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a week agoContributor-Level 9
If you're comparing Fashion Design placements, I'd personally give LPU the edge based on the currently published figures. LPU's Fashion Design school reports a ₹18 Lacs the highest package, ₹11.4 Lacs average package for the top 10% and 70+ recruiters. Chitkara's Design School currently reports 61% students placed, 438+ offers since inception, ₹14 Lacs the highest CTC and ₹7 Lacs average for the top 10%. So both have opportunities, but LPU's published numbers look stronger. For fashion, though, your portfolio, internships, creativity and industry connections matter enormously.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, several colleges offer direct admission based on merit or a simple interview. JD Institute and some Diploma colleges follow this easier route. This works well for students who want to skip exam pressure. However, top-ranked colleges like NIFT still need an entrance exam. So your path depends on which college brand you are targeting. Easier admission does not always mean lower-quality teaching.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, most undergraduate fashion design programs accept students straight after Class 12. Some Diploma courses even accept students after Class 10 in a few colleges. Postgraduate programs, however, need a prior bachelor's degree in a related field. So your entry point depends on which qualification you already hold. Bangalore colleges cover almost every stage of fashion education. This makes the city flexible for different student backgrounds.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
NIFT remains the main government-backed option in the city for fashion design. Government colleges usually come with lower fees but tougher admission competition. Below mentioned are some of the other government colleges other than NIFT Hyderabad.
| Government Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Osmania University Fashion Design Courses | INR 75,000 |
| Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Fashion Design Courses | INR 42,680 |
| Footwear Design and Development Institute Fashion Design Courses | INR 5.19 Lacs - INR 8.34 lakh |
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
No, NIFT follows a national entrance exam plus situation test and interview process. This is different from most private colleges in the city, which rely on direct merit admission. The NIFT exam is competitive and needs real preparation. If you skip the exam route, private institutes remain open to you. So plan your path based on how much exam prep you are ready to do.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
No, NIFT follows a national entrance exam plus situation test and interview process. This is different from most private colleges in the city, which rely on direct merit admission. The NIFT exam is competitive and needs real preparation. If you skip the exam route, private institutes remain open to you. So plan your path based on how much exam prep you are ready to do.
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a week ago
Scholar-Level 18
It's depends upon your interest. A B.Sc fashion designing is wort it if you want a structured 3 years technical foundation in textile, garment construction and production. The success depends on your portfolio and practical skills rather than the degree label alone.
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a week ago
Scholar-Level 18
It's depends upon your interest. A B.Sc fashion designing is wort it if you want a structured 3 years technical foundation in textile, garment construction and production. The success depends on your portfolio and practical skills rather than the degree label alone.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
NIFT Gandhinagar is a well-recognised national institute with strong brand value. Its B.Des Fashion Technology course costs close to 9.89 lakhs. Local Surat colleges are cheaper and more accessible for many students. NIFT may offer better national placement reach. But Surat colleges work well if you want to stay close to the textile trade hub.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Most Surat colleges do not insist on a national-level exam. Many rely on your design aptitude and portfolio instead. Some may still ask for scores from exams like NIFT or NID entrance tests. A personal interview is common across colleges too. So preparation needed varies by college.
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