Fashion Design in India
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4 hours agoContributor-Level 10
This is one of the most debated questions among fashion design aspirants in India. NIFT is a government institute with lower fees, stronger brand value, and a more competitive admission process.
Pearl Academy on the other hand, is a private college with more flexible admission criteria, modern infrastructure, and strong industry tie-ups. If you can crack the NIFT entrance exam, it is the better choice for most students. But if NIFT does not work out, Pearl Academy is a solid backup that still gives you good industry exposure and placement opportunities.
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4 hours agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you absolutely can. Most top fashion design colleges in India do not require a prior design background for admission. What they look for is creativity, observation skills, and your performance in the entrance exam which usually includes a creative ability test, situation test, and personal interview. Colleges like NIFT and NID conduct their own entrance exams that test your design thinking rather than textbook knowledge. So even if you come from a Science or commerce background, you can crack these exams with the right preparation.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Top private fashion design colleges in India offer programs in design, technology, and management, often requiring entrance exams like Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, NIFT, or NID scores for admission.
Some of the top private colleges are mentioned below with fees and ranking -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | India Today Ranking 2025 |
|---|---|---|
INR 13.2 lakh - INR 35.3 lakh | 10 | |
INR 7.7 lakh - INR 20 lakh | 12 | |
INR 6.12 lakh | 15 | |
INR 2.8 lakh - INR 30 lakh | 17 | |
INR 2.9 lakh - INR 11.8 lakh | 18 | |
INR 12.8 lakh - INR 56 lakh | 19 | |
INR 2.9 lakh - INR 12.1 lakh | 20 | |
INR 8.1 lakh - INR 16.1 lakh | 22 | |
INR 3.9 lakh - INR 5.7 lakh | 23 | |
INR 12 lakh - INR 16 lakh | 24 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can see the table below or the top NIFT accepting Fashion Designing colleges in India with tuition fees -
| College Names | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| NIFT Bangalore Admission | INR 12 lakh |
| NIFT Patna Admission | INR 12 lakh |
| NIFT Kolkata Admission | INR 12 lakh |
| NIFT Raebareli Admission | INR 12 lakh |
| NIFT Shillong Admission | INR 12 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
The table below shows the top private Fashion Designing colleges in India along with the Week ranking 2025:
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The table below shows the cost of pursuing a top Fashion Design college in India accepting the NIFT entrance exam along with the number and names of colleges:
| Fee Range | Number/Names of Colleges |
|---|---|
| INR > 5 lakh | 12 (NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bangalore, NIFT Hyderabad, NIFT Gandhinagar, etc.) |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The table below shows the top private Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT entrance exams along with their tuition fees and their India Today ranking 2024:
Private Colleges | Tuition Fee | India Today 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| World University of Design Admission | INR 14.72 lakh | 25 |
| ITM IDM - Institute Of Design & Media Admission | - | 37 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The table below shows the top government Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT entrance exams along with their tuition fees and their India Today ranking 2024:
Public/Government Colleges | Tuition Fee | India Today 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT Delhi Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 1 |
| NIFT Bangalore Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 3 |
| NIFT Hyderabad Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 4 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 6 |
| NIFT Kolkata Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 7 |
| NIFT Patna Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 8 |
| NIFT Bhubaneswar Admission | INR 9.26 lakh | 13 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
As per India Today ranking 2024, NIFT Delhi emerged to be as the top ranked Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT entrance Exam. Listed below are the other colleges:
| Top Fashion Design Colleges in India | India Today Rankings 2024 |
|---|---|
| NIFT Delhi Ranking | 1 |
| NIFT Mumbai Ranking | 2 |
| NIFT Bangalore Ranking | 3 |
| NIFT Hyderabad Ranking | 4 |
| NIFT Chennai Ranking | 5 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar Ranking | 6 |
| NIFT Kolkata Ranking | 7 |
| NIFT1 Patna Ranking | 8 |
| Pearl Academy Ranking | 9 |
| NIFT Jodhpur Ranking | 10 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
According to India Today ranking 2024, NIFT Delhi emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT exam secured 1st position followed by other colleges like NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore.
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