Summary: Wondering how much does it cost to become a fashion designer? The cost of a fashion design course varies according to the specialisation, degree, and duration. Discover the various fashion design course fees and other details.

Fashion design is a highly lucrative, exciting, and dynamic field, and it's no surprise that many aspiring designers are turning to India for higher education. 

However, becoming a successful fashion designer in India is no easy feat, and the amount of money it takes to pursue a course in fashion design can be significant.

This article answers the question - How much does it cost to become a fashion designer?

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How much does it cost to become a Fashion Designer?

Fashion design courses are gaining popularity, with more students recognising the potential of a career in fashion.

Consequently, numerous educational institutions have started offering fashion design courses to cater to this increasing interest. Nonetheless, comprehending the fee structure is crucial before enrolling in any fashion design course.

Parameters	Details
Course Level	U.G., P.G., Diploma & Certification
Course Fee	For Diploma & Certification - INR 50,000 - INR 3,00,000 For UD/PG degree - INR 4,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
Eligibility Criteria	Qualifying 10+2 exams with 50% aggregate to be eligible to sit for exams like NIFT, UCEED, CEED, NID DAT, etc.
Top Colleges	NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bangalore, NIFT Chennai, IIAD Delhi
Career Prospects	Fashion Designer, Stylist, Fashion Show Organisers, Marketers, etc.
Average Salary	INR 8 - 12 LPA

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Affecting Factors of Fashion Design Course Fees

1. Location of the college or university offering the course
2. The reputation of the college or university
3. Quality and number of faculty teaching the course
4. Types of materials provided for the course
5. Cost of ingredients and supplies needed for the course
6. Cost of travel and accommodation for field trips and guest lectures
7. Number of hours and the duration of the course
8. Number of students enrolled in the course
9. Additional fees for special programs, exams and certifications
10. Cost of textbooks and other course materials
11. Specialisation
12. Level of degree

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General Fashion Designing Course Fees for U.G. Programs

Below are some of the courses you can choose for a career in fashion designing, along with top colleges and their fees.

B.Sc Fashion Design Course Fee Structure

Top Colleges	B.Sc Fashion Design Course Fees
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	₹1,90,000
Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore	₹4,70,000
NIFT Delhi	₹2,50,000
NIFT Mumbai	₹3,00,000
NIFT Chennai	₹5,45,000
Times & Trends Academy, Koregaon Park	₹99,000 – ₹2,97,000
Vogue Institute of Art and Design, Bangalore	₹95,580 – ₹10,74,000
LISAA School of Design, Bangalore	₹1,50,000

B.Des in Fashion Design Course Fee Structure

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
School of Design, Sushant University	₹17,12,000
Parul University	₹8,00,000
NIFT Delhi	₹5,63,000 – ₹11,09,000
NIFT Mumbai	₹5,63,000 – ₹11,09,000
Amity University, Jaipur	₹4,87,000 – ₹9,67,000
UPES Dehradun	₹18,78,000

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B.Voc Fashion Designing Course Fees

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
Arch College of Design and Business, Jaipur	₹5,40,000
Periyar University	₹29,240
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University	₹45,000
Alagappa University, Karaikudi	₹17,100
Poornima University, Jaipur	₹1,70,000
DEI - Dayalbagh Educational Institute	₹17,150
Pondicherry University	₹50,270

B.A. in Fashion Designing Course Fees

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts	₹11,500
U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University	₹10,500
Thiruvalluvar University	₹16,200
K.R. Mangalam University	₹5,98,000
Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, Mumbai	₹7,50,000
Banasthali Vidyapith	₹1,43,000
Shri Govind Guru University	₹1,25,000
Central India Institute of Mass Communication	₹16,000

B.F.Tech Fashion Design Course Fees

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
NIFT Delhi	₹11,09,000
NIFT Mumbai	₹5,63,000 – ₹11,09,000
NIFT Kolkata	₹5,45,000 – ₹11,09,000
NIFT Bangalore	₹11,09,000
NIFT Chennai	₹11,09,000
NIFT Hyderabad	₹6,07,000 – ₹11,09,000
NIFT Patna	₹5,03,000 – ₹11,09,000
NIFT Gandhinagar	₹6,07,000 – ₹11,09,000

B.E/B.Tech in Fashion Designing Course Fees

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
HBTU Kanpur - Harcourt Butler Technical University	₹5,17,000
College of Engineering and Technology, Biju Patnaik University of Technology	₹1,78,000 – ₹2,35,000
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science	₹3,23,000
Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, VIT University	₹9,92,000
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology	₹2,00,000
D.K.T.E.Society'ss Textile and Engineering Institute	₹3,36,000
NGF College of Engineering and Technology	₹76,000 - ₹2,46,000

BFA in Fashion Designing Course Fees

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi	₹5,63,000
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	₹5,63,000
University of Mumbai	₹1,22,000
International Institute of Fine Arts (IIFA, Ghaziabad)	₹1,08,000 – ₹2,21,000
Netaji Subhas University of Technology	₹8,44,000
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University	₹2,13,000
Axis Colleges	₹3,63,000

BBA in Fashion Designing Course Fees

Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
International College of Fashion	₹7,36,000
International Institute of Fashion Technology, Naraina	₹3,06,000
Footwear Design and Development Institute	₹6,04,000
Cresta School of Management, Science and Arts	₹2,35,000

General Fashion Designing Course Fees for P.G. Programs

Fashion Designing Course	Fashion Designing Colleges	Fashion Design Course Fees
MSc Fashion Design	Lovely Professional University	INR 3,06,000
	Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University	INR 5,550
	Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	INR 34,290
	Bangalore University	INR 18,040
MDes (Fashion Design)	Parul University	INR 1,80,000
	International School of Design, Kolkata	INR 1,70,000 – INR 1,79,000
	National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai	INR 5,35,000
	Lovely Professional University	INR 3,06,000
MBA Fashion Design/PGDM	Pearl Academy, South Delhi	INR 8,60,000
	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management	INR 2,60,000
	Footwear Design and Development Institute	INR 5,18,000
	ASBM University	INR 6,96,000
	Pearl Academy, Rajouri Garden	INR 12,90,000
MA Fashion Design	Amity University, Noida	INR 2,60,000
	Manipal Academy of Higher Education	INR 1,48,000
	Thiruvalluvar University	INR 14,700
	Davangere University	INR 19,590
	Apeejay Institute of Design	INR 4,01,000
MFTech	National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi	INR 5,35,000
	National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	INR 5,35,000
	Renaissance University	INR 1,74,000
ME/MTech Fashion Design	Kumaraguru College of Technology	INR 1,90,000
	College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University	INR 50,000
	AIT Karaikudi - Alagappa Institute of Technology	INR 50,000

Conclusion

Finally, it is important to consider the cost of living when pursuing a fashion design course in India.

The cost of living in major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore is typically higher than in smaller cities, so aspiring fashion designers must also factor in their expenses.

Becoming a fashion designer in India can be expensive, but the rewards can be equally impressive. Aspiring fashion designers can realise their dreams with dedication, hard work, and passion.

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