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A rigorous academic environment forged at the intersection of creative excellence and professional practice. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam — established 2003.
Yeldo Mar Baselios College was established in 2003 as a Christian Minority institution with an unwavering commitment to career-focused, design-led education. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and run by Sophia Educational Agency, our approach bridges creative theory with industry practice.
Our academic model draws from national institutions of design excellence and is continuously shaped by faculty with real-world industry credentials — including alumni of NIFT, the country's premier fashion and design institution.
We remain secular and co-educational — a space where diverse minds converge to create, innovate, and lead in India's growing creative economy.
Every programme is designed in consultation with industry leaders to ensure graduates are workforce-ready from day one.
Hands-on studio sessions, workshops, and live projects form the backbone of our teaching methodology.
Taught by practitioners — alumni of NIFT and other premier institutions — who bring current industry knowledge into the classroom.
Backed by a strong network of recruiters including TCS, HCL, Infosys, Myntra, and leading creative studios across India.
Fashion Design & Academic Leadership
"Design education must breathe the same air as the industry it prepares students for."
Our Head of Academics carries a distinguished career built at India's most prestigious design institution — the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). A proud alumnus of NIFT with a degree in Fashion Design, he brings the gold standard of design thinking to every curriculum decision at Yeldo Mar Baselios College.
Having served as faculty at NIFT itself, he has shaped the design sensibilities of hundreds of students and contributed substantially to curriculum development at the national level. His experience inside India's premier design ecosystem informs every pedagogical decision made here.
He subsequently deepened his academic credentials with a Masters degree in Lifestyle Product Design from Singhania University — bridging fashion with the broader world of product and lifestyle design thinking.
Beyond academia, he holds a prestigious empanelment as a Designer under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India — a recognition reserved for practitioners of demonstrated expertise and national impact in the textile and fashion sector.
Spacious, light-filled studios for fashion, graphic, and spatial design practice with professional-grade tools and equipment.
State-of-the-art computer labs with industry-standard software including Adobe Suite, Autodesk, Cinema 4D, and DaVinci Resolve.
Professional video and photography studio with lighting rigs, green screen, and dedicated post-production suites.
A curated collection of design journals, fashion archives, material samples, and digital resource subscriptions.
Fully equipped fashion laboratory with industrial sewing machines, pattern tables, and textile testing equipment.
Contemporary seminar facility for guest lectures, design juries, and industry interaction sessions throughout the year.
Printmaking, screen printing, and large-format output facilities for hands-on physical design production.
Dedicated career centre with industry liaison, portfolio coaching, and placement drives with top creative recruiters.
Core principles of visual language, material understanding, and design history ground every student in the fundamentals of their discipline.
Studio-based projects, live briefs, and cross-disciplinary workshops encourage creative risk-taking and diverse perspectives.
Deep discipline-specific learning with mentorship from industry practitioners, enriched by internships and industry collaborations.
Final-year thesis and professional portfolio development that prepares graduates to enter the industry with confidence and clarity.
Applications are now open for the academic year 2026–2027. Join a community of makers, thinkers, and design practitioners in Kerala's leading creative college.
