Advance Diploma Program in Fashion Designing at Indian Institute of Fashion Art

If you are looking at Advance Diploma Program in Fashion Designing, Indian Institute of Fashion Art runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course.

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Indian Institute of Fashion Art is a other institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Indian Institute of Fashion Art — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD 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.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Indian Institute of Fashion Art for the current semester-wise plan.

Indian Institute of Fashion Art has not published a fee for Advance Diploma Program in Fashion Designing on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Advance Diploma Program in Fashion Designing, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

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 Indian Institute of Fashion Art's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 Indian Institute of Fashion Art 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.

Indian Institute of Fashion Art runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma Program in Fashion Design
• Advance Diploma Program in Textile Designing
• Diploma in Textile Designing

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Indian Institute of Fashion Art compare with other colleges offering UGD?