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Diploma in Textile Design is an Undergraduate diploma awarded course in the field of Textiles, which lasts for three years. This course prepares those who have a desire to design diverse fabrics and textile products such as apparels, bed linen, carpets, furnishings. The subjects covered in textile designing include pattern making, designs, printing methods, manufacturing techniques, colour combinations, and understanding of textile material and processing. The students are able to achieve familiarity and mastery with the design software and tools that are used in the market.
Textile design diploma courses are available for learners after their 10th or 12th standard of education. Consequently, there is no specific entrance examination that prospective students must sit to gain admission into the university. Admissions are as per merit of the qualifying exam or depending on the students’ performance in an aptitude test and interview held by the textile institute. For students who passed 10+2 and are seeking admission in second year of the course, the institute conducts another lateral entry entrance exam right from the basic knowledge and design ability.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Textile Design |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (passed) from a recognized board, some institutions may prefer students with Arts or Science background |
| Top Colleges (India) | National Institute of Design (NID), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Pearl Academy, Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art |
1. Minimum 50 % aggregate marks in 10+2 pass in any stream from a recognized board.
2. The candidates with arts/commerce stream preferably sought after, however; any candidate from any stream can apply.
3. It is desirable but not required for the candidate to have some knowledge of design, drawing, craftsmanship, and other related practices.
4. Should have a passion in textile and fabrics or patterns and textures or designing apparels or home furnishing.
5. This includes creativity, imagination, visualization ability, and aesthetic sense as added advantages.
6. Healthy and fit to work for long hours in studios or workshops and handle several textile tools or equipment.
| College Name | Location |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) | Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Gandhinagar |
| Government College of Textile and Home Science | Chandigarh |
| Government College of Textile Technology | Bhopal |
| School of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology | Shibpur |
| Government Weaver's School, Mysore | Mysore |
| Government College of Textile Engineering | Bhuj |
| Government College of Textile Technology | Salem |
| School of Textiles, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Vadodara |
| Government College of Textile Technology, Panipat | Panipat |
| Government College of Textile Technology | Bhagalpur |
| Specialization | Average Salary (Freshers) |
|---|---|
| Fashion & Apparel Design | INR 18,000 - INR 25,000 |
| Home Textiles Design | INR 16,000 - INR 22,000 |
| Technical Textiles Design | INR 20,000 - INR 28,000 |
| Textile Printing & Dyeing | INR 15,000 - INR 20,000 |
| Textile Product Development | INR 18,000 - INR 24,000 |
