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Designing is one of the most popular and demanding fields that encourages designers to showcase their creativity. It also enables them to use the latest technologies and create products that have the power to change the future.  

It is a creative field that constantly requires a person to upgrade him/herself with the latest trends, techniques, software and more. One can undertake different careers in Design. Some popular ones include Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Game Design, Textile Design and Web Design. While undertaking traditional programmes is one way of obtaining the desired Design education, enrolling in online Design courses is another way to start a flourishing career in the field.   

In this article, we will give you all the required information for online Design courses including the list of popular programmes, specialisations, eligibility, syllabus and more.  

Table of Contents
  1. Online Design Courses Eligibility 
  2. Online Design Entrance Exams
  3. Online Design Skillset
  4. Online Design Courses & Specialisations
    • 4.1 Online Fashion Design Courses
    • 4.2 Online Interior Design Courses
    • 4.3 Online Web Design Courses
    • 4.4 Online Graphic Design Courses
  5. Online Design Subjects & Syllabus
    • 5.1 Online Fashion Design
    • 5.2 Online Interior Design
    • 5.3 Online Graphic Design
  6. Online Design Job Profiles 
  7. Online Design Top Recruiters
  8. Important FAQs for Online Design Courses

Online Design Courses Eligibility 

There is usually no eligibility required to pursue online Design courses. Candidates at any level of education (Class 10, Class 12, graduation, post-graduation) or career (fresher or experienced) can pursue online programmes to hone their skills and get more industry ready.    

Online Design Entrance Exams

Students need to appear in the following entrance exams in order to secure admission to Design colleges:

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design

All India Entrance Examination for Design

Central Universities Common Entrance Test

School of Fashion Technology Common Entrance Test

Online Design Skillset

Candidates planning to pursue online Design courses should possess the below-mentioned skills to ensure they excel in their chosen fields:

  • Creative and artistic taste
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of colours, shades, and tones
  • Visual imagination
  • Analytical mindset
  • Ability to deal with technical details
  • Drawing skills
  • Innovation
  • Eye for detail

Online Design Courses & Specialisations

These days various colleges and Ed-tech platforms offer online Design courses to students in different specialisations. Some popular specialisations include Online Fashion Design, Online Interior Design, Online Web Design, Online Graphic Design and Online Jewellery Design.

Online Design courses are usually offered as certificate or diploma programmes. Check out some of the popular online Design courses below:

Online Fashion Design Courses

Courses

Duration

Estimated Fee (in INR)

Learn from Manish Malhotra by Inter National Institute of Fashion Design

9 modules to be completed in 52 weeks

999 per module

Pattern Making for Fashion Design – Beginner Course by Udemy

Self-paced

455

How To Create A Fashion Collection and Launch Your Own Brand by Udemy

Self-paced

455

Online Fashion Design Course by Shaw Academy

4 weeks

600

Online Interior Design Courses

Courses

Duration

Fee (In INR)

How to Work with Interior Design Styles Like a Pro by Udemy

Self-paced

455

Interior Design Course by Shaw Academy

Self-paced

Free

Diploma in Interior Design by Alison

Self-paced

Free

Online Web Design Courses

Courses

Duration

Fee (in INR)

Web Development 101:Javascript for Modern Web Developer by Skillshare

2.45 hours

Free

CSS Basics by Edx

5 weeks

Free

HTML and CSS for Absolute Beginners by Skillshare

2.18 hours

Free

Online Graphic Design Courses

Courses

Duration

Fee (in INR)

Graphic Design Specialization by Coursera

6 months

Free enrollment

Online Graphic Design Course by Shaw Academy

4 months

600 per month (free for first month)

Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization by Coursera

4 months

Free enrollment

Online Design Subjects & Syllabus

Given below is the online Design courses syllabus overview for the few popular specialiations:

Online Fashion Design

Online Fashion Design Syllabus

Introduction to Fashion Designing

Textile Fibres & Fabrics

Garment Constructing & Pattern Making

Creating, Branding & Marketing a Clothing Label

Sizing & Measurement

Pivoting 

Principals of Pattern Drafting

Facing, Interfacing & Under-stitch

Draping Techniques

How to Draft Facings and Button Extensions

Online Interior Design

Online Interior Design Syllabus

Principles of Interior Design& Drafting

Building Materials & Construction

Furniture Design

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Design Studio

SketchUp

Autodesk

Colour Theoy

3D Rendering

Photoshop

Online Graphic Design

Online Graphic Design Syllabus

Basic Principles of Graphic Design

Illustration Elements

Colour Theory

Design Theory

Fundamentals of Computational Thinking

Design Process

Typography

Imagemaking

Logo Design

Poster Design

Brochure Design

Designing for Web & Social Media

Online Design Job Profiles 

After completing a course or a set of online Design courses, candidates can either pursue a job or open their own business. Those interested can also do a freelancing job. The type of job candidates get depends on their specialisation. However, some of the popular Designing careers include:

  • Fashion Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Jewellery Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Product Designer
  • UI/UX Designer
  • Footwear Designer
  • Knitwear Designer

Online Design Top Recruiters

Some of the popular companies that hire Design experts include:

  • Raymonds
  • Benetton
  • ITC Ltd.
  • Levis
  • Omega Designs
  • Modelama Exports

Important FAQs for Online Design Courses

Q. Can Design courses be pursued in online mode?

A. Yes, various colleges and Ed-tech platforms offer certificate and diploma online Design courses for students and professionals.

Q. Which are the popular online Design course specialisations?

A. Some of the popular online Design course specialisations include Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Web Design and Jewellery Design.

Q. Can full-time degree Design courses be pursued in online mode?

A. No, full-time degree Design courses are usually offered in offline mode only.

Q. What is the duration of online Design courses?

A. Depending on the level of a programme, the duration of an online Design course may range from few hours to even a year.

Q. What is the eligibility for online Design courses?

A. There is usually no eligibility required for online Design courses. Candidates at any level of their career, starting from Class 10 to professionals can pursue such programmes.

Q. Is pursuing an online Design course worth?

A. The online Design courses help in honing the skills of an individual. Also, such courses help candidates stay updated on the latest trends and techniques required to flourish in their careers. However, if a candidate knows nothing about a particular Design field and wishes to pursue a career in it, s/he is recommended to enrol in a full-time traditional Design programme.

Q. What are the skills required to be a good designer?

A. In order to be a good designer and to prosper in the industry, candidates should possess the below skills:
  • Creativity
  • Eye for detail
  • Knowledge of colours, shades and tones
  • Drawing and sketching skills
Visual imagination

Q. Can I pursue online Design courses for free?

A. Yes, many institutes such as Shaw Academy, Skillshare and Alison offer free online Design courses to students.

Q. Which are some of the popular online Fashion Design courses?

A. Some popular online Fashion Design courses include:
  • Learn from Manish Malhotra by Inter National Institute of Fashion Design
  • Pattern Making for Fashion Design – Beginner Course by Udemy
  • Online Fashion Design Course by Shaw Academy

Q. Which are some of the popular online Interior Design courses?

A. Some popular online Interior Design courses include:
  • Diploma in Interior Design by Alison
  • Interior Design Course by Shaw Academy

Q. Which are some of the popular online Graphic Design courses?

A. Some popular online Graphic Design courses include:
  • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization by Coursera
  • Online Graphic Design Course by Shaw Academy

Popular Online Design Colleges in India

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Top 20 in India

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Top 10 in Maharashtra

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Top 10 in Delhi

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Top 10 in Gujarat

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Popular Online Design UG Courses

Following are the most popular Online Design UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Online Design PG Courses

Following are the most popular Online Design PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

Popular Online Design Specializations

Following are the most popular Online Design Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Online Design based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Online Design. Students interested in pursuing a career on Online Design, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Jun '24

CT SET 2024 Counselling Start

TENTATIVE

Jun '24

CT SET 2024 Result

TENTATIVE

21 Feb ' 25

SAT Registration Deadline for March Test

25 Feb ' 25

SAT Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, a...

17 Feb ' 25

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Results for M.Des

17 Feb ' 25 - 18 Feb ' 25

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for M.Des

Important Exam Dates

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

21 Jan '25 -

23 Jan '25

UCEED 2025 - Challenges Against Draft Answer Key

ONGOING

15 Oct '24 -

25 Jan '25

LPU NEST 2025 UG Design Online Registration

ONGOING

10 Jan '25 -

05 Feb '25

LPU NEST 2025 UG Design Date of Exam

ONGOING

26 Jan '25

PU DAT 2025 exam date- Phase 1

29 Jan '25

UCEED 2025 Release of FINAL Answer Key

09 Feb '25

NIFT 2025 (Written Exam)

09 Feb '25

NIFT 2025 (Written Exam)

DatesPast Exam Dates

21 Jan '25

UCEED 2025 Release of Draft Answer Key

10 Jan '25 -

12 Jan '25

NIFT 2025 application form Edit Window

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12 Jan '25

NIFT 2025 application form Edit Window

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The admission process for the JLU Bhopal BDes programme has commenced. Candidates willing to pursue the programme must visit the online admission portal and apply for the preferred BDes course. However, the university has not announced any last date yet. Thus, students seeking admission are advised

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Shailja Rawat

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Yes, JLU Bhopal has commenced with admissions for the academic year 2025-2026. Along with various courses, the university has released the application for admission to the BDes programe.

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Shailja Rawat

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The total fee to pursue the Jagran Lakecity University BDes programme ranges from INR 9.1 Lacs to INR 12.65 lakh. This amount is a combination of various fee components, including tuition fee, hostel fee, and one-time fee. Moreover, this fee is applicable for a four-year duration. Check out the belo

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Shailja Rawat

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The JLU Bhopal BDes admission process begins with an eligibility check. Candidates seeking admission must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements for the course. As per official sources, students who have completed Class 12 in any stream are eligible to apply for the course. Next, eligible student

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Shailja Rawat

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Completing a BDes course from JLU Bhopal equips students with vital theoretical knowledge of the Design field. The programme helps them build a deep understanding. However, with increasing competition among job seekers, having only theoretical knowledge might not be enough to thrive in the corporate

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Shailja Rawat

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Yes, at JLU Bhopal, students enrolled in the BDes programme are offered multiple scholarships. JLU Bhopal BDes scholarships are granted based on various factors such as qualifying exam marks, entrance exam performance, sports-based, etc. The distribution of scholarships depends on fulfillment of eli

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Shailja Rawat

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JLU Bhopal has not yet released the placement data for BDes specifically. However, the student reviews present on Shiksha provide the outlook on the placement scenario. As per the reviews, the BDes placements at JLU are good.

The average salary package offered to UX designers is INR 8.74 LPA during t

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Shailja Rawat

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No, admissions to the JLU Bhopal BDes programme are entry-based. The university conducts an in-house entrance test, namely JLUET. Those who wish to take admission must register and appear for the JLUET exam. Based on these scores, students are ranked and further invited for the PI process. Apart fro

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Shailja Rawat

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Students who aspire to take admission into the JLU Bhopal BDes programme are required to fill out an application form. The application form can be accessed by registering on the online admission portal. Once the form is filled out, they are required to pay an application fee. The fee to apply is INR

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Shailja Rawat

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JLU Bhopal conducts the BDes application process in online mode. Interested students can apply from the convenience of their homes. Check out the below steps to know the online application process:

1. To start, students must scan, upload, and email the following documents to the university's official

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Shailja Rawat

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JLU Bhopal offers an array of specialisations under its BDes programme. All the specialisations deal with different facets of Design. Check out the below list to know all the specialisations offered at the university under the BDes programme:

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Shailja Rawat

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The JLU Bhopal BDes eligibility criteria state the conditions that candidates seeking admission must fulfill. Only those candidates who fulfill the requirements are eligible to apply for the preferred course. Check out the below table to know the requirement:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BDes

Passed Class 12 examinations with a minimum of 50% in aggregate from a recognised board of India

Note: The eligibility criteria has been s

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Shailja Rawat

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JLU Bhopal BDes programme is offered many specialisations. The fee for a few specialisations differs from the rest. Thus, the total tuition fee for the BDes programme ranges from INR 3.6 Lacs to INR 5.6 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and

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Shailja Rawat

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Yes, JLU Bhopal offers a BDes programme. It is an undergraduate course offered to students interested in pursuing a career in Design. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars

Statistics

Duration

Four years

Mode

Full-time

Eligibility

50% in Class 12 examinations

Selection Criteria

JLUET + PI

Fee

INR 3.6 Lacs to INR 5.8 lakh

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Shailja Rawat

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Yes, the admission process for the 2025-26 academic year has started at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl. Interested students may visit the official website to complete the process before the deadline. The application process is conducted in multiple rounds. The round-wise important date

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The course fee for the first year of a four-year BDes course at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl is INR 5.34 lakh. This amount is inclusive of components such as Tuition Fee, Development Fee, Examination Fee, Caution Money Deposit (Refundable) and Library Deposit (Refundable). Tabulated

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Loveleen Jain

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For admission to BDes at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl, students must pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate or its equivalent in any stream from a recognised board. It is a mandatory step to qualify before applying for the course. 

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Shailja Choudhury

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In order to get admission to BDes at Somaiya School of Design, students must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the course. Admission to this course is entrance-based. Those who are willing to get admission to this course must qualify for either UCEED/ NID DAT/ NIFT/ PERA-CE

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Somaiya School of Design offers a four-year BDes course in Product Design. This course is offered in affiliation with Somaiya Vidyavihar University, which is supported by Riidl. The institute emphasizes practical learning of students by promoting internships, access to events, live projects and plac

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Pallavi Sharma

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Answered 2 days ago

There are almost 45 top fashion design colleges in India. Out of these, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of top fashion design colleges in India. See the table below showing states offering the number of colleges:

States

No. of Colleges

Tamil Nadu

9

Karnataka

9

Maharashtra

6

Uttar Pradesh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 days ago

Given below are the college-wise top recruiters for Fashion Design graduates in India along with their average placement package:

College Names

Average Placement Package

Top Recruiters

Symbiosis Institute of Design PlacementsINR 9 LPA

Post Card India, Design Horse, Light Forms, Starfish Growth Partners, etc.

PSGCAS Placements

INR 4 LPA

Microsoft, IBM, Tata, Reliance, Cognizant, etc. 

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 days ago

The most popular entrance exam for Fashion Design admission in India is NIFT Entrance Exam. Through this exam, candidates can secure admission in all the NIFTs in India and other private Fashion Design colleges accepting the exam scores. NIFT is followed by Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. Rest colleges

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Tasbiya Khan

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There are various specialisations offered by top Fashion Designing colleges in India:

SpecialisationsNo. of CollegesTop Colleges
Fashion Design42NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bangalore, etc.
Apparel Design8Army Institute of Fashion and Design, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT-TEA, etc.
Textile Design4BBK DAV College for Women, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Nehru Arts and Science College, etc.
Knitwear Design1J.D Birla Institute (JDBI)

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 days ago

Joining top fashion design colleges in India might be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges also which are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
Bon Secours College For WomenINR 44,000
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, ChandrapurINR 69,000
Punjab College of Technical EducationINR 93,000
Rathinam College of Arts and ScienceINR 1.80 lakh
Hans Raj Mahila Maha VidyalayaINR 1.60 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 days ago

NIFT Delhi is the best college for fashion design in India. Established in 1986, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi initially offered only one design course from a temporary two-room set-up. In 1994, NIFT Delhi shifted to its permanent campus which was designed by Dr BV Doshi.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Joining the top Fashion Design colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Average Salary Package

Symbiosis Institute of Design Courses

INR 19 lakh

INR 9 LPA

NIFT Kannur CoursesINR 12 lakhINR 4 LPA

Amity Courses

INR 3 lakh

INR 4 LPA

Amity University Lucknow Courses

INR 6 lakh

INR 4 LPA

Amity University Lucknow CoursesINR 6 lakhINR 4 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 days ago

As per India Today rankings 2024, NIFT Delhi emerged to be as the No. 1 Fashion Design college in India followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their India Today rankings 2024:

Top Fashion Design Colleges in IndiaIndia Today Rankings 2024
NIFT Delhi Ranking1
NIFT Mumbai Ranking2
NIFT Bangalore Ranking3
NIFT Hyderabad Ranking4
NIFT Chennai Ranking5
NIFT Gandhinagar Ranking6
NIFT Kolkata Ranking7
NIFT Patna Ranking8
NIFT6 Academy Ranking9
NIFT Jodhpur Ranking10

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

There are about 50+ top Fashion Design colleges in India. Of these,  36 colleges are privately owned and 15 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. Students can secure admission after passing their Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like NIFT Entrance Exam, Pearl Academy Entran

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

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Aadit Singh Uppal

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Candidates aspiring to pursue BFTech in Apparel Production at NIFT Patna must begin the admission process with applying online for the NIFT entrance exam. For this, they must visit the admission portal on the official website of NIFT. After completing the registration process, they can proceed to fi

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