Army Institute of Fashion and Design - [AIFD]

Army Institute of Fashion and Design also known as AIFD Bangalore was established in 2004 and is running under the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) was established in 1983, to meet the educational needs of the wards and wives of Army Personnel, both retired as well as in active service.  The college is affiliated with Bangalore University (BU). 

AIFD Bangalore offers a four-year B.Sc degree in Fashion & Apparel Design and Interior Design & Decoration. Admissions at AIFD are done based on WAT (Written Admission Test).   

As per the latest data available on the official website, AIFD Bangalore Placement's maximum package offered stands at INR 8.63 LPA & minimum salary stands at INR 5.82 LPA. Forever 21, Puma, Reliance Trends, Tomy Hilfiger, H&M, FabIndia, Jack & Jones are some of the top recruiters at AIFD Placements. 

With multiple national awards and accolades under its belt, AIFD is currently ranked 13th out of all fashion colleges in India and 5th for best placements. The primary focus of the Institute is to make available excellent technical and professional education in the field of Fashion Designing and Apparel Management. AIFD always focus to deliver quality education to the students in the area of fashion, with the application of the latest technology in the apparel and textile field.

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Highlights 

Here are some highlights of Army Institute of Fashion and Design Bangalore. 

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Courses & Fees

AIFD Bangalore offers a four-year B.Sc degree in two specializations i.e. Fashion & Apparel Design and Interior Design & Decoration. Here is brief information on Army Institute of Fashion and Design Courses & Fees.

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Admission 2024

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Admission 2024 is open. For Registration for UG Course for the Academic Year 2024-25, candidates have to appear for the Written Admission Test (WAT). Admission applications will be updated on the Institute website during January / February 2024. 

How to apply for AIFD Admission 2024?

Here are the steps to apply for AIFD Admission. 

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Army Institute of Fashion and Design Bangalore. 
• Step 2: Click on the “Admission Open for the academic year 2023-2024” tab available on the upper right corner. 
• Step 3: Apply for the program you want to seek admission into and fill out the application form. 
• Step 5: Pay the application fee of INR 1000. 

Documents required for AIFD Admission 2024

Attach the Following Certificates at the time of Army Institute of Fashion and Design Admission. 

• Certificate No 01, Certificate No 02, Certificate No 03 whichever is applicable (Army Personal only).
• Medical Fitness (duly authenticated by any Medical Officer
• Willingness Certificate.
• Declaration by Parent.
• X/SSC/ICSE Certificate.
• XI Certificate.
• XII Certificate if passed previous year or else mention appearing.
• Caste Certificate (if SC/ST/OBC).
• Details of Gallantry Awards (If Yes) attached Gazette Notification.

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Placement 2023

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Placement 2023 has not been released yet. It will be updated here once released. As per the latest data available on the official website, AIFD Bangalore Placement's maximum package offered stands at INR 8.63 LPA & minimum salary stands at INR 5.82 LPA. Forever 21, Puma, Reliance Trends, Tomy Hilfiger, H&M, FabIndia, Jack & Jones are some of the top recruiters at AIFD Placements. 

Students at AIFD are encouraged to do internships and projects. The Placement Cell assists in providing Internships in various areas of interest during the semester breaks.

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Scholarship

AIFD offers three scholarships to its students i.e. ESSA Scholarships, PM Scholarships & Times of India Merit Scholarship. Read More: AIFD Scholarships.

The rates of scholarships, based on the level of education for all categories are as under: 

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Facilities 

Here are some facilities offered at AIFD Bangalore. 

Library: The Institute Library is well-stocked with books and journals on management, computers, fashion, textiles, and apparel. It also has scanning, reprographic, and wi-fi internet connectivity capabilities. AIFD has subscriptions to several national and international journals and magazines. The subscription online fashion forecasting service, WGSN, is also accessible from the library. The Institute is a subscriber to fashion-related e-books and e-magazines.

Patternmaking & Sewing Lab: There are two labs, one on the first floor and one on the ground floor, each with 30 industrial sewing machines. Students receive practical instruction on these devices. Furthermore, computerized sewing machines are available for specialized tasks.  

CAD/IT Lab: The CAD Lab has over 50 PC systems including 40 PC systems exclusively for design applications with software like – Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and Corel Draw which enhance the illustration skills of the students. 20 PC systems are earmarked for specialized training in GERBER, CAD and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).

Quality Control Lab: All necessary quality tests for fiber, yarn, fabric, clothing, and accessories can be carried out in the QC lab. The lab is equipped with top-of-the-line equipment that meets industry standards, and students receive training on all of it so they are prepared to take on responsibility as soon as they enter the workforce.

Visual Merchandizing & Draping Lab: AIFD is the only Fashion Institute in the country to have a full-fledged Visual Merchandising Lab. This includes VM Windows, with mannequins, spotlights and prop-making materials. 

Fashion Photography Lab: Given that fashion photography is becoming a crucial component of fashion curricula and is necessary for e-commerce and fashion styling, the institute has established a cutting-edge photography lab with the newest tools and cameras.

Cafeteria: The cafeteria is situated within the campus and offers wholesome food at competitive charges. The student mess committee decides the menu, taking into consideration the demands of the students.

Army Institute of Fashion and Design Faculty

For the B.Sc. FAD course, there are currently nine full-time faculty members. The faculty at AIFD comes from a variety of backgrounds, including textile engineering, clothing and apparel technology, fine arts, computer-aided design and management. This is because the course is multifaceted and touches on many different disciplines. Having presented and published papers in reputable journals, they have extensive experience in their respective fields.

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