Top Fifteen Fashion Design Colleges in India 2023-2024

The branch which deals with the design process is B.Des that is Bachelor of Design, this Course is a new trending course in India, Students are attending these courses more for the past few years. In 1985 the Government of India established the National Institute of Fashion Technology to promote the bachelor of design courses, fashion design course and all other design courses which need attention and regulation. NIFT has given many prominent fashion designers. 

 To get into designing courses in NIFT and other aided colleges and Universities every year NIFT conducts national level entrance exams into their Institute and lakhs of students give a try in these exams. These consist of three phases one is  Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and the last one Situation Test. students have to clear all the level to enter into some design branches and some branches don’t require all the tests to clear    

1.Exam Pattern of NIFT For Creative Ability Test (CAT)

This test has three questions where candidates will have to answer the questions in three hours. The maximum marks for this exam are 100. This test will judge the candidates' spontaneous and design ability, observation skills for developing a concept,  use of color and design skills

2.NIFT 2021 Exam Pattern - General Ability Test(GAT)

Method	Details
Duration of the exam	Two hours
Mode of the exam	Offline
The medium of the exam	English
Maximum of Questions	100

Subject-Wise Weightage NIFT 2021

Subject/ Topic	Marks
English Comprehension	25
Quantitative Ability	20
Communication Ability	25
Analytical Ability	15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	15

3.NIFT Exam Pattern 2021 - Situation Test

The candidates who have cleared the  CAT and GAT are required to take the situation test. It will test the candidate’s ability to look through the distinct sets of materials  Above is the process to enter into NIFT and other than NIFT there are some top and best design colleges in India. In this article, the list of the top fifteen design colleges in India given below do check the details regarding the colleges  

1.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], NEW DELHI

NIFT Highlights:

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. NIFT was set up in Delhi in 1986 and had only one programme of Fashion Design in its first year. The campus initially started functioning from a temporary two-room set up in its formative years and shifted to a full-fledged campus in 1994. 
4. The building designed by Dr. B.V. Doshi is based on the concept of a central step-well to conserve rainwater, a traditional Indian Baoli and is listed as one of the modern Iconic architecture of Delhi. NIFT at that time had only four programmes, two at master level (Garment Manufacturing Technology & Apparel Marketing and Management) and two at bachelor level (Fashion Design and Accessory Design). Delhi is the largest campus that offers all programmes of NIFT i.e. seven bachelor and three master programmes and has the largest student strength.

NIFT Establishment: 1986  NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT Affiliated To  Central University NIFT Eligibility & Admission:  Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT  EXAM NIFT Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT Location: Balbir Saxena Marg, Near Gulmohar Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India

2.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], NAVI MUMBAI

NIFT Highlights:  

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. Established in the year 1995 in “Fashion Capital of India”, today NIFT Mumbai is spread over 10 acres of area in Navi Mumbai, has state of the art hostel facilities for girls and boys students, world-class infrastructure, highly equipped labs and machine rooms.
4. Campus possesses the latest sports infrastructure and well monitored well-equipped mess facility. The institute has highly trained faculties with strong industry connections. NIFT Mumbai offers employment opportunities to aspirants across all NIFT Centres

NIFT  Establishment:  1995 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT  Location:  Plot no. 15, Service Rd, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India

3.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], BANGALORE

NIFT Highlights:

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. NIFT has been a pioneer in fashion education in India, bringing together knowledge, creative thinking and critical independence. Over the past 30 years, the institute has stood as a beacon for inclusive thinking, bringing forth competent individuals who specialize in Design, Technology and Management. NIFT Bengaluru is located in a prime area with all facilities and infrastructure in and around the campus.

NIFT  Establishment:  1986 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:  Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT  EXAM  Fee Structure: Rs 2.58  Lakhs  Location:  No. 21st, 16th Cross, Street, 27th Main Rd, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102, India

4.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], CHENNAI

NIFT Highlights:  

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. NIFT Chennai was established in 1995. Completing a wonderful journey of more than two decades, the centre has set up a remarkable and ideal platform for the aspiring and creative young generation in the field of Fashion with Design, technology and Management

NIFT  Establishment:  1995 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT  Location:  SH 49A, Vikram Sarabhai Instronics Estate, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113, India

5.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], HYDERABAD

NIFT Highlights: 

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. The NIFT Hyderabad campus sits between India’s IT hub - Hi-tech city and the statecraft village, Shilparamam; appropriately epitomizing one of its core mottos, tradition meets modernity. With such close proximity to the IT industries and a vibrant city sphere, the campus boasts modern amenities while still closely rooted in its cultural diversity. 
4. The permanent campus was established in 1999 and the main building is noted for its architectural grandeur and versatility. The campus facilities provide an ideal environment for an all-rounded learning experience and holistic growth

NIFT  Establishment:  1999 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To: Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT  Location: National Institute of Fashion Technology Cyberabad, Madhapur, Telangana 500081, India

6.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], GANDHI NAGAR

NIFT Highlights:  

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. The NIFT Campus at Gandhinagar, considered to be perhaps the greenest city in India, was established in 1995 at a temporary campus building allotted by Govt. of Gujarat at Sector 26, Gandhinagar. 
4. Later the Government of Gujarat allotted a plot of 20,000 sq.mt. land for NIFT Gandhinagar’s permanent Campus near Infocity which became operational in February 2004. An additional 10,000 sq. mt. the land was allotted for the Girls’ Hostel, Director’s Bungalow and Staff Quarters

NIFT  Establishment:  1995 NIFT  Accreditations:  AICTE  NIFT  Affiliated To: Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT  Location: NIFT Campus, GH-O Road, behind Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382007, India

7.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], PATNA

NIFT Highlights:  

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. NIFT Patna was started in June, 2008, from its transit campus situated in the prestigious Udyog Bhavan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna and from July 2014 it has started functioning from its own permanent campus at Mithapur Farms, Patna

NIFT  Establishment:  2008 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To: Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT  Location:  Patna - Aurangabad Rd, Mithapur Farm Area, Mithapur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India

8.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], KOLKATA

NIFT Highlights: 

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. Founded in 1995, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata is a leader in the Eastern Part of India for providing education in the field of Design, Technology and Management. NIFT Kolkata is one of the five oldest Centres among the NIFT fraternity. With a symbiotic balance amongst the state government and the garment industries, NIFT Kolkata stands as a pioneer of fashion training and research.
4. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata was initially housed at Manjusha Bhavan, ICMARD Building and later moved to the premises of College of Leather Technology on a temporary basis. With a strong team empowering the Centre, two Courses, namely Three Year Under Graduate Diploma Programme in Fashion Design and Two Years Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Garment Manufacturing Technology were started at the time of inception. Subsequently, another Two Years Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Leather Apparel Design & Technology (LADT) was commenced.

NIFT  Establishment:  1995 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To: Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.71  Lakhs NIFT  Location: Plot, 3B, LA Block, Sector-III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700098, India

9.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [NIFT], BHUBANESWAR

NIFT Highlights: 

1. Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. 
2. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
3. NIFT, Bhubaneswar was established in the year 2010 from a temporary campus at Jatni, in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar and shifted to its permanent campus, located near KIIT University, that was formally inaugurated on 31st March 2012 by the former Minister of Textiles, Shri Anand Sharma and the Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Pattnaik along with other dignitaries.
4.  The present campus is built with the support of the Government of Odisha, in terms of 10 acres of land and financial assistance of Rs 58.6 crores. NIFT Bhubaneswar has promised a 20% reservation of seats for the domicile of Odisha

NIFT  Establishment:  2010 NIFT  Accreditations:   AICTE NIFT  Affiliated To:  Central University NIFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50%+ NIFT EXAM NIFT  Fee Structure: Rs 2.70  Lakhs NIFT  Location:  Plot No. 24, Chandaka Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India

10.SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF DESIGN - [SID], PUNE

SID Highlights:  

1. 'SYMBIOSIS' is a Trust registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950 (Reg.No.F/481,Pune) and a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 (Reg.No.MAH-679-PN), having its registered office at Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 004, in the State of Maharashtra, India.
2. Symbiosis Motto:"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakkam" means "World is one Family" Symbiosis is a family of 48 academic institutions, imparting quality education for over 45 years. It is host to over 34,000 Indian and International students on campus.
3. These campuses epitomize the Symbiosis motto, 'Promoting International Understanding through Quality Education' and are a beehive of international students from all across the globe, being privy to Indian culture and hospitality.
4.  Many of these campuses are fully residential and have recreational facilities which include swimming pools, amphitheaters & Health Care centers. Keeping its excellent track record in mind, in 2002, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India conferred the 'Deemed to be University' status on Symbiosis.

SID  Establishment:  2002  SID Accreditations:   UGC SID  Affiliated To: SIU, PUNE SID  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50% SID  Fee Structure: Rs 4.42  Lakhs SID  Location: 231/4A, Viman Nagar Rd, Clover Park, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411014, India

11.AMITY SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [ASFT], NOIDA

AU Highlights: 

1. Amity School of Fashion Technology offers professional education in the field of Design, Technology & Management of the fashion, textile and apparel industry. Amity School of Fashion Technology endeavors to create professionals
2. Amity School of Fashion Technology offers professional education in the field of Design, Technology & Management of fashion, textile and apparel industry. Amity School of Fashion Technology endeavors to create professionals who can understand the functional areas of Fashion & Apparel Industry. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University has world-class infrastructure & a dedicated faculty team comprising regular & visiting (Industry) faculty to offer various programmes dynamics of the global business environment of the fashion & apparel industry in post-quota & liberalized textile economy.
3. The objective of these programmes is to inculcate in the students the aptitude and skills to work as professionals in various India is 2nd largest producer of textile & garments. This industry is the 2nd largest provider of employment in the country and contributes a significant percentage of Net foreign exchange earnings of the country. India has a rich and traditional textile base which gets further support by the availability of skilled manpower to make India competitive in the apparel industry. India has always been one of the important players in the textile and apparel international market and in the last few years, it has become significantly known for its Fashion design collections also in the international market.
4. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh has been ranked as one of the top five Fashion schools of India. ASFT is offering Ph. D (Fashion Design / Technology / Management), PG Programmes ( MA – Fashion Retail Management, MBA – Fashion Management, M.A – Fashion & Textile Merchandising , MA – Design (Fashion & Textiles) & UG Programmes (B. Des – Fashion Design /Fashion Technology/ Textile Design/ Fashion Communication/ 3C- Fashion Design ). 

AU  Establishment:  2006 AU  Accreditations:   AICTE AU  Affiliated To: AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA AU  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50% AU  Fee Structure: Rs 1.52  Lakhs AU  Location:   Amity School of Fashion Technology K - 1 Block, II & III Floor, Amity University Campus, Sector - 125 Noida - 201 313, Gautam Budh Nagar, U.P. (India)

12.PEARL ACADEMY [PA], JAIPUR

PA Highlights:

1. Pearl Academy has completed more than two decades of empowering creative minds. Since its inception in 1993, the academy has evolved into a globally renowned institution of higher learning with a focus on Internationalism; entrepreneurship and employability; catering to the needs of the design, fashion, business and retail industry.
2. The industry is growing manifold and future beholds a very competitive market led by the adoption of superior technology, a business organization in the larger scale of operation, and inter-play of business strategies.
3. Pearl Academy has metamorphosed into an industry leader that develops courses with a pulse on the needs of the entire spectrum of the industry. The academy ensures that the industries it caters to, are equipped with people who have the required skill set to spearhead growth, innovation and social development. 
4. Pearl Academy is a pioneer in the Indian market, combining hybrid blended learning and real-time lectures in a structured manner, thus making learning more effective and engaging.

PA  Establishment:  2005 PA  Affiliated To: Private University PA  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50% PA  Fee Structure: Rs 5.98  Lakhs PA  Location:  SP-38A RIICO Industrial Area, Delhi Road, Kukas, Jaipur-302028.

13.SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - [SOFT], PUNE

SOFT Highlights:

1. Established in 1998 under the tutelage of 119-year-old Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha (MKSSS), Pune, India. SOFT is the pioneer of fashion education and one of the top fashion design schools in the country, and the only school that equips students with a quality education that's focused around art and industry that is of commercial value at an affordable fee structure.
2. MKSSS's School Of Fashion Technology, Pune is a premier institute imparting Fashion education since 1998. School Of Fashion Technology has been working for many years to impart quality education and career to its students in the areas of Fashion Design, Technology, Production, Merchandising, Communication, Textile Design and Sustainable Fashion. 
3. Highly qualified faculties and experts from the industry train the learning minds and endow them with the required skill sets for the fashion industry. School Of Fashion Technology aims at equipping the student's minds with creativity, intellect and confidence and prepares them for a promising future.

SOFT  Establishment:    1998 SOFT  Affiliated To: SNDT, MUMBAI SOFT  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50% SOFT  Fee Structure: Rs 1.36  Lakhs SOFT  Location:  School Of Fashion Technology Sr.13/1/2, Narhe Ambegaon, Opp. to Vision English Medium School, Pune – 411041

14.WOXSEN UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD

WU Highlights:

1. Woxsen is renowned for its diverse faculty from India and overseas. Comprising the right mix of well-known academicians to industry experts, the faculty brings with them exceptional professional experience and outstanding academic credentials. The curriculum is designed to equip our students to make disciplined, data-based decisions backed by a full spectrum of domain knowledge, skill & ability. Our strong focus on applied learning with industry inputs and academic rigor has always helped our students to broaden their horizons, think global & develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
2. We also believe that the time is right to nurture entrepreneurship. Woxsen understands that developing entrepreneurs goes much further than classroom teaching. We also understand that an entrepreneur is not a personality type. Woxsen University has been established to take up this challenge, creating an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can be trained and nurtured.
3. Located in an impressive 200-acre campus in Hyderabad, Woxsen University offers programs focused entirely on developing entrepreneurial thinking and action. Woxsen’s infrastructure and resources nurture innovation and its vast network of business leaders and investors mentor students through their journey.
4. The Woxsen culture inculcates in students a spirit of inquiry that drives a lifelong pursuit of personal and intellectual growth. This culture fosters innovative thinking and fuels that quest to find unconventional solutions to complex business & societal problems.
5. Across every sphere of activity, we at Woxsen, students, teachers and staff strive for the highest standard of achievement, a commitment towards a purpose, master cutting edge practices, and bring in a positive mindset in everything we do. Talent Acquisition teams from a wide spectrum of organizations have endorsed this view and have returned year after year to offer our students positions of responsibility in their organizations.

WU  Establishment:  2004 WU  Affiliated To: Private University WU  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50% WU  Fee Structure: Rs 6.44  Lakhs WU  Location: Kamkole, Sadasivpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 502345, India

15.CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY - [CU], CHANDIGARH

CU Highlights:

1. Chandigarh University (CU) is a leading Indian Institution offering its students a unique amalgamation of professional and academic excellence. The University has been accredited with the prestigious A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Chandigarh University has become Youngest and the only private university in India to bag A+ grade in the first cycle of the accreditation process and has also become the only state private university of Punjab to be accredited by NAAC.
2. Also, ranked among Asia’s best and fastest-growing universities, CU has coupled the experience of top industry leaders and renowned academicians to foster a global approach.
3. A wide spectrum of programs paired with flexibility, experiential learning and interdisciplinary orientation emancipate our students to explore their interests and pursue dream careers. At CU we are grooming students to be socially sensitive through intellectually challenging and contemporary diverse culture.

CU  Establishment:  2012 CU  Affiliated To: Private University CU  Eligibility & Admission:   Intermediate With 50% CU  Fee Structure: Rs 6.44  Lakhs CU  Location: CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY CITY OFFICE SCO-223 First Floor, Sector - 36 D, Chandigarh - 160036

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