B.Des. in Fashion Design and Technology 

at Parul University, Vadodara

Yes, Parul University conducts the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) to shortlist candidates for admission to the UG courses. It is an online computer-based test required for BDes admission. Apart from DAT, aspirants who are looking for admission to Building and Infrastructure course, the candidate will be shortlisted on merit-based. Apart from this, it is also necessary that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility requirements.

In order to get admision for BDes programee at Parul University, the candidate need to meet the last educatioanal qualifications. For BDes Interior and Furniture, Fashion Design and Technology, Product, Visual Communication, the student need to give DAT. However, for BDes in Building and Infrastructure, the admission will be based on merit-based. 

Parul University BDes fee is cumulative of multiple components, such as hostel fee, security deposit, and more. Students have to pay the admission fee amount for seat confirmation. The university may accept fee payment via online or offline modes. The below table mentions tuition fee for the BDes programme:

NOTE: The total tuition fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

In order to get admission to BDes at Parul University, students need to pass the university's prescribed basic eligibility standards for BDes course. Then, they can apply for the course. Check below to know the steps:

The students have to submit important educational certificates at the time of admission at Parul University. These documents have to be submitted for verification purposes. Students can check the following list of documents from the points presented below:

• Certificate and mark sheet of Class 10 and Class 12

• Character/ school leaving/ transfer document

• Entrance test rank/ score card (if applicable)

• Three passport-size photographs of the student

• Proof of residence

• Aadhaar Card of the student and his/her parents

• A self-attested anti-ragging affidavit signed by both the student and his/her parents

• Income Affidavit

The subjects taught in the first semester of the course shall help students in understanding the basics of product designing. There are theory and practical subjects. In the practical lab, students are allowed to practice the theoretrical concepts. 

The topics covered in the first semester of the UG programme are:

• Design Concepts
• Social Ecology and Environmental Studies
• Visual Expression
• Creative Skills
• Objects as History
• Research Methodology
• Basic Communication Skills

The Parul University fees for BDes in Product Design is charged in four annual installment throughout the duration of the course. Each installment of tuition fees for the course cost INR 2.8 Lacs while the university fee installments cost INR 74,000.

This brings the total fees for BDes in Product Design at INR 14.16 Lacs at Parul University. 

Students looking to get admission to a BDes course of Parul University must be Class 12 or equivalent examination pass in any stream. They should have passed from a recognised board.  The educational certificates (original/copies) have to be submitted at the university for verification purposes during admission/application form filling. 

Parul University, Baroda is spread across over 150 acres. The facilities available for students are in-campus libraries, hostels, shuttle service, labs, and others. The university has modern classrooms. Parul University, Ahmedabad, has on-campus amenities. Please visit the official website of the university for specific infrastructure details. The university has on-campus amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, open-air theatre, banking service, and hospital are also available to the students. 

Parul University offers various specialization under the BDes program. Students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for admission. To know about BDes course specialisations, students can check the table presented below: