4-YEAR BACHELOR of
DESIGN in FASHION DESIGN

Step into the world of fashion with the ambition to define what comes next. The 4-Year B.Des in Fashion Design at Chitkara Design School prepares designers who shape the future of fashion, apparel and lifestyle experiences. Combining creative exploration with strategic thinking and technical mastery, this program empowers students to craft garments, products, systems and fashion narratives that resonate with global culture and industry demands, grounded in innovation, sustainability and leadership.

where Fashion meets
the real world

Our Fashion Design program goes beyond textbooks into real industry experiences. Through studio projects, live briefs, mentorship, and internships, students learn to design, build, and present collections that reflect contemporary fashion and global market insights.

Design Foundations
Creative Laboratories
Sustainable Practice
Industry Immersion

1. Design Foundations

The curriculum reflects contemporary fashion workflows, spanning trend research, concept ideation, textile exploration, pattern development, garment construction, collection building, and professional presentation. Students graduate with a refined portfolio featuring multiple cohesive collections that demonstrate technical precision, creative originality, and market awareness across diverse fashion segments.

2. Creative Laboratories

Dedicated fashion studios, draping spaces, digital textile labs, CAD workstations, and material libraries foster experimentation and prototyping. Students engage deeply with fabric behaviour, silhouette development, surface design, and construction techniques, refining craftsmanship while translating conceptual narratives into wearable, production‑conscious fashion solutions.

3. Sustainable Practice

Sustainability and cultural awareness are integral to the program’s philosophy. Students explore responsible sourcing, zero-waste pattern cutting, circular design systems, and ethical production models while examining global and local fashion narratives, ensuring collections reflect environmental accountability, social sensitivity, and long-term industry relevance.

4. Industry Immersion

Collaborations with designers, fashion houses, industry mentors, and structured internships connect studio learning with professional practice. Students gain insight into brand development, fashion marketing, runway presentation, retail strategy, and consumer behaviour, preparing them to confidently navigate contemporary fashion ecosystems and entrepreneurial pathways.

DISTINCT by DESIGN

Our Fashion Design program shapes designers with creative agility and industry readiness. Through rigorous training, professional engagement, and global perspectives, students graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to fashion communities worldwide.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

The curriculum mirrors real fashion workflows from research and ideation to garment development and presentation, strengthened through internships and collaborative projects reflecting global standards and market relevance.

Integrated Craft and Technology

Students master traditional construction techniques alongside advanced digital tools and textile innovation, ensuring concepts are creatively expressive, technically refined, production-ready, and future-focused.

Focused Mentorship

Small cohorts enable personalised faculty guidance, continuous feedback, and portfolio development, helping students refine their creative direction and graduate with professional confidence and leadership presence.

Eligibility Criteria

We seek aspiring designers driven by imagination, intellectual curiosity, and purpose. Applicants should demonstrate creative potential, academic readiness, and the ambition to engage meaningfully with contemporary design challenges and global opportunities

Passed XII (any stream) minimum aggregate 50%

Chitkara University Design and Aptitude Test (CUDAT)

Personal Interview

Valid UCEED scores

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FEE Structure

Our clear semester-wise fee structure includes academic instruction, studio access, and essential labs. Detailed information is available through the admissions office for transparency and planning.

ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEE

8 SEMESTERS

Semester 1₹1,55,000*
Semester 2₹1,55,000*
Semester 3₹1,50,000
Semester 4₹1,50,000
Semester 5₹1,50,000
Semester 6₹1,50,000
Semester 7₹1,50,000
Semester 8₹1,50,000

*Fee for Educational Technology Services (ETS) payable at the time of Admission.
**Fee for Career Advancement Services (CAS) payable along with the 2nd Semester fee.

Fashion Design graduates step into careers across design studios and global brands, shaping fashion, styling, and trends in DYNAMIC MARKETS WORLDWIDE.

Fashion Designer
Apparel Product Developer
Textile & Surface Designer
Fashion Stylist & Creative Director
Costume Designer
Fashion Illustrator
Visual Merchandiser
Brand & Trend Analyst

Eligibility Criteria

Passed XII (any stream) minimum aggregate 50%
Chitkara University Design and Aptitude Test (CUDAT)
Personal Interview
Valid UCEED scores

STEP into a FUTURE
DEFINED by DESIGN

Take the first step toward a future shaped by creativity, critical thinking, and professional practice. Apply to join a dynamic design community where studio learning, industry engagement, and global exposure prepare you to build meaningful careers across disciplines and emerging creative industries.

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4-YEAR BACHELOR of
DESIGN in FASHION DESIGN

where Fashion meets
the real world

Be a part of India’s top rated
University

From respected fashion houses to emerging design studios, our INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS bring real-world relevance into classroom experiences. Students work on live briefs, COLLABORATE with professionals, and gain exposure that prepares them for the marketplace.