 pattern from a recognised university.
Design background: Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture is also accepted for this course.
Selection check: Be ready for a design aptitude test, portfolio check or interview.
Papers to carry: Degree marksheets, category paper if used, photos and identity proof.
Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing Admission Process▾
Fill JNVU form: Apply on the university admission portal when the form opens.
Take design test: Sit for the aptitude test if the department calls one.
Show portfolio: Carry drawing sheets or design work for the interview.
Check merit list: The department lists selected students after the test and interview.
Pay semester fee: Pay by the last date or you lose the seat.
Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Apr 2027
JNVU application form
Expected to open in Apr 2027; the last date to apply is expected in the same month.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Design aptitude test
Expected in Jun 2027 after form checks.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Interview and portfolio check
Carry degree papers and drawing sheets for the department check.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list result
The list is expected after the test and interview.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Counselling and seat allotment
Selected students are expected to accept the seat in this step.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date named in the notice.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Original degree papers are expected at reporting.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Studio classes are expected to start after reporting.
Source: JNVU admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
JNVU Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing Fees 2027
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This is the full 1.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add local living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 3, INR 21,000 a semester
INR 63,000
Add local room + food
Local room and food
Per month × 18, INR 8,000 a month
INR 1.44 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 1,062
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
476%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,490
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
145%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: JNVU Department of Architecture and Town Planning. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your merit score get you a JNVU seat?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are course merit scores used for guidance.
Category
Quota
General · Rajasthan
86 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
80 to 85: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 80: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
General · Outside Rajasthan
91 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
85 to 90: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 85: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
OBC-NCL · Rajasthan
80 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
74 to 79: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 74: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
OBC-NCL · Outside Rajasthan
84 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
78 to 83: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 78: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
SC · Rajasthan
71 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
65 to 70: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 65: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
SC · Outside Rajasthan
76 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
70 to 75: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 70: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
ST · Rajasthan
66 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
60 to 65: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 60: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
ST · Outside Rajasthan
71 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
65 to 70: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 65: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
EWS · Rajasthan
82 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
76 to 81: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 76: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
EWS · Outside Rajasthan
88 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your form.
82 to 87: almost there. Wait for the final merit list before you pay.
Below 82: not this year. Ask the department if empty seats are left.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The score ranges are guidance because JNVU does not post a course-wise public cutoff list every year. Trust the latest merit list more than any old score.
JNVU Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Rajasthan post-matric scholarship
INR 30,000
State social justice department
Paid for the course if you keep passing and renew the form.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scholarship
INR 10,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid if your income paper and marks meet the scheme rules.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answersEWS fee support
INR 15,000
State fee support route
Cuts part of the fee after your EWS certificate is checked.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 20,000
State backward classes department
Paid after the category and income papers are checked.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2027
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Jai Narain Vyas University Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to JNVU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees1.5 years, no hostel
INR 63,000
tuition fee
INR 31,000
INR 32,000 less
INR 5,680
INR 57,320 less
INR 3.25 Lakhs
INR 2.62 Lakhs more
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INR 1.17 Lakhs more
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 57,000 more
Average payentry design roles
INR 3 LPA
entry roles
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 2.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare placed or self-employed
60%
latest batch
65%
5 points higher
50%
10 points lower
55%
5 points lower
70%
10 points higher
62%
2 points higher
Closing rankmerit score, General
80
final merit
82
2 places easier
70
10 places tougher
75
5 places tougher
84
4 places easier
78
2 places tougher
Seatsthis course
60
published seats
40
20 fewer
30
30 fewer
40
20 fewer
50
10 fewer
40
20 fewer
In short
JNAFAU charges less and shows stronger pay, but it has fewer seats. If your score clears both, compare studio access and city cost before you pick.
In short
PSTU is much cheaper, but its pay and seats are lower. If fee is your main worry, compare its studio work with JNVU before you decide.
In short
KKSU costs more and pays a little less, with fewer seats. If JNVU gives you a seat, keep KKSU only for a Sanskrit university setting.
In short
Jain pays more on average, but it costs more and has fewer seats. If you need a private Bengaluru route, compare the loan EMI first.
In short
JD Jodhpur costs more and pays a little more. If you need a local private studio route, compare the loan EMI before you pick.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on JNVU Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Designing at JNVU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost design diploma and can use Jodhpur for local studio work. The full course fee is INR 63,000, which is much lower than many private design diplomas. Use the ROI tile with INR 3 LPA pay, and visit the department before you pay.
Should I take this course if my merit score is near 80?▾
It depends on your category and the final merit list. The General guidance score on this page is 80, while OBC-NCL is 74 and EWS is 76. Keep JNVU on the form, but ask the department about empty seats before paying the fee.
What job can I get after this diploma?▾
You can target interior design assistant, drafter, site assistant and freelance project work. The page uses INR 3 LPA as the average entry pay and 60% as the placement rate for guidance. Build a small portfolio during the three semesters and ask local studios for site visits.
Who should pick this course at JNVU?▾
Pick it if you already have a bachelor degree and want a low-fee route into interior design. The course has 60 seats and three semesters, so it can work for students who need studio basics fast. Check the department workrooms and faculty before you join.
Who should skip this course at JNVU?▾
Skip it if you need a college with a posted course placement report. JNVU does not publish a clean placement report for this diploma, so the 60% placement rate is guidance. If a fixed job path matters more than the INR 63,000 fee, ask for alumni contacts first.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it can help if you want design basics before a longer degree. The course is 1.5 years and covers studio work, drawings, materials and a final project. Keep your portfolio from every semester, because higher study interviews will judge your work more than the diploma name.
Is Jodhpur a good city for this course?▾
Yes, if you use the local market well. Jodhpur has furniture, stone, craft and housing work that can connect with interior projects. The pay figure on this page is INR 3 LPA, so look for site work and freelance practice while you study.
Should I wait a year for a private design college?▾
Wait only if you need a bigger design city or a college with a posted placement list. JNVU costs INR 63,000 without living cost, so it is a low-risk start. If your portfolio is weak, joining now and building work may be better than waiting.
Can I pay the JNVU course fee in parts?▾
Yes, the main fee is charged per semester. JNVU lists INR 21,000 a semester for three semesters, adding to INR 63,000 for the course. Keep money ready before the merit list, because missing the fee date can cost you the seat.
Is hostel sure for this course?▾
No hostel promise is published for this course page. The fee block adds local room and food as INR 1.44 Lakhs for 18 months, so you can plan the full cost. Ask the office about hostel seats before you pay the first semester fee.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the Rajasthan post-matric scholarship first if you are SC or ST and your family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs. It gives the biggest estimate on this page at INR 30,000. Then check the Central Sector and EWS routes in the calculator above.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
The fee is easier to recover than many design diplomas. The base fee is INR 63,000 and the average entry pay used here is INR 3 LPA, so the ROI tile shows 476%. Still, confirm real studio contacts before joining, because pay depends on your portfolio.
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