Fashion Design in Kolkata
Get insights from 11 questions on Fashion Design in Kolkata, answered by students, alumni, and experts. You may also ask and answer any question you like about Fashion Design in Kolkata
Follow Ask QuestionQuestions
Discussions
Active Users
Followers
New answer posted
4 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
B.Des, B.Sc in Fashion Design, Diploma courses, and Master's programmes are the most sought-after. B.Des remains the top choice, since it opens doors to specialised fields like textile and accessory design.
New answer posted
4 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Kolkata has 40+ fashion design colleges beyond NIFT. Options like JD Birla Institute, Amity University Kolkata, and Sister Nivedita University offer quality B.Des and Diploma courses through merit-based admission, no entrance exam stress needed.
New answer posted
4 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Kolkata has 40+ fashion design colleges beyond NIFT. Options like JD Birla Institute, Amity University Kolkata, and Sister Nivedita University offer quality B.Des and Diploma courses through merit-based admission, no entrance exam stress needed.
New answer posted
4 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, getting a seat is quite competitive. In 2025, the closing rank for the B.Des Fashion Design course was 909, making it the toughest specialisation to get into. Students need serious preparation for the entrance exam and situation test to crack it.
New question posted
4 weeks agoNew question posted
4 weeks agoNew question posted
3 months agoNew answer posted
3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the to study Fashion Design in Kolkata are mentioned below -
- Kolkata has deep roots in textile and handicrafts
- A thriving textile industry with numerous boutiques, textile firms, and fashion houses.
- The cost of living is low compared to Mumbai or Delhi
Kolkata has many national and state-level fashion events and competitions - Excellent exposure to Indian ethnic wear, handloom, and traditional crafts
Source: The above mentioned points were taken from the external sites and may vary.
New answer posted
3 months agoContributor-Level 10
As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top Fashion Design colleges in Kolkata with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| NIFT Kolkata | INR 20,000 - INR 12.96 lakh |
| Amity University, Kolkata | INR 3.88 Lacs - INR 5.08 lakh |
| J.D Birla Institute (JDBI) | INR 1.57 Lacs - INR 4.13 lakh |
| NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University | INR 9,000 - INR 21,000 |
| Sister Nivedita University | INR 6.03 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Related Tags
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
The table below shows the top government Fashion Design colleges in Kolkata along with their tuition fees:
| Public/Government Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| NIFT Kolkata Fashion Design Courses | INR 20,000 - INR 12.96 lakh |
| NSOU Fashion Design Courses | INR 9,000 - INR 21,000 |
| Footwear Design and Development Institute, Kolkata Fashion Design Courses | INR 5.66 lakh |
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 66k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 713k Reviews
- 1850k Answers