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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are almost 45 top fashion design colleges in India. Out of these, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of top fashion design colleges in India. See the table below showing states offering the number of colleges:
States | No. of Colleges |
|---|---|
Tamil Nadu | 9 |
Karnataka | 9 |
Maharashtra | 6 |
Uttar Pradesh | 5 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Given below are the college-wise top recruiters for Fashion Design graduates in India along with their average placement package:
College Names | Average Placement Package | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT Kannur Placements | INR 4 LPA | Bhartiya International fashion, Mandhana Industries, AND Design, etc. |
INR 3 LPA | Microsoft, IBM, Tata, Reliance, Cognizant, etc. |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The most popular entrance exam for Fashion Design admission in India is NIFT Entrance Exam. Through this exam, candidates can secure admission in all the NIFTs in India and other private Fashion Design colleges accepting the exam scores. NIFT is followed by Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. Rest colleges accepts AIFD WAT, CAT, GAT, NIIFT Entrance Exam, SEED, SOFT CET, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are various specialisations offered by top Fashion Designing colleges in India:
| Specialisations | No. of Colleges | Top Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 42 | NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bangalore, etc. |
| Apparel Design | 8 | Army Institute of Fashion and Design, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT-TEA, etc. |
| Textile Design | 4 | BBK DAV College for Women, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Nehru Arts and Science College, etc. |
| Knitwear Design | 1 | J.D Birla Institute (JDBI) |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Joining top fashion design colleges in India is expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges also which are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:
| Low-cost Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Bon Secours College For Women Fees | INR 44,000 |
| Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur Fees | INR 69,000 |
| Punjab College of Technical Education Fees | INR 93,000 |
| Rathinam College of Arts and Science Fees | INR 1.80 lakh |
| Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya Fees | INR 1.60 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
NIFT Delhi is the best college for fashion design in India. Established in 1986, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi initially offered only one design course from a temporary two-room set-up. In 1994, NIFT Delhi shifted to its permanent campus which was designed by Dr BV Doshi. NIFT was set up in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and is a Statutory Institute Governed by the NIFT Act 2006.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Joining the top Fashion Design colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:
College Names | Total Tuition Fee | Average Salary Package |
|---|---|---|
| Amity School of Fashion Technology Courses | INR 9.12 lakh | INR 5.80 LPA |
| NIFT Kannur Courses | INR 12.96 lakh | INR 4.11 LPA |
INR 2.70 lakh | INR 3.50 LPA | |
INR 6.72 lakh | INR 5.80 LPA | |
| Amity University Mumbai Courses | INR 6.48 lakh | INR 6.20 LPA |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
As per India Today rankings 2024, NIFT Delhi emerged to be as the No. 1 Fashion Design college in India followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their India Today rankings 2025:
| Top Fashion Design Colleges in India | India Today '25 |
|---|---|
| NIFT Delhi Ranking | 1 |
| NIFT Bangalore Ranking | 2 |
| NIFT Mumbai Ranking | 3 |
| NIFT Hyderabad Ranking | 4 |
| NIFT Chennai Ranking | 5 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar Ranking | 6 |
| NIFT Patna Ranking | 6 |
| NIFT Kolkata Ranking | 8 |
| NIFT Jodhpur Ranking | 9 |
| Pearl Academy Ranking | 10 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
About 50+ top Fashion Design colleges in India. Of these, 36 colleges are privately owned and 15 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. Some of the best Fashion Design colleges in India include NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bangalore, NIFT Hyderabad. NIFT Chennai, Whistling Woods International, NIFT Gandhinagar, NIFT Kolkata, NIFT Patna, Pearl Academy, NIFT Jodhpur, etc.
Students can secure admission after passing their Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like NIFT Entrance Exam, Pearl Academy Entrance exam, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Fashion designers need a combination of creative and technical skills, as well as business sense and communication skills. They should also be adaptable, resilient, and passionate.
Creative skills
Creativity
Fashion designers should be able to create unique, stylish, and functional designs
Visualisation
Fashion designers should be able to visualize their ideas and sketch them out
Art skills
Fashion designers should have an artistic eye and be able to work with a variety of colors, shapes, and fabrics
Technical skills
Computer skills: Fashion designers should be able to use design software, such as CAD (computer-aided des
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