School of Design & Fashion Technology
Where Creativity Meets Innovation
🌟 Vision
“To be a leading hub of creative excellence and innovation in design and fashion, nurturing professionals who shape global trends with sustainability and cultural sensitivity.”
🎯 Mission
- To impart world-class education in design, fashion, textiles, and creative arts with a balance of tradition and innovation.
- To equip students with industry-ready skills in fashion design, apparel technology, interior design, and digital media.
- To foster sustainable and ethical design practices, aligning with global environmental and cultural standards.
- To collaborate with industry leaders and designers for hands-on training, internships, and live projects.
- To encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and research in fashion technology and design solutions.
📘 Core Objectives
- Creativity & Innovation – Inspire students to create designs that combine aesthetics with functionality.
- Skill Development – Offer hands-on experience in CAD, garment construction, textile science, and digital design tools.
- Industry Integration – Provide exposure to real-world projects, fashion shows, exhibitions, and global trends.
- Sustainability Focus – Promote eco-friendly, ethical fashion, and circular design concepts.
- Career Readiness – Prepare graduates for roles in fashion houses, design studios, textile industries, and entrepreneurship.
Program Type & Institution | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Certificate in Fashion Design | ~11 months | Class X pass, minimum age ~17 |
Certificate– Fashion & Clothing Tech | ~10–40 weeks | 10 + 2 (any stream) |
Certificate Program– Fashion Design | ~9–11 months | Typically 10 + 2 |
Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Tech | ~12 months | 10 + 2 |
Diploma in Fashion Technology | 36 months (3 years) | 10th pass with ≥35% marks |
Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Tech | 1 year | 10 + 2 or equivalent |
Diploma in Fashion & Business Management | ~1 year | 10 + 2 |
Diploma in Costume & Garment Tech | 3 years (polytechnic) | 10th pass |
Specialized Polytech Diploma Fashion Design | ~1 year | 10th or 10 + 2 |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
B.Des. (Fashion / Textile / Communication / Product / Footwear / Interior Design) | 4 years (8 semesters) | 10+2 pass (any stream), typically ≥50–55%; plus portfolio, entrance exam (NIFT, NID-DAT, UCEED, AIEED, SEED, Pearl Academy, etc.) |
B.Sc. Fashion Technology / Apparel & Fashion Tech / Costume Design & Fashion | 3 years | 10+2 pass; typically ≥55% aggregate; some govt colleges offer merit-based admission without entrance test |
B.Voc / B.A. (Vocational Studies) – Fashion Design & Technology | 3 years | 10+2 pass; standard eligibility ~45–50% |
BS (Tech) or B.Tech (Design) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM; JEE Main/Advanced or relevant design aptitude criteria |
Program / Institution | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
M.Des (Fashion Design / Apparel / Textile / Product etc.) | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree (any stream, ≥50%); design entrance tests: NID-DAT, CEED, AIEED, SEED, Pearl Academy etc) |
M.Des in Fashion Design | 2 years | Any Graduate degree (design orientation preferred); GAT/CAT or institute-specific entrance |
M.Des (Fashion Management & Marketing) | 2 years | Graduate in any discipline (≥50%) |
M.FTech (Fashion Technology) | 2 years | Bachelor’s in Textile/Fashion Tech/Clothing/Design or related (~45–55% marks); sometimes institute entrance |
PG Diploma in Fashion & Textile Design | 1 year | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
PhD Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
PhD in Fashion Design | 2–5 years | Master’s in Fashion Design / Technology / related field (≥ 55%) + entrance test or research proposal & interview |
PhD in Fashion Technology | 3 years (min) to 5 years | Master’s in Fashion Tech / Textile / Apparel Tech (≥ 55%) + GATE or university exam + research proposal |
PhD in Design (interdisciplinary) | ~3 years | M.Des or equivalent PG degree (≥ 50%) + entrance test / merit-based selection |
Mixed-mode / Part-time PhD | 3–6 years | Same as above; often with industry sponsorship or self-funded |
Level | Programs | Typical Roles | Starting Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
Certificate / Diploma | Certificate / Diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design (6 mo–3 yr) | Assistant Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Merchandiser, Textile Technologist | ₹2–3 LPA → ₹5–8 LPA |
Undergraduate (B.Des / B.Sc) | B.Des. (Fashion/Textile/Accessory), B.Sc. Fashion Tech (3–4 yr) | Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, Visual Merchandiser | ₹4–8 LPA (average); top colleges: ₹10–20 LPA; elite: ₹15–25 LPA+ |
Postgraduate (M.Des / M.FTech) | M.Des (Fashion Design, Product, Textile), M.FTech (Tech focus) | Fashion Consultant, Fashion Manager, Technical Designer, R&D Specialist | ₹6–10 LPA |
PhD / Research | PhD in Fashion Design / Technology / Design (3–6 yr) | Assistant Professor, Design Research Scientist, Senior Consultant | ₹5–8 LPA (academia), ₹8–15 LPA (private) |