B.Des in Fashion Design Colleges in India

Fashion designers need a combination of creative and technical skills, as well as business sense and communication skills. They should also be adaptable, resilient, and passionate. 

Creative skills

Creativity

Fashion designers should be able to create unique, stylish, and functional designs 

Visualisation

Fashion designers should be able to visualize their ideas and sketch them out 

Art skills

Fashion designers should have an artistic eye and be able to work with a variety of colors, shapes, and fabrics 

Technical skills

Computer skills: Fashion designers should be able to use design software, such as CAD (computer-aided design) and graphics editing programs 

Sewing skills: Fashion designers should have good sewing skills 

Candidates can see table showing a list highest paying job options in Fashion Design industry for a fresher below -

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Stylist	INR 3.5 LPA
Fashion Designer	INR 4.3 LPA
Public Relations Manager	INR 5.9 LPA
Brand Manager	INR 18.4 LPA
Merchandising Manager	INR 13 LPA

Note: The salary information is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Hope this helps your doubt! All the best!

Yes, here are some affordable BDes Fashion Design college options you can take a look at:

BDes Fashion Design Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIFT Patna	INR 90,200
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya	INR 20,830
Central India Institutes of Mass Communication	INR 36,000
FDDI Chennai	INR 76,000
IEC University	INR 72,000

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Here are some top BDes Fashion Design college options offering great placement opportunities to graduates in India:

BDes Fashion Design Colleges	Average Package Offered
IIT Bombay Placements	INR 19.63 LPA
Vijaybhoomi University Placements	INR 13.3 LPA
ITM University Placements	INR 10.7 LPA
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Placements	INR 8.9 LPA
Chitkara Design School Placements	INR 8.25 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

The total course fees for the BDes in Fashion Design course at Pearl Academy, Mumbai is INR 36.56 lakh. The aforementioned fees is the total course fees for the BDes course which may include tuition fees, examination fees and other recurring fees.

The Pearl Academy, Mumbai hostel fees must be paid separately from the aforementioned BDes course fees.

Hi Aatish! The major difference is, a Textile Designer creates the pattern, designs for fabric and also develops fabric. The textile designers also do embellishment of fabrics. They have to select yarn, colour for the yarn, and dyes for making new fabrics. The Fashion designers, on the other hand, use the fabric developed by the textile designer to create new designs for clothes.

Their imagination sees a design, they sketch it with colors on the paper and then give shape to their imagination by selecting fabric for the making new designed clothes. Both have a vast career scope. Now that you must have understood the difference between the two, you can take your call according to your area of interest.

The basic difference between a BDes in Fashion Design and a BDes in Textile Design is that Fashion Design focuses on every element of fashion, including accessories, fashion trends, style of draping, etc. It includes a few subjects related to textile science. 
On the other hand, BDes Textile Design is only focused on the Textile-related subjects and does not have a comprehensive approach to Fashion. BDes Textile Design subjects include Fabric Ornamentation, Garment Grading, Material Studies, etc. 

During placements for Fashion Design students at Amity campus, several renowned recruiters will be present, including Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ritu Kumar, Levi's, DLF Emporio, Marks & Spencer, and others. The Amity School of Fashion Technology has not yet disclosed the placement Statistics for 2023, but they will be provided here once the school releases them. As for the 2022 placements, the highest package offered was INR 7 LPA, while the average package was INR 4.5 LPA.

Yes, at NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue a BDes program. This programme is offered with multiple specialisations, including Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc. Candidates willing to take admission can check the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Four years
Mode	Full time
Eligibility	Pass in Class 12 or equivalent
Selection Criteria	NIFTEE + Counselling
Tuition Fees	INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 12.3 lakh

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Amity University Mumbai BDes course focuses on building practical industry skills. The programme is run by the Amity School of Fashion Technology. It offers modern design labs, expert faculty, and strong corporate connections. Students get to work on real-world projects and build a professional portfolio.  

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024 was released for different categories under the All India quota. At 400 rank, it is possible to get admission into a few courses for candidates belonging to any category. For instance, the last-round closing cutoff for the General All India category candidates closed at a range of 65 and 654. 

Students can refer to the table below to have an idea of the courses available at the mentioned rank. The table consists the cutoff for the General All India category:

Course	2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design	299
B.Des. in Textile Design	437
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	654
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	65
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	218
Master of Design (M.Des.)	71
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	47
B.Des. in Fashion Design	208

 

For a candidate to be eligible for BDes at Pearl Academy Rajouri Garden, he/she should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Aspirant further must hold the valid pass certificate as well (original and copies) during form filling and admission confirmation. The documents are required at the time of admission for verification purposes.

BDes is a four-year course available in four disciplines which are further available in various specialisations. The total seat intake for BDes course is 207. Check below specialisation-wise seat intake for BDes course:

Courses	Seats
B.Des. in Fashion Design	33
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	30
B.Des. in Communication Design	92
B.Des. in Industrial Design	52

 

To join NIFT Chennai, candidates need to appear for the Creative Ability Test and the General Ability Test. 

Candidates who manage to clear the entrance tests will be called for a GD and PI round. 

Candidates who perform well in these rounds will be alloted seats in their preferred courses offered by NIFT Chennai.

Candidates can apply online on the institute's website. Aspirants can follow below steps to apply at NIFT Hyderabad:

1: Go to the website of NIFT and open the application form

2: Tap on Registrations for Admissions from the available menu.

3: On this redirected page, click on the "New Log In" tab.

4: Begin with the registration process by entering all the details, such as name, DOB, desired programme, etc.

5: After filling in all the details, click on "Submit".

6: Now, fill out the complete application form and upload the image of your signature and a recent passport-size photograph.

The college has not released the salary package for the year 2022.  According to Shiksha review, the highest package offered for BDes Fashion Design was INR 6 LPA during the recent placement drive. NIFT Chennai students were offered various roles such as Associate Designer, Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist and many more. This is to note that, the highest package and roles offered are gathered from Shiksha review page. Hence, the stats and roles offered mentioned here may vary further.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar accepts NIFT entrance exam scores for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT cutoff 2025 for Round 1 is out for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. As per the NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff 2025, the first-round closing ranks across different courses ranged between 84 and 751 for the General All India category students. The most competitive course for the General AI category candidates was Master of Design (M.Des.) with the cutoff rank of 84. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates must secure a rank up to 751 or below to be eligible for NIFT Gandhinagar admission.

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT Gandhinagar B.Des cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for the General All India category students:

Course	NIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design	358
B.Des. in Textile Design	751
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	202
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production	218
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	124
B.Des. in Fashion Design	301
Master of Design (M.Des.)	84

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of NIFT Patna alumni are placed in the Arts and Design sector with a 42% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Sales, Media and Communication, Purchasing, and Engineering.

The World University of Design offers Bachelor of Design in different 11 specializations including B.Des. in Computer Science and Design, B.Des. in Animation and Game Design, B.Des. in Transportation Design, B.Des. in Product Design, B.Des. in Fashion Design, B.Des. in Graphic Communication Design, B.Des. in Film and Video, B.Des in UX and Digital Product Design, B.Des. in Fashion Communication, B.Des. in Interior Architecture and Design, and B.Des. in Textile Design.
However, the best BDes branches offered by World University of Design are Animation and Game Design, UX and Digital Product Design, and Interior Architecture and Design.

National Institute of Fashion Technology is one of the best design colleges present in India that offers placement assistance to students. The top companies taking part in the placement drive at National Institute of Fashion Technology are Nykaa, Monte Carlo, Raymond among others. The below-mentioned table reflects on the placement statistics for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Jodhpur as per the Shiksha review:

Particulars	Statistics
UG Programme
B.FTech - Apparel Production	INR 4 LPA to INR 4.50 LPA
Fashion Communication	INR 3.60 LPA
Fashion Design	INR 4 LPA

NOTE: The data mentioned above is gathered from the Shiksha review page. Hence, the stats may vary further.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur is a government institute. It has a great infrastructure and is equipped with great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs, and specialised workshops for hands-on learning. It has been ranked 16 for Fashion Design by Outlook in 2019 and holds a good placement record as well. The minimum marks required in the NEFT entrance exam to get a seat at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur is as follows-:

NIFT Expected Cut-Off 2024 Kannur - 590.

For any further information you can visit the college website or contact the concerned college for the same.

Yes, Amity Lucknow is a decent university. It has been accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are mentioned below:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA. It is a member of AIU and is included in the universities' list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU).
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.

Yes, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong admissions are ongoing now. The institute is now in the middle of selection rounds. Students can check the official site to know the latest updates for admissions.

The rank needed for BDes course admission at NIFT Raebareli depends entirely on which category u belong to. For the General AI category, students need a rank of at least 4494 or below to be eligible for admission. Please know that other categories will have different qualifying cutoffs accordingly. Students can refer to the list below to know the maximum cutoff for each category. 

• General: 4494
• OBC: 7209
• SC: 8789
• ST: 8692
• EWS: 8493

 

National Institute of Fashion Technology accepts the NIFT entrance exam results, followed by the NIFT Counselling process for admission to the BDes courses. As per the NIFT Kangra cutoff 2025, the overall cutoff ranged from 181 to 3080. So, students can secure a rank within this range to be eligible for admission if they belong to the General AI category. 

Note: Other categories, quotas, courses, etc, will have different cutoffs accordingly.