Dreaming of a career as a fashion designer or manager in India’s thriving fashion industry? From creative design to apparel production and management, the world of fashion offers diverse opportunities. Whether you’re passionate about designing garments, crafting accessories, or managing the business side of fashion, there are top institutions across India that can help you turn your dream into reality.

This guide highlights the premier institutions, including the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and others, along with the courses they offer, eligibility criteria, and application details. Explore your options and take the first step toward your fashion career!

Courses at NIFT
Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Specialisations include Fashion Design, Leather Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, and Fashion Communication.

Eligibility: Plus Two or Polytechnic Diploma.

Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech): Focuses on Apparel Production.

Eligibility: Plus Two with Physics.

Master of Design (M.Des) and Master of Fashion Management (MFM): Advanced courses in design and management.

Eligibility: Graduation or a three-year diploma from NIFT or the National Institute of Design (NID).

Application deadline: Applications for the 2025 academic session close on January 6, 2024. Final-year degree students are also eligible to apply.

Leading institutions in Kerala
Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala (IFTK), Kollam: A joint initiative by the Kerala Government and NIFT, offering a B.Des programme.

National Institute of Design (NID):

B.Des: Specialisation in Textile and Apparel Design.

M.Des: Advanced courses in Apparel, Lifestyle Accessory, and Textile Design.

Kerala Institute of Design (KID), Kollam: Offers M.Des programmes in Style and Apparel Design.

Indian Institute of Craft and Design (IICD), Jaipur: Offers B.Des programmes with specialisations in Fashion Clothing Design.

Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Noida: Provides diverse programmes, including B.Des, M.Des, BBA, and MBA.

Institute of Fashion Design and Garment Technology (IFDGT): Operated by Kerala’s Technical Education Department, this institution offers two-year Fashion Design and Garment Technology programmes across various centres in the state.

Several private institutes also offer reputed courses in fashion design across the country.

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