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Diploma in Fashion Merchandising is a one to two year diploma level program that focuses on training in fashion merchandising and other related courses like retail management, textiles, apparel manufacturing and other interpersonal skills for fashion Industry. The curriculum entails the study of trends, product designs, merchandising strategies, maintaining inventory, presentation, distribution, promotion, and selling strategies. The program length ranges from 6 months to 2 years depending on the course of study and the specific institute offering the program.
The only previous qualifications recognized for entry into the Diploma in Fashion Merchandising course are class 10th and 12th public examinations. It is also seen some institutes taking into account the candidate’s performance in national/state level examinations and in personal interviews while admitting students along with their high school percentage.
| Course Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Fashion Merchandising |
| Duration | 1 year (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent |
| Top Colleges (India) | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Pearl Academy, Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), London School of Trends (LST), World College of Arts and Design |
1. Should have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board and should have obtained 50% marks in the test.
2. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Vocational stream also have a chance to apply for the course.
3. There is no restriction of minimum age limit that a person should possess to take admission in this course. The jobs are open to all fresher who have completed 10+2 as well as those who are already employed.
4. Such candidates can apply in a provisional basis provided they fulfill the qualification requirements after the final results of the 10+2 examination.
5. For the candidates belonging to the reserved category like SC/ST/OBC, the minimum percentage in 10+2 is 45%.
6. English speaking is compulsory since the curriculum and all teaching materials are in English.
1. NIFT: NIFT Entrance Examination checks the design aptitude, general ability and communication skills of the applicants.
2. NID: This test assesses the perception, design sensitivity, observation skills and general intelligence of the students aspiring to get into National Institute of Design.
3. CEED: The Common Entrance Exam for Design assesses drawing, creativity, colour sense, analytical ability, and design thinking, among other things.
4. NATA: NATA which stands for National Aptitude Test in Architecture includes testing graphic perception and drawing Aptitude, Observation skills, Quantitative Ability and Aesthetic Sensitivity.
5. UCEED: Scholastic Aptitude Test for undergraduate common entrance examination for design is a test of creativity and intellect in graphic and visual arts.
| Syllabus Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fashion Fundamentals | Introduction to Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Forecasting, Design Principles, Color Theory, Fabrics and Apparel Construction, Garment Construction Techniques, Women's and Men's Wear, Fashion Photography and Styling |
| Fashion Merchandising | Merchandising Strategy, Market Analysis and Planning, Buying and Sourcing, Inventory Management, Fashion Display and Visual Merchandising, CRM and Customer Relationship Management, Fashion E-commerce and Retail Management |
| Fashion Design | Fashion Sketching and Illustration, Design Development, Patternmaking and Grading, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Technology and CAD, Fashion Styling and Image Consulting, Fashion Marketing and Promotion |
| Fashion Business | Fashion Law and Ethics, Fashion Branding and Marketing, Fashion Communications and Public Relations, Fashion Retail Operations and Human Resources Management, Fashion Business Intelligence and Analytics |
| Fashion Technology | Fashion Technology and Automation, 3D Printing in Fashion, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Fashion, Fashion Sustainability and Circular Economy, Ethical Fashion and Social Responsibility |
1. Apply online or offline with minimum 10+2 Academic qualification
2. Take entrance examination if one is conducted or interview if you are applying for a particular course.
3. They should be selected based on their performance during tests and interviews
4. Upload the certificates of 10+2, ID proof, photos
5. For admission to college and university, make the payments for admission and tuition fees.
6. Enroll to have a chance to attend the orientation program so as to undertake a course.
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) | Various Locations | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| Fashion Technology Institute (FTI) | Mumbai | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| Central Institute of Fashion Technology (CIFTI) | Bhubaneswar | 20,000 - 30,000 |
| Government College of Fashion Technology (GCFT) | Chennai | 20,000 - 30,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh State Institute of Fashion Technology (APCITY) | Hyderabad | 15,000 - 25,000 |
| Regional Institute of Fashion Technology (RIIT) | Chandigarh | 15,000 - 25,000 |
| Karnataka State Government Textile and Fashion Technology Institute (KTGFTI) | Bangalore | 15,000 - 25,000 |
| Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey University (SNDT) | Mumbai | 18,000 - 28,000 |
| Manipal Institute of Fashion Technology (MIF) | Manipal | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Academy | Noida, New Delhi | 2,50,000 - 3,50,000 |
| Indus International College of Fashion Technology | Bangalore | 2,50,000 - 3,50,000 |
| International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) | Mumbai, New Delhi | 1,80,000 - 2,80,000 |
| Raffles Institute of Design | Mumbai, Bangalore | 1,50,000 - 2,50,000 |
| NIFT Academy of Design | Mumbai, New Delhi | 1,50,000 - 2,20,000 |
| Academy of Art and Fashion | Mumbai | 1,80,000 - 2,50,000 |
| Fashion Design Academy | Mumbai | 1,50,000 - 2,50,000 |
| NIMASA Fashion Technology Institute | Mumbai | 2,00,000 - 3,00,000 |
