Apparel Training & Design Centre - ATDC

Overview

The Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), Delhi/NCR was founded in the year 1996. The ATDC has emerged as India’s largest Quality Vocational training provider for the apparel sector. It has set up 65 vocational institutions as VTPs aligned to NSDC, 30 SKPs aligned to AICTE’s NSQF, and has collaborated with RGNIYD. With the help of the previously mentioned councils, the centre provides level 5, level 6, and level 7 of NSQF for 2 B. Voc Programmes. 

It is the only organization offering shop floors, supervisory and managerial level courses within the education and training ecosystem. The comprehensive training ecosystem has accorded a leadership position to ATDC. It has won 4 prestigious awards- the “ASSOCHAM AWARD” for Best Institute Innovation 2015, Educational Excellence Award 2014, Best Vocational Institute 2014, and the UK-India Skills Forum Award in 2011. 

The study pattern and structure presented by the ATDC through its 100 centres facilitate the opportunity of online study from the best faculty across the fashion industry. Besides, various webinars and seminars are conducted with guest lectures and sessions by renowned fashion professionals. All these work together to provide the best possible future for the students. 

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Courses Offered

With the 100 ATDC centres, various degree, diploma, and certificate courses are offered to the students. Spread across 23 states, ATDC has made it possible to train 400,000 candidates. Following is the detailed list of all the courses available at ATDC centres:

Course Highlights

• The centres of ATDC provide industry-relevant programmes based on NSQF along with industry simulated training facilities.
• ATDC centres possess a credit-based semester system to evaluate the growth of candidates.
• Hands-on teaching by experienced faculties with practical industry exposure is a routine action at ATDC.
• Industrial visits and internships in each semester are compulsory at ATDC to help students achieve 100% placement opportunities.
• Guest lectures and experienced industrial sessions by experts from the industry helps to give students real-life knowledge and skills in the fashion industry.

Admission Process

Admission under any course included within the variety of levels and schemes at any ATDC centres is possible via the following:

• Registration: Register at the website of ATDC for the desired course and read all the relevant details regarding the course.
• Application: Fill up the application form and submit its hardcopy to the Principal at any Vocational training Institute under ATDC
• Following this, candidates are invited for a
  • Screening test
  • Skype interview

Upon selection, the candidate is provided with the desired seat. 

Results and Cut-off

The eligibility for admission under any course offered by ATDC via its various centres is essentially the 10+2 clearance of the candidate. After this, the candidate is allowed to fill the application form. Followed by filling up the application form, a screening test, and an interview takes place. Upon selection in each of these steps, the candidate is offered a seat in their desired area. 

Placements

For addressing employability, ATDC possesses a separate placement cell. It has a record of providing jobs to a maximum number of students, rendering economic independence to approximately 1 million families of candidates. The national placement cell of ATDC via state and national level Rozgar melas and placement meets have successfully placed 70-75% of candidates. Placements are done in wage employment as well as facilitating 10-15% to take up self-employment.

The national head office of the ATDC placement cell plays a crucial role between industry and the student community. It creates meaningful interaction to bring awareness to faculty and students. It helps the students prepare to meet the changing demands of the industry. ATDC network has a strong linkage with key apparel manufacturers and exporters via AEPCs apparel industry members over 8000 registered manufacturers. The ATDC has signed an MOU with AEPC for providing better placement opportunities to students.

The leading industries and companies worldwide visiting the various ATDC centres for the purpose of placement and recruitment are as follows:

• India Today Fashion, Jaipur
• Sliver spark apparel, Karnataka
• JR Garment, Tirupur
• Window of Bengal, Hooghly (Kolkata)
• M.S Enterprises, Jaipur
• IFF Overseas, Indore
• Uniworth Creation, Bhilwara
• Flexituff, Indore
• Bombay Rayon Fashion, Bangalore
• Kariwala Home Fashion Styles, Howrah
• Neetee Clothing, Gurgaon
• Tarus Clothing, Bangalore
• Gokaldas Exports, Bangalore
• Global Exports, Kanpur
• VasuClothing, Indore
• Maheshwari Ladies Garment, Rajasthan

Alumni Network

For the past 25 years, the glorious journey of ATDC has made it possible to create a group of talented, professional alumni. With its 100 centres spread across the country, the experienced and talented students have passed over years and are now spread across the industry. ATDC provides opportunities to its alumni to visit the campus, interact with faculty and students. So, by this, they help the students and faculty to know the current needs and learn accordingly. Experts in any particular course and also alumni help the juniors and alma mater by their special lectures and visits. 

Campus Facilities

The various centres of ATDC are spread across the most beautiful corners of the city. The top-notch facilities of hostels and infrastructure are provided to the learning brains at the centres. The canteens and messes with full hygiene and sanitation facilities work day-long to provide healthy and nutritious food to the students. 

Besides, to facilitate learning chances in the form of various skill programs, workshops, industry visits and training and professional labs and studios are provided. All these promote the overall professional development of the students and grow rich in fashion knowledge. Alongside, the fests and events organized at the centres help the holistic development of the students.