Poornima University B.Des {Lateral} Fashion Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lateral entry students join directly in the second year of the B.Des (Fashion and Textile Design) program. Since the full B.Des program is 4 years (8 semesters), lateral entry students complete the remaining 3 years (6 semesters, i.e., Semester 3 to Semester 8). This means you save one full year compared to a regular B.Des student. The eligibility for lateral entry is a 10+3 Diploma in a relevant stream such as fashion design, textile design, or a related discipline.

Ans. As a lateral entry student, you receive a 100% scholarship on the tuition fee component (INR 75,000 per year). This means you only pay the Development Fee (INR 25,000/year) and Administrative Fee (INR 17,500/year), totalling INR 42,500 per year. Over 3 years, this amounts to INR 1,27,500, plus a one-time Registration Fee of INR 1,500 and Alumni and Convocation Fee of INR 2,500 in the final year, bringing the total effective cost to INR 1,31,500 for the entire program. This scholarship is applicable for all years of the program duration.

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam required for lateral entry admission to the B.Des (Fashion and Textile Design) program at Poornima University. Admission is merit-based, primarily on the marks obtained in the 10+3 Diploma. Candidates need to apply online, submit their diploma documents, and attend a counselling session for seat allotment. The process is straightforward and does not involve any written test or portfolio submission at the university level (though having a portfolio can be beneficial during counselling).

Ans. The official eligibility states a 10+3 Diploma in a relevant stream. Relevant streams typically include Fashion Design, Textile Design, Garment Technology, Apparel Design, Costume Design, and other related design or art disciplines. If you have a diploma in a closely related field but are unsure whether it qualifies, it is advisable to contact the admissions office directly at admission@poornima.edu.in or call +91-8875666617/618 to confirm eligibility before applying.

Ans. Graduates of the B.Des (Fashion and Textile Design) program can pursue careers across a wide range of roles in the fashion and creative industry. These include Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Technical Designer, Surface Designer, Fashion Merchandising Expert, Costume Designer, Fashion Stylist, Textile Testing and Quality Control Manager, Fashion Marketing and PR Manager, and Fashion Journalist. Graduates can work with fashion houses, textile mills, export companies, retail brands, media and entertainment companies, or start their own label. The program also prepares students for postgraduate studies in design (M.Des) in India or abroad.

Ans. No. Once you opt for the Flat Fee Model (INR 90,000 per year), you cannot switch to the scholarship-based fee structure in subsequent years, and vice versa. The fee model chosen at the time of admission is fixed for the entire duration of the program. It is important to note that the Flat Fee Model is not eligible for any scholarship, including the Lateral Entry 100% Tuition Fee Scholarship. Therefore, lateral entry students who wish to avail the 100% tuition fee waiver must opt for the standard fee structure (INR 1,17,500/year) and not the flat fee model.