Best Fashion Design Colleges in Siliguri - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

The selection criteria for Jewellery Designing courses are most of the times based on both the entrance and merit.

While most colleges provide admission based on the merit score, some also conduct entrance exams such as CUET and MAH CET.

Sure you can pursue a BDes in Jewellery Design course abroad, but the number of colleges that are offering this programme abroad is very much limited. However, among them, the University of Dundee, Scotland, UK is one of the best choices. It is a full-time 3-year UG degree course costing around INR 21.46 lakh. The eligibility requirements to get a seat in this university are to pass Class 12 from a recognised board and clear the PTE and IELTS exams.

The table below draws comparison between the highlights of both the courses. Students can see to know the major differences between BDes in Jewellery Design and Diploma in Jewellery Design:

Points of Difference	B.Des in Jewelry Design	Diploma in Jewelry Design
Duration	3-4 Years	Varies from a few months to year
Level	Undergraduate degree	Diploma or certificate
Focus	Comprehensive, covers theory and practical aspects of jewellery design	Focus on skills and theory
Syllabus	Design principles, gemology, metalwork, CAD design, and business aspects.	Concentrated on hands-on skills and basic jewellery design techniques
Admission Requirements	10+2 (high school) with specific subjects or entrance exams	Typically open to candidates with 10+2 (high school) qualifications without entrance exams.
Job Profiles	Jewellery designer, Design Consultant, Gemologist, or Entrepreneurship in the jewellery industry	Jewellery design roles, or working in jewellery workshops.

Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs (Talentedge) has courses such as Certificate to offer. These courses are in the stream of Design.

Inspiria Knowledge Campus is a renowned institution offering BBA, BCA, B.Sc. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Hospitality & Travel, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Mass Communication & Media, Architecture & Planning, Science, Accounting & Commerce. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. Inspiria Knowledge Campus boasts an impressive review rating of 4.48 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 4.48 for Campus Life, 4.15 for Placements, 4.73 for Faculty, and 4.73 for Infrastructure.

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses including 10 UG and 2 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Seats intake availability for these courses at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri goes up to 225.

J.D Birla Institute (JDBI) has been rated 3.9 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

A student withdraws their admission from Amity University Kolkata up to 15 days before the commencement of the academic session, the University will refund-

• 100% of the semester tuition fees, and
• 100% of the Security Deposit,

after deducting processing charges of up to 5 percent of the fees, subject to a maximum deduction of INR 5,000.This category is intended for students who decide not to proceed with their admission well in advance of the academic session.

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Sister Nivedita University is a good choice for students interested in either the Engineering or Management streams with the university being ranked 113 and 105 in the Engineering and Management categories, respectively by Outlook Ranking 2025.

The university is also known for its other UG, PG, Diploma and certificate courses  with Sister Nivedita University Kolkata being a good choice overall for many students depending on their interests.

The fees for various courses offered at IIFD Kolkata are mentioned below: