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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Since most of Fashion Designing courses after 12th have foundational courses to teach you everything about art and design from scratch, it is not a mandatory prerequisite but you often have to submit a solid design portfolio or appear for a creative aptitude test for admission to top Fashion Design institutes. So it is better to have some experience in art and designing along with a creative vision and artistic flair to succeed in this field marked by innovation and experimentation.
For the rest you can check specific course requirements at your preferred colleges to have better clarity.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
If you're a fashion design enthusiast pursuing a course from some top design institute you should be ready to start an exciting journey of learning and growth where you get practical training on various software tools like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, CLO 3D, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Figma, TUKAcad, etc.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Fashion Design courses are available at the certificate, diploma, UG, PG, and PhD levels in India. The short-term certificate or Fashion Design Diploma courses can be as short as 3 months and can even stretch up to 2 years, based on the course focus and the institute offering the program. For UG courses like BDes/BSc/B.F.Tech/BA in Fashion Design you need to spend at least 3 to 4 years and for PG courses like MDes/MSc/M.F.Tech in Fashion Design, you need to invest at least 2 years. For research and innovation enthusiasts, a PhD in Fashion Design of 3 to 5 years can be a go-to option.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.
| Fee Components | Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5.86 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees* | 2.21 Lakhs |
| One-time payment* | 27,200 |
| Total fees | 8.35 Lakhs |
* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.
| Semester | NIFT Fees 2024 (INR) | NIFT Fees 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1,83,200 | 1,91,700 |
| Semester 2 | 1,43,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Semester 3 | 1,69,800 | 1,78,700 |
| Semester 4 | 1,50,000 | 1,58,000 |
| Semester 5 | 1,78,700 | 1,87,800 |
| Semester 6 | 1,58,000 | 1,66,000 |
| Semester 7 | 1,93,700 | 2,03,200 |
| Semester 8 | 1,66,000 | 1,74,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | 13,42,400 | 14,09,400 |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025).
NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:
It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)
It has the the widest range of specialisations in design, fashion, technology, and management.
It has the the strongest placement record with top recruiters from fashion, retail, and luxury brands.
It is located in the capital, and it provides students with maximum industry exposure through fashion weeks, exhibitions, and collaboratio
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The NIFT entrance exam is considered moderately difficult. The level of difficulty of the exam depends on a student's strengths and preparation. Since seats are limited and competition is high, even average questions feel tougher due to the pressure.
B.Des exam tests creativity, design aptitude, observation, logical reasoning, and general awareness, which can be challenging and requires practice and skills like creativity, good observation, design thinking, etc.
B.F.Tech exam has more focus on quantitative ability, reasoning, and English, making it closer to an aptitude test. Mathematics is compulsory for B.F.Tech.
M.Des, M.F.Tech and M.F
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:
| Programme | Educational Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognised board |
| B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) | Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream, but Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 is compulsory |
| M.Des (Master of Design) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology) | B.FTech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university |
| MFM (Master of Fashion Management) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.
NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list of NIFT participating colleges.
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