Course Overview
Explore apparel design fundamentals, including fashion sketching, textile selection, pattern making, and garment construction. Learn industry techniques and trends while developing a unique design portfolio. Emphasize creativity, technical skills, and market awareness.
Course Duration:
B.Des / B.Sc / B.A: 3-4 years (typically 6-8 semesters)
Diploma: 1-2 years depending on the institution
Average Fees:
Bachelor’s Degree: INR 2,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the complete course, depending on the institution.
Diploma: INR 50,000 to INR 2,50,000 for the complete course.
Exams to Attend:
Most institutions require candidates to pass entrance exams, including:
NIFT Entrance Exam (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)
AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)
Institutional-specific exams
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Introduction to Apparel Design
Fundamentals of Design and Fashion
Basic Sewing and Pattern Making
History of Fashion and Apparel
Fashion Illustration and Drawing
Fabric Studies and Textile Science
Semester 2:
Garment Construction Techniques
Introduction to Draping and Flat Pattern Design
Color Theory and Application in Apparel
Digital Fashion Design Tools (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Surface Ornamentation (embroidery, printing)
Textile Materials and Weaving Techniques
Semester 3:
Advanced Pattern Making and Construction
Fabric Construction and Manipulation
Fashion Draping Techniques
Apparel Production and Manufacturing
Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis
CAD for Fashion and Apparel Design
Semester 4:
Apparel Design for Women’s Wear
Textile Design and Surface Techniques
Sustainable Fashion and Ethical Design
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
Fashion Accessories Design
Internship / Industrial Exposure
Semester 5:
Apparel Design for Men’s and Kid’s Wear
Advanced CAD and 3D Apparel Design
Apparel Product Development
Entrepreneurship in Fashion Design
Fashion Retail and E-commerce Strategies
Industry Internship / Project Work
Semester 6:
Fashion Collection Development
Apparel Design for Special Occasions
Advanced Garment Construction Techniques
Fashion Portfolio Development and Presentation
Final Design Project / Thesis
Semester 7 (if applicable):
Global Fashion Industry and Market Research
Apparel Design for Different Cultures
Advanced Garment Design (Outerwear, Knits, etc.)
Fashion Show/Event Organization and Management
Capstone Project Development
Internship / Industry Experience
Semester 8 (if applicable):
Comprehensive Apparel Design Studio
Design for Emerging Technologies (Smart Fabrics, Wearable Tech)
Fashion Business and Management
Intellectual Property in Fashion
Final Collection and Portfolio Showcase
Internship and Industry Exposure
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Apparel Design in India (Combined)
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
Pearl Academy, Delhi
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune
Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Ahmedabad
Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Apparel Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi
Amity School of Fashion Technology, Kochi
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Assumption College, Changanassery
College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram
Asian School of Fashion, Kochi
Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam
Vismayam School of Animation and Special Effects, Calicut
Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College for Women, Kottayam