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CUET Fashion Designing Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age, Marks & Qualification

Author : Paakhi Jain

October 1, 2024

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Overview: If you plan to pursue fashion design through the CUET exam, the course eligibility varies depending on the university and program you are applying to. Check out all the details regarding CUET fashion designing eligibility criteria for 2025 here.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has become a staple in entrance exams in India. It is a single entrance exam for entry into multiple central, state, private and deemed-to-be universities. The CUET fashion designing eligibility highlights are: 

  • The minimum marks required in 10+2 to be eligible for maximum universities is 45%.
  • There's a 5% relaxation for reserved categories in some of the universities. 

CUET Fashion Designing Eligibility 2025 

The standard CUET 2025 eligibility criteria rely on three parameters: Age limit, educational qualification, and minimum qualifying marks.

Here are the eligibility criteria for taking the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) -

  • You must be an Indian citizen or of Indian origin.
  • Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board or university.
  • There is no age limit for applying for CUET; however, some universities, such as BHU, have an age limit for fashion design courses. 

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CUET Fashion Designing Eligibility Criteria for a B.Design Degree

The eligibility criteria for CUET fashion design courses vary depending on the university and programs.

Here's a full list of universities offering a UG degree in Bachelor of Design in Fashion Designing and the eligibility criteria along with the subjects required according to the CUET exam pattern requirements -

University CUET Subjects Eligibility
AKS University General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Alliance University English, Fine Arts Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2, 5% relaxation for SC/ST
Amity University, Noida English, Fine Arts Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Rishihood University, Sonipat English, General test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Woxsen University General Test, English Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2
IILM University, Gurugram General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Poornima University, Jaipur General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. (45% for reserved category)
United University, Pragyaraj General Test, English Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Galgotias University English, General test Pass with 45% aggregate marks in 10+2
Apex University, JAIPUR General Test Pass with 45% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Assam Royal Global University Fashion Design Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
Chitkara University, Punjab General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. | Personal Interview
K.R. Mangalam University English, General test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Manipal University Jaipur General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Lovely Professional University English, General test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
G D Goenka University, Gurugram, NCR General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun English, General test Pass with 45% aggregate marks in 10+2
Footwear Design and Development Institute Combination of any subjects Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2

CUET Fashion Designing Eligibility Criteria 2025 for a B.Sc Degree

Before filling out the CUET application form, you must meet the standard CUET eligibility criteria and the program and college-specific criteria.

Here's a list of universities offering a B.Sc. Fashion Design degree and the eligibility criteria along with CUET subject requirements -

University CUET Subjects Eligibility
Lovely Professional University English, General test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth English Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Amritsar Group of Colleges, Amritsar English, General test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
The Gandhigram Rural University (DTBU) Physics/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics/Biology/Home Science A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent with Science / Home Science (academic stream) Home Science with dress designing / Tailoring/ (vocational stream)
Chandigarh University Home Science, General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun English, General test Pass with 45% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Rayat Bahra University, Chandigarh General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. (45% for reserved category)
Jaipur National University English, General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Invertis University General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. (5% relaxation for SC/ST)

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CUET Fashion Designing Eligibility for Other Degree Courses

You can get other degrees in fashion design besides a B.Des and a B.Sc., such as a Diploma in Fashion Design, a Bachelor of Fashion Design, and a Bachelor of Vocation in Fashion Design & Technology from CUET participating universities

Here's a list of CUET university-wise eligibility criteria and subject requirements for additional courses -

University CUET Subjects Eligibility
Aligarh Muslim University English, General Test Pass with 45% aggregate marks in 10+2. Or a three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
Banaras Hindu University English/Hindi, General Test Pass with 45% aggregate marks in 10+2. AGE: Not to be more than 22 years old on 1st July 2025 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2003)
Sangam University General Test Passed in 10+2 with at least 45% for General, 42% for OBC & 40% for SC, ST.
Sanskaram University, Jhajjar General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Arka Jain University English, General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University English, Fine Arts Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Jagan Nath University, Haryana English Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2. (5% relaxation for reserved category)
AKS University General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University, Ranchi General Test Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.

CUET Fashion Designing Eligibility & Admission Policy 2025

  • Attempting CUET 2025 does not mean getting guaranteed admission into your desired university.
  • Selection and admission are subject to the admission criteria, university/program-wise eligibility, merit list, medical fitness, verification of documents, and other requirements specified by the university.
  • The CUET admission process for the respective programs is handled at the university level.
  • You must fulfil the required university-wise CUET eligibility for fashion designing courses after 12th.
  • After the NTA declares the CUET UG 2025 results, the universities will announce the schedule for counselling and the merit list based on the results.

Key Takeaways

Pursuing a Fashion Design course through CUET opens many opportunities for students wanting a career in fashion design.

  • You must meet the CUET Fashion Designing eligibility requirements regarding age, subjects and 10+2 marks.
  • Individual colleges may have additional specific requirements or preferences, such as portfolio submissions or interviews.
  • You are eligible for reservation benefits and relaxed eligibility criteria if you are from the SC/ST/OBC categories.
  • Familiarize yourself with the reservation policies of the colleges you're considering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the CUET Eligibility criteria be the same for all participating universities?

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Is reservation provided for SC/ST category in the CUET Exam?

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What is the age limit to apply for NTA CUET exam 2025?

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I am appearing in class 12 board exams in 2025. Am I eligible for JNU admissions through CUET exam?

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Is there any minimum qualifying marks for BHU admissions through CUET Fashion Design?

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