B.Sc Apparel Design Merchandising admission 2021

• B.Sc. in Apparel design Merchandising is the interesting course which has the duration of 3 years. It is an undergraduate fully residential programme which is divided into 6 semesters, each semester lasts for a period of 6 months.
• The average tuition fee for this course falls in between INR 2 to 2.5 lacs. The course fee in government colleges is comparatively low to that of private colleges.
• The aim of the course is to impart in-depth knowledge about the fundamentals of apparel design merchandising.
• The essential skills required to be successful in this field are communication skills, time management skills, creative mind, analytical and conceptual skills.
• The role of apparel merchandiser is to oversee production cost, create income projections, supervise sales and design good marketing strategies to increase sale.

The syllabus of the course will consist of following subjects:
•    Elements of Fashion and Design
•    Apparel Design Merchandising
•    Basics of Garment Construction
•    Pattern making and Clothing Construction
•    Apparel Production
•    Apparel Quality Assurance
•    Entrepreneurship Development
•    Fashion Business Management

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. in Apparel Design Merchandising:
In order to be eligible for B.Sc. in Apparel Design Merchandising, it is mandatory for the students to possess the minimum qualification of intermediate level. The 12th standard must be passed by securing the minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Admission Procedure for B.Sc. in Apparel Design Merchandising:
•    Mostly, admission into this course will be done on the basis of merit of qualifying examination (12th).
•    Each college invites its own application form. For taking admission, students are required to fill the application form of the desired college.
•    Application form can be filled via online or offline mode as per the mode of availability.

Job Opportunities after B.Sc. in Apparel Design Merchandising:

• In this modern era, the market for fashionable clothing is growing rapidly. This will gradually be widening the career prospects for the qualified individuals of apparel design merchandising.
• The successful graduates of this field can be employed by garment manufacturing industries, export houses, apparel designing firms, apparel export manufacturing, retail stores, clothing wholesalers, etc. Candidate after earning adequate experience can also set up his/her own small-scale industry.
• Individuals can also apply for various government jobs such as defense, banks, UPSC jobs, etc.
• After earning bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design Merchandising, students have the option for higher studies. Interested candidates can go masters and doctoral degree in relevant field.

Top Recruiters for Apparel Design Merchandiser:
The companies which usually hire graduates of apparel merchandising are as follows:
•    V Mart Retail
•    B.K. Retail Pvt Ltd.
•    Asma Hussain Fashion House
•    UC Vogue Apparels
•    Agarwal Textile Mills
•    Spectra Fashions Pvt Ltd.
•    Expose Apparels
•    Hi Design India Pvt Ltd.

Salary Offered to Apparel Design Merchandiser:
The private companies offer the annual income of Rs 3 lacs to the freshers. A pay package may increase after a few years of experience. The remuneration will strongly depend upon the company in which a candidate is working.