I'm in BA 2nd year now. Will I be eligible to do B.Des? Will my age after BA Programme be a barrier to do B.Des?
I've scored 90% in my 12th board exam.
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Hi Akshay, Greetings!
You can apply for M.Des in Interior Design, Students coming from any 10+2 or graduation discipline from a recognised university, or board can appear for any entrance or admission process or any design course. There are many good universities that provide B. Des in fashion, Interior, and Product design, and more. To name a few:
1. IILM University Gurugram
2. Pearl Academy
3. NID
4. NIFT
5. Arch College of Design & Business. You can appear for the Design Aptitude Test and the Interview process for IILM University, Gurugram. The School of Design & Fashion at IILM University, Gurugram offers a choice of career by combining...more -
Hi,
B.Des in Fashion Design is a 4-year undergraduate course, the minimum eligibility for which is a Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) qualification with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. The programme is spread over 8 semesters, with the final semester being based on the candidate's chosen stream of study. -
Hi Akshaya Ravichandran, Candidates are eligible to apply for admissions in B. Des programmes if they fulfill any of the below mentioned criterion:
Have completed their +2 level (in the 10+2 pattern of examination) from any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, like Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. AGE:
Candidates will be considered eligible to apply for NIFT Entrance Test if they are 23 years of age or below as on October 1, 2018. However, candidates from the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe/ Differently Able Person (PHP...more
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The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.
| Fee Components | Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5.86 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees* | 2.21 Lakhs |
| One-time payment* | 27,200 |
| Total fees | 8.35 Lakhs |
* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.
The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.
| Semester | NIFT Fees 2024 (INR) | NIFT Fees 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1,83,200 | 1,91,700 |
| Semester 2 | 1,43,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Semester 3 | 1,69,800 | 1,78,700 |
| Semester 4 | 1,50,000 | 1,58,000 |
| Semester 5 | 1,78,700 | 1,87,800 |
| Semester 6 | 1,58,000 | 1,66,000 |
| Semester 7 | 1,93,700 | 2,03,200 |
| Semester 8 | 1,66,000 | 1,74,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | 13,42,400 | 14,09,400 |
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It has the the strongest placement record with top recruiters from fashion, retail, and luxury brands.
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