B.Des. in Fashion Design 

at ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West

As per the admission criteria mentioned on the ITM Institute of Design and Media (ITM-IDM) website, the institute accepts the below mentioned design entrance exam scores for granting admission into its B.Des program:

1. ITM-IDM DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
- ITM-IDM's own entrance exam to test aptitude for design

2. UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) 
- National level entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay

3. NID DAT (National Institute of Design Entrance Exam)
- Design aptitude based admission test by NID 

4. NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) 
- Creativity, GK and communication skills assessment 

The minimum cut-off marks required in these exams varies across different categories. Additionally, shortlisted candidates also need to qualify subsequent interview rounds by ITM-IDM for final admission.

So in summary, valid scores from either ITM-IDM DAT, UCEED, NID DAT or NIFT Entrance Exams are accepted at the time of design programme admissions at ITM Mumbai.

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.

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.

The total tuition fee for ITM IDM ranges between INR 16.8 Lacs and INR 17.5 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. ITM Institute of Design and Media fee has multiple components, out of which some are paid one-time while others are paid semester-wise. Candidates need to pay the programme fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat in the institute. 

Yes, ITM Institute of Design and Media offers four-year BDes programme. The course is divided into eight semesters. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for any of the BDes specialisations. Below are BDes specialisations offered by ITM IDM:

• Fashion Design
• Interior Design
• Visual Communication
• Animation and VFX
• UX Design

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.

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.

Yes, ITM Institute of Design and Media admissions are currently open for 2025 session. Candidates can apply online for any of the BDes courses. Aspirants need to fill out the application form on the official website of the institute and pay an application fee of INR 1,500 to apply for admission.

The official website of ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West has no information about the seat reservations. However, the institute does offer various scholarships to deserving and meritorious students. Students scoring a minimum of 85% in the scholarship test of the ITM Institute of Design and Media are eligible to attain scholarships.