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Design & Fashion..!

Why ChooseDesign?

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QUICK GROWTH | An income beyond any comparisons

almost 30% increment annually.Millions of freelance designers are earning more than 75K for one single project sitting at home.glamorous business$www.afdindia.com

Number of people employed in the fashion industry.6-8 million in various areasNumber of Fashion allied jobs held in 20122,10,000Projected number of fashion allied jobs in 20173,60,000% of Fashion allied personalities who are self-employedAlmost one-fourthAnnual fashion industry revenueOver $40 billion annually

COLLEGELOCATIONAFFLIATIONPEARLDelhi, ChennaiNottingham Trent University, UK& Jaipur

SOFTPuneSNDT Mumbai & NIFT

FDDINoida ,Fursatgunj,Ministry of CommerceKolkata

IAMGURGOANIGNOU / International Affliation Other Fashion Design Instituteswww.afdindia.com

National Institute of Fashion TechnologyA name beyond any introduction..!NIFT was set up at New Delhi in 1986 under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

It has emerged as the premier Institute of Design, Management and Technology, developing professionals for taking up leadership positions in fashion business in the emerging global scenario.www.afdindia.com

Its StrengthsThe FacultyTrained at some of the leading fashion institutes of international repute, the faculty brings to the classroom professional capabilities, wide exposure and years of hands-on industry experience.

InfrastructureThe Institute provides comprehensive State of the Art infrastructure and equipment to impart both practical and theoretical training to its students

Resource CenterComputer LabPhotography LabPattern Making & Draping LabWeaving LabDyeing & Printing LabKnitwear LabGarment Technology LabAccessory Design labLeather Design LabAmphitheatres and Auditoriumswww.afdindia.com

Add-onsMultidisciplinary LearningAssimilates aesthetic and industrial dynamics across levels and disciplines.

Industrial DynamicsHands on experience on live industry projects allows the students to brace themselves for the industry and other entrepreneurial possibilities.

Grass root Connect'Craft Cluster initiative' that allows the students to work in collaboration with the artisans and weavers.

Critical AppraisalAt every step to encourage self improvement.

Team BuildingAn outbound workshop as a part of the academic plan. Helps them individually to introspect and discover themselves from a fresh perspective.www.afdindia.com

Courses OfferedBACHELORS PROGRAM B.Des

Fashion DesignLeather Design Accessory Design

Textile DesignKnitwear Design Fashion Communication

B.F.TechMASTERS PROGRAM

M.DesMaster of DesignM.F.MMaster in Fashion ManagementTechnologyMaster of Fashion Technology

Learning together

Programs & Centers

FDLDADTDKDFCAPMDMFMM.FTBengaluru3030303030323231Bhopal3030Bhubaneshwar30303035Chennai30303030303232Gandhinagar303030323231Hyderabad30303030303232Jodhpur3535Kangra3030303032Kannur303032Kolkata303030303232Mumbai30303030323032New Delhi30303030303032303231Patna3030Rae Bareli303030Shillong3030Total Seats3601203003302101503236032493

What exactly should I choose?Designing is not confined to fashion only..!

It has much more options than you can think of... FashionJewelryAccessoriesInteriorProductTextileKnitwearFootwearLeatherCommunicationManagementProductionwww.afdindia.com

Fashion DesignLeather DesignFreelance Design Consultants, Design Managers, Stylists, Exhibition and Visual Display Experts, Forecasting and Fashion Trends Forum Organizers, Costume Designers, Illustrators, Pattern Engineers & Entrepreneurs.A wide range of careers in the Leather Industry in the areas of Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Manufacturing, Retail etc. The program also develops entrepreneurial skills enabling students to set up businesses geared for Export / Domestic markets.

Accessory DesignTextile DesignDesigners, Brand Managers, Visual Merchandisers, Product Managers and Entrepreneurs in the broad areas of precious and costume jewelry, leather goods, giftware, tableware, watches, footwear, handicrafts and lifestyle productsA wide range of careers in textile mills and export houses, with fashion designers, design studios, mills, buying houses, handloom cooperatives and buying agencies as design or fabric Managers, or work independently as Designers or Entrepreneurs.

Knitwear DesignFashion CommunicationKnitwear Designers, Stylists, Entrepreneurs, Design Consultants, Product Developers, Production Managers, Merchandisers, Retail Planners, Business Developers, Forecasters, Fashion writers, Academicians.Students acquire communication skills pertinent to the Fashion and Lifestyle Industry. At the exit level, career opportunities exist in Graphic Design, Fashion Journalism, Visual Merchandising & Retail Space Design, Styling & Photography, Events and Fashion Advertising

Fashion TechnologyUnderstand the fast changing multidimensional fashion Industry

Understanding the raw materials through the working of the machineries fundamental to apparel manufacturing, the introduction to statistical tools and software related to the apparel industry

The program equips students to pursue wide range of careers in Production, Quality Assurance, Garment Technologists, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, Sourcing, Project Analysis, Production Planning, System Analysis, Software application and Merchandising (retail and export)

M.DesMFMM.FTechStudents will hold key positions in large corporate houses, based on the area of specialization pursued by them. The graduates would be able to make contributions in Research and Development in Government and private agencies.Apparel Technology Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Production Management, Fit Technicians, Functional Consultancy, Business Analysis, Research & Development and Consultancy in the global fashion industry.International Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Brand Management, Retail Buying and Global Sourcing, Retail Management, Visual Merchandising, Export Merchandising, Supply Chain, Customer Relationship, Advertising etc.

How do I get In..?* There is only one round of test for B.FTech Apparel programwww.afdindia.com

Bachelor ProgrammesTestWeightageDurationRoundDetailDesign/All specializationsGAT (General Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsCAT (Creative Ability Test)40%3 hrs1st RoundDrawing based Short listed candidates in the 1st Round will be called for the 2nd RoundSituation Test20%2 hrs2nd RoundMaterial HandlingApparel *ProductionGAT (General Ability Test)60%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsMAT (Managerial Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type Questions

Master ProgrammesTestWeightageDurationRoundDetailDesignGAT (General Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsCAT (Creative Ability Test)40%3 hrs1st RoundDrawing basedShort listed candidates will be called for the 2nd RoundGD (Group Discussion)10%-2nd Round-Interview10%-2nd Round-ManagementGAT (General Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsMAT (Managerial Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsShort listed candidates will be called for the 2nd RoundGD (Group Discussion)10%-2nd Round-Interview10%-2nd Round-TechnologyGAT (General Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsMAT (Managerial Ability Test)40%2 hrs1st RoundObjective type QuestionsShort listed candidates will be called for the 2nd RoundGD (Group Discussion)10%-2nd Round-Interview10%-2nd Round-

Eligibility

BACHELOR PROGRAMMES (4 years)(B.Des.)- Design (Fashion Design/ Leather Design/ Accessory Design/ Textile Design/ Knitwear Design/ Fashion Communication )10+2 from a recognized Board of EducationB.FTech. - Technology (Apparel Production)10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry & Math's) from a recognized Board of Education

MASTER PROGRAMMES (2 years)Master of Design (M.Des.) - DesignUG degree from any university/institute recognized in India or diploma in UG Design from NIFT or NIDMaster of Fashion Management-M.F.MUG degree from any university/institute recognized in India or UG diploma of minimum 3 yrs in duration from NIFT or NIDMaster of Fashion Technology - M.FTechB.FTech. from NIFT or BE or B.Tech from any institute/university recognized in India

Sample QuestionsGATEnglish ComprehensionQuantitative AbilityAnalytical AbilityGeneral Awareness

CATDraw a scene of Railway Station

Using Circles and triangles depict any one emotiona. Angerb. Trustc. Joy

SITUATION TESTDesign a vanity case for a female with the provisions to keep lipsticks, nail paint, safety pins and a perfume bottle from the material given.www.afdindia.com

How can AFD help you?AFD provides training for entrance exams of NIFT, NID, CEED and various other design institutes.

Course content and study materials are designed by NIFT/NID Alumni and is constantly updated to include the changes in the admission test.

Tutorials are provided for written exams, studio tests, situation tests, portfolio guidance and interview.

Mode of teaching includes distance education with contact classes, postal courses, study materials, online training, classroom training.Every year 1 out of 5 students who are admitted to NIFT courses are AFDians.

AFD ProgramsAFD COURSES FOR NIFT B.DES / M.DES

AFD Regular (Classes 5 days a week)This course covers both General and Creative Aptitude Tests of NIFT, PEARL, SOFT, entrance exams effectively . It is a complete preparation for Design entrance tests.AFD Regular GAT (Classes 3 days a week)This course prepares for the GAT Module of NIFT, PEARL, SOFT, Symbiosis. AFD PLUS (Classes on Saturdays & Sundays)This is a Weekend only course which covers both Creative and General Aptitude Papers of NIFT, PEARL, SOFT, FDDI , SYMBIOSIS etc.AFD CRASH COURSEThis program is meant for students with regular school or college and whoare not able to take time out for AFD classroom program. Postal students can avail online tutorial support. Workshop for Situation TestA 6 day hands on preparation for 2nd round preparations of NIFT, PEARL, SHRISHTI.AFD PostalA pack of 12 books for the preparation of CAT and GAT entrance examination. It contains solved question bank and mock tests.

AFD COURSES FOR NIFT B.F. TECH / M.F.TECH

AFD PostalA pack of 12 books for the preparation of GAT and MAT entrance examination. It contains sample paper and mock tests.

AFD COURSES FOR NIFT M.F.M

AFD Regular GAT (Classes 3 days a week)This course prepares for the GAT Module of NIFT, PEARL, SOFT, Symbiosis.

AFD Weekend GATRevision classes in arithmetic, Comprehension, Reasoning, Gk, English-Vocabulary and Grammar.

Workshop on GDPIAn extensive workshop for the second round of M.F.M on Group discussion and personal interview.

CHOOSE AFD NOW and TAKE THE FIRST STEP OF YOUR ENTRANCE TO NIFT..!

AIR 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13 & 18 are AFDians in 2012AIR 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 are AFDians in 2011AIR 1, 3 & 7 are AFDians 2010

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