Course Overview
This Textile Design course explores fabric creation, pattern design, and color theory. Students will learn techniques such as weaving, dyeing, and printing while exploring both traditional and digital methods. The course emphasizes creativity, sustainability, and industry trends.
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 7,00,000 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)
AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)
Institutional-specific exams
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Design
Textile Art and Craft
Color Theory and Application in Textiles
Drawing and Rendering Techniques
Introduction to Fibers and Textiles
Digital Design Basics
Semester 2:
Textile Materials and Applications
Weaving Principles and Techniques
Surface Ornamentation (embroidery, printing)
Design Software for Textiles (Photoshop, CorelDRAW)
History of Textile Design and Fashion
Fabric Construction Techniques
Semester 3:
Traditional Indian Textiles
Textile Dyeing and Printing Techniques
Advanced Weaving Methods
Computer-Aided Textile Design (CATD)
Fashion and Textile Design Integration
Sustainable Textile Practices
Semester 4:
Textile Manufacturing and Processes
Textile Surface Design and Fabric Manipulation
Advanced CAD in Textile Design
Introduction to Knitwear Design
Textile Chemistry and Dyeing Innovations
Industry Exposure through Design Internships
Semester 5:
Textile Design for Fashion Industry
Textile Design for Home Furnishings
Technical Textiles and Innovations
Market Research in Textile Design
Entrepreneurship in Textile Design
Textile Design Studio Project
Semester 6:
Textile Printing (block, screen, digital)
Textile Product Design and Development
Advanced Weaving and Jacquard Design
Textile Testing and Quality Control
International Textile Markets and Trends
Industry Internship / Practical Training
Semester 7 (if applicable):
Textile Collections Development
Textile Production Management
Business of Textile Design
Portfolio Development
Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis
Specialization in chosen textile field (e.g., fashion, home textiles)
Semester 8 (if applicable):
Final Design Project / Capstone Project
Advanced Textile Innovation and Technology
Design Management in Textiles
Industry Exposure and Portfolio Presentation
Practical Training / Industrial Internship
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Textile 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
Shri Devi College of Interior Design, Mangalore
Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), Delhi
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
Institute of Apparel Management, Gurgaon
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Textile Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi
College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Amity School of Fashion Technology, Kochi
Assumption College, Changanassery
Vismayam School of Animation and Special Effects, Calicut
Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College for Women, Kottayam
Asian School of Fashion, Kochi
Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam