Bachelor of Fashion Designing (B.Des) at HGU

Bachelor of Fashion Designing (B.Des) at HGU in Uttarakhand - Other, Uttarakhand is a 3-year undergraduate programme.

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

HGU is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at HGU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Des 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 HGU for the current semester-wise plan.

HGU has not published a fee for Bachelor of Fashion Designing (B.Des) 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.

For admission to Bachelor of Fashion Designing (B.Des), 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 HGU'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 HGU on its website (hgu.ac.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 (2024) show a placement rate of 95% and a highest package of ₹35 lakh at HGU. 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.

HGU runs 2 B.Des specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor of Interior Design (BID)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• 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?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does HGU compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Uttarakhand - Other?