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I searched a lot about fashion desinging... and I saw 2 years fashion designing course and 2 years of master in fashion designing but for masters the eligibility is graduation or diploma... so my question is that, can I first graduate in fashion designing and then pursue masters in fashion desgining? I am 12th pass and have completed first year in B.M.S but going to take a drop as my interest is in fashion.

The eligibility to pursue master in fashion designing course is that candidate must have passed bachelor degree in any relevant subject from a recognised university.

So, you can continue your bachelor degree and after than can appear for the entrance examination conducted to get admission in premier institutions.

Students seeking admission in fashion designing course at UG level must have passed their class 12th examination with not less than 50% from a recognised board in India.

They may have to appear for entrance exams like NID DAT, UCEED and NIFT.

After 12th , you can join bachelor's in fashion designing and after that you can go for masters degree.

For UG in fashion designing, those who have completed their class 12 in any stream can persue fashion design course at graduation level.

Most popular design colleges allow candidates to take part in their admission process only if they have completed their schooling from a recognised board.
Admission is granted on the basis of entrance exam and interview.


Course structure
BDes fashion design syllabus
Computer Aided Design
Fashion Marketing
Clothing Culture and Communication
Fashion Ornamentation
Pattern making and Garment construction

Eligibility and Structure of fashion designing course?

Aspirants who have cleared their Class 12 from any stream (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) can pursue a Fashion Design course at graduation level.

Aspirants also need to be good at drawing and possess the knack to express their ideas by means of helpful sketches.

Candidates who aspire to pursue a Fashion Design programme need to possess the below-mentioned skill-set.

The basic qualification you need is a diploma or degree in Fashion Design/Fashion Technology/Textile Design. To start your career in this field after your 10+2 you will have to clear NID/UCEED/CEED/NIFT entrance examination for pursuing bachelor's courses. You can also find many diplomas and short-term courses. The career opportunity is ample in this field and after your diploma or bachelor's course, you can work as the given below profile.

--> Fashion Stylist - Initial Salary you can expect is approximately Rs.150000
--> Textile Designer - Initial Salary you can expect is approximately Rs.180000
--> Retail Manager - Initial Salary you can expect is approximately Rs.180000

Some of the top recruiting companies are given below.

Allen Solly
Lifestyle
Raymonds
Pantaloons
Calvin Klein
Tom Ford

No, it is not compulsory to have bachelor in Fashion Designing course to pursue the master course.

So, you can pursue master course after bachelor degree in any discipline. Entrance examination is conducted for admission in institution. Visit the official website for the detail information about admission procedure.

Eligibility and Structure of fashion designing course?

The candidate willing to apply for fashion designing course needs to pass the entrance exam or she or he is shortlisted on the basis of merit in the qualifying test.

Fashion designing is a specialisation of humanities that covers wide spectrum of fabrics, handbags, footwear, accessory, etc.

Eligibility to Apply for Fashion Designing Programmes:-

Most colleges offering a Diploma or a B Sc in Fashion Designing accept students who have completed 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board of education such as CBSE, ICSE, etc.