Minimum eligibility for the Undergraduate course in this field is 10+2 with 50% marks in 10+2 and for Post Graduate courses graduation. In the prominent institutes, admission is strictly on merit- through written test, situation test, group discussion and interview.

Top institutes for Fashion Designing are National institute of Fashion technology (NIFT), National Institute of Design (NID), International Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi (IIFT); IEC School of Art and Fashion, New Delhi; Indian Institute of Art and Fashion Technology (IIAFT), Mumbai; Pearl Academy of fashion, New Delhi; J.D Institute of fashion Technology, New Delhi etc.

Different institutes conduct different entrance exams for admission.

Fashion designing is indeed a good course and has a lucrative career. It is also a demanding career. After successful completion of the course, you can remain self employed. Alternatively, several export houses, garment store chains, textile mills, leather companies, boutiques, fashion show organizers, jewellery houses and media houses recruit professionals interested in a career in fashion designing. As a fresher, you can monthly Rs.10, 000 to Rs.15, 000. With experience, your salary would be in the range of Rs.30, 000 to Rs.40, 000 per month.