Minimum eligibility for the Undergraduate course in this field is 10+2
with 50% marks and for Post Graduate courses graduation. In the prominent
institutes, admission is strictly on merit- through written test, situation
test, group discussion and interview. These courses are aimed at understanding
concepts related to costume, jewellery, leather goods and many other similar
products where fashion matters.
The courses include Graduate, Post graduate, Certificate and Diploma
in the following areas:
• Accessory designing
and fashion designing • Garment Manufacturing
Technology • Apparel marketing
and Merchandising • Leather and
Garment Design and Technology • Knitwear Design
and Technology • Textile Design
and Development • Fashion Journalism
and Presentation
While 10+2 is sufficient for Accessory designing and Fashion Designing,
Graduates are preferred for other courses.
The training also includes internship in an organization which gives
the students industry functions. Training is usually imparted keeping
in mind the demands of the international market. Most training institutes
have the latest technologies including laboratories, workshops,
design and research centers, libraries, computers and information about
the latest development in the industry.
Prominent institutes in Fashion Technology are National institute of
Fashion technology (NIFT), National Institute of Design (NID), International
Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi (IIFT); IEC School of Art and
Fashion, New Delhi; Indian Institute of Art and Fashion Technology (IIAFT),
Mumbai; Pearl Academy of fashion, New Delhi; J.D Institute of fashion
Technology, New Delhi.
Fashion Designing : Remuneration
The best bet for a beginner is to get associated with an established
designer or design house, and begin with doing the menial work. Most trainee
designers get a stipend of around Rs. 4000, but what you can learn in
Working as a part of a design team fetches around Rs.12,000 a month.
