Diploma in fashion design through distance learning is a preferred course by many Indian students, as the program opens up lucrative job opportunities. The course is also popular because it is associated with glitz and glamour.
List of the Institutes that offer this Course:
Some of the popular and AICTE approved institutes that offer diploma courses in fashion designing are as follows:
| University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) | Inifd Institute
6th Madhuban Society, Lane No.5 above Canara Bank Koregaon Park Pune – 411 001 Contact No. (020) 65220495 , 26154265, Mob. – +91 9960243211. Narayan Towers Salunke Vihar road Near Kotak Mahindra Bank , Behind Salunke Vihar Telephone Exchange Next to Bliss Bekery Wanowrie Pune – 411 048. Contact No. (020) 26855544. Website: http://www.nifdpune.co.in |
| International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) | Head Office:
H-12, South Extension Part – I, New Delhi, India. Phones: 91-11-24620430, 24629370, Fax: 91-11-29235317 E-mail : rdlal_iift@hotmail.com Corporate Office: M-15, M-Block Market, Greater Kailash Part I New Delhi-110065 Phone: 91-11-29235314, 29235315 fax: 91-11- 26445317 E-mail : rdlal_iift@hotmail.com Website: http://www.iiftindia.net |
| Northeast Institute of Fashion Technology | Bora Service Bylane G.S. Road Guwahati 781007 Assam
Contact No. 9864018094, 9864026772, 9864033255 FAX: 0361 2462444 E-mail neiftghy@gmail.com, info@neift.com Website: www. neift.com |
| Gobind Ballabh Pant Polytechnic | PH-3, Indl EST,
BH Chandiwala EST, Okhla, Delhi – 110020 Phone: +(91)-(11)-26826620 Email: gbpant@bol.net.in |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre for Distance Education | Director,
Centre for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna nagar-522510 Guntur District Andhra Pradesh, India E-mail: info@anucde.ac.in Website: http://www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in |
| Bharathiar University School of Distance Education, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | The Director, School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore – 641046 |
| Centre for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University | Nagarjunanagar
Guntur Andhra Pradesh India Pin Code: 522510 Email: info@anucde.ac.in Phone: 0863-2293356, 2346222, 2346208, 08645-211023 Fax: 0863-2293223 Website: www.anucde.com |
| Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University | Kolar Road , Bhopal (Bhopal Dist.) – 462016
Phone: 0755-2492093(O) Website: http://www.bhojvirtualuniversity.com |
| The University of Burdwan Directorate of Distance Education | Directorate of Distance Education,
The University of Burdwan, Rajbati , Burdwan (Bardhaman (Burdwan) Dist.) – 713104 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University School of Distance Education, Kottayam (Kerala) | The Director, School Of Distance Education, Mahatma Gandhi University,
Priyadarshini Hills P.O. , Kottayam (Kottayam Dist.) – 686560 Email: sdemg@sancharnet.in Website: http://www.sdemgu.org |
| Dr. S. & S.S. Gandhi College of Engineering & Technology
|
Majura Gate, Surat
Gujarat, India 395001 Phone No : 0261-2655799 Fax No : 0261-2656077 Email : gecsrt@yahoo.com Website: http://ghandhycollegesurat.org |
| Guru Nanak Dev Polytechnic
|
Gill Park,Gill Road, Ludhiana 141006 Punjab(India)
Society- Nankana Sahib Education Trust, Ph. No.- 0161-2490479 Fax No. 0161-2504455 Email: principalgndp@rediffmail.com Website: http://gndpoly.org |
| Govt. Polytechnic Khutri | Giridih, Jharkhand |
| Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University) Mesra | Vidya Vihar Campus
Pilani Rajasthan PIN Code – 333031 India E-mail: mmsanand@bits-pilani.ac.in Phone: 242192, 515298 Website: http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in |
| Govt. Polytechnic | Mandi Sundernagar,H.P |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University
|
Maidan Garhi
New Delhi – 110068 Phone: 29535714 Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in/ |
| Osmania University
|
Hyderabad – 500 007
Phone:040-27091605 Website: http://www.osmania.ac.in/ |
| Annamalai University
|
Annamalai Nagar – 608 002
Tamil Nadu, India Phone: 91 – 4144 – 238248/263/796 Website: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/ |
| Sikkim Manipal University
|
Manipal Universal Learning
Manipal Towers #14-Airport Road Bangalore-560008 Phone: 080-40789100/ 25212777 Website: http://www.osmania.ac.in/ |
| Nalanda Open University
|
2nd/3rd Floor,
Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna 800 001 (Bihar). Phone: 0612-2201013, 0612-2206916 Website: http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/ |
| Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning
|
Symbiosis Bhavan, 1065 B,
Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony, Pune 411016, Maharashtra, India Phone: (020) 66211000 Website: http://www.scdl.net/index.asp |
| University of Madras
|
Chepauk, Chennai – 600005
Phone: 044 – 2539 3564 Website: http://www.unom.ac.in/ |
| Mahatma Gandhi University
|
Priyadarsini Hills P.O
Kottayam Kerala, India Pin – 686 560 Phone: +91 481 2731050 to 68 Website: http://www.mguniversity.edu/home.htm |
| ICFAI University
|
P.O. Kamalghat, Sadar,
West Tripura – 799210, India Phone:0381-2865755/56/57/58 Website: http://www.icfaiuniversity.in/global_network_isms.asp |
| Karnataka State Open University | Kanasagangotri Mysore – 570006
Karnataka, India Phone:0821-2512471 Website http://www.ksoumysore.com/ |
List of Overseas Institutes Offering this Course:
If you want to have an international degree then pursuing a course through distance learning from an overseas institute can be done. Some popular overseas institutes that offer certificate courses or diplomas in fashion design are as follows:
| University | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Academy of Fashion Design
|
218 -B Avenue B South
Saskatoon, SK. S7M 1M4 Toll-free: 1-(877)-978-9088 Fax No: 1-(306)-933-9362 E-Mail: fashiondesign@sasktel.net Website: http://www.aofdesign.com |
| The Blackford Institute of Fashion Design
|
Overbrook Business Centre
Poolbridge Road Blackford, Wedmore Somerset BS28 4PA, UK Phone: +44 1934 713 563 |
| The Australian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD) | Head Office and Gold Coast Campus: 14/475 Scottsdale Drv, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
Brisbane Campus: 29 Baxter St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Phone: (07) 55 938 335 Fax: (07) 55 938 336 Website: http://www.aicdedu.com.au |
Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Fashion Design through Distance Learning
Admission for diploma in fashion design is offered to students who have completed higher secondary (10+2) examination from a recognized institute. However, some institutes also offer this diploma course to candidates who have completed secondary (10) examination. Minimum age requirement for applicants is 15 years. Some institutes hold entrance examination. In addition to this, some also conduct personal interview. Admission is granted on the basis of rank in qualifying examination and percentage of marks obtained in the academic examination.
Duration of the Course
The duration for this course is 3 years under regular mode. However, some institutes extend the time period for their distance learning programs. The course is divided into 6 parts. Evaluation is done on the basis of both theoretical and practical examinations.
Career Prospects for Fashion Designers
As there is requirement for latest fashion trends for every occasion, there is a growing demand for a diploma holder in the field. After completion of the course, individuals can get employment in garment and textile industries. Lucrative jobs are offered from sectors like accessories, jewelry and consumer goods. A diploma in fashion designing can get employment into posts like: textile designer, fabric designer, cutting assistant, sketching assistant, fashion designer, and fashion consultant. You can even opt for a post graduate diploma in the field to get more lucrative job offers. After some years of experience, you can also start your own fashion designing company or a boutique.
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