Design

By the name B.Des is more on the designing/artistic side. Whereas BFTech is more into dealing with technical aspects of producing fashion products. The former combines creative vision, paired with functionality and aesthetics in fields like - fashion, UX/UI, Graphics etc. The latter is technical, managerial and production-intensive by nature.

Design is a growing field in India. Students are increasingly drawn towards design courses. One such course is B.Des. B.Des comes in different specializations with plenty of opportunities in the job market. Given that you hold a strong portfolio, skillset and experience. 

B.Des equivalent in most countries abroad could either be BFA or BA in different domains of design. The scope after such courses is pretty decent in foreign countries as well. 

Please note that the industry can seem saturated at start but with consistency and efforts you can land good jobs & good pay in both spectrums.

Yes, the NID B.Des 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Admit Card is out. It was out April 09, 2026. The link is active now.

The following colleges are offering fashion design courses in Mumbai.

1. NIFT Mumbai
2. JDIFT
3. Panacea institute of fashion technology 
4. Pearl academy 
5. ISDI school of design and innovation 

Yes, there is a B.Des. Animation programme at LPU, focused on Animation and VFX. The curriculum blends core design theory with hands‑on projects, covering 2D and 3D animation, character design, motion graphics, and industry‑standard tools. Learning is structured around live projects, workshops, and industry collaborations, which help students build a strong portfolio. Graduates usually move into roles in animation studios, gaming, advertising, and media houses, with several recruiters visiting campus for design and media profiles.

BDes is offered by The NorthCap University at the UG level for the duration of 3 years. For BDes the total course fee is INR 12 lakhs.

NIF Global stands out for its strong industry integration, global exposure, mentorship by renowned experts, participation in international fashion weeks, and focus on practical, career-oriented learning.

Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% is eligible to apply for BDes at Seamedu. Students from reserved category are given a relaxation of 5%. Candidates have to fill an application form for the same.