Deccan Institute of Technology (DIT) Kolhapur has become a land-mark institute for students of Interior Designing, Landscaping & everything else that goes with architecture, construction & development activities of land. Established in 1996 under a registered trust from the funds that were raised to honor Late Mr. R. S. Beri , a renowned architect of Kolhapur on his 75th birthday, has completed 15 glorious years in the field of education. The founder trustees are Ar. Pramod Beri (Founder President), Er. Subhash Kulkarni (President), Late Ar.C.S. Waichal (Ex. President), Er. G K. Deuskar (Secretary), & Mr. R. R.Doshi( Tresurer) a Tax consultant. After the recent demise of Ar. C. S. Waichal his equally deserving son Mr. N. C. Waichal has stepped in his shoes. Er. Ramesh Powar, Er. Prakash Devalapurkar& Mrs. VarshadeviNadgondeare additional Trustees.
Initially the institute aimed at training the very much needed semi-technical workers like plumbers, supervisors etc.some of these courses are still continued, however many more societal needed courses in landscape, valuator etc were added under the aegis of Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Maharashtra State Board Vocational of Education.
The institute started its journey in 1996 from New polytechnic college area to a small flat that was converted into classrooms. Today it has well organized training studios on the top floor of Cosmos Commercial Complex building near the central bus stand. The set up is well furnished having necessary training aids & other amenities that a training institute should have. Dedicated teaching staff & competent visiting faculties, who are practicing in their respective fields of architecture , interior designing and valuation are our assets that we can boast of.
The keen interest & involvement of every trustee in the day to day academic & administrative activity of the institute is ever appreciable. The fee structure is kept affordable to most sections of society.The Board of Trustees is do consider cases that need partial or even full exemption. They are selfless in their approach & there is no commercial angle to their motive of running this institute since they treat this as their social obligation.
The institute offers courses to class X, class XII passouts,graduates& engineers that should benefit the desirous student fraternity who want to venture into the branch valuation, architecture,interior designing, landscape development & site supervision.
Academic Programmes
Deccan College of Interior Design, Kolhapur is conducting a four year full time course Bachelor of Design (Interior) affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur approved by state Government of Maharashtra, since 2006.
The Deccan Institute of Technology, Kolhapur trust has taken the initiative to give opportunities to the students to facilitate with the innovative courses like –
| Sr. no | Course | Affiliation | Duration |
| 01 | Bachelor of Design (Interior) | Shivaji University Kolhapur | 4 years |
| 02 | Diploma in Interior Design | Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai | 2 years |
| 03 | Certificate course in Building Site Supervisor | Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education, Mumbai | 1 years |
| 04 | Certificate course in Interiorscape& Garden Design | Adult and continuing Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur | 1 years |
| 05 | Certificate Course in Valuation of immovable Properties | Adult and Continuing Education Shivaji University, Kolhapur. | 4 Months |
The Trustees of our Institute are well established and respected professionals from industries. Their moto is to train the students according to industrial needs. The vision of our college is to create a distinct environment of excellence in education with human values and social commitment in the modern world. To impart value-based education by inculcating critical thinking and leadership amongst the students and ensuring respectful relationships amongst the various stake holders of the institute.
The course Structure is on the basis of professional industrial needs and upcoming market trends. Kindly refer the course structure approved by Shivaji University Kolhapur and think over the appropriate candidates required to your establishments. We herewith request you to arrange the campus Interview for the placement of the student.
Course curriculum
| Sr. no | Subject Name | Summary |
| 01 | Interior Design | Includes ability to understand basic principles and elements of design, needs, requirements and climates existing spaces and to design space to satisfy the requirements of end users with comfort enhance efficiency |
| 02 | Theory of Design & Visual Arts | Includes basic elements of design, principals of design, Colour Planning and things regarding visual upgradation |
| 03 | Workshop | Experiencing various materials with 3D models |
| 04 | Building Technology | Includes construction and different components different material their applications and market survey |
| 05 | Graphics & CAD | Study of study of surface developments, orthographic projection, 1 point, 2 point perspectives |
| 06 | Communication Skills | Ability to develop the skills verbal and written presentations their concepts design with the help of various techniques. |
| 07 | History | The history of civilizations, surface treatments and building material |
| 08 | Furniture Design | Includes way of analysis furniture and form designing furniture form Scientifics based on ergonomics material design |
| 09 | Interior Technology & Material | In will provide an advanced understanding of the art and technique or construction understanding drawing details |
| 10 | Interior Services | Basic building services as well as advance building services use, Acoustics plumbing, H.V.A.C. artificial writing, security systems, water supply |
| 11 | Presentation Techniques | Subject will help ability to understand techniques of three dimensional presentation using manual and computer skill, interior photography |
| 12 | Design Execution Drawing | Includes technical base for the execution they have to learn to make technical drawing |
| 13 | Landscape & Environmental Science | Transportation of interior spaces through natural elements of design that is plants with study of plants, designing outdoor gardens considering can issues |
| 14 | Estimating & Costing & Professional Practice | Includes help to understand basic material and their rates, quantity survey single and multi-items Estimate of single and multi-items preparation of estimate. |
| 15 | Sustainable Interiors | Includes to assess sustainable design or construction and perform an environmental assessment of design, to provide a model interior project based on sustainable interiors, to understand professional and ethical responsibility to communicate effectively, ability to understand the impact of design solutions in global, economic and environmental and social context. |
| 16 | Electives and Seminars | Value addition courses which are selected out of wider choices of subjects and offered in major areas of related creative fields like material expression, media appreciation, paintings prints etc. |
| 17 | Project Work | Individual student interest ability to analyse requirements design suitable solutions subject to social, economic and environmental issues. |
Courseoutcomes:
- Design knowledge
- Problem analysis
- Design/development of solutions
- Modern tool usage
- The designer and society
- Environment and sustainability
- Ethics
- Individual and team work
- Communication
- Project management and finance
- Life-long learning
Job Profile after B.Des in Interior Design
Job for B.Des interior design graduates are available to students at ease. Students can explore various career paths based upon the specialization chosen by them. Varies over a large number of working area and sectors.
The lists of career option after procuring a B.Des interior design degree are as follows.
- Independent Interior Designer
- Researcher
- Furniture Designer
- Interior Design Publicist
- Landscape Designer
- 3D Artist
- CAD Designer
- Consultant
- Graphics Designer
- Set Designer etc.
With a degree in B.Des interior design, the employment area where you can work are the museum, public work department, architecture firms, restaurants, studios, jewelry house, town planning bureaus, schools, hospitals, private consultancies etc.
Student preparation
The key focus of the placement office is to prepare students for their placement and internships. Keeping the students well prepared for what they are likely to face in the corporate world is the responsibility of every academic institute, and the team here at DIT Kolhapur takes every necessary step to train and guide the students. Students are exposed to challenging and research-based academics, and a host of sports along with cultural and organizational activities on this vibrant campus. In addition, preparatory programs were arranged to enhance the communication skills, group dynamics and interview skills. Overall, these programs provided an insight into the job domains and prepared the job aspirants to face the challenges of the future. The students were assigned mentors for guidance and a series of aptitude tests were conducted to improve the problem-solving skills.
About the placement cell
Placement Cell is a student body that works on the career requirements of the students of the college. It is the intermediary which matches the requirements of the companies with the talent pool of the college and liaisons between the recruiters, college administration and the students. The Cell constitutes of diligent and determined people, who dedicate their efforts towards getting the students of their institution placed in the best of companies, be it Campus Placements for the Third Year students, Articleships for the students pursuing Chartered Accountancy or offering Summer Internships. The Cell also assists the management of the college in generating awareness amongst students about the various opportunities present for them to explore. The Placement Cell contributes towards creating college-industry linkages and aims to help the college reach new heights by strengthening these interactions.
Internships
Pre-final year students have been offered Pre-placement Offers (PPOs) at the end of their internship term. PPO at DIT Kolhapur have improved this year, The hiring trend has been on the rise specifically for technical roles, with more companies giving PPO through internships.
Objectives of Training & Placements
- To provide career guidance about avenues open after graduation. ie. Higher education, placements or entrepreneurship
- To provide recruitment to students.
- To have good relations with the recruiters.
- Managing Recruiters correspondence and feedback’s.
- Organizing Pre- Placement Training’s.
- Providing Training & Placement process awareness to first year students.
- Planning and organizing various Placement drives in campus.
- Finding, informing and managing Pool Placements drives.
- To build the bridge between industry and academia.
Aims
- Creating awareness among the students regarding available career options and helping them in identifying their career objectives.
- Guiding the students in developing skills and job search strategies required to achieve their career objectives.
- Identifying suitable potential employers. Arranging pre-placement talks, seminars, presentations and workshops.
- Organizing activities like campus interview and off campus interview.
Importance of Placement Cell
The professional world is tough. There’s widespread competition for jobs, and not everyone gets a great opportunity. With their final semester already and on their mind, the students can be under a lot of pressure when it comes to placements. It can be very tough for the students mentally. That is why a university needs to have a good placement cell in place.
University placements cells will help students prepare for their upcoming step into the professional world, and also help relieve a major part of the stress they have. They have been established by the university mainly as a place for guidance that will help them get placed in a job profile they want according to their qualifications and skills. Along with preparation, university placement cells help get the right people to the right place. If left alone, students could really hamper their careers by getting into the wrong place. Therefore, the importance of a good place cell cannot be stressed enough.