How much does it cost to become a Fashion Designer?

Summary: The cost of every fashion designing course varies according to the specialisation, degree, and duration. This article brings you the list of courses and their average annual fees. 

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

But 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.

Various factors determine the fee structure of any fashion design course. 

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 becoming increasingly popular as more students begin to recognise the potential of a career in fashion. 

As a result, many educational institutions now offer fashion design courses to meet the growing demand. 

But before enrolling in any of these courses, it is important to understand the fee structure for the course.

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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. Specialization
12. Level of degree

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General Fashion design course v/s fee structure

The table below has approximate fees for the course for various degrees.

Degree	Fees
Fashion Designing Fees Online	INR 455 to 15,000
Diploma in Fashion Designing Fees	INR 6,600 to 3,00,000
Fashion Designing Fees (Certifications)	INR 5,000 to 5,00,000
Fashion Designing Fees (Bachelor)	INR 10,000 to 5,45,400 per annum
Fashion Designing Fees (Masters)	INR 10,000 to 5,18,000 per annum

Top Fashion design colleges v/s fee structure 

Top design colleges and their respective fee structure is listed below. 

College	Annual Fees
NIFT Delhi	INR 2,24,700 - 2,70,900
NIFT Navi Mumbai	INR 2,24,700 - 2,70,900
NIFT Bangalore	INR 1,67,250
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur	INR 10,960 - 46,534
Aligarh Muslim University	INR 1,00,830 - 1,89,570
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli	INR 9,625
Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur	INR 9,790
Alagappa University, Karaikudi	INR 10,000
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur	INR 10,960 - INR 46,534
IISU Jaipur	INR 12,000
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata	INR 40,000
Mahatma Gandhi University	INR 39,000
Amity University, Raipur	INR 60,000
Poornima University, Jaipur	INR 72,500
HITS Chennai	INR 82,500

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NIFT Fashion Designing Course v/s Fee structure

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is an autonomous design, management and technology institute managed by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. 

UG Design Course Fee Structure

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6	Semester 7	Semester 8
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)	143000	143000	150000	150000	158000	158000	166000	166000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)	9500	0	10000	0	10500	0	11000	0
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)	4700	0	4900	0	5100	0	5400	0
Exam Fee (Per Year)	4700	0	4900	0	5100	0	5400	0
Total	161900	143000	169800	150000	178700	158000	187800	166000
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable)	12000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)	0	0	0	0	0	0	5900	0
Registration Fee (One Time)	9300	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	21300	0	0	0	0	0	5600	0
Total	183200	143000	169800	150000	178700	158000	193700	166000

PG Design Course Fee Structure

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)	136000	136000	143000	143000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)	9000	0	9500	0
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)	4500	0	4700	0
Exam Fee (Per Year)	4500	0	4700	0
Total	154000	136000	161900	143000
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable)	11400	0	0	0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)	0	0	5600	0
Registration Fee (One Time)	9300	0	0	0
Total	20700	5600
Total	174700	136000	167500	143000

Download the PDF of the fee structure for the last academic year. 

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Inter National Institute of Fashion Design Course Fees 2023

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) offers a variety of courses related to fashion design and related fields. 

These courses range from short-term courses to full-time diploma and degree courses. 

Courses	Total Fees
BSc Fashion Design	INR 4,69,500
MSc Fashion Design	INR 3,23,000
Diploma in Fashion Design	INR 1,19,500
Super Specialization Certificate in Fashion Designing	INR 3,83,840

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Conclusion

Finally, it’s 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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