Ph.D. in Fashion Design at Karnavati University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Fashion Design, Karnavati University in Ahmedabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The total fee on record is ₹3 lakh, which works out to about ₹1 lakh a year.

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

Karnavati University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Karnavati University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D 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 Karnavati University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

To be considered for Ph.D. in Fashion Design, 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 Karnavati University'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 Karnavati University on its website (uid.edu.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹4.8 lakh at Karnavati University. 20 of 22 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.

Karnavati University runs 12 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph. D. in Dentist
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D. in Visual Communication
• Ph.D in Liberal Arts
• Ph.D. in Visual Communication
• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph. D. in Design
• Ph.D. in Interior Design
• Ph. D. in Liberal Arts
• Ph. D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Doctorate of Management

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

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3 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 Karnavati University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Ahmedabad?