Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Fashion Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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02 Sep, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Fashion Design Admission 2027 begins. Apply Now! For more details, click here.

11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Fashion Design Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 16.03 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 16 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.8 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
7,500
ADAT design merit score, Round 6 2025
Highest offer
INR 60.1 LPA
official placement page

About Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design

Alliance University offers a four-year, full-time B.Des Fashion Design with B.Des through ADAT, portfolio review and a personal interview. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with studio work from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #90 in Collegedunia's Design ranking 2026 and 151 to 200 in NIRF overall 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 16 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 22.72 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Alliance selection process. The NIFT scholarship range goes up to rank 7,500 on the official scholarship page. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.8 LPA and the university reports INR 60.1 LPA as the highest offer.

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Fees

The full course costs INR 16 Lakhs without hostel and INR 22.72 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15.75 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 6.72 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 15.75 LakhsFull course, as published
Admission feeINR 25,000One time
Caution depositINR 20,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 6.72 LakhsINR 16,800 a month, 40 months
Total, no hostelINR 16 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 22.72 LakhsFull course

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; ADAT registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
Alliance B.Des application, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
ADAT design testJan 2027Tentative
ADAT result and interview shortlistFeb 2027Tentative
Portfolio review and personal interviewJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Campus reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Eligibility

Class 12 can be from any stream. You need 50% marks, or 45% for SC and ST. You then sit for ADAT, show your portfolio and attend the interview. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsany stream
Class 12 marks50% for General, 45% for SC and ST
ExamADAT, portfolio review and personal interview
AgeNo upper age limit

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Admission Process

Step 1 is the online form with an INR 1,000 fee. Step 2 is ADAT, followed by the interview and first instalment. You must pay the fee named in the offer letter to hold the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlinePay INR 1,000 and submit the form
2. Sit for ADATTake the design test and keep your portfolio ready
3. InterviewAttend the personal interview and portfolio review
4. Pay the first instalmentPay the fee named in the offer letter

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 7,500 and the OBC-NCL seat at 6,000 in 2025. These are the Alliance selection process round 6 closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, GeneralRound and year
General7,500Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL6,000Round 6, 2025
SC3,000Round 6, 2025
ST1,500Round 6, 2025
EWS200Round 6, 2025

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Placements

The placement page reports an average package of INR 7.8 LPA and the highest offer at INR 60.1 LPA. The course placement rate is not published. Fashion, retail and design roles need a strong portfolio, so build one from year 1.

MetricValue
Average payINR 7.8 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 7.8 LPA
Highest offerINR 60.1 LPA
Highest offerINR 60.1 LPA
RecruitersFashion, retail and design roles

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Ranking

The college stands #90 in Collegedunia's Design ranking and 151 to 200 in NIRF overall, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Design ranking2026#90
NIRF Overall2025151 to 200
NAAC2024A+

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Course Structure

Year 1 covers design basics, drawing and fashion studio work. Year 4 ends with portfolio work and a design project. Internships and live projects help you test your work outside class.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Design basics, drawing and fashion studio
Year 2Textiles, pattern making and fashion illustration
Year 3Styling, garment construction and electives
Year 4Portfolio, internship and final design project

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomShared rooms, allotted before classes start
Single roomDepends on room availability and price
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusCentral campus near Anekal, Bengaluru

Should you pick B.Des Fashion Design at Alliance University?

This course suits students who want fashion studio work and can use Bengaluru for projects and internships.

Pick it if:
Your portfolio is your main proof: studio projects, fashion shows and internships build the work you show in interviews.
You want Bengaluru exposure: the city has retail brands, fashion events and design studios near campus.
You can manage the fee: the ROI tile uses INR 7.8 LPA against INR 16 Lakhs.
Your marks are steady: 50% in Class 12 clears the first gate before ADAT and interview.
Skip it if:
You want a design-only campus: Alliance is a multidisciplinary university, so design shares space with many schools.
You need hostel choice early: rooms are shared and single rooms depend on availability and price.
You count on a course placement rate: the official page gives average pay, not a B.Des placement rate.
You miss the interview: ADAT alone is not enough, so keep your portfolio and papers ready.
Counsellor's advice
If you need Bengaluru exposure and can pay the fee, take it. If you want a design-only campus, compare carefully before paying.
B.Des Fashion Design Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in any stream. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A ADAT rank. design merit score (your main rank) decides the other test seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Des Fashion Design Admission Process▾
Apply online: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Alliance selection process: Alliance selection process (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill portfolio: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Pay the first instalment on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

B.Des Fashion Design Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
ADAT registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
ADAT design test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
ADAT result and interview shortlist
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Portfolio review and personal interview
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Campus reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: Alliance selection process 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 15.75 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 25,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 40, INR 16,800 a month
INR 6.72 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 16 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 22.72 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 26,977
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
49%
average first-year pay INR 7.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 38,307
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
34%
average first-year pay INR 7.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Fashion Design at Alliance University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Alliance selection process closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · General
5,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,501 to 7,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · other test
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 6,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · other test
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 3,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · other test
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · other test
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
101 to 200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · other test
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Alliance University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 15.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.10 Lakhs

Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Alliance University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
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Average paylatest batch
INR 7.8 LPA
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Highest offerlatest batch
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Closing rankADAT design merit score, General
7,500
Round 6, 2025
7,500
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7,500
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
49%
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In short
Use this comparison only after checking the official fee and pay pages. If Alliance fits your budget and portfolio goal, keep it high in your list.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Alliance University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Alliance University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Alliance University in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Alliance University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Alliance University B.Des Fashion Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Des Fashion Design at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 16 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7.8 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 7,500 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get fashion, retail, styling and brand roles after building a portfolio. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.8 LPA, the median was INR 7.8 LPA and the university reports INR 60.1 LPA as the highest offer. If you want a fashion design job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share shared rooms and single rooms cost more and depend on availability. The campus is in a Bengaluru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 60.1 LPA of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 7.8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.8 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than Product Design at this college for me?▾
Pick Fashion Design if you want a software job and Product Design if you want a fashion design job. Fashion Design places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get Product Design now and want Fashion Design, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the ADAT exam and fill this college in your Alliance selection process choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Alliance selection process gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 16 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 22.72 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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