Sculptor
Works clay, stone, plaster or metal into three-dimensional representative or abstract art.
Overview
Sculpture is an artistic form in which clay, stone, plaster, metal, or other materials are worked into three-dimensional representative or abstract art objects. And a practitioner of this art form is called a Sculptor.
Where they work
- Museums
- Manufacturing companies
- Motion pictures
- Furniture designing companies
- Interior designing firms
- Industrial design companies, etc.
Work environment
You are likely to work in a studio set up. You are not likely to handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. You will have flexible working hours. Your work schedule will be variable, depending on whether or not you are working on a project. Entrepreneurship: you can choose to start your own business.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are a creative person
- You like to build things
- You are good at working independently
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's in Sculpturing
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's and then follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied field
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Diploma in Sculpturing.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Fine Arts. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Mumbai University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Visva Bharati University, Bolpur, West Bengal
- Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
- Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- National Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Amity University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Noida International University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal
- ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Helper
- 2Stone Carver
- 3Chief Mason
- 4Contractor
Related careers to explore
Artist
Creates art — painting, sculpting, poetry, music, film — as a mode of personal expression.
Ceramics/Glass Designer
Designs pottery, tableware, decorative glass and sanitaryware in clay, porcelain and glass.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Usha Rani Hooja — A noted sculptor from Rajasthan. She studied sculpture at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London. She was drawn towards sculptures after her interaction with the art students of the Delhi Polytechnic. She spent a large part of her life in Jaipur where she sculpted over 40 statues and figures as part of commissioned work for the state governments and various private organizations. Her large-sized sculptures can be found not only in Delhi, Kota, Bhilwara, Bombay, Jaipur and Jodhpur but also in Sweden, Washington and Philippines.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 161 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Fine_Artist%2C_Including_Painter%2C_Sculptor%2C_or_Illustrator/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The growth path printed on this card ("Helper → Stone Carver → Chief Mason → Contractor") describes a stone-craft building trade rather than a studio sculptor's career, and appears to be carried over from a trades card; it is reproduced as printed.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.