About this Program
IGNOU's B.Sc. in Fashion and Apparel Design (FAD) under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) framework is a UGC-recognised degree offered in open-and-distance-learning mode, designed for students who want a creative design education without the high fees of private design institutes. Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, the four-year structure includes multiple exit and entry points: one year earns a Certificate, two years a Diploma, three years a B.Sc., and four years a B.Sc. (Hons) — providing flexibility for learners who need to pause and resume study. The curriculum covers textile science, garment construction, fashion illustration, pattern making, fashion business and merchandising, colour theory, and fashion history. Eligibility and fees are listed on the IGNOU Samarth portal. Graduates pursue roles as fashion designers, merchandisers, retail buyers, costume designers, apparel quality analysts, and fashion entrepreneurs in India's growing textile and lifestyle industry.
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Program Details
Fees & offers last updated 11 Jun 2026.
* Approximate monthly instalment based on annual fee ÷ 12. Actual EMI options vary by university.
Earlybird & Scholarship Pricing for B.Sc. FAD (FYUP)
Many universities offer 8–15% earlybird discounts for one-time fee payment and up to 25% merit scholarships based on your academic record. Talk to a counsellor to check what applies to IGNOU.
Admissions & Intake
- Intake Sessions
- January
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Pros & Cons — IGNOU
- Four-year integrated fashion and apparel design programme from IGNOU at affordable fees
- Broad design curriculum covering textiles, garment construction and industry trends
- UGC-recognised degree useful for government-affiliated fashion and textile bodies
- Fashion industry strongly prefers NIFT and NID credentials over open-university degrees
- Studio, workshop and hands-on production are very hard to replicate in online format
- Niche employment market; career success heavily dependent on portfolio and practical skills
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