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It is an undergraduate course, which is of one year duration and is offered at diploma level in the subjects of fashion designing and garment construction. As for the more specific topic, it comprises different aspects such as pattern making, cutting, stitching, sewing, embroidery, fabric knowledge. The duration of the diploma course is usually 12 months which are further subdivided into 2-3 semesters where students go through classroom learning with practical training sessions.
It should also be noted that there is no entrance exam required for admission in any Diploma in Garment Making course. Generally, admission is determined by performance in class 10th or 12-results. Some institutes do account creativity ability in a given candidate through a test or interview before admitting him/her. Even some government and private institutions also have minimum passing marks criteria for the class 10 or 12 examination for admitting students in this vocational garment making course.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | DGM (Diploma in Garment Making) |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10th pass with 50% marks |
| Entrance Exam | NIFT Entrance Exam, Vogue Entrance Exam |
1. A pass in 10th standard from a recognized board with minimum 50% for any discipline.
2. The entrance age ranges from 17-20 years for males and females respectively. In fact there is no upper age limit and young people can learn from the elderly through effective communication.
3. Previous experience with sewing machines is not necessary but some level of familiarity with their use will be desirable.
4. Tailoring skills in designing and sewing garments will also be an added advantage for the job.
5. Should be particular and possess fine motor skills to work with finesse and precision.
6. Understanding and visualization skills to be able to put the patterns that have been designed on paper into fabrics by sewing.
| College Name | Average Placement Package (INR) |
|---|---|
| Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara | 35,000-65,000 |
| Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bangalore | 45,000-60,000 |
| International School of Fashion Design & Business (ISFDB), Mumbai | 65,000-80,000 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune | 50,000-70,000 |
| The Guild of Fashion Technology (GFT), Noida | 60,000-75,000 |
| Pearl Academy, Bangalore | 60,000-70,000 |
| Christ University, Bangalore | 55,000-65,000 |
