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Bachelor in Design in Soft Material Design is an undergraduate programme that takes a four-year duration to complete focusing on the designing and making of soft materials and products including textiles, apparels, footwear, bags, home textiles and furnishings. The students study about the types of fabrics used in different products, sustainability measures, technology used in manufacturing soft goods, and the basics of colours, forms, sketches, and CADD. The subjects taught in the course are fabric science, draping skills, apparel fabrication, merchandise production, and supply chain courses alongside other courses in cultural and historical studies, and general management.
The entrance examinations which are considered valid for purpose of admission to B.Des Soft Material Design course are NIFT, NID, UCEED, CEED conducted by IIT Bombay, Pearson UG Design Aptitude Test by PEARSON VUE and other design aptitude test conducted by individual colleges/institutes offering this program. The procedure for the shortlisting of candidates usually comprises an aptitude test, creative ability test in the studio and an interview.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Soft Material 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 Design (NID), Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), MIT Institute of Design, Pearl Academy, Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) |
| Entrance Exam | NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, Institutional specific exams |
1. Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognized stream (Science, Commerce or Arts) with minimum of 50% marks.
2. The candidates who have passed their 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Computer Science as one of their subjects can also apply.
3. There is no restriction for students who are from Science, Commerce, Humanities stream to apply.
4. Moreover, the candidate with reserved category students needs to secure at least 45% marks only.
5. candidates who are currently writing their final exams for 10+2 standard are also eligible for this course.
6. While some of the institutes conduct written test for admission while some only looks into the marks secured by the candidates in their 10+2 level.
| Specialization | Job Focus | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design | Clothing, accessories, footwear | 4-7 lakhs |
| Textile Design | Fabrics, patterns, textures | 4-6 lakhs |
| Textile Art | Artistic expression with textiles | 3-5 lakhs |
| Home Textiles Design | Home decor textiles | 4-5 lakhs |
| Technical Textile Design | Performance textiles for special applications | 5-7 lakhs |
| Sustainability Consultant | Eco-friendly practices in the textile industry | 4-6 lakhs |
