BRDS provides Offline, Live Online and Hybrid Coaching Classes for NIFT Entrance Exam 2024-2025. BRDS offers different Coaching programs for both UG and PG programs. Students can enrol for Regular or Weekend or Crash Courses as per their academic schedules.
Students in class 9th, 10th & 11th can select Foundation Course for NIFT B.Design (Group A)
Students in class 12th OR 12th passed can select NIFT B.Design/ B.FTech Course (Group B)
Post graduate students can choose NIFT M.Design or MFM or M.F Tech Course (Group E or F)
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NIFT Entrance Coaching – Courses offered by BRDS
NIFT – Foundation Coaching
(For students in Class 9th, 10th & 11th)
Option 1 – Regular/ Weekend Course Duration 1 Year/ 6 Months Days : Weekend – Sat/ Sun OR Weekdays (Any two days M to F)
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Schedule for the NIFT Admission 2023-24
S. No.
Admission Stage
Dates
1
Applications: Start Date
Nov 1, 2022
2
Applications: Last Date
Dec 31, 2022
3
Application Form Correction Window: Opens
*Second Week of Jan 2023
4
Applications: Last Date with Late Fee of Rs 5000
*First Week of Jan 2023
5
Application Form Correction Window: Closes
Jan 03
6
Download NIFT Admit Card
*Third week of Jan 2023
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2023
Feb 5, 2023
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Applications: Last Date for Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/ NRIs
Apr 30, 2023
NIFT Entrance Exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 5, 2023 in 32 cities across India. Check the complete course-wise schedule for the Design entrance exam below.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Schedule
Course
Test
Test Timing
BDes
CAT
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
GAT
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MDes
CAT
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
GAT
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BFTech
GAT
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MFTech
GAT
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MFM
GAT
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The exact dates for NIFT Entrance Exam results, situation test/ group discussion/ interview, and counselling have not been declared by the officials yet. However, given below are tentative dates for the same.
NIFT Entrance Exam Application & Registration Form 2023
NIFT entrance exam 2023 application process has commenced and will continue till December 31, 2022. However, candidates can still register for the exam with late fee by January, 2023.
Candidates need to fill NIFT application form online on the official website of the design entrance examination. But only filling the NIFT application form does not solve the purpose, candidates need to ensure that they complete and submit their application form for NIFT admissions as per the date and time mentioned by officials. NIFT admit card would be issued for only those candidates who have duly filled and submitted their NIFT application for admission.
Before filling the application form for NIFT admissions, candidates need to have the below mentioned documents in place:
Important Documents for NIFT Admissions 2023
Valid Email ID (the email should be valid for atleast 1 year)
Image of scanned photograph in jpg / jpeg format and size should not exceed 50 KB
Personal and Educational qualification details
Image of scanned signature in jpg / jpeg format and size should not exceed 50 KB
Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC candidate)
Demand Draft of requisite amount
Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
Debit / Credit Card details in case making online payment
Aspirants are further informed that the NIFT application process has commenced for Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/ NRI candidates. The important application dates for NIFT application form that is to be filled by Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/ NRI candidates is mentioned below:
Important Dates for NIFT Application Form 2023 for Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/ NRI Candidates
Event
Date
Start date to fill online application form
November 1, 2022
Last date to fill online application form
December 31, 2022
Last date to submit applications forms
April 30, 2023
How to fill NIFT Application Form
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to fill the application form for NIFT Entrance Exam 2023:
In order to successfully register for NIFT entrance exam, aspirants need to visit the official website of the design school and create a login ID. Details that candidates need to provide to create their NIFT login ID are as mentioned below:
Name
Date of Birth
Category
Email ID
Programme applied for admission
Once all these details are submitted a window opens on the screen which states that an acknowledgement has been sent at the email address mentioned in the application form for NIFT admission by the aspirant. Further, candidates need to login on the official website using the email ID and date of birth mentioned by them while creating the login ID.Once these details are provided, NIFT login ID is created. Also, candidates need to note that details provided by them in their login ID cannot be modified at a later stage. Thus, they need to fill this information very carefully.
Step 2: Fill NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form
After creating the login ID, candidates need to fill the below mentioned details in the NIFT application form:
Choice of test centre
Nationality
Mother’s name
State Domicile
Father’s name
Address
Gender
Qualification
Step 3: Upload Photograph & Signature
Further, candidates need to upload their photograph as well as signature with their NIFT entrance exam application form. Both these files need to be uploaded in jpg/jpeg format and should be less than 50 KB in size.
Step 4: Pay NIFT Admissions Application Fee
Next, aspirants need to pay the application fee for NIFT entrance exam which they can pay online (by means of Credit Card/Debit Card/Netbanking) or by Demand Draft (DD).
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Application Fee
General/OBC (Non-Creamy) Category
Rs 2000
SC/ ST/ PHP Category
Rs 1000
Aspirants who opt to pay NIFT application fee through DD need to make sure that the NIFT Demand Draft is drawn in favour of “NIFT HO” and is payable at New Delhi. The DD for NIFT application form need to include details such as the candidate’s name, date, fee amount and signature of the issuing authority. Further, candidates applying through DD need to send the printout of their duly filled NIFT application form along with the Demand Draft at the below mentioned address:
Project Manager
All India Management Association
Management House,
14, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Step 5: Take print of NIFT application form
Once all the above mentioned steps are complete, aspirants need to submit their NIFT entrance exam application form. Thereafter, candidates need to take a clear print of the NIFT application form along with proof of payment and keep it securely with themselves.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 admit card is scheduled to be released by National Institute of Fashion Technology on January 10. NIFT admit card will be available online only and candidates can only download it from the official website. Aspirants are informed that NIFT admit card would not be sent to them by any other means such as by post or by hand under any circumstance.
Candidates need to download NIFT admit card from the official website of the design entrance exam as per the schedule mentioned by NIFT authorities. Aspirants can download NIFT entrance exam admit card by providing their details such as six digit application number, date of birth and email ID.
Step 3: Enter any two details from – Application Number (6 digit), Date of Birth or Email ID.
Step 4: View and download NIFT admit card
Step 5: Take a clear print of NIFT entrance exam 2023 admit card
Candidates need to positively download and take a clear print of their NIFT admit card. Aspirants are informed that they will not be allowed to appear for NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 if they are not carrying a valid NIFT admit card to their allotted NIFT exam centre on the day of the design entrance examination.
Details to Check in NIFT Entrance Exam Admit Card
NIFT entrance exam admit card contains a lot of details and aspirants should ensure that all the information mentioned on their admit card for NIFT admissions is accurate. Details that candidates should check on their admit card for NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 are – Full name, roll number, category, name of course applied for admission, reporting time for exam, exam duration, NIFT test centre address, photograph and signature.
NIFT Admit Card 2023 for Situation Test/GD/PI
Once aspirants clear the written entrance exam for admissions and make it to NIFT merit list then they need to further appear for the Situation Test in order secure admission in BDes programme and for admission in master’s programmes they need to appear for Group Discussion/Interview round.
Candidates who are shortlisted to appear in the Situation Test/GD/PI round need to further download another admit card for NIFT admissions. In order to download NIFT admit card for these admission rounds, candidates need to simply visit the official website of NIFT and enter details such as – Application number, roll number and date of birth. Once these details are submitted, the admit card opens on the screen and thereafter candidates need to take a clear print of their NIFT admit card and carry the same to their NIFT test centre.
National Institute of Fashion Technology is scheduled to declare the results for NIFT Entrance Exam for all its courses in February/March 2023. Candidates are informed that the result for NIFT written entrance exam is just the first step towards shortlisting candidates for admission in BDes and MDes programmes offered at NIFT campuses.
How to Check NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Result
Aspirants who make it to NIFT written entrance exam merit list are eligible to take part in Situation Test and Group Discussion/Interview round for NIFT admissions 2023. Candidates who pass all the three NIFT admission rounds are the only ones who are eligible to secure admission in design courses offered at colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam ranks for admission.
Aspirants need to follow the below mentioned steps in order to view their result for NIFT admissions.
Step 1: Go to the official website of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
Step 2: Click on “NIFT Result” tab/link mentioned on the official website.
Step 3: Enter any two details from – Roll number, date of birth and application number.
Step 4: Click on Submit button.
Step 5: View result and download NIFT scorecard.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023: Weightage for each test
Course
Test
Weightage
Bachelor of Design
CAT
50%
GAT
30%
Situation Test
20%
Master of Design
CAT
40%
GAT
30%
GD/PI
30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology
GAT
100%
Master of Fashion Technology
GAT
70%
GD/PI
30%
Master of Fashion Management
GAT
70%
GD/PI
30%
The final merit list for NIFT admissions 2023 is declared on the official NIFT website by the end of May/June each year. This year the final result for NIFT admissions was announced on May 15.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Tie-Break
Candidates are informed that when NIFT entrance exam results are announced if two or more candidates score the same marks then in order to determine the rank of aspirants, tie-break is done. The means through which this tie-break is done is the age of candidates. Thus, the student who is older (basis the date of birth mentioned in their NIFT application form) is given a higher rank in NIFT entrance exam 2023.
NIFT Scorecard
Once candidates view their NIFT entrance exam result, they need to download their NIFT scorecard. Thereafter, candidates need to take a clear print of their NIFT entrance exam 2023 scorecard. It is mandatory for candidates to take a print of their scorecard for NIFT admissions as at the time of counselling all shortlisted candidates need to carry their NIFT scorecard in order to secure admission in the course and college of their choice.
NIFT NLEA Result
The weightage given every aspects of the admission process for NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) is as mentioned below:
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 admit card is scheduled to be released by National Institute of Fashion Technology on January 10. NIFT admit card will be available online only and candidates can only download it from the official website. Aspirants are informed that NIFT admit card would not be sent to them by any other means such as by post or by hand under any circumstance.
Candidates need to download NIFT admit card from the official website of the design entrance exam as per the schedule mentioned by NIFT authorities. Aspirants can download NIFT entrance exam admit card by providing their details such as six digit application number, date of birth and email ID.
Step 3: Enter any two details from – Application Number (6 digit), Date of Birth or Email ID.
Step 4: View and download NIFT admit card
Step 5: Take a clear print of NIFT entrance exam 2023 admit card
Candidates need to positively download and take a clear print of their NIFT admit card. Aspirants are informed that they will not be allowed to appear for NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 if they are not carrying a valid NIFT admit card to their allotted NIFT exam centre on the day of the design entrance examination.
Details to Check in NIFT Entrance Exam Admit Card
NIFT entrance exam admit card contains a lot of details and aspirants should ensure that all the information mentioned on their admit card for NIFT admissions is accurate. Details that candidates should check on their admit card for NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 are – Full name, roll number, category, name of course applied for admission, reporting time for exam, exam duration, NIFT test centre address, photograph and signature.
NIFT Admit Card 2023 for Situation Test/GD/PI
Once aspirants clear the written entrance exam for admissions and make it to NIFT merit list then they need to further appear for the Situation Test in order secure admission in BDes programme and for admission in master’s programmes they need to appear for Group Discussion/Interview round.
Candidates who are shortlisted to appear in the Situation Test/GD/PI round need to further download another admit card for NIFT admissions. In order to download NIFT admit card for these admission rounds, candidates need to simply visit the official website of NIFT and enter details such as – Application number, roll number and date of birth. Once these details are submitted, the admit card opens on the screen and thereafter candidates need to take a clear print of their NIFT admit card and carry the same to their NIFT test centre.
Cutoff Rank for Course and Campus : Before filling out Preferences for Course & Campus at the time of NIFT Counselling please check the previous years’ cutoff. To see the cutoff please Click here.
NIFT entrance exam is usually conducted in the month of February each year. Aspirants who are shortlisted for admission in BDes and MDes programmes basis their performance in NIFT entrance test further need to appear for NIFT Situation Test/Group Discussion/Interview round. Once NIFT results for all these admission rounds are declared, the shortlisted candidates need to take part in NIFT counselling round in order to block their seats for admission in colleges accepting NIFT scores for admission.
NIFT counselling for candidates who successfully clear all rounds of the entrance exam will be conducted in May/ June, 2023.
Candidates need to take part in NIFT counselling round on the basis of NIFT entrance examrank they have secured and also on the basis of the category under which they have applied for admission. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts multiple counselling rounds at the 16 NIFT campuses. The official NIFT website informs: “The NIFT Head Office will coordinate with all Campuses and the Admission process will take place simultaneously at all Campuses of NIFT”.
NIFT Counselling Process 2023
Candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps in order to successfully take part in NIFT counselling round for admissions 2023.
Step 1: Register on the official NIFT website
In order to take part in NIFT counselling process 2023, candidates need to register on the official website of National Institute of Fashion Technology by providing their – NIFT application form number, date of birth and password.
Step 2: Receive NIFT system generated letter
As soon as candidates successfully register on NIFT’s official website they are sent a system generated letter containing details of the Nodal Officer along with a list of important documents required for NIFT counselling and admission. Aspirants need to carry the below mentioned documents for NIFT counselling 2023 in original along with photocopies:
S.No.
Important Documents for NIFT Counselling Round 2023
1
System generated letter/e-mail received by the candidate.
2
Photograph (2 Passport & 4 Stamp Size).
3
Certificate of having passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination.
4
Certificate of having passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination, showing the subjects offered by him/her in the examination. Physics, Chemistry and Math for BFTech.
5
Certificate from the Board from which he/she passed the High School/Higher Secondary Examination.
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Certificate from the prescribed authority showing that he/she belongs to a Schedules Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/OBC (Non-Creamy) category. (Applicable only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ OBC (Non-Creamy) category).
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Semester Fee – Demand Draft of Rs 110450 (Non-NRI) drawn in favour of the “NIFT HO” payable at the city of Counselling.
8
Copy of 12th class School Leaving Certificate (for domicile seats only).
9
Valid PWD Certificate.
10
Copy of 1st, 2nd & 3rd year graduation mark sheet/ self-attested copy of final year appearing certificate (For Master Programmes).
11
Undertaking for the candidate seeking provisional admission (Available in Annexure-I mentioned on NIFT website).
12
Undertaking from the students, as per provisions of anti-ragging (Available in Annexure-II mentioned on NIFT website).
13
Undertaking about Eligibility, Fee and Refund (Available in Annexure-IV mentioned on NIFT website).
14
Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed format (Available in Annexure-VI mentioned on NIFT website).
15
Form for withdrawal of Admission (Available in Annexure-III mentioned on NIFT website).
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Authorisation letter from the candidate who are not in position to attend in person format (Available in Annexure-VII mentioned on NIFT website). This is not applicable to PwD candidates.
Aspirants are informed that if any of the above mentioned documents required for NIFT counselling are in any other language apart from Hindi/English, then aspirants need to ensure that the same document is translated in English/ Hindi and the translation is duly verified by the “issuing institution/gazetted officer/Self attested (original and photocopy) by the candidate at the time of Counselling / Admission”, as per the official NIFT website. If a candidate fails to produce the document with requisite authentic translation then his/her candidature may be cancelled.
Step 4: Take part in NIFT Counselling round & get documents verified
On the day of the counselling, aspirants need to report at their allotted NIFT counselling centre at 9:30 am sharp. Candidates need to carry documents along with photocopies to their NIFT counselling centre. “The original certificates, except the medical certificate, will be returned to the candidate after verification”, informs the official NIFT website.
Step 5: Take part in NIFT Seat Allocation Process
After the document verification process is over, candidates need to take part in NIFT seat allocation process. Here, candidates need to select the college/seat by clicking on its name on a monitor in the presence of the Nodal Officer for NIFT admissions 2023.
Step 6: Pay the Admission Fee
Next, if a candidate is offered a seat for NIFT admission at any of the National Institutes of Fashion Technology campuses then they need to pay the notified fee immediately. The official website informs: “If a candidate fails to pay the fee, after the seat has been offered, the offer will be withdrawn and the seat will be allotted to the next candidate on the merit list. Part payment or payment through cash/cheque will not be accepted under any circumstances”.
Step 7: Receive Allotment Letter
Once all the above mentioned steps are completed, the candidate is issued an allotment letter or admission receipt that is duly signed by the Nodal Officer of the NIFT Campus. Once this receipt is received the candidate cannot make any alterations in the course/campus selected by him/her for admission.
NIFT Admissions 2023: Withdrawal of Seat & Refund of Fee
Time
Amount refunded
NRI/SAARC/Foreign National Candidates
On or before July 20, 2023
Full fee except Registration fee
Full fee except 50% tuition fee and Registration Fee
After July 20, 2023 but before the date of start of last round of Counselling
Full fee except 50% tuition fee and Registration Fee
On or after the date of start of last round of counselling
NIFT entrance exam comprises of Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Aspirants who clear these tests are shortlisted to appear for the Situation Test as well as Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. The weightage given to each test in NIFT Entrance Exam is as follows:
Programme
Test
Weightage
Bachelor of Design
CAT
50%
GAT
30%
Situation Test
20%
Master of Design
CAT
40%
GAT
30%
GD/PI
30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology
GAT
100%
Master of Fashion Technology
GAT
70%
GD/PI
30%
Master of Fashion Management
GAT
70%
GD/PI
30%
Entrance Examinations Structure (For all UG and PG Design Programmes)
1. General Ability Test ( GAT )
1. Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion and Distance
2. Communication Ability and English Comprehension: This sub-test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
3. Analytical Ability and Logical Ability: This sub- test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.
4. General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.
Short listed candidates from the entrance examination are required to take the Situation Test and Personal Interview as applicable (except B.FTech).
2. Creative Ability Test (CAT)
This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programmes to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.
Situation Test – For UG Design Programmes
Shortlisted candidates for B.Des after the entrance examination are required to take a Situation Test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set of materials. No additional material will be provided / allowed. Candidate will be asked to make a model. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed.
Since the medium of instruction in NIFT is English, the write-up will be in English. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language. The use of outside/additional material in making the model/design is not permitted. Also, candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details or place any identification mark on the model/design/write-up shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the final result of these candidates shall not be declared. The evaluation of the test will be done by the Jury on the spot. The model will not be preserved for future reference.
Personal Interviews (PI) – For All PG
Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programmes after the written entrance examination are required to undergo a Personal Interview (PI). Candidates shall be evaluated on the various parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal Interview: 1) Career orientation 2) Aptness for the course 3) Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities 4) Communication 5) General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
NIFT reserves the right to modify the entrance Examination Scheme including non-conduct of any stage(s) due to unforeseen circumstances.
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NIFT Coaching in Mumbai
Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio is the leading design coaching institute in the country with over 8201 students clearing the NIFT entrance in the past 17 years. This is the highest result compared to any other coaching institute in India. BRDS has 70+ centres spread across the country that offer the best NIFT Coaching. Students can attend our demo class by taking a prior appointment, and experience the teaching quality, faculty, course material etc. We also offer scholarship for meritorious students aspiring for NIFT.
BRDS has alumni’s of prestigious institutions like NID, NIFT, IIT, CEPT as faculties who are experts in various fields like apparel design, product design, animation, design communication etc. This gives students a comprehensive understanding of the subject from the entrance, industry requirement and portfolio making point of view.
BRDS has 5 branches in Mumbai at Dadar, Andheri, Borivali,Thane and Vashi that offer the best NIFT Coaching in Mumbai. We offer scholarship for meritorious students aspiring for NIFT. Students can also attend our demo class by taking a prior appointment, and get an idea of the teaching quality, faculty, course material etc.
We encourage students and parents to visit our branches to have a first-hand feel of all the facilities, teaching quality and results that makes us the best institute providing NIFT Coaching in Mumbai.
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Why Choose BRDS For NIFT Preparation?
BRDS India’s NO 1 Design Coaching Institute: BRDS is proud to announce that BRDS has the Highest selection of students in NID /NIFT / IIT-CEED /NATA /CEPT this year as compared to any coaching institute in India. BRDS has been recognized in a number of publications and media outlets may it be results or achievements of our students, our fashion shows, career guidance, and news on designing industry/colleges.
Top Reasons for every parent & student to know, Why Join BRDS? 1) BRDS has the Highest NIFT Result 2) BRDS has more than 17+ years of Experience 3) BRDS has the Best Team & Faculties 4) BRDS Provides the Best NIFT Study Material for Students 5) BRDS Provides Versatile Training and Coaching 6) BRDS helps students in building Self Confidence 7) BRDS is having the Best Infrastructure & Education Facilities for Students 8) Classroom coaching is important for design development skills. 9) BRDS is a rapidly growing coaching institute in India
BRDS has the Highest NIFT Result BRDS has total 1593 selections at NIFT. Out of which 1444 Final Selections in NIFT (B.Design & B.F.Tech) & 149 Final Selections in NIFT (M.Design / MFM / M.F.Tech.) All India Rank 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 in NIFT are from BRDS. 89 Students are in Top 100.
The new batch for the NIFT entrance exam 2024 is about to begin. To register yourself for a seat, you have to visit the official website now. Check out the course fees and other details to enroll yourself at the best NIFT Institute. We hope to help you achieve your dreams of joining NIFT in the coming months.
BRDS has been recognized in a number of publications and media outlets; whether it is our results or achievements of our students, our fashion shows, career guidance, and news on designing industry/colleges.