To become a graphic or UX designer in India, you build strong design skills and a solid portfolio, which matter far more than any specific degree in this field.
You can study design formally through a course or degree, or learn it through quality online courses and self practice. Either way, what employers actually hire on is your skill and your portfolio, not just your certificate.
Graphic design focuses on visuals, branding, and communication, while UX design focuses on how apps and websites feel and work for users. UX in particular is one of the highest paying and most in-demand design fields today.
Learn the key tools for your area, practise by working on real projects, even personal ones, and build a portfolio that shows your best work. Internships and freelance projects give you experience and contacts.
The field rewards creativity, an eye for detail, and a willingness to keep learning as tools and trends change quickly.
Example: A student learned UX design through online courses, built a portfolio with real practice projects, did a small internship, and landed a well paying design job within a year.
One practical tip: Focus on building a strong portfolio of real work, because in design your portfolio is your real qualification, and it wins jobs far more than marks or the college name.