Fashion Design

No, students are not required to appear for CUET Entrance Exam to be considered eligible for BDes Designing colleges in Bangalore. Colleges do accept students on merit-basis and aspirants can also appear for other common entrance exams to be considered eligible in most Fashion Design colleges in Bangalore. Given below are some of the popular entrance exams other than NIFT Entrance Exams that they can appear in:

• UCEED: The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes program. IIT Bombay declared the results of UCEED 2023 on March 9, 2023. The results were declared online at the UCEED 2023 - IIT Bombay admission portal. 
• SAT India: The College Board administers the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), a standardised college admissions test, to applicants for admission to US and Canadian universities. Certain institutions and colleges in the UK and Australia also accept the SAT score. The exam is approved for admission to more than 20 colleges in India in addition to universities and colleges abroad. The SAT includes three tests: a math test, a writing and language test, and a reading test.
• CUET: Common University Entrance Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various courses at UG and PG level. The exam is conducted once a year in over 500 cities in India and abroad. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. CUET exam is conducted in multiple phases depending upon on the number of candidates registered for the entrance exam. 
• DAT: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID) to shortlist candidates for admission to the BDes and DAT courses offered by the participating institutes. Currently, the BDes course has an intake of 425 seats and is offered at the following 5 campuses - SAT Ahmedabad, CUET Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, and NID Assam. Meanwhile, the MDes course offers 347 seats at its 3 campuses - NID Ahmedabad, CUET Gandhinagar, and NID Bengaluru.

Fashion Designing courses can be pursued at UG and PG levels. Depending on the degree and branch that the candidate chooses, different requirements apply. Nevertheless, aspirants may find the following general eligibility criteria for UG and PG Fashion Design colleges in Bangalore useful:

• UG level: Students who have finished their Class 12 education from a recognised board are eligible to pursue a Fashion Design course offered at the undergraduate level. Candidates can come from any stream, including Science, Humanities. 
• PG level: To pursue a Fashion Design course at PG level, aspirants should have completed their graduation with passing marks from a recognised board in a related field. The courses duration is of two years.

Yes, JD Institute of Fashion Technology ensures placements assistance to every student. It is also responsible for conducting on-campus placement drives and organises a wide range of activities such as industry visits, live projects, workshops, guest lectures and seminars. The placement report 2023 of JD Institute of Fashion Technology is yet to be release on the official website. However, as per the students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, the average package offered to the students of the recent Diploma in Interior Design batch stood at 3.60 LPA. The key highlights of JD Institute of Fashion Technology placements are presented below:

Note: The data mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page

When it comes to determining the best college for fashion design, it is important to consider various factors such as the curriculum, faculty expertise, industry connections, facilities, and overall reputation. While Lovely Professional University (LPU) is one of the options available.

LPU School of Design offers its students cutting-edge labs and equipment to simulate the industry environment with practical exposure to the fashion industry, right from designing to merchandising. The school provides a platform for students to experiment with Creative Designs, Patterns, Fabrics, Textiles, and Colours. Live with fashion events, visits by renowned national and international fashion designers, innovation and creativity are fostered in the students at every step.

At LPU, you can explore a variety of fashion-related programs, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Design (Fashion)
• Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
• B.Design (Fashion) [2+2 with International Credit Transfer Option]

To be eligible for any of these courses, a candidate should have successfully passed their 10+2 examination with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, with English or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, it is required to qualify in one of the following exams: LPUNEST, CUET, UCEED, Under Graduate NID DAT (Prelims), or Under Graduate NIFT.