School of Fashion and Textiles
The School of Fashion & Textiles offers a progressive four-year undergraduate programme in Fashion Design aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), along with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Textile & Fashion Studies. The multidisciplinary and industry-oriented curriculum integrates creative exploration with technical mastery in pattern making, draping, garment construction, textile studies, and collection development. Students gain advanced proficiency in CAD, CLO 3D, Arahne, AI-supported design tools, digital portfolio development, textile surface techniques, and emerging fashion technologies, preparing them for both physical and digital fashion ecosystems. The programme also emphasizes Fashion Communication, Styling, Sustainable Fashion, Retail Technology, Fashion Management, branding, visual merchandising, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and responsible design practices rooted in craft and heritage. The School also offers career-focused certifications, specialization pathways, and a range of minor options that allow students to tailor their academic journey according to evolving industry demands and individual career aspirations.
Supported by state-of-the-art studios, CAD labs, garment construction and draping laboratories, textile and surface design facilities, and resource centre for Indian crafts, the School provides an immersive industry-like learning environment. Experiential learning is strengthened through internships, live projects, field visits, educational tours, craft documentation, workshops, special lectures, guest lectures by industry experts, participation in fashion shows and exhibitions, and collaborations with leading industry partners. A landmark highlight of the School is Kaleidoscope - the graduating fashion show that showcases students’ creative excellence and innovation. With strong industry tie-ups and placement support, graduates emerge as confident professionals equipped with creative vision, technical expertise, digital fluency, managerial insight, and a global understanding of contemporary fashion and textile practices.
Specialization Pathways
- 1. Fashion Styling & Communication
- 2. Fashion Management & Retail Technology
Program Highlights
- 1. AI fashion design & trend forecasting
- 2. 3D fashion prototyping (CLO 3D/VR)
- 3. Smart CAD & digital pattern making
- 4. AR fashion retail & E-commerce
- 5. Sustainable textile innovation
- 6. Fashion photography & media
- 7. Pattern making and draping
Minor Options
- 1. Textile Design
- 2. Sustainable Fashion
Career Focused Certifications
- 1. 3D Garment Simulation using CLO 3D
- 2. Luxury Brand Management
- 3. Fashion E-Commerce
- 4. Fashion AI & Trend Analytics
Job Opportunities
- 1. Fashion Designer
- 2. Product/Accessory Designer
- 3. Digital Fashion Designer
- 4. Fashion Stylist
- 5. Fashion Illustrator
- 6. Visual Merchandiser
- 7. Fashion Consultant
- 8. Fashion Content Creator
- 9. Fashion Media & PR Professional
- 10. Graphic Designer
- 11. Merchandiser (Export House)
- 12. Entrepreneur
Course Duration:
4 years
Course Timings:
9.30 am to 4 pm
Curriculum
Fees & Scholarship
JDBI Scholarships
- Merit based scholarship
- Need based freeship
Other Government Scholarships
- Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: A state-sponsored scholarship supporting meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education in West Bengal.
- WB Student Credit Card Scheme: A loan-linked financial assistance scheme enabling students to meet education-related expenses with easy repayment terms after completing their course.
- Aikyashree Scholarship: A dedicated scholarship for students from minority communities in West Bengal, aimed at supporting their continued access to higher education.
Program Highlights
- 1. Fashion designing
- 2. Fashion communication
- 3. Fashion styling & photography
- 4. Textile science
- 5. Dyeing & printing
- 6. Textile designing
- 7. 3D fashion prototyping (CLO 3D/VR)
- 8. CAD & digital pattern making
- 9. Sustainable textile innovation
- 10. Fashion management
Minor Options
- 1. Product Development & Consumer Insights
- 2. Retail and Brand Management
Career Focused Certifications
- 1. 3D Garment Simulation using CLO 3D
- 2. CAD for Weaving
- 3. Luxury Brand Management
- 4. Fashion E-Commerce
- 6. Fashion AI & Trend Analytics
Job Opportunities
- 1. Textile Designer
- 2. Fashion Designer
- 3. Merchandiser (Export House)
- 4. Production Coordinator
- 5. Quality Control Executive
- 6. Fashion Retail Manager
- 7. Store Manager
- 8. Fashion Marketing Executive
- 9. Export Executive
- 10. E-commerce & Retail Technology Executive
- 11. Craft & Handloom Development Professional
- 12. Product/Accessory Designer
- 13. Entrepreneur
Course Duration:
4 years
Course Timings:
9.30 am to 4 pm
Curriculum
Fees & Scholarship
JDBI Scholarships
- Merit based scholarship
- Need based freeship
Other Government Scholarships
- Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: A state-sponsored scholarship supporting meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education in West Bengal.
- WB Student Credit Card Scheme: A loan-linked financial assistance scheme enabling students to meet education-related expenses with easy repayment terms after completing their course.
- Aikyashree Scholarship: A dedicated scholarship for students from minority communities in West Bengal, aimed at supporting their continued access to higher education.
The program includes
- The course covers subjects on speciality fibres & technical textile;, fabric design & technical fabrics; textile chemical processing; CAD; draping; pattern making & garment construction and entrepreneurship development.
- Student will be evaluated on each subject / paper (theory/practical) under both:
- a) Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE): 40% weightage CIE includes written class tests, assignments, seminars, tutorials and/or laboratory assignments.
- b) End-semester Examination (ESE): 60% weightage Four ESE will be held, one at the end of each semester.
Course Duration:
15-17 weeks per semester with 20-26 classes of 1 hr duration per week.
Course Timings:
9:30 am to 4:00 pm, six days a week (1st and 3rd Saturdays are off days).
Career Options
- 1. QC Manager in Textile Mills
- 2. Senior Merchandiser in Export House
- 3. Entrepreneur
- 4. Freelance Designer
- 5. CAD specialist in Design House
- 6. Research Project Officer
- 7. Teaching
Fees & Scholarship
JDBI Scholarships
- Merit based scholarship
- Need based freeship
Other Government Scholarships
- Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: A state-sponsored scholarship supporting meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education in West Bengal.
- WB Student Credit Card Scheme: A loan-linked financial assistance scheme enabling students to meet education-related expenses with easy repayment terms after completing their course.
- Aikyashree Scholarship: A dedicated scholarship for students from minority communities in West Bengal, aimed at supporting their continued access to higher education.
Awards and Achievements
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Testimonials
Met Sakshi, one of our students during my flight from Jaipur to Kolkata. She wished we and gave me a handcrafted note along with some goodies. It was such a touching gesture. A moment of pride for me. My children are doing so well!
A Heartfelt Gesture from Sakshi
23 September 2023