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Bachelors of Design abbreviated as B.Des in Fashion & Apparel Design is an undergraduate programme that deals with fashion and apparel design and theory. This program is a 4-year full-time program that offers education in areas such as patterns and draperies, sewing and fabrics, garment construction, fashion messaging, and fashion entrepreneurship. Fashion students learn all that is theoretical and what is practical when it comes to designing, manufacturing and even marketing of fashion apparels. Some of them are fashion design processes, apparel production technology, apparel design project and internship.
The admission is open on the basis of the national level entrance examinations which are accepted for entry are NIFT, NID, CEED, and UCEED as these examinations assess the creativity that is required for a career in fashion. Some of the institutes such as Pearl Academy, INIFD, JD Institute of Fashion Technology have their own entrance examination where they test candidate for B.Des Fashion Design program including drawing skill, creativity, general knowledge.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Apparel Design) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board |
| Top Colleges | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), National Institute of Design (NID), Pearl Academy, Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Amity School of Fashion Technology |
| Entrance Exam | NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, UCEED |
1. 12th pass in any group/ stream – Science, Commerce or Arts from a recognized Board/ University with at least 50% marks in overall aggregate.
2. CEED and UCEED are the valid scores depending on the requirement of the institute as well as other design aptitude tests like NID DAT, NIFT entrance exam etc.
3. Direct admission in 2nd year may require some institutes to have a 3-year diploma in the related specialization after the 10th standard.
4. Offers for IELTS/TOEFL exams may be needed from institutes if the candidates are from a non-English background.
5. The usual age limit for joining the design UG degree programs is 20 to 23 years old at the time of admission.
6. Portfolio as well as interview performance is also significant factors for assessing a candidate while admitting in a design college along with his/ her academic achievements.
