B.Sc. in Fashion and Design at Chandigarh University

B.Sc. in Fashion and Design at Chandigarh University in Chandigarh, Punjab is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹13.2 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.8 lakh a year.

The course is about design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Chandigarh University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Chandigarh University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Chandigarh University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Chandigarh University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Chandigarh University before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Sc. in Fashion and Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream. The minimum marks on record at Chandigarh University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Chandigarh University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Chandigarh University on its website (www.cuchd.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show an average package of ₹9.54 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.7 crore at Chandigarh University. 3,750 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Chandigarh University runs 14 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Medical
• B.Sc. in Interior Design
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Hotel and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Airlines and Airport Management
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Animation, Visual Effects and Gaming
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nutrition and Dietetics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forensic Science
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹13.2 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Chandigarh University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Chandigarh?