BHU Certificate Textile Design FAQs
Ques. Where is the Certificate Course in Textile Design at BHU conducted?
Ans. The course is conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC), Barkachha, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh - a separate campus of BHU located approximately 90 km from the main Varanasi campus. It is run by the Department of Painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU. Candidates need to be present at RGSC for the full-time 6-month course.
Ques. What is the eligibility for the Certificate Course in Textile Design at BHU?
Ans. General candidates need to have passed 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent examination. Candidates from artisan families are eligible with just 8th standard pass. This special provision makes the course highly accessible to students from weaving and craft communities in the Varanasi-Mirzapur region.
Ques. What will I learn in this course?
Ans. The course covers textile design principles, dyeing and printing techniques, pattern making, colour theory, and traditional Indian textile crafts. Given the location at RGSC in Mirzapur (close to the Varanasi handloom belt), the curriculum has a strong focus on traditional textile crafts and their contemporary applications.
Ques. What are the career options after this certificate course?
Ans. Graduates can work in the handloom and textile industry, set up their own design studios or weaving units, work as textile designers with garment and fabric companies, or pursue further studies. BHU also offers a 1-year Diploma Course in Textile Design (Course Code 507) at RGSC for those who want to continue their education in this field.
Ques. How do I apply for this course?
Ans. Applications are submitted online through BHU's entrance test portal (bhuonline.in) during the Special Courses of Study (SCS) admission window, typically in May-June each year. Candidates need to register on the portal, fill up the application form, select Course Code 027 (Certificate Course in Textile Design), and pay the application fee online.
Ques. Is there a difference between the 6-month Certificate Course and the 1-year Diploma Course in Textile Design at BHU?
Ans. Yes. The 6-month Certificate Course in Textile Design (Course Code 027) is a shorter programme with lower eligibility (10th pass, or 8th for artisan families) and a fee of Rs. 10,000. The 1-year Diploma Course in Textile Design (Course Code 507) requires 10+2 pass and has a fee of Rs. 25,000 per annum. Both are offered at RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur.
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