MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology (MKSSS’s SOFT) is one of the top fashion institutes in Pune and was established in 1998. SOFT is a Private College which is fully affiliated to S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai. The college has a history of educating women from national and international backgrounds in the areas namely Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Jewellery Design, Fashion Merchandising and Sustainable Fashion.

The institute has been producing skillful fashion professionals for years. Their mission is to provide the fashion industry with knowledgeable fashion professionals who are trained to the utmost levels. SOFT is struggling hard since years to teach their students with different ways like activity based learning programs, audio-visual classroom teaching, field expeditions to industries and craft world and provide aid of digital media to all its students. The college provides various UG, PG, and PG Diploma Courses in varied durations.

SOFT, Pune Important Dates

Events Dates
Registration for SOFT CET December 31, 2022
Registration for SOFT CET (with Late Fee) Jan 1, 2023- Jan 25, 2023
General Ability Test/Studio Test/Personal Interview+
Portfolio + Statement of
Purpose
2nd ,3rd, 4th February 2023 (Date to be chosen by student at the time of registration)
Declaration of the Merit List Feb 9th, 2023
Last Date to Confirm
Admission by Email
Feb 14th, 2023
Payment of Fees- Last Date  March 10th, 2023
Session Begins from July 2023

Get detailed info on SOFT, Pune Admission Process

SOFT, Pune Highlights

Establishment Year

1998

Governing Body

Maharishi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha (MKSSS)

Type of College

Private College

Campus

9 acres

Affiliation

S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai

Recognition

NAAC ‘A’ Grade Accreditation

Location

Pune, Maharashtra

SOFT, Pune Key Facts

• State of Art infrastructure on 9 acres – over 1, 00,000 sq built up. Specialized Labs

• Highly qualified staff fulfilling the UGC and Industry requirements.

• 20 permanent teaching faculties having Industry and Teaching experience of min 10 years + more than 100 visiting faculties and industry experts. 3 Doctorates, 10 Faculties pursuing Ph.D.

• MKSSS’s SOFT is ranked as one of the best fashion colleges by India Today, Outlook consistently for many years. MKSSS’s SOFT is participating in NIRF ranking for past four years.

• MKSSS’s SOFT is located in the parts of West of Maharashtra state, Pune; which is also known to be the ‘Oxford of the West’, attracting students from various regions of India.

• A central location has connected MKSSS’s SOFT easily with Mumbai Fashion Industry, and Five Star Apparel parks in Baramati, Kolhapur, Islampur and Ichalkaranji, creating an opportunity for Urban and Rural stakeholders to take benefit of the organization.

• With multiple specializations approaches & keeping the vision of universal responsibilities, MKSSS’s SOFT has imbibed Sustainable Fashion Aspects through Curriculum Enrichment and Best Practices.

• MKSSS’s SOFT’s Industry integration and its significance is well reflected in its Advisory Board which consists of eminent personalities from the fashion fraternity from the areas of Industry, education and Design.

• MKSSS’s SOFT is very well connected with the Grassroots of Indian Traditional Textiles and Crafts that facilitates Sustainable practices by associating with more than 15 National and State Award winning artisans.

• In last few years, the associations & collaborations gradually reached to the International Universities such as Academia Costume E Moda Rome, Manchester Metropolitan University UK, DOMUS Academy Italy. MKSSS’s SOFT is a regular member of renowned international fashion forums IFFTI and SDC.

• This international connection has contributed mutual measurable benefits in terms of quality education and professional development.

SOFT, Pune Courses & Admission 2023

Under SOFT, Pune Admission 2023, the college derives the excellence of fashion education via its quality-centralized courses hailing in different levels with a varied range of durations as listed below:

Course Name

Duration 

Details

B.Des in Fashion Design/ Fashion Communication/ Textile Design/ Jewellery Design/Interdisciplinary (FD +FC/TD/JD)

4 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection: SOFT CET - General Ability Test + Studio Test + Personal Interview with Statement of
Purpose and Portfolio

Diploma Certification Courses in collaboration with Pearson BTEC Level HNC 4 and HND 5 (Digital Design) + B.Design

1 Year

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection: SOFT CET - General Ability Test + Studio Test + Personal Interview with Statement of
Purpose and Portfolio

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

1 Year

M.Design

2 Year

B. Design/B.Sc/B.A/BFA Degree Course from any UGC recognized University

Diploma Certification Courses in collaboration with Pearson BTEC Level HNC 4 and HND 5 (Fashion) + B.Design 1 year

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Selection: SOFT CET - General Ability Test + Studio Test + Personal Interview with Statement of
Purpose and Portfolio

Note: All admissions for all the courses will be done on the basis of a University-based Central Entrance Test followed by Studio Test/ Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. All the aspirants have to complete all three rounds for the SOFT, Pune Admissions.

Check: SOFT, Pune Fee Structure 2023

SOFT, Pune Admission 2023

The mode of application for SOFT is online. Mentioned below are the details to apply

How to Apply?

  • Visit www.soft.ac.in and tap on SOFT CET 2023
  • Fill the inquiry form 
  • Post-telephonic counseling online registration form link with a payment link will be sent.
  • Fill in the Online Registration Form with the necessary details; click ‘save & proceed’
  • Upload the mandatory documents and signature
  • Choose a payment option and pay
  • Sample question papers and other important details regarding SOFT CET will be sent on registered email id
  • SOFT CET WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLINE.

SOFT, Pune Placements

The college gives placement opportunities to all interested candidates by inviting top recruiters to the campus placement sessions via its central placement cell. The cell organizes Pre-Placement interactions, group discussions and personal interviews for the placement interested candidates. 100% Internships Programs while a ratio of 70% placements every year with 15% going for Higher Education in India /Abroad. Some elite recruiters of the college are such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Van Heusen, etc.

Read more about SOFT, Pune Placements

SOFT, Pune Ranking & Achievements

The college has been facilitated so many times for its monotonous and good works in the education of the fashion field by various esteemed bodies such as listed below:

  • The college has received of International ‘Star Award for Quality’ in Geneva in the year 2017.
  • Association with International and National Designers and Industry Experts.
  • Strong bonds with the Fashion Industry and Designers.
  • A State of the art aesthetic infrastructure on 9 acres.
  • Highly qualified staff fulfilling the UGC and Industry requirement.
  • Students and faculties’ participation in National and International Seminars and Competitions.

Why join SOFT, Pune?

  • Ranking: It ranks as 4th best fashion college in India under the rankings of India Today Survey.
  • NIFT: SOFT works in collaboration with NIFT, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. So it is just like another NIFT campus in terms of academic and training infrastructure.
  • Past track record: institute track record has always been magnificent. Whether it is the placement, or the achievement of students in worldwide competitions, the involvement of students in Design Development and research programs of industries, or guidance from renowned professionals from the Fashion industry, there is no match like our school.