National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

Yes, you can go ahead with your decision.

Basically, the Diploma courses are designed for the people who are currently in handloom or fashion sector. If you want to do anything, then I would suggest you to join Masters in Fashion Management or Technology. The average package was around INR 6.5 lakhs.

Yes, you have to give all the exams. The only exception case with you will be that you will have an advantage of an NRI quota. Or else, it will be a general ranking. And, yes you are eligible.

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Surely, if you want to be an apparel merchandiser you can opt for either M.F.TECH or MFM course. M.F.TECH is all about production, merchandising, quality, etc., whereas, MFM is about managerial skills and dealing with clients. So, if you want to be a merchandiser with sound technical knowledge of the industry, M.F.TECH is the best option for you.

These are a few things you'll be studying in fashion design which might give you an idea about the kind of jobs you can get
Design Process
Professional Practices
Fashion Studies, Fashion Styling
Fashion Illustration & Design
Portfolio Development
Pattern Making
Menswear Design & Development
Draping
Entrepreneur Development
Garment Construction
IPR
Surface Development Techniques
Research Methods
Elements of Textiles
Craft Cluster Study
History of Design & Fashion
Couture Design
Digital Illustration & Presentation
Theatre Costumes & Design
Manufacturing Process
Visual Merchandising
Marketing
Design Collection
Merchandising

There is always a good scope in accessories design, as in Bangalore itself there is lots of placement done from AD, wild craft, Levi's , Myntra, and many more companies are hiring AD students. Join the course, improve your skills and ten you will be in good position as a designer, and guarantee from NIFT, Bengaluru.