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ITI Fashion Design and Technology

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Covers fashion illustration, pattern making, draping and garment construction. Bridges craft skill and design, and serves as a feeder to formal fashion design diplomas and degrees.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1 year
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Covers fashion illustration, pattern making, draping and garment construction. Bridges craft skill and design, and serves as a feeder to formal fashion design diplomas and degrees.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass.

How you get in. State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How it is studied. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Fashion houses
  • Garment export firms
  • Boutiques
  • Retail apparel brands
  • Self-employment

What you can study next.

  • Diploma in Fashion Design
  • NIFT/B.Des Fashion
  • Apparel merchandising certification
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. NID/NIFT: about 8,00,000 - 15,00,000 total; Private: about 4,00,000 - 15,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 10,000 - 19,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 10 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

2 routes mapped from this qualification.

Pattern Maker
Turns a garment or product design into the pattern pieces production will cut, including grading across sizes. An error here repeats across every unit made.
Common route
Fashion Designer
Designs garments and collections. Entrance examination and portfolio matter more than marks; NIFT and NID lead the field.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

ITI Surface Ornamentation Techniques (Embroidery)
RelatedField · Alternative route
ITI Sewing Technology
RelatedField · Alternative route
ITI Dress Making
RelatedField · Alternative route

What you can study next

Diploma in Fashion Design
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Fashion Design and Technology?

10th pass. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Fashion Design and Technology take?

1 year. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

What does ITI Fashion Design and Technology cost?

NID/NIFT: about 8,00,000 - 15,00,000 total; Private: about 4,00,000 - 15,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after ITI Fashion Design and Technology?

Diploma in Fashion Design, NIFT/B.Des Fashion, Apparel merchandising certification.