Master of Science in Fashion Technology is a very popular two year postgraduate course. There are various MSc Fashion Technology colleges in India.
For pursuing MSc Fashion Technology course candidates must have graduated with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from Applied Arts and Crafts Technology/Garment Technology/Textile Technology/Apparel Technology/ Textile marketing and Processing/ Fashion Technology, from a recognised board.The MSc Fashion Technology admission process is done on merit basis or entrance based. There are various famous colleges like Lovely Professional University and NIFT which offer MSc Fashion Technology admission on the basis of entrance examination.
The MSc Fashion Technology subjects that are taught during the course tenure are Advanced Pattern Making I, Computer Designing I, Apparel Manufacturing Technology , Computer Designing II , Knitwear Design Technology, Retail Marketing & Merchandising, Statistics, Advanced Pattern Making II, Research Methods, etc.
The MSc Fashion Technology course fees varies from college to college and normally it ranges between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 17 lakh. The average salary offered after pursuing MSc Fashion Technology ranges from INR 4-5 lakhs to 7-8 lakhs. There are different job roles that can be done by MSc Fashion Technology graduates such as Fashion Merchandiser, Carpet Designer, Fashion Consultant, Freelance Designer, Fashion Designer and Textile Designer, Assistant Fashion Designer, Project Manager, etc. There is a lot of scope for the aspirants to do higher studies after completing MSc Fashion Technology course.
Provided below are the key highlights of M.Sc Fashion Technology programme:
Course Name | M.Sc Fashion Technology |
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Full-Form | Master of Science in Fashion Technology |
Course Duration | 2 Years |
Course Fee (Annual) | INR 30,000 to INR 1,15,000 |
Course Mode | Regular Full-time |
Course Level | Post Graduation |
Exam Type | Semester-Wise |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 45% to 55% |
Selection Process | Merit or Entrance-Exam Based |
Top Job Profiles | Production Manager, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Stylist, Fashion Illustrator, Design Technologist, Fashion Coordinator, Vendor Manager, Fashion Retail Manager, Fashion Blogger |
The eligibility criteria of MSc Fashion Technology vary from institute to institute.
Enlisted below are the general eligibility criteria that need to be met in order to pursue M.Sc Fashion Technology from the desired college.
Candidates must have completed graduation of at least 10+2+3 pattern in relevant stream from a recognized institute/ university.
Some institutes also offer admission to candidates who have completed a 3-year-long diploma course in the relevant stream after completion of 10+2 from a recognized board of education.
The minimum aggregate marks may range from 45% to 55%.
Candidates are usually shortlisted for admission to MSc Fashion Technology based on merit acquired in the qualifying examination. Some institutes also conduct their own entrance exams to select deserving candidates. To apply for admission in the desired college either fill-up the Common Application Form or dial the student helpline toll-free number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free). Our admission counsellors would be glad to assist you with the same.
Candidates must be aware about the famous entrance exam conducted to grant admission in MSc Fashion Technology course in top colleges of India. Listed below in the table are the list of entrance exams.
Entrance Exam | All About the entrance exam |
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GATE | Click here |
WBJEE | Click here |
SRMJEE | Click here |
AP PGECET | Click here |
TS PGECET | Click here |
There are several colleges in India that offer MSc Fashion Technology courses. But the candidates must check the list of top MSc Fashion Technology colleges in India and the average MSc Fashion Technology fee in the table mentioned below.
Name of the college | MSc Fashion Technology course fee (average) |
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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi | Rs 11 lakh |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore | Rs 11 lakh |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai | Rs 11 lakh |
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune | Rs 16 lakh |
Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida | Rs 8 lakh |
Pearl Academy, Delhi | Rs 12 lakh |
JD Institute of Fashion Technology | - |
The candidates must have knowledge about the MSc Fashion Technology course books that will be very helpful for them in scoring good marks in entrance exams as well as in future exams. Candidates can check the list of some important books mentioned below in the table that can be used as a reference.
Books | Authors |
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Draping for Fashion Design | Jaffe Hilde and Relis Nuire |
Fashion source Technical Design | Progeone |
Handbook of Mobile Broadcasting | Borko Furht and Syed A. Ahson |
Encyclopaedia of fashion accessories | Phyllis Torbora |
Quality Control In Apparel Industry | P.V. Mehta |
Dress Design: Draping and Flat Pattern Making | M.S. Hillhouse, E.A. Manfield |
Professional Patterns Grading For Men’s, Women’s and Children | Jack Handford |
Fashion Concept to Consumer | Dickerson |
Fashion Entrepreneur (Fashion Design Series) | Sandra Burkesh |
Development Communication Sourcebook: Broadening the Boundaries of Communication | Paolo Mefalopulos |
Quality Assurance for Textile and Apparel | Sara J Kadolph |
Big Book of Fashion Illustration | Martin Dawver |
Inside the Fashion Business | Dickerson |
Media Law and Ethics (2nd Edition) Guide to Producing a Fashion Show Second Edition | Judith CE. Everet |
Dress Design: Draping and Flat Pattern Making | M.S. Hillhouse, E.A. Manfield |
Captured below are the important topics that are part of the syllabus of M.Sc Fashion Technology:
1st Year | |
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Advanced Textile Science | Export Documentation |
Computer-Aided Fashion Designing Practical- I | Fashion Draping - Practical |
Home Textiles- Practical | Quality Standards and Specifications |
Textile Industrial Management | Textile Dyeing and Finishing |
Retail Marketing & Merchandising | Knitwear Design Technology |
Apparel Marketing | Research Methods and Statistics |
Apparel Manufacturing Technology | Advanced Pattern Making- I |
Construction of Women’s & Men’s Wear | Fashion Communication |
Computer Designing- I | Design Illustration- I |
2nd Year | |
Technical Textile | Advanced Clothing Construction - Practical |
Fashion Retailing | Textile Testing |
Textile Management | Knitting |
World Costumes | Fashion Business and Communication |
Textile Economics | Home Science |
Computer Designing- II | Design Illustration- II |
Advanced Pattern Making- II | Computer-Aided Fashion Designing Practical- II |
With the huge demand in the fashion industry, candidates can find numerous job opportunities after MSc Fashion Technology. They can look for employment in Fashion Houses, Jewellery Houses, Garment Store Chains, Leather Companies, Media Houses, Fashion Show Management Companies, etc. The average base salary may range from anywhere between INR 4,00,000 to INR 7,00,000 per annum.
Given below are the job profiles that an individual can consider after MSc Fashion Technology:
Provided below are the employment areas that often hire candidates after MSc Fashion Technology:
The increasing demand for Fashion Technology has bombarded the aspirants with various jobs options and also with wide scope. There is a surety of placements at top colleges that offer MSc Fashion Technology course and the package offered by the companies is around Rs 10 - 12 lakhs per annum. The candidates can check the job profiles suitable for MSc Fashion Technology graduates and their salary package in the table mentioned below.
Job Roles | Description of the job profile | Average Salary |
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Textile Designer | Textile designers are the ones who create two-dimensional designs that are basically used in the knit production, weaving and printed fabrics and also in textile products. There are few textile designers who are even engaged in research and development labs for futuristic materials. There are some places where they might have to work in extreme environments, like underground or in polar regions so they try creating Fibre in useful environments such as space, ,aviation, defense, clean room facilities, or hazardous, etc | Rs 7 lakh |
Fashion Consultant | Fashion Consultants job is to give fashion advice and to do counselling of customers or an individual, and companies. They basically use their knowledge of fashion, upcoming trends, and creativity in order to assist others in the growing world of fashion. The main duty of the Fashion consultant is to suggest and advise customers and clients in taking fashion decisions. They are expert in recommendations on individual styles, outfits, fabrics, pieces, colour palettes, etc | Rs 6 lakh |
Assistant Fashion Designer | The Assistant Fashion Designer’s main job is to design sketches, draw clothing products, and also to make patterns with various graphic software. For This specific job role, there is always an opportunity to have an innovative and creative input by proposing ideas for shapes, colours, patterns, moods and techniques. They are unlikely to have much influence in major decisions. Assistant Fashion Designer also works with factories to produce, assess the quality and perfect samples. Identifying and researching clothing, fabric, colour and market trends is also their job. | Rs 5 lakh |
Fashion Marketing and Manager | Fashion Marketing and Manager basically guide and manage the innovative ways to market the fashion products. They prove their value in order to gain more sales. The main job of a fashion marketing manager is to create promotional advertising campaigns for specific businesses, brands and stores. | Rs 4.5 lakh |
Carpet Designer | Carpet Designers are the ones who work in-house for carpet or flooring companies. They are responsible for creating two-dimensional ambiguous designs that can be produced in a recurring pattern. The software used is Computer Aided Design (CAD) for the implementation of designs on computers. | Rs 5 lakh |