Hi

You can choose any stream of your choice for your 10 + 2 if you want to become a fashion designer.

This is because,

To be eligible there's no restriction on the stream you are from.

For example,

NIFT is the most popular and reputed entrance examination for B . Des i. e bachelor of design and t o be eligible for nift for B.Des.  :-

* You should be either appearing for 10+2 or should have passed it in any stream from a recognised board or Diploma of 3 years /4 years recognized by aicte or state board of technical education.

So, you can pursue your 10+2 in any stream for doing fashion designing

* Maximum age of  the aspirant should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of
the year of admission.  For Sc /st /ph candidates there's  a relaxation of 5 years.

But,

In case, if you are interested in B. F tech i. e Bachelor of Fashion Technology then you should pursue 10+2 in science stream with physics, chemistry and mathematics

-) To be eligible for nift for B. F tech i. e Bachelor of Fashion Technology :-

* you should pass 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics or Diploma of 3 years / 4 years in any programme of engineering recognized by aicte or state board of technical education.

* Maximum age of  the aspirant should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of
the year of admission.  For Sc /st /ph candidates there's  a relaxation of 5 years.

You can get detailed information by visiting our page for which link is provided below
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-eligibility-criteria

Thank you