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Diploma in Apparel Manufacture & Design

Don’t Just Wear the Trend. Be the Designer. Master the craft and tech behind the clothes that define your generation’s style.

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Placement Rate

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Why Choose Diploma in Apparel Manufacture & Design?

Industry-Ready Curriculum

Updated syllabus designed with industry experts to ensure you're job-ready from day one

95% Placement Rate

Strong industry connections with top companies ensuring excellent career opportunities

State-of-Art Labs

Modern infrastructure with cutting-edge technology for hands-on learning experience

The Department of Apparel Manufacture and Design is one of the country’s oldest and most pioneering institutions, credited with introducing the concept of fashion and fashion shows in India. With a legacy of excellence, the department offers a meticulously structured training program designed to equip students with strong technical and creative competencies.

Our curriculum ensures mastery in apparel construction and illustration, supported by in-depth study of subjects such as History of Costumes, Contemporary Textiles, and Weaving. This holistic approach prepares students to excel in the dynamic world of fashion, blending heritage, innovation, and hands-on skill development.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To be a nationally and globally recognized centre of excellence in Apparel Manufacture and Design, nurturing creative, skilled, and socially responsible fashion professionals who lead and inspire innovation in the fashion industry while preserving India’s rich textile and cultural heritage.

Our Mission

To provide a comprehensive and industry-relevant curriculum that integrates technical mastery in apparel construction, illustration, textiles, and weaving.
To foster creativity, critical thinking, and design innovation through experiential learning, research, and hands-on training.
To uphold the department’s pioneering legacy in fashion education by promoting exposure to fashion shows, industry collaborations, and emerging global trends.
To cultivate a learning environment that values heritage, craftsmanship, sustainability, and ethical fashion practices.
To empower students to become confident, competent, and visionary professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to the evolving fashion landscape.

HOD's Desk

Welcome to the Department of Fashion Design, where creativity meets craftsmanship and innovation becomes a way of life. Fashion is not just about clothing—it is an expression of identity, culture, and vision. Our department is committed to nurturing the next generation of designers who are not only talented and imaginative but also thoughtful, ethical, and industry-ready.

We offer a dynamic curriculum that blends strong theoretical foundations with hands-on learning experiences. Our students engage in design thinking, sketching, pattern making, garment construction, textile exploration, and digital fashion tools—all supported by experienced faculty and well-equipped studios. Beyond academics, we emphasize real-world exposure through industry collaborations, internships, fashion shows, workshops, and study tours.

Our goal is to empower students to push boundaries, develop their unique voices, and make meaningful contributions to the fashion industry and society at large. Whether you aspire to be a designer, stylist, entrepreneur, or creative leader, the Department of Fashion Design is here to help you transform your passion into purpose.

Dr. Jinal Sangani

Head of Department

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Meet Our Faculty

Our highly qualified set of Professors.

Dr. Jinal Sangani

Head of Department

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Ms. Mamta Patil

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Ms. Hiral Mamania

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Ms. Aparna Garg

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Ms. Khushnuma Khambatta

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Ms. Jasmine Sarupria

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Dr. Sabita Baruah

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Ms. Nivedita Mohanty

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Ms. Shirin Godhrawala

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Ms. Vrinda Shirke

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Prof. Ahmed Muntazir

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Mr. Yash Soni

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Mr. Kaushik Sanghvi

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Sweety Parekh

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Laboratory Facilities

Memorandum of Understanding

Elan Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
Nikayi Fashion Studio Pvt. Ltd.
Kilkaari Kidswear Pvt. Ltd.

Transform Your Future

Choose from our industry-aligned programs

B.Voc in Fashion Design

Eligibility- HSC passed or equivalent

Duration- 3 years

Dual certification- B.Voc Fashion Design + Skill Sector Council

Lateral entry available for eligible Diploma / NSQF students

Diploma in Apparel Manufacture & Design

Eligibility- SSC passed

Duration- 3 years

Note: After completing 3 years of Diploma, you are eligible in direct second year of B.Voc in Fashion Design

B.Voc Fashion Design

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