Here are top BDes (Fashion Design) colleges in Bangalore:

National Institute of Fashion Technology , Bangalore – Top choice

JD Institute of Fashion Technology

Vogue Institute of Art and Design

IIFA Multimedia

Army Institute of Fashion and Design

Taking a second drop is not an issue if you clear the required entrance exams or meet the eligibility criteria.

Hi Narmeen,

Don’t worry about the gap year  what matters most is your passion and preparation. Bangalore has some of the best design institutes in India for BDes in Fashion Design. The topmost is NIFT Bangalore a premier institute with a great reputation in the fashion industry. Other good colleges include JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vogue Institute of Art and Design, and Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology. Most of these colleges conduct entrance exams like NIFT Entrance or Srishti’s own test, while some also accept admissions based on interviews and portfolios. If you're applying for 2025 intake, start prepping for the entrance exams from now  focus on sketching, creativity, design aptitude, and general knowledge. Keep your portfolio ready as well, as it plays a major role in admissions and internships later. You can explore colleges and application here :

https://design.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bdes-in-fashion-design-colleges-in-bangalore

Thank you!