What is Bachelor of Science Textile & Fashion Designing?
Bachelor of Science T&FD is a 3-year creative degree blending textile and fashion design education. Core topics:
Fashion Design — illustration, draping, design history, trend forecasting
Textile Design — fabric study, weaves, prints, dyeing
Garment Construction — pattern making, sewing, finishing
CAD for Fashion — Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, fashion CAD software
Merchandising — buying, retail, supply chain
Business of Fashion — branding, marketing, e-commerce
Studio & Workshop — hands-on garment making, design studio practice
Why study Textile & Fashion Designing in 2026?
India's apparel and textile exports crossed $44 billion in 2024 — Tamil Nadu contributes a major share.
D2C fashion boom — Indian D2C apparel brands (Bewakoof, Souled Store, Sabyasachi, Anita Dongre) are hiring designers and merchandisers at scale.
Sustainable + handloom revival — Indian government and consumers are pushing handloom, organic, and slow-fashion brands.
Entrepreneurship-friendly — fashion is one of the easiest creative fields to start your own brand from a small town.
Tamil Nadu textile ecosystem — direct access to Tirupur, Erode, Karur, Salem manufacturers and exporters.
Bachelor of Science T&FD at JKKN — Eligibility & Admission
Pass in Higher Secondary (10+2) from any stream
Minimum 50% aggregate (General); 45% for OBC; 40% for SC/ST
Creative mindset, design sensibility, willingness to work hands-on with fabric
Bachelor of Science T&FD Admission Page → Apply Online for 2026-27
Bachelor of Science T&FD Curriculum Highlights
Year 1 — Foundations
Elements of Design, Colour Theory, Fashion Illustration
Textile Fundamentals — fibres, yarns, weaves
Garment Construction Basics, Sewing Lab
Computer Applications, CAD Basics
Year 2 — Core Design
Pattern Making, Draping
Surface Ornamentation — print, embroidery, dyeing
Fashion History, Indian & Western Costumes
CAD for Fashion (Illustrator, CorelDRAW)
Fashion Merchandising
Year 3 — Specialisation & Capstone
Fashion Marketing & Branding, Visual Merchandising
Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Production
Garment Production, Quality Control
Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship
Final Year Collection & Portfolio + Industry Internship
Bachelor of Science T&FD Careers & Salary
Role | Entry Salary (₹/yr) | Typical Employers |
|---|---|---|
Fashion Designer (Assistant) | 2.5 – 5.0 LPA | Fashion houses, D2C brands, retail |
Textile Designer | 2.5 – 5.0 LPA | Tirupur, Karur, Erode mills |
Apparel Merchandiser | 3.0 – 6.0 LPA | Export houses, retail chains |
Pattern Maker / Production Asst | 2.0 – 3.5 LPA | Garment manufacturers |
Fashion Stylist | 2.5 – 6.0 LPA | Magazines, OTT, brands |
Retail Buyer | 3.0 – 5.5 LPA | Reliance Trends, Westside, Pantaloons |
Quality Control (Textile/Apparel) | 2.5 – 4.5 LPA | Export units, large mills |
Fashion Entrepreneur (own brand) | Variable | D2C, boutique, exports |
Top fashion designers in India (post 5–10 years experience) earn ₹12–35 LPA+ at premium fashion houses, retail brands, and as creative directors. Entrepreneurial success in fashion is uncapped — many TN-based D2C brands have crossed ₹50 crore revenue.
Why JKKN for Bachelor of Science T&FD?
Design studio + sewing labs + CAD lab
Tamil Nadu textile cluster access — Tirupur, Erode, Karur, Salem industry visits
Portfolio-first curriculum
Fashion show + final year collection events for industry exposure
Internship support with manufacturers, designers, brands
Hostel + transport + scholarships
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JKKN College of Arts and Science (Autonomous)
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