B.Des in Fashion Design is a 4-year undergraduate program that focuses on the creative, technical, and business aspects of fashion. It covers fashion illustration, garment construction, textile science, CAD, fashion forecasting, and merchandising. The program prepares students for diverse roles in the fashion industry through hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio development. Graduates can work as fashion designers, stylists, merchandisers, or start their own fashion brands.
B.Des in Fashion Design is a 4-year undergraduate program that offers an in-depth study of fashion from a creative, technical, and business perspective. The course aims to develop skilled professionals who can innovate and lead in the fashion industry. It blends artistic design with modern technology, covering every aspect of fashion creation—from concept development to the production and marketing of garments and accessories.
Students gain practical experience through workshops, live projects, fashion shows, and industry internships, preparing them to succeed in a competitive and ever-evolving global fashion market.
Educational Qualification:
Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board (any stream – Arts, Commerce, or Science).
Minimum Marks Required:
Typically, 50%–55% aggregate marks in 10+2 (varies by institute).
Entrance Exams:
Admission is often through national or institute-specific design entrance exams such as:
NID DAT (National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test)
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design – by IIT Bombay)
AIEED, PEARL Academy Entrance, or other private design college tests
May also include portfolio submission or personal interview
4 years (8 semesters)
Fashion Illustration and Concept Development
Pattern Making and Garment Construction
Textile Studies and Fabric Analysis
Fashion History and World Costumes
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Draping and Styling Techniques
Fashion Marketing and Retail
Surface Ornamentation and Embroidery
Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis
Sustainable Fashion and Ethical Design
Design Thinking and Innovation
Fashion Portfolio Development
Internship & Final Graduation Collection
Syllabus may vary between universities and institutes.
Creative fashion illustration and design
Technical garment construction and sewing
Textile and material understanding
CAD and digital tools for fashion
Styling and visual communication
Branding and fashion marketing
Portfolio presentation and trend research
Entrepreneurial and leadership abilities
After graduating, students can work in various fields of the fashion industry such as:
Fashion Design Houses
Apparel & Textile Industries
Fashion Magazines and Media
Retail and E-commerce Brands
Costume Design for Films/TV/Theatre
Fashion Start-ups and Entrepreneurship
Fashion Technology & Product Development
Fashion Designer
Fashion Illustrator
Textile Designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Stylist
Costume Designer
Product Developer
CAD Designer
Trend Forecaster
Fashion Entrepreneur
M.Des in Fashion Design or Fashion Management
MBA in Fashion Management, Luxury Brand Management, or Retail Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Communication, Styling, or Fashion Technology
International Design Programs or Specializations
