Design

IILM Lucknow does not offer a B.Des program, but IILM University, Gurugram does. To apply, you need to have completed 10+2 from a recognised board. The process includes filling out the online application, appearing for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), attending a personal interview, and completing document verification. The total tuition fee for the B.Des programme at IILM Gurugram is around INR 13.6 lakh. For more details, check the official website of IILM University.

To apply for the BDes programme offered at Karnavati University, students need to fulfil the admission criteria of the programme before applying. The university shortlists candidates for this programme through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Further, students need to go through Portfolio Evaluation, Situation Test, and PI for admission into the university's UG design programme.

The average salary of a Footwear Designer is INR 4.3 LPA in India. However, these salary packages can vary depending on the employer, job location, relevant experience, job position, expertise, etc. Meanwhile, the scope of Footwear Design in India is broad with ever-changing Fashion realm.
The demand for certain Designs and trends keeps on changing, and to keep up with the latest, companies need Designers' interventions and expertise. This also makes their job secure and highly-rewarding in the market.

The career scope of Footwear Design abroad is wide, with many major footwear fashion brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Deckers, etc., having their hubs in countries like the USA, Vietnam, Germany, the UK, etc.

Other than these, luxury footwear brands like  Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Prada, UGG, etc., also have their headquarters in countries like Italy, the UK, etc., making these countries the best for employment as a Footwear Professional.

Here are some of the best Footwear Design college options for Diploma programs in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary.

The syllabus and course curriculum of every Footwear Design college differs depending on the course level and type they offer. However, their syllabus is generally divided into 4 sections: Theory Paper, Soft Skills, Hard Skills, and Management. 

Under the Theory paper, students learn about Footwear Designing through theoretical subjects. Soft skills teach them about Coral Draw, Photoshop, etc. Hard Skills include Cutting techniques, Die Less Cutting, etc., and finally, under Management, they learn about Product Costing, Finance and Accounting, Project Management, etc.

Footwear Designing course can be pursued by candidates who are creative and like to showcase their unique ideas in sketching and drawing. They can earn an average salary ranging between INR 4 LPA to 10 LPA as per their success and type of job profile.

• This course will help individuals adopt their style and produce signature pieces to become renowned in the Footwear design industry.
• It is a form of expression of one's ideas and emotions, therefore, this course is excellent for people who are great at communication skills and able to portray their individuality through their designs. 

Admission in all courses offered at NIFT campuses is through a candidate's performance in NIFT Entrance Exam. NIFT admission process for all the courses as well as the weightage given to each test is mentioned in the table below: