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| Fashion designers
and authorities from all over the world have been greatly
attracted to India. Indian designers have left a mark in
the international fashion scenario and their popularity
is fast increasing. Indian designers like Ritu Beri, Suneet
Verma, Ravi Bajaj etc. have carved a niche for themselves
in the international market and their dresses tag a hefty
price. |
| While there
are regular courses in fashion but the person joining the
course should have an aptitude for sketching, drawing and
communicating ideas. |
| In order
to have an international perspective, a fashion designer
must read more and more of international fashion journals,
books on history and art. He/She must also visit various
art exhibitions and interact with traditional artists whenever
he/she gets a chance. |
| In order
to have an international perspective, a fashion designer
must read more and more of international fashion journals,
books on history and art. He/She must also visit various
art exhibitions and interact with traditional artists whenever
he/she gets a chance. |
| The training for apparel
designing provides an access to fabrics and knowledge of
basic craftsmanship and also of other specialized fields
like embroidery. |
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| Job Opportunities: |
| Fashion designer can find
employment with textile manufactures, garment export houses,
garment manufacturers, fashion show organizers and trade
fair authorities. To become a good designer one has to pass
through rank and file. Initial training is very important
as it grooms the designer with the ground realities of merchandising,
fabrication, and trading. |
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| Courses Available: |
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Accessory
Design: |
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This two-year diploma
programme introduces students to basic design concepts,
visualization techniques, manipulation of materials
and techniques of interpretation, leading to the
creation of costume jewellery and accessories in
various materials and traditional Indian craft styles.
Students are taught portfolio and presentation a
technique, given careers as Design Coordinators,
Managers and prepares them for entry into the emerging
market of accessory export form India. |
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Apparel Marketing &
Merchandising: |
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This course is specialized
two-year postgraduate diploma programme, which covers
practical aspects of the fashions industry, with
a focus on marketing and merchandising. Students
undergo rigorous training in buying, merchandising,
retail operations, fashions coordination, advertising,
forecasting, international marketing, trade documentation
and project formulation. They are exposed to creative
merchandising / marketing following domestic and
international marketing practices, forecasting and
other factors. Training is also imparted in computer
applications in business and the students are also
given production-oriented inputs to develop competitive
professionals. |
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Garment Manufacturing Technology:
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This two-year postgraduate
level diploma programme covers aspects of optimal
resource utilization and timely delivery of quality
merchandise to customers. The syllabus is practical,
based on classroom and laboratory simulation of
current factory and business trends. It includes
subjects such as business administration, industry
and engineering concepts and techniques of production,
pattern making, strategic planning and in-depth
knowledge of seams, stitches and machine types.
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The graduates are employed as production
managers. While trained in assembly-line simulations,
they are also capable of handling job-work with
tailor-based units. Graduated with Engineering background
are more suited for the course. |
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Leather Garment Design & Technology:
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This course has inputs
on production system and garment engineering skills.
Leather garments manufacturing process, design forecast
and awareness and skills, pattern making techniques
and concepts, garment specifications and international
size charts, selection of trimmings, etc. This is
a modular programme, which allows the students to
specialize either as Designers/Stylists or Managers
in Leather Company. |
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Knitwear Design & Technology:
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This two-year diploma programme will
provide students with the opportunity to study and
practice the inter-related aspects of Knitwear and
Knitted product design, along with the required
aspects of technology. The course aims to groom
students who understand the important combination
of creativity and a sound knowledge of materials
and processes. |
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Textile Design & Development:
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The Textile Design & Development
has inputs which has both design and technology.
The course is designed to explain the concepts of
textile desing from the stage of the original fibre
till the final product. The course is two-year master
course after graduation and includes inputs of textile,
sketching, printing, weaving and computer application
to cover woven, print and embroidery designs. In
the final year, the students will be mostly doing
practical projects with clients. |
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Production Technology:
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Aimed at bridging the
gap between managerial levels and shop floor operatior,
this one-year certificate course trains students
at the supervisory level in the production area
of a garment unit. The curriculum has a practical
orientation. With students receiving inputs in spreading,
maker making, pattern making, cutting machine mechanics
and production control, to ensure high quality standards.
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| Where To Study: |
| The foremost training institutes in
India on fashion and allied activities are the National
Institute of Fashion Technology and the National School
of Designing. |
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National Institute of Fashion
Technology: |
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NIFT is a premier educational institution
that offers professional programmes in the areas
of Desing, Technology & Management for the students
who want to make a career in fashion and garments
industry. The medium of instruction for all teaching
programmes is in English. |
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NIFT offers the following 7 diploma
programmes and a certificate programme for the academic
session commencing in July/August. |
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Programmes NIFT
offers : |
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3-year Under
Graduate Diploma Programmes in |
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1. Accessory
Design
2. Fashion Desing. Prequisites : Candidates
who have completed 10+2 from any recognized
board at an All India or State Level
with a minumum of 50% (45% for SC/ST
candidates) marks or are in their
12th standard are eligible to apply.
Academic exposure in Fashion Design
or Art is desirable. |
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2-year post-graduate
Diploma Programmes in |
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1. Apparel Marketing
and Merchandising
2. Garment Manufacturing Technology
3. Leather Garment Design and Technology
4. Knitwear Design and Technology
5. Textile Design and Development.
Pre-requisites : Candidates who have
passed Bachelors degreee securing
50% marks or are in their final year
examination in Engineering, Science,
Mathematics or Humanitites are eligible
to apply. |
| iii. |
1 Year Certificate
Course in Production Technology. 50%
of the seats are reserved for candidates
sponsored by Industry through Garment
Associations. |
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Pre-requisites: |
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Candidates who have
completed 10+2 from any recognized Board at
All India or State level with a minimum of
50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) or more marks
in the 12th Standard and have 2 years work
experience after 12th standard are eligible
to apply. Qualification in garment related
ITI’s / Polytechniques is desirable.
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Seats: |
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Total number of seats in each
programme is 30 (35 in case of AMM). Seats
for SC/ST are reserved subject to their fulfilling
other criteria. |
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Examination Fees : |
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A separate Demand draft of
Rs. 250 for each examination has to be paid
with each application form. The applications
sponsored by the industry for Certificate
Course in Production Technology are required
to pay an additional amount of Rs. 500/- alongwith
the examination fee. |
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Tuition Fee: |
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Rs. 5500/- per semester of
6 months. Rs. 11,000/- for industry sponsored
candidates for CPT course per semester of
6 months. Foreign and NRI candidates can seek
admission, subject to their fulfilling the
admission criteria. The tuition fee for foreign
students will be US$750 per semester. |
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Security Deposit: |
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Rs. 1500/- for Laboratory,
Computer and Library. |
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Financial Assistance: |
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In case of the students in
need of financial assistance, NIFT offers
stipend. These students should contact the
Academic Administration Office after the admission.
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Residential Accommodation: |
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In order to facilitate outstation
students, the Institute has provided residential
accommodation in a Housing Colony. The accommodation
is provided on cost sharing basis and 5-7
students share a flat. Students opting for
the Hostel Accommodation must abide by all
the Rules and Regulations of the Institute
in this regard as well as fully respect the
rights of the members of the Group Housing
Society. NIFT reserves the right to withdraw
this facility at any time. |
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Further details
can be had from National Institute of Fashion
Technology (Ministry of Textiles.) |
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National Institute of Fashion
Technology, NIFT Complex, Near Gulmohar Park,
Hauz-Khas, New Delhi-110016 (Ph. 654771, 655059,
655080, 6866414, 6862164, 655692, Fax : 6867704)
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National Institute of Design: |
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Situated at Paldi, Ahmedabad
380007. NID is a premier design training institution
set up by the Ministry of Industry, Government of
India. The institute offers 4year programme for
school leavers in the following areas of specialization:
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Industrial Design (Product
Design, Furniture Design, Ceramic Design)
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Communication Design (Graphic
Design, Animation Design, Video Programmes)
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Textile and Apparel Design
(Textile Design,Apparel Design) |
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Eligibility: |
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Passed Higher
Secondary or its equivalent exam. Competence
in Maths, Science, Social Studies, Drawing,
Technical and related subjects will be an
advantage. Age: Below 22 years (relaxable
by 3 years for SC/ST candidates) as on June
1. Reservation as per rules. |
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Selection: |
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Admission test
is held at Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Bombay,
Madras and New Delhi during January. Medium
of Instruction: English. Last Date: November.
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Polytechnics : |
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Polytechnics that are located
in various places in the country also generally
offer the following courses. Some of these are exclusively
for women. For specific information about admission
to these courses you may contact the respective
polytechnics. |
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Courses: Diploma
courses in Fashion Designing offered by
Polytechnics are: |
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3-year Diploma in Textile
Designing |
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2-year Diploma in Fashion
Designing |
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iii. |
2-year Diploma
in Dress Designing |
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Certificate
Course in Dress and Fashion Designing of
one-year duration is also available. |
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Pre-requisites: |
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You
must have passed minimum tenth standard
examination for admission to the above courses
to be eligible but admission is granted
on the basis of merit only. For those who
have qualified Diploma courses, advances
course in Fashion/Costume Designing is also
available. |
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Other Institute in India:
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Sophia Polytechnic,
Bhula Desai Road, Mumbai-400026. |
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Institute of Handloom
Technology, Varansi. |
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Academy of Fashion
Studies, B37A, Gangotri (Opp. Main Market)
Alaknanda New Delhi 110019. |
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Air Force Vocational
College, Old Wellington Camp, Race Cource,
New Delhi 110003. (Near Hotel Ashok) Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi. |
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Apeejay Centre
for Creative and Productive Arts, 54, Tughlakabad
Institutional Area, M.B. Road (Near Batra
Hospital), New Delhi 110062. |
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Asian Polytechnic
for Women, E-99, Manasarovar Garden (Near
Rajouri Garden), New Delhi-15. |
| (7) |
Creative Computer
Centre, Lady Irwin College, Sikandra Road,
New Delhi-110001. |
| (8) |
IEC School of Art
& Fashion, IEC House, M-92, Connaught
Place (Opp. Super Bazar), New Delhi-110001.
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International
Institute of Fashion Technology, H-12, South
Extension, Part-I, New Delhi-110049. |
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International Polytechnic
for Women, A-3, SouthExtension, Part-I,
New Delhi-110049. |
| (11) |
J.D. Institute
of Fashion Technology, Corporate Office:
Manivilla, Nehru Road, Near Sham Rao Vitahl
Bank, Vileparle (E), Mumbai – 400057
(Ph. 6113196) Delhi Office : BMS Centre,
Plaza Cinema Building, Connaught Circus,
New Delhi – 110001. |
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S.N.D.T. Women’s
University, Marine Lines, Mumbai. |
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Nirmala Niketan,
Marine Lines, Mumbai. |
| (14) |
I.T.T.C., Nariman
Point, Mumbai. |
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