Diploma in Fashion Designing and Garment Construction at International Society of Fashion Technology

Diploma in Fashion Designing and Garment Construction at International Society of Fashion Technology in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Fees for the full course come to ₹90,000 (roughly ₹90,000 a year).

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

International Society of Fashion Technology is a private institute, founded in 2003. This page brings together what is on record for this course at International Society of Fashion Technology — 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 International Society of Fashion Technology 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 UGD programmes at International Society of Fashion Technology as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with International Society of Fashion Technology before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Fashion Designing and Garment Construction, 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 International Society of Fashion Technology'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 International Society of Fashion Technology 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.

International Society of Fashion Technology runs 12 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Jewellery Designing with Govt. Certificate
• Diploma in Interior Design (YCMOU)
• Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Designing
• Advance Diploma in Fashion Designing
• Advance Diploma in Interior Designing
• Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
• Diploma in Merchandising
• Basic Diploma in Jewellery Designing
• Diploma in Textile Designing
• Diploma in Textile and Clothing
• Basic Diploma in Fashion Designing

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹90,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does International Society of Fashion Technology compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mumbai?