M.Des

NIFT offers M.Des course at its four centers. The nature of fashion has evolved beyond its association with apparel, to become multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional. Its approach to various concepts, material, technology, craftsmanship, culture, business, economics, promotion, consumption and innovation now tends to creating unexplored areas that present immense scope for study and research. Master of Design degree caters to this multi-disciplinary and dynamic nature of job profiles that seek professionals who can work in versatile environments. Research is one of the tools that empower one to take up challenges, which may emerge in contemporary complex systems. Therefore, this course builds its specializations based on the foundation of design thinking and research practice.Students are provided with options for forming their own Career Pathways to create new avenues from varied areas of interest. The unique aptitude and ability of each student is recognised and honed through specialised training and skill development during the course of two years. Students from different disciplines provide multi-dimensional and innovative thought construct for providing critical and creative solutions to future problems.
Graduates of this programme are equipped to hold key positions in large fashion, design or corporate houses in the areas of Craft, Textiles, Special Needs, Publications, Media, Lifestyle Products, Graphics and User Experience Design. The area of specialisation pursued by each student enables individual pathways in the design industry domains. The graduates are able to contribute in Research and Development in government and private agencies. The course also prepares students for academic careers.

Yes B.Com graduate can apply for M.Des programs for NID. The eligibility criteria is as under.
1. Age : For general maximum age limit is 30 years and 33 years for reserved categories. Educational qualifications :
2. Bachelor degree of minimum 4-year duration in any specialisation, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard from any university or institute recognised by law in India. Condition: Applicant must have passed the Bachelor degree examinations at the time of document verification tentatively scheduled in June 2019. or
Bachelor degree of minimum 3-year duration in any specialisation, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard. Condition: Applicants must have passed the Bachelor degree examinations before July 2018. or
Full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/ Architecture, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard, from any university or institute recognised by law in India. Condition: Applicants must have passed the Diploma examinations at the time of document verification tentatively scheduled in June 2019.