Course Overview:
Bachelor of Fashion Design (B.FD) is an undergraduate program focusing on the creative process of designing clothing, accessories, and textiles. The course combines creativity with technical skills and business acumen. It offers practical exposure to fashion trends, materials, and the industry at large.

Duration:
The course duration is typically 4 years, divided into 8 semesters.

Syllabus:

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Fashion Design

• History of Fashion

• Fashion Illustration & Design Elements

• Textiles Science

• Fashion Forecasting & Trends

• Computer Applications in Fashion Design

• Communication Skills

Semester 2:

• Advanced Fashion Illustration

• Pattern Making – Basics

• Garment Construction Techniques

• Fabric Studies and Surface Ornamentation

• CAD in Fashion Designing

• Textile Design Development

• Professional Practice in Fashion

Semester 3:

• Advanced Pattern Making

• Draping Techniques

• Indian Traditional Textiles and Crafts

• Textile Dyeing and Printing

• History of Western Fashion

• Fashion Branding & Merchandising

• Fashion Photography and Styling

Semester 4:

• Advanced Garment Construction

• Fashion Marketing & Retail Management

• Fashion Accessories Design

• Fashion Entrepreneurship

• Sustainable Fashion Practices

• International Fashion Trends

• Industry Internship/Project

Semester 5:

• Couture Design and Techniques

• Fashion Event Management

• Fashion Journalism

• Knitwear Design and Technology

• Advanced Draping Techniques

• Fabric and Accessory Development

Semester 6:

• Collection Development

• Fashion Business Management

• Fashion Portfolio Presentation

• Retail Buying and Merchandising

• Design Studio - Ready-to-Wear & Haute Couture

• Entrepreneurship Development

Semester 7:

• Advanced Fashion Portfolio

• Fashion Research and Development

• Trend Forecasting and Analysis

• Fashion Technology and Management

• Innovation in Fashion Design

• Major Design Project

Semester 8:

• Final Fashion Collection Development

• Portfolio Presentation & Viva

• Fashion Business Plan & Entrepreneurship

• Industry Internship/Placement

• Fashion Show Presentation

• Dissertation/Thesis Submission

Average Fees:
The average course fee for a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design ranges from INR 2,00,000 to 6,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
The admission process generally involves qualifying exams such as:

• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam

• All India Entrance Exam for Design (AIEED)

• Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)

• Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)

• Pearl Academy Entrance Exam

• Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)

• Institute-specific exams for private institutes

Top 10 Fashion Design Institutions in India:

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi

2. Pearl Academy, Delhi

3. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

4. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

5. Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT), Bangalore

6. Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

7. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

8. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida

9. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai

10. Raffles Design International, Mumbai

Top 10 Fashion Design Institutions in Kerala:

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

2. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi

3. Vidya Institute of Fashion Technology, Thrissur

4. Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (IIFD), Kochi

5. INIFD (Inter National Institute of Fashion Design), Kochi

6. Kerala Institute of Fashion and Technology, Kottayam

7. Dream Zone School of Creative Studies, Kozhikode

8. Archana Institute of Fashion Designing, Kochi

9. Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Calicut

10. Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Kannur