UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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Fashion design is a popular course after 12th grade for students from any stream. To become a fashion designer after class 12, students must pursue a bachelor's degree in fashion design. B.Des fashion design and BA in fashion design are the two popular fashion design courses after class 12th. Students need to pass the 10+2 from any stream with a 50 percent aggregate score to get admission to top fashion design colleges.
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NIFT, Symbiosis Pune, and Pearl Academy are the top fashion design colleges in India. Candidates who are willing to pursue fashion designing courses online can apply directly whereas those who want to get admission to Top Fashion Design Colleges must appear for the entrance exams like NIFT, NID DAT, etc.
After clearing their 12th grade, candidates can pursue bachelor's and master's degrees in fashion design. To be admitted to these courses, students must get a minimum score of 50 per cent in 10+2. Admission standards will be entirely merit-based, as determined by a written test, a group discussion, and an interview.
Candidates who want to enroll themselves into the program, must check the eligibility criteria for fashion designing courses after 12th. Candidates can check the table below on the eligibility criteria for both UG and PG courses.
Name of the Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
UG Programmes | The candidates must obtain 50% aggregate marks, in their 12th examination, for pursuing Fashion Designing courses at the bachelor’s level. Candidates performing the above eligibility, are likely to appear for the entrance exams like NIFT, NID DAT, and UCEED. |
PG Programmes | Candidates seeking fashion designing courses at the master’s level, need to hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized institution. Candidates performing the above eligibility, are likely to appear for the entrance exams like CEED, NID DAT, IIAD, etc. |
Diploma | Candidates must be 10+2 passed from a recognized institute with aggregate marks, ranging between 40 to 50% |
The candidates who want to pursue their degree in fashion designing, must have certain skills. Check the list of skills mentioned below:
Good communication skills
Should be creative
Should have a different sense of style
Should have an artistic mind
Must be able to sew garments
Strong visualization skills
Should be aware of fashion trends
Should be detail-oriented
Before enrolling into the program, candidates must have required skills and knowledge on fashion trends and should meet the eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is no specific age limit for admission into fashion design.
The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria, appear for the entrance examination such as NIFT, CUET, SMEAT etc.
The candidates must be 10+2 passed from a recognized college or university with a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks or above from any stream.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.
NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be approved by AICTE or the State Technical Board.
The age limit is usually 24 years for the general category.
So yes, you are eligible, as Computer Engineering is an engineering diploma.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.
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According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.
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