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The Diploma in Apparel Design & Retail Store Management is a one-year program that is developed to educate students in the aspect of fashion and retail. Course content also ensure acquisition of adequate knowledge Apparel production, manufacturing process, concept of design, retail store management, merchandising and visual merchandising. There is increased application of case studies, industry tours, and work experience to ensure students get the practical experience they need. After the course, students can work as fashion designers, merchandisers, the managers of apparel brands, visual merchandisers.
The diploma program admittance those candidates who have cleared the 10+2 examination in any stream from a recognized board. Admission to the college does not require an entrance examination or standard entrance exam scores. The candidates are selected on merit deemed fit by the institute qualifying examinations and tests provided by the institutes concerned. A few of the colleges also take into consideration, the marks obtained by the applicants in 10+2 examinations.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Apparel Design & Retail Store Management |
| Duration | 1 year to 2 years |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks, Some institutes may require relevant skills or portfolio |
| Top Colleges | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Pearl Academy, Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) |
| Entrance Exam | NIFT Entrance Exam, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, Institutional specific exams |
1. A candidate must have passed at least in 10+2 examination in any stream from any recognized board.
2. The students who want to appear in the 10+2 examinations can also apply in a provisional manner but they must able to fulfill some minimum marks criteria.
3. All ages can apply for this course as the course does not have an age limit for admission.
4. Previous experience, education, or training in fashion design, especially in garment construction, and understanding of fabric is desirable but not required.
5. Able to communicate basic ideas effectively, possess creativity, possess drawing skills and good commercial sense would having an added advantage.
6. The participants also had to agree to do an internship as part of the course requirements.
| Specialization | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design | ₹3-5 lakhs |
| Textile Design | ₹2.5-4 lakhs |
| Technical Design | ₹2-3 lakhs |
| Pattern Making | ₹1.5-2.5 lakhs |
| Store Management | ₹2.5-4 lakhs |
| Visual Merchandising | ₹1.8-2.8 lakhs |
| Assistant Buyer | ₹1.5-2.5 lakhs |
| Sales Associate | ₹1-1.8 lakhs |
