B.Des. in Fashion and Apparel Design at School of Design, MIT WPU

If you are looking at B.Des. in Fashion and Apparel Design, School of Design, MIT WPU runs it as a 4-6 year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹14.2 lakh – ₹21.5 lakh.

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

School of Design, MIT WPU is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at School of Design, MIT WPU — 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 School of Design, MIT WPU for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Des programmes at School of Design, MIT WPU as a group.

20000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with School of Design, MIT WPU before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Des. in Fashion and Apparel Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream. The minimum marks on record at School of Design, MIT WPU 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 School of Design, MIT WPU'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 School of Design, MIT WPU 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.

For B.Des. in Fashion and Apparel Design specifically, the average salary on record is ₹5.5 lakh a year.

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

School of Design, MIT WPU runs 6 B.Des specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Des. in User Experience Design
• B.Des. in Product Design
• B.Des. in Visual Communication Design
• B.Des. in Animation and VFX Design
• B.Des. in Interior and Space Design

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

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4-6 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹14.2 lakh – ₹21.5 lakh 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 School of Design, MIT WPU compare with other colleges offering B.Des?