MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

Updated on Jun 19, 2025 11:58 IST
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MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025 is based on entrance and merit procedures.

The average MSc Fashion Design course fee in India is INR 4,000 - INR 6 Lakh. Interested candidates can continue reading the article for the MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025.

MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Top Colleges Eligibility Criteria 

Listed below is the general eligibility criteria for MSc Fashion Design colleges in India:

MSc Fashion Design Top Colleges Eligibility Criteria
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
PSG College of Arts and Science
  • B.Sc. degree in Costume Designing and Fashion / Fashion Technology/ Fashion Designing/ Apparel Production Technology /B.Voc. Textiles and Apparel Design/ Textiles and Clothing/Apparel Designing & Fashion Arts/etc, from GC recognized colleges / Universities.
NIFT -TEA
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
J.D. Birla Institute
  • A bachelor's degree in B.Sc Home Science, B.Sc Textile Design, or B.Sc Fashion Design with a minimum of 55% aggregate.
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science
  • A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university.

Source: Official site and may vary.

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MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: General Eligibility Criteria 

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the MSc Fashion Design courses are:

  • Must have UG degree in any stream
  • With a minimum of 50% aggregate score

Source: external site and may vary.

Links useful for the MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025:

NIFT 2025 Toppers List (SOON) - All India Rank, Scores, Interviews & Previous Year Toppers Name

NID Admissions 2025

MSc Fashion Design Admission Process 2025

Admission to the MSc in Fashion Design is based on both merit and an entrance exam-based procedure. 

  1. Eligibility
  2. Application
  3. Entrance
  4. Result
  5. Interview
  6. Counselling

MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Popular Entrance Exams

Below table shows the top MSc in Fashion Design entrance exams along with their schedule:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CUET-PG Exam 2026 March - April, 2026 (Tentative) CUET-PG Exam Date 2026
ICAR AIEEA Exam 2025 July 3, 2025 ICAR AIEEA Exam Date 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 February, 2026 (Tentative) NIFT Entrance Exam Date 2025
NID DAT Exam 2026 March, 2026 (Tentative) NID DAT Exam Date 2026
CEED Exam 2026 January, 2026 (Tentative) CEED Exam Date 2026

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MSc Fashion Design Admission Recommended Topics:

NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) 2026
GK Questions for Design Entrance Exams

MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Syllabus

Below table shows the top MSc in Fashion Design syllabus:

Entrance Exams Exam Syllabus
CEED Syllabus CEED syllabus is divided into 2 parts: Part A and Part B. The first part includes Visualization and spatial reasoning, Environment & society, Language, etc. The second part comprises Communication, Drawing, Problem identification, etc. 
NID DAT Syllabus Topics included Colour Terminology, Inspiration & Design Development, Design Theory, Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship, Natural & Geometrical Form, Principles of Composition, Optical Illusion, etc.
NIFT Entrance Syllabus The NIFT exam has two papers - the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). The CAT paper includes topics such as Creative Ability, Power of Observation, Intuitive Abilities, Concept Development Ability, etc. The NIFT GAT tests Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability & English Comprehension, etc.

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MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Top Colleges in India

Around 180 Design colleges in India offer admission to the MSc in Fashion Design course.

MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Top Government Colleges

Top government colleges are MSU Baroda, PSG College of Arts and Science, Gujarat University, RTMNU Nagpur, SNDT College, Panjab University, etc. Below table shows the top government MSc Fashion Design colleges in India with their cost:

Best Government Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
RTMNU MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 2,000
Periyar University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 6,880
Bharathiar University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 10,560
MSU Baroda MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 19,520
SNDT College MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 36,000
Bangalore University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 39,600
Punjab Agricultural University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 76,880
Guru Nanak Dev University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 91,110 - INR 2.52 Lakh
PSG College of Arts and Science MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 1.4 Lakh
Panjab University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 2.74 Lakh
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Links relevant to the MSc Fashion Design Admission:

List of NIFTs in India 2025

Top Fashion Design Colleges in India 2025

MSc Fashion Design Admission 2025: Top Private Colleges

Top private colleges are JD Institute of Fashion Technology, HICAS, JECRC University, etc. Below table shows the top government MSc Fashion Design colleges in India with their cost:

Best Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Bon Secours College MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 43,000
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 80,000
J.D Birla Institute MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 1.57 Lakh
Sandip University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 1.6 Lakh
JECRC University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 1.96 Lakh - 2.43 Lakh
Galgotias University MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 2.9 Lakh
INSD Pune MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 3.25 Lakh
AAFT MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 3.48 Lakh
IIFD Kolkata MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 3.8 Lakh
Vogue Institute of Art and Design MSc Fashion Design Admission INR 6 Lakh

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MSc in Fashion Designing Admission Relevant Links:

All About The Career As A Fashion Designer

Top MSc Fashion Design Colleges for Placements (in India)

Below table shows the top MSc Fashion Design colleges in India with their average salary:

Top MSc Fashion Design Colleges Average Package Offered
Guru Nanak Dev University Placements INR 6.35 LPA
PSG College of Technology Placements INR 6 LPA
Garden City University Placements INR 6 LPA
Sandip University Nashik Placements INR 4.12 LPA
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science Placements INR 3.76 LPA
JECRC University Placements INR 3.52 LPA

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  • Popular MSc Fashion Design Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MSc Fashion Design Colleges in India
  • Popular MSc Fashion Design Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MSc Fashion Design Colleges in India

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Popular MSc Fashion Design Specializations

Following are the most popular MSc Fashion Design Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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There are 24 seats in Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) M.Des programme. 4 Seats are reserved for International students. 

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SEED 2026 written exam will be 60 minutes. The question paper will include 60 questions. Question paper will have MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions.

SEED Entrance ExamDetails
ModeComputer based
Duration60 minutes
No. of Questions60
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  • Observations
  • Visualizations
  •  Subject-related Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking

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The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) does not have any provisions for direct admission to the second year. So, candidates have to compulsory take admission in the first year of the B.Des program. Note that admission to the B.Des is only through the SEED 2026 exam.

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Yes, a portfolio is required to get admission to SEED B.Des and M.Des programmes. You are required to present a digital portfolio that should contain all of your best work. Portfolio should be in the form of a PDF. 

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You can find SEED Sample papers on the website of Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The sample papers are available at sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process.

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In SEED Entrance Exam, MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions can be asked.

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Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.

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SEED will conduct B.Des entrance exam for Round 2 on March 22, 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted online and can be given from home.

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As per information on SID website, the institute does not promote or is aware of any coaching classes/preparatory classes. So, the candidate can decide whether they want to join any coaching institute or not. Note that there are many coaching institutes that offer preparation classes for exams like

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SEED Entrance Exam 2026 will be held online for B.Des and M.Des for all the stages. The test will be of one hour, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on the test day.

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The stages for IIAD DAT 2026 Entrance Exam are IIAD DAT Written Test, Portfolio Evaluation and/ or Interview round. 

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Exam officials will release the IIAD DAT 2026 admit card on the admission portal.

Download the admit card by

  1. Go to the admission portal

  2. Click on the admit card download link

  3. A log-in window will open

  4. Ennter you candidate credentials

  5. On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.

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The results will be declared at the admission portal of IIAD 2026. 

To check your results

  1. Go to IIAD exam result link

  2. A log-in window will open

  3. Enter your log-in credentials

  4. On log-in, you can download the IIAD exam scorecard.

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There will be no draft answer keys for IIAD exam 2026 if we go by the previous years' schedule. However, if exam officials fo release the answer key, the direct link to download the keys will be provided here. In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for ea

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IIAD will not release any draft answer key for the IIAD DAT Written Exam.

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The fee for IIAD M.Des 2026 is INR 5,95,000 (Annual fee). The fee for semester 1 is INR 2,97, 500.

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The fee for B.Des at IIAD is ₹595,000 (Annual Fee). The fee for Semester I is INR. 297,500.

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No, you should not apply if you don't meet the eligibility criteria for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam. 

It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment. If any candidate is found lacking, he or she will be disqualified.

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Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam.

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For admission to UG courses, the candidate needs to have passed 10+2 exam in any discipline. Those awaiting 10+2 results may also apply. The candidate must make sure that meet the eligibility criteria, as otherwise the candidature of the applicant can be cancelled.

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Total marks for IIAD DAT exam will be 200. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. Question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking and Visual Aptitude Sections.  IIAD DAT will have two phases: which include the iDAT exam and Portfolio Evaluation or Interview ro

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The last date to fill the Application form of IIAD Entrance exam is April 15, 2026. The exams will be held in online and offline modes.

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The entrance exam for IIAD DAT 2026 is on April 24, 2026 and April 25, 2026 for online mode. The exam for the online & offline modes will be conducted on April 25, 2026.

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The application fee for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam 2026 is INR 2,500. The applications are available online at the website. Last date to fill application form is April 15, 2026.

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The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:

  • Corrugated sheets: 2
  • Cardboard: 1
  • OHP Sheets: 1
  • Translucents Sheet: 1
  • Coloured sheets: 4
  • Ice cream sticks: 8-10
  • Toothpicks: 6-7
  • All pinks
  • Jute Thread: 2m
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  • Clay: 2 colors
  • Chopsticks: 2
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Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:

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  • Character Design

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Pearl Academy Delhi BDes fee varies based on selected course specialisation. The total fee for BDes in Fashion Design is INR 35.31 Lakh. Candidates have to pay additional INR 2,000 as application fee for form submission. Candidates should keep all fee payment receipts with them. The mentioned fee de

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NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.

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