PGDFT is a Diploma level course. Duration of this course is 1-year long and its syllabus is divided into 2-semesters and it provide on part-time basis by various institutes. The candidates would be able to create a strong basis of their skill sets with the foundation based on the workshop and expertise, experience conducted by the Industry Professionals. It is career presenting in nature and provide many job opportunities for the candidates after its successful completion. It covers all the aspects of fashion from the source of insipiration to the production. This course is being offered by many colleges or universities in their campus in the country.
Stream | Design |
Course | PGDFT |
Full Name | Post Graduation Diploma In Fashion Technology |
Eligibility | Graduation |
Duration | 1 Year |
Fees | 10000-30000 |
Type | Diploma |
Mode | Year |
Admissions in Post Graduate Diploma courses are also done through both merit and entrance exams.
Direct Admission
Candidates who are willing to get admission in this stream can apply to Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing colleges by both offline and online means.
You can either reach the official website of the institute or to this step admission office of the institute to fill the admission application form.
Fill the application form required and upload all the necessary documents which are asked in the form.
After completion of the process of application, go for counselling round and attend the personal interview round to get your desired college.
Army Institute of Fashion Design Test (AIFD), National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), Common Entrance Examination for Design Test (CEED), All India Entrance Examination for Design Test (AIEED), National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Test (NIFT), Pearl Academy of Fashion Combined General Proficiency Test (PAF GPT), Indian Institute of Crafts & Design Entrance Test (IICD), National Institute of Design Graduate Diploma Program in Design Test (GDPD B.Eds.), MIT Institute of Design GDP and PGDP Admission (MIT Entrance), Footwear Design & Development Institute Test (FDDI AIST), Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design Test (USED)and more are conducted for admission in the Bachelor's programs of top colleges in India.
Candidates need to have completed their bachelors in a Fashion and Apparel Design subject along with 50% marked to be eligible for Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing
Certain colleges give admission on merit basis also, after considering the CGPA or Percentage obtained in graduation.
The minimum requirement of eligibility criteria for pursuing the program is mentioned below. The willing candidates are required to fulfill the following requirement to be eligible to apply for the program:
Completion of bachelor's degree in fashion designing or a bachelor's degree (equivalent) with 50% marks from a university recognised by UGC is essential.
The percentage required will vary from university to university. A student who has successfully finished a diploma of 3 year duration, in any stream from a recognised university can also apply for a PG diploma in fashion designing.
Some colleges give admission to students on merit basis but some have entrance exams.
Different entrances has different pattern of question like:
For admission in B.Sc (Fashion and Apparel Design) you can take various exams like Entrance exam like Army Institute of Fashion Design Test (AIFD), National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), Common Entrance Examination for Design Test (CEED), All India Entrance Examination for Design Test (AIEED), National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Test (NIFT), etc.
Divide your schedule: Studying without a deadline isn’t something that candidates can afford, therefore they must assign their days to certain topics and finish them within the deadline.
Keep your resources limited: It is a must for candidates to remain focused and having too many resources will only alleviate the stress. Therefore, they must research well and shortlist some resources for the study plan and stick to it. Remember, Candidates can’t cover everything from everywhere, therefore keep it simple and accurate.
Revision is the Key: Candidates should not keep revision for the last minute. They should keep revision sessions for regular intervals. They should make some crisp notes for the last minute reading and avoid unnecessary panic before the exam.
YEAR I
Advanced Pattern Making
Construction Details
Technical Fashion Sketching
Surface Embellishments
Textiles
World Fashion History
Fabric Types to Drapes
YEAR II
Practical Pattern Design
Construction
Creative Surface Design
Communication Technology for Fashion Design
Merchandising
Care for Clothing and Textiles
Project Dissertation
Executive MBA: It is a postgraduate degree course in the field of Business Administration. The duration of the program is usually 1 year. However, in some colleges it can be extended for a period of 15-18 months. The course is designed for the working professionals who want to further improve their management skills.
Executive MBA Marketing: It is basically a postgraduate program having a 1-3 year duration. The course is pursued by working professionals who want to have a quick growth in a career and extend their area of expertise.
PhD: If a student wants to continue in the same field of education, the second program of choice is a PhD. It is a three to five year duration course and the eligibility criteria include having a Executive Post Graduate Diploma Degree in related disciplines.
After completing the Post Graduate Diploma Fashion Designing course Post Graduation can continue doing their further study and go for a PhD. It will enhance their language skills and provide more knowledge. Post Graduates can work in the government sector as well as the private sector.
MBA/M.Com: If a student wants to continue in the same field of education, the second program of choice is M.Com. It is a two duration course and the eligibility criteria include having a Executive Post Graduate Diploma Degree in related disciplines.