Fashion Design Admission 2026: Registration Fees, Eligibility, Top Institutes/Colleges in India

The total tuition fee at NIF Global, Vashi of Diploma in Fashion Design course is INR 5.99 lakh. However, this amount is taken from the official website of college. Hence, the given amount is indicative and subject to change.

ARCH College of Design and Business BDes Fashion and Textile Design fee structure include tuition fee, registration fee, caution money, etc. The payment frequency varies for each fee component. Its tuition fee amount is INR 18 lakh. The onetime fee of INR 70,000 includes registration fees and refund

Yes, the Istituto Marangoni Italy is considered one of the best fashion design universities in the world. It is the best Italian fashion school based on a recent poll by a local Italian magazine.

The instiute is based in the heart of the fashion capital of the world. This provides students immediate

There are many top universities abroad that are best for Fashion Designing, Some of the top Fashion Design universities abroad are mentioned below for your reference -

• Harvard University
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Manchester
• The University of Queensland
• Carnegie Mellon University

There are 175 questions in the FDDI AIST 2026 M.Des entrance test. Question paper will be of 200 marks. The exam will be in English and Hindi.

There will be 126 questions in FDDI AIST 2026 B.Des programme. Paper will be of 200 marks. Sections in the exam will be Analytical Ability, Design Aptitude Test, General Awareness, Comprehension and Grammar, Usage, etc.

Students who do well in a Fashion Design course are those who:

• Are open to criticism

• Life-long learning attitude

• Can manage time well

• Are willing to redo work

• Enjoy hands-on learning

• Value creativity and expression

Sketches are evaluated based on concept clarity, proportion, detailing, and improvement over time.

Faculty focus on whether a student is developing rather than whether they are perfect artists. Even students who struggle with drawing improve steadily through practice and feedback.

Assignments are mostly practical. Students work on:

• Theme-based collections

• Fabric exploration and manipulation

• Mood boards and concept development

• Design sketches and technical drawings

• Finished garments and samples

There is some theory, like fashion history or textiles, but even those subjects may invol

Garment construction is a major part of the Fashion Design curriculum. Students don't just design on paper, they actually create garments. This includes:

• Drafting patterns

• Cutting fabric

• Stitching and finishing garments

• Fittings and alterations

Over semesters, students move from simple silhouettes to mor

The course is quite beginner-friendly!

Many students join without knowing stitching or sketching properly. The first year focuses on basics like fabric knowledge, hand stitches, basic pattern making, and fashion illustration. Faculty don't assume prior experience and teach everything step by step. St

TDV includes Design Aptitude Test and Personal Interview. The student's are evaluated based on their creativity and problem-solving skills.

The entrance exam is held for 2 hours. It includes MCQs and descriptive questions which will evaluate the student's creative abilities, analytical skills and awareness.

There isn't one single "best" fashion design entrance exam, but the NIFT Entrance Exam is most popular in India for its top-tier institutes, followed by NID DAT, UCEED, and private exams like Pearl Academy's and TDV for broader options

SEED B.Des round 2 will be conducted on March 22, 2026. It will be in online mode. Exam timing will be one hour between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the test day. It will have 60 questions.

SEED B.Des registration process for Round 2 is open now. The last date to fill the application form is March 15, 2026, Sunday. SEED Exam 2026 for B.Des Round 2 will be conducted on March 22^nd, 2026, Sunday.

The application fee of TDV entrance exam is INR 1500. The registration forms are available online. TDV is accepting applications for UG and PG courses.

No, not all Fashion Design colleges in Mumbai require an entrance exam to get admission to top colleges. There are certain colleges which gives direct admission to students. Some of them are mentioned below -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Entrance exam for FDDI AIST 2026 is on May 10, 2026. The admit card will be available on May 01. Exam will be held at the centres in 30 cities.

Yes, top colleges such as NIFT Hyderabad definitely require an entrance, i.e., NIFT entrance exam, that checks design aptitude and creativity. Many private colleges have their own entrance tests and interviews. Smaller institutes and Diploma colleges may offer admission based only on Class 10 or 12

The total seats offered by Symbiosis through B.Des programme is 207. For communication design, it is 92, for industrial design, it is 52, for fashion design 33 and for fashion communication, it is 30.

The seat intake of the M.Des programme through SEED 2026 is 24. 20 seats are for Indian students and 4 seats are for International students. Intake is subject to approval from the SIU.

SEED 2026 Exam will be of 60 minutes. It will be on January 11, 2026, Sunday. It will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. SEED Entrance Exam will be conducted online for all candidates.

No, there will be no Mock Test for SEED M.Des. No dates are given for M.Des Mock test in the schedule released by the SID. If Mock test is to be conducted, the information will be updated hered.

SEED Mock test was conducted on January 7, 2026, on Wednesday. It was conducted online. All candidates who have filled application form were able to give SEED mock test.

The fees for the BDes in Fashion Designing at Pearl Academy Mumbai is comprised of tuition fees and one-time payments. The one-time payments are a combination of application fees and admission fees.

All one-time payments together total to INR 82,000 in 2026 at Pearl Academy Mumbai. The tuition fees f

The admit card for Pearl Academy entrance exam 2026 was out on January 14, 2026 for B.des and M.des. The exam was on 17^th - 19^th January (Saturday, Sunday & Monday).

Candidates must have passed 10+2 pass/appearing (any stream) or a 3 years Diploma (equivalent to 10+2) from any recognised higher secondary board/institute.

Yes, TDV Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted online. The exam will have two parts. Part 1 is Aptitude Test and Part 2 is an online Interview.