National Board of Technical Education

Department of Apparel

Blend creative design flair with technical craftsmanship in pattern making, garment construction, textile science, and fashion merchandising.

Fashion & Design Technology

Crafting Tomorrow's Apparel & Fashion Professionals

The Department of Apparel at NBTE (National Board of Technical Education) provides career-defining education in fashion design, garment production technology, apparel quality inspection, and boutique entrepreneurship.

India's textile and apparel sector is one of the largest employment drivers globally. Our curriculum prepares candidates with strong practical competencies in industrial sewing machine operations, manual & CAD pattern drafting, fabric grading, surface ornamentation, merchandising, and apparel manufacturing management.

Duration: 6 Months to 2 Years
Eligibility: 8th / 10th / 12th Pass
Training Mode: Studio Workshop & Labs
Certification: National Board Certified (NBTE)

Why Apparel Studies at NBTE?

  • Comprehensive practical studio training in industrial stitching, draping, and pattern drafting.
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) training for digital pattern making, marker planning, and sizing.
  • Practical exposure to fabric quality control, defect inspection, and export apparel standards.
  • Empowers women and youth for self-employed boutique setup and garment manufacturing units.
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Courses & Specializations

Apparel & Fashion Programs Offered

Certified diploma and vocational courses designed for fast-track career entry.

Diploma

Diploma in Fashion & Apparel Design (DFAD)

Comprehensive professional diploma covering fashion illustration, fabric studies, trend forecasting, advanced garment construction, and collection development.

1 / 2 Years 10th / 12th Pass
  • Design Conception & Fashion Illustration
  • Textile Science & Fiber Identification
  • Garment Assembly & Tailoring Techniques
  • Portfolio Creation & Fashion Styling
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Certificate

Pattern Making & Garment Construction

Intensive hands-on certificate focusing on flat pattern drafting, dart manipulation, fitting corrections, industrial lockstitch and overlock machine mastery.

6 Months 8th / 10th Pass
  • Body Measurements & Size Charts
  • Flat Pattern Drafting for Men/Women/Kids
  • Collar, Sleeve & Pocket Construction
  • Garment Finishing & Pressing
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Diploma

Diploma in Apparel Merchandising & Retail

Designed for the export and retail apparel sector covering order processing, costing, tech pack analysis, buyer communication, and quality inspection.

1 Year 12th Pass / Graduate
  • Apparel Costing & Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Production Planning & Inventory Control
  • Quality Assurance (AQL 2.5 / 4.0 Standards)
  • Retail Store Merchandising & Visual Display
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Certificate

Computer-Aided Apparel Design (CAD)

Master digital pattern drafting software, grading algorithms, nesting optimization, marker planning, and vector design tools (CorelDraw / Illustrator).

6 Months 10th / 12th Pass
  • Digital Pattern Creation & Digitization
  • Automated Grading for Multiple Sizes
  • Marker Efficiency & Fabric Consumption
  • Digital Fashion Sketching & Mood Boards
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Vocational

Boutique Management & Dress Designing

Complete self-employment roadmap for launching customized tailoring boutiques, bridal wear studios, ethnic dress designing, and client management.

6 Months 8th / 10th Pass
  • Indian Ethnic Wear (Lehenga, Blouse, Kurti)
  • Surface Ornamentation & Zardozi / Aari work
  • Boutique Setup, Capital & Pricing Strategies
  • Social Media Marketing for Tailoring Studios
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Certificate

Textile Dyeing, Printing & Surface Design

Specialized artisanal and technical training in screen printing, block printing, tie-dye, natural dyes, batik, and fabric embellishment.

3 to 6 Months 8th / 10th Pass
  • Screen & Stencil Printing Techniques
  • Chemical & Natural Dyes Formulation
  • Fabric Testing for Colorfastness
  • Traditional Indian Textile Embellishment
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Career Scope

Career Pathways in Apparel & Fashion

From export garment manufacturing hubs in Tirupur, Noida, Surat, and Ludhiana to retail brands and boutique entrepreneurship, our certified professionals hold key positions.

Fashion Designer / Assistant Apparel Merchandiser Master Pattern Maker Garment Quality Controller (QC) CAD Marker Planner Boutique Owner / Stylist Costume Coordinator

Admissions & Center Partnerships

Join an authorized training center or apply directly for NBTE national certification in Apparel and Fashion Technology.

Head Office: Sanjay Chok Maithon Dhanbad Jharkhand 828207

2nd Study Center: Mohan Bariyam Road Near R P S SCHOOL SAKRI MADHUBANI

Helpline: +91-8092346367, +91-7079268589

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