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The Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Textile Designing) at Garware Institute of Career Education and Development [GICED], Mumbai is a 4-year full-time undergraduate design programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The programme is offered in collaboration with SASMIRA (Synthetic and Art Silk Mills’ Research Association). The curriculum covers textile design principles, yarn technology, weaving and knitting technology, surface ornamentation, block printing and dyeing, CAD for textiles, fabric structure analysis, textile testing, apparel construction, and textile business management. Intake is 30 seats and the total course fee is INR 6,00,000. Admission is through a written test and personal interview conducted by GICED.

GICED Mumbai B.Des admissions for 2026-27 are expected to open in June 2026 through the GICED online registration portal. Candidates must appear for a written test and personal interview. Intake is limited to 30 seats.

Key Points

4-year full-time B.Des (Textile Designing) affiliated to the University of Mumbai; offered in collaboration with SASMIRA at GICED, Santacruz (East), Mumbai.
Intake of 30 seats; admission through GICED written test and personal interview.
Total course fee: INR 6,00,000 for the 4-year programme, payable year-wise (SASMIRA incidental charges of INR 75,000 separate).
Curriculum covers textile design principles, yarn technology, weaving and knitting technology, surface ornamentation, block printing and dyeing, CAD for textiles, fabric structure analysis, textile testing, apparel construction, and textile business management.
GICED is NAAC re-accredited with A++ Grade, established 1984, Santacruz (East), Mumbai.

GICED Mumbai B.Des Textile Design Fees

B.Des Textile Design Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fee (Sem I and II)	INR 1,50,200
Year 2 Fee (Sem III and IV)	INR 1,49,900
Year 3 Fee (Sem V and VI)	INR 1,49,900
Year 4 Fee (Sem VII and VIII)	INR 1,50,000
Total Fees (4 Years)	INR 6,00,000

Fee figures are as published on the official GICED website (gicededu.co.in) for the current admission cycle. Total 4-year fee is INR 6,00,000, payable year-wise.
An incidental fee of INR 75,000 is collected directly by SASMIRA (Synthetic and Art Silk Mills’ Research Association) and is separate from the Total Fees above.
Hostel facility is not included in the course fee. Accommodation charges are payable separately.
Students from SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EBC/EWS/NT/SBC/VJ categories may be eligible for Government of Maharashtra post-matric scholarship through the MahaDBT portal.

GICED Mumbai B.Des Textile Design Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
GICED Application Portal Opens	June 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	July 2026 (Tentative)
Written Test and Interview	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation and Fee Payment	August 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes	August 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result

GICED conducts its own written test and personal interview for B.Des (Textile Designing) admissions. No external entrance exam is required.
Apply online through the GICED registration portal. Upload Class XII marksheets, photo ID proof, and passport-size photograph.
The SASMIRA incidental fee of INR 75,000 is payable separately to SASMIRA at the time of enrolment and is not included in the GICED course fee.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent from any faculty from a recognized board. No specific stream requirement.
Minimum aggregate marks as per University of Mumbai norms for the applicable category. Candidates appearing in Class XII final exams may also apply.
Reserved category relaxations are as per University of Mumbai and Government of Maharashtra norms.

Admission Process

Register on the GICED online portal and fill the application form for B.Des (Textile Designing).
Pay the application fee and upload Class XII marksheets, photo ID proof, and passport-size photograph.
Appear for the GICED written test; shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
Final merit list is prepared based on written test score, interview performance, and Class XII marks.
Selected candidates receive an offer letter; pay Year 1 fee (INR 1,50,200) and SASMIRA incidental fee to confirm admission.
Report to GICED, Santacruz (East), Mumbai with original documents for verification and enrolment.

GICED Mumbai B.Des Textile Design Scholarships 2026

B.Des Textile Design Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Government of Maharashtra (SC/ST/VJ/NT/SBC) Post-Matric Scholarship	Full tuition fee reimbursement	Applicable categories; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in after admission
OBC Non-Creamy Layer Post-Matric Scholarship	Tuition fee up to INR 50,000 + maintenance	OBC (NCL) students with family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
EBC Freeship (Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scheme)	Course fee reimbursement	Students with family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	INR 10,000/year	Top 20 percent of Class XII board results; family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via scholarships.gov.in

Maharashtra government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/EWS) are disbursed via the MahaDBT portal. Apply within the notified deadline each academic year with income and caste certificates.
Central Sector Scholarship via scholarships.gov.in is for undergraduate students who rank in the top 20 percent of their Class XII board. Apply after admission confirmation.

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