Discipline	Design
Program Level	Under Graduate (UG)
Qualification	Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Total Seats	38
Program Duration(in Months)	48
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	The Leather Design Program at NIFT is unique in its structure and application to the Fashion, Footwear and Accessories Industry. Initially focussed on leather products, in tune with changing times the programme now encompasses the areas of Fashion goods, Personal Lifestyle accessories and Footwear across the four campusesof Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Raebareli.Emphasis is laid on the integration of design concepts with material knowledge. A multidisciplinary approach and exposure to the industry through field trips, tannery training, Craft Cluster programs, Industry internship and Graduation Projects are an integral part of the curriculum whereby students explore and innovate with materials, Techniques, Forms and components.
Admission & entry requirements	Candidates must have successfully completed any of the following: The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB) Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects Note : Candidates who are appearing for their Board examinations in the year of Admission, can also apply, subject to fulfilling necessary eligibility conditions at the time of counselling/admission as mentioned in the Prospectus.