B.Des at Aakar College of Management for Women, Nagpur Offline Course

 B. Design- I Year I. XIIth Pass in any Stream – Arts/Commerce/Science/Home Science/ Minimum Competency Vocational Course (MCVC) including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). ii. Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)/ State Govt. Technical Education full-time diploma of a minimum of 3 years after Std. X ( any stream) iii. For NRI & Foreign students with equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, the criteria for selection of students for the 1st year (entry level) college shall include an aptitude test on the basis of general knowledge, language, and creative testing through a studio test.

Based on test performance, students may be considered for provisional admission. The provisionally admitted students shall pass the 12th standard exam or equivalent as prescribed by the university with a minimum of 45%. Those colleges having fewer applications for the seats may be filled up, subject to availability; however, the aptitude test shall be conducted by the concerned college. For reservation criteria, the benefits shall be distributed as per the Government of Maharashtra and SNDT University, Mumbai. In case the applicants are fewer for a particular college, the seats may be filled up subject to availability & interviews may be conducted. THE CET IS NOT COMPULSORY. THE COLLEGE MAY CONDUCT THE SAME FOR 4 YEARS AT ITS LEVEL. IN CASE OF THE COLLEGES NOT FOLLOWING CET CRITERIA, THE SELECTION OF THE CANDIDATES SHALL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE FOR THE ACADEMIC RECORD. (Minimum Eligibility 45%)
* B. Design- II Year IV. Three-year Diploma, Dress making and Garment Manufacturing or Equivalent recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with Bridge course of 8 credits v. Five-year Diploma in Fine Arts recognized by the State Technical Board with Bridge course of 8 credits vi. Successful completion of 1st year Degree from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) vii. Successful completion of the 1st year Degree of any B. Design Fashion or Equivalent Course offered by Indian Universities / Foreign university with equivalence from AIU. If the BRIDGE COURSE is suggested, provide details of the same. The following bridge courses are suggested: •History of Art and Design - 4 Credits, Theory 2, Practical 2credits •Material Studies – 2 Credits, Practical. •Fundamentals of design – 2 credits, practical. The prescribed bridge course needs to be completed by the candidate within the period of 60 days from the date of admission. Admission to such a candidate will be given up to 30 days from the commencement of the Semester.
* B. Design- III & IV Year Eligibility for admission to the third and fourth years of B. Design will be according to the passing criteria and rules for ATKT as prescribed by the University (Controller of Examinations). For the Institutes that conduct the Common Entrance Test CET) procedure, the Entrance Examination will consist of General Ability Test + Studio Test / Group Discussions + Personal Interview. All the candidates must take all three tests.