B.Des. in Fashion Design 

at ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West

As per the latest admission notification published on the ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM IDM) website, below are the key cutoff criteria for admission to B.Des programme at their Andheri West campus:

1. Entrance Exam Cutoff
- ITM-IDM DAT - General Category: 50 Percentile
- ITM-IDM DAT - Reserved Category: 45 Percentile  

2. 12th Boards Cutoff
- General Category: 60% aggregate
- Reserved Category: 55% aggregate

3. Portfolio Review Round
- Qualifying cutoff - 60% (General); 55% (Reserved)

4. Interview Rounds
- Based on composite score across portfolio, entrance and academics

The final cutoffs do tend to vary slightly year-on-year based on application numbers and selections by the admission committee. But the above cutoff benchmarks should give you a good indication of score requirements at ITM IDM Mumbai.

 ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM IDM) placement reports and student testimonials, the placements for B.Des programme at their Andheri West campus seem quite decent:

• 80%+ overall placement record for the past 3 graduating batches.

• Top recruiters include companies like DLF Brands, Reliance Brands, IBM, Tata Elxsi, L&T Ecc, Raymond, Decathlon, Asian Paints etc.

• Average salary packages offered range between Rs 3.5 - Rs 4.5 LPA. the highest package has been Rs 8 LPA.

• Major roles like Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition Designer, Spatial Designer, Furniture Designer, Product Designer etc. are offered.  

Additionally students also get opportunities for paid national and international internships during their course duration.

In summary, ITM IDM Mumbai seems to have built good industry linkages and their career placements cell ensures students get placed across reputed companies at decent compensation packages.

After completing the BDes course,  candidates can pursue an MDes, MFM, or MBA degree. Candidates who have obtained degree from one of the best Fashion Colleges in India, are open to plenty of job opportunities. Below are the job profiles available after BDes:

Many BDes courses are available at ITM Institute of Design and Media, including ones in knitwear design, visual communications, fashion design, interior design, VFX and animation, and visual communications. The best course among these is thought to be the BDes in Fashion Design. Its main objectives are the creation, development, and manufacturing of apparel and accessories. It teaches students how to create patterns, illustrate, and create three-dimensional designs using digital tools. Strong industry connections and placement record in this programme.

Students can select to specialise in womenswear, menswear, sportswear, or sustainable fashion. Electives provide the opportunity to delve deeper into particular areas of interest. Consistent projects offer hands-on experience in the design, development, and construction of clothing, culminating in a final collection at the end of the academic year.

ITM IDM conducts ITM IDM Common intelligence Test (CIT) for admission to BDes course. It is a two hour test conducted in online and offline mode. Besides, the institute also considers past academic scores, portfolio, and personal interview for admission in the BDes programme.

ITM IDM offers four-year BDes in Fashion Design. The curriculum of BDes Fashion Design is divided into eight semesters. Find below some of the subjects taught in ITM IDM BDes Fashion Design:

• Design Foundation
• Introduction to Digital Design
• Building Communication and Critical Skills
• Basics of Fashion Design
• Art History and Appreciation, etc.

Yes, the institute has a dedicated placement cell which works closely with the students and create both internship as well as placement oportunities for the students. Also, the curriculum of the institute is built in such a way that it sharpens the skills and prepare the students to face any of the challenges in the world of Fashion and Interior Design.

Some of the eminent companies that participated in ITM Institute of Design and Media placements over the past few years are listed below: