Bachelor of Design (B.Des in Fashion Design)
A four-year creative degree for apparel creation, textile science and fashion merchandising.
Description
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design is a four-year creative degree that trains students in apparel creation, textile science, fashion illustration and fashion merchandising. It is designed for careers in the fashion and lifestyle industry.
Students learn fashion design, fashion illustration, textile science, pattern making, garment construction, fashion merchandising, trend forecasting and brand management. The course is studio-intensive with design projects, fashion shows, internships and portfolio building.
Graduates work as fashion designers, textile designers, fashion merchandisers, fashion stylists and brand managers in fashion houses, retail brands, export houses and as independent designers. India’s fashion industry is growing strongly with global reach.
Entrance Exams
NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
National Institute of Design (NID)
National entrance for admission to NID’s design programmes.
NIFT Entrance Exam
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
National entrance for admission to NIFT’s fashion design programmes.
UCEED / Institute Entrance Exams
IIT Bombay and other design institutes
UCEED for IIT Bombay B.Des; other institutes conduct their own design aptitude tests.
Job Roles
Fashion Designer
Designs apparel and collections for fashion brands, export houses or own label.
Textile Designer
Creates textile patterns, prints and fabric designs for brands.
Fashion Merchandiser
Manages product assortment, pricing and retail strategy for fashion brands.
Fashion Stylist
Styles looks for shoots, celebrities, brands and editorial content.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Fashion houses and large retail brands pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Established designers and merchandisers earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / Design Head)
Design heads and successful independent designers earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses
- Pearl Academy, Delhi & Mumbai
- Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bengaluru
- Private design colleges (state-wise)