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In this section you will find the following:

How does one become an Fashion Designer in India?
Primary Departments in Fashion Colleges
How are students ranked to get through B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech & M.F.M programmes in India?
Fashion Entrance Exam Important Dates and Deadlines
Target Scores or Ranks
Structure of the Question Papers & Syllabus
Design Exams to prepare for & Universities to Target:

How does one become an Fashion Designer in India?

Career Path

To do an undergraduate program in Fashion (B. Des & B.F.Tech) in India, there is 1 exam which one may target:

NIFT:To get admission into 16 NIFTs

Primary Departments in Fashion Colleges

Generally, the first year is common and students choose their specializations in their subsequent academic years. Various specialization courses are listed below:

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

Fashion Design (FD) - Provides holistic inputs on generic design with focused approach towards apparel inculcates the ability to develop and channelize creativity.
Leather Design (LD) - Lays emphasis on Fashion, Footwear and Accessories Industry while focusing on an integrative design perspective within the Industry requirements.
Accessory Design (AD) - A comprehensive study of fashion accessory, design processes on a social/cultural context
Textile Design (TD) - Stresses on Woven, print design, embroidery and surface embellishment are the core textile subjects.
Knitwear Design (KD) - Focuses on Knitwear apparel, Garment Construction, Pattern Making for Knits, Flat and Circular Knitting, Computerized Flat Knitting etc.
Fashion Communication (FC) - An extensive study of brand identity, visual merchandising and fashion journalism.

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

Apparel Production (AP) - The course curriculum aims to introduce different essential streams including apparel manufacturing technology, information technology, quality management, etc.

Master Programmes

Master of Design (M.Des.) - ‘Master of Design’ degree caters to this multi-disciplinary and dynamic nature of job profiles that seek professionals who can work in versatile environments.
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) - In this course they are exposed to creative merchandising/ marketing, innovative fashion management practices, Information technology developments, directions of fashion trends and business practices through field visits and industry internships
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) - The programme adopts a holistic approach towards cultivating postgraduate students meant for techno managerial roles in the fashion and allied manufacturing sector.

Note: Fashion Design has its own programmes classified into various courses which are covered in detail on our Fashion Design Page.

How are students ranked to get through B.Des programmes in India?

Programmes	Test	Weightage
Bachelor of Design	CAT GAT Situation Test	50% 30% 20%
Master of Design	CAT GAT GD/PI	40% 30% 30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology	GAT	100%
Master of Fashion Technology	GAT GD/PI	70% 30%
Master of Fashion Management	GAT GD/PI	70% 30%

Click below to view the evaluation of some our students' work:

Fashion Entrance Exam Important Dates and Deadlines:

NIFT

Attempts	NIFT 2021
Application Start Date	Tentatively October 2020
Application End Date	Tentatively December 2020
Test Dates Round 1:	NIFT - Tentatively January 2021
Declaration of Round 1 Results / Ranks	Tentatively Feb / March 2021
Test Date Round 2:	NIFT Situation Test Tentatively Apr / May 2021
Declaration of Round 2 Results / Ranks	Tentatively May / June 2021

It is highly recommended that students write both NID & UCEED to maximize their chances of getting into a college of their choice.

Target Scores or Ranks

The last merit rank admitted in 2019 for the below disciplines are listed below:

500+ DQ students have secured admission into NIFTs across India
95% DQ Students have cleared NIFT
Faculty from NIFT & NID
50+ DQ Students have secured admission to Fashion Design programs abroad

NIFT ENTRANCE EXAM - Structure of the Question Papers & Syllabus

NIFT exam consist of two rounds.

1. Round 1: Written Test

General Ability Test (GAT) – All applicants
Creative Ability Test (CAT) – B.Des & M.Des applicants only

2. Round 2: Situation Test / Group Discussion / Interview

Situation Test – B.Des Applicants only
Group Discussion and Personal Interview – For M.Des, M.F.Tech, & M.F.M Applicants only

GENERAL ABILITY TEST (GAT):

This test will comprise of various sections as given below:

Quantitative Ability
Communication Ability
English Comprehension
Analytical Ability
Current Affairs and General Knowledge

CREATIVE ABILITY TEST (CAT):

The CAT judges the power of observation in concept development, intuitive ability, and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of CAT is the innovative and creative use of color and illustration skills.

Situation Test :

The aspirants shortlisted for B.Des from the prelims written exam need to give a situation test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for innovative ability and material handling on a given situation with a given set of materials. No additional material will be allowed/provided. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, creative use of given material, innovative, construction skill, the composition of elements, color scheme, the finesse of the model, and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. The write-up will be in English Since the medium of instruction in NIFT Exam is English. For write-up in any other language, No marks will be given.

Group Discussions:

Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programs from the written entrance examination are required to undergo Case Study based Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). GD will be of around 15 to 20 minutes which will be the discussion on a case study assigned, on which a panel of experts will judge the candidates on various parameters including:

Conceptual clarity
Knowledge of the topic assigned
Contribution made to the topic
Interpersonal skills
Ability to generate new ideas
Problem solving approach
Leadership qualities
Effective communication

Personal Interview:

Candidates shall be evaluated on the various parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal Interview:

Career orientation
Aptness for the course
Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
Communication
General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking.

Fashion Design Exams to prepare for & Universities to Target:

NIFT (UG & PG): To get into 15 NIFT campuses across India under UG & PG level - NIFT offers B.Des., B.F.Tech. degrees for 4-year undergraduate and M.Des., M.F.Tech. and M.F.M degrees for 2 year Post Graduate Degree Programs. Download the NIFT 2019 Brochure for more information.

NIFT

Other Institutes of National Importance: There are other options for getting admission into other institutes of national importance which offer their own B.Des & M.Des programs. These other institutes have their own entrance exams and admission procedure. Some of the Other Institutes of National Importance are listed below:

FDDI Hyderabad

NID Ahmedabad

Schools which are highly recommended: Some of the design schools which are highly recommended are listed below:

UID	Pearl Academy

Other Fashion Design Entrance Exams: There are other significant options of established and new universities which offer their own B.Des & M.Des programs. Each of these colleges have their own entrance exams and admission prerequisites. Some of the fashion colleges are listed below:

All NIFT Design colleges have a 3 stage admission process - Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Studio Test & Interview with Portfolio review. So aspirants must have a significant approach to their preparation.

DQ Labs Coaching for NIFT Design Programs (Indian and Global universities)

Design Quotient Labs (DQ LABS) provides unique Design Training Programs in which we successfully train creative students to get admission into their dream university. Students from DQ Labs have secured admissions into prestigious design universities like NIFT (UG /PG), India; Carnegie Melon University, USA; amongst others.

The students are mentored and guided by professional designers from elite institutes like IIT, NID, NIFT etc. who have previously worked with globally renowned design studios. The coaching programme for NIFT Entrance Exam is very comprehensive because it covers the entire syllabus and prepares one for the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Similarly, students targetting other premier colleges in India and abroad are also guided accordingly. To know more about DQ LABS click here.

DQ LABS teaching methodology and study material for Fashion Design (NIFT) entrance exam preparation is a result of years of experience which we have gained through mentoring thousands of aspirants at our design studios in Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Mangalore, and Thrissur.

Some DQ Labs Student Testimonials

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On the whole, I enjoyed my time with you and I ended up with really good scores.

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Ashwin Abraham

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

I am student of DQLABS and took the seven days crash course. The exhaustive study material helped me immensely while the numerous mock tests helped me see how the actual exam would takes place, ensuring better time management and accuracy on my part. i am grateful to DQ Labs for helping me obtain my score and realize my dreams.

Tanya Shah

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

I had enrolled for a two weeks course at DQ labs between the 1st of April and 13th of April, after which I wrote my exam on the 30th of April, giving a two week's gap of practice in between.I got my scorecard yesterday and I got a "134/200".I am very happy. This won't have been possible without the help and guidance given by my teachers at your Institute.

I would like to thank Mr. Umesh and Mr. Shaun and their team of teachers for their skilled support at every step of the way. Each and every day spent in those two weeks meant a great deal in my exams. Those 2D, 3D, 2-point 3-point perspective and the practices, plus assignments really honed my skills and the encouragement I got from my teacher, I am so grateful for that.I certianly have no regrets of taking this coaching at your institute.

Thangson Tombing

Sir,

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I would also take this opportunity to thank you for rescheduling and being so cooperative and flexible about my timings.

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Indrajeet Haldar,