About SIDT
Sasmira’s Institute of Design and Textile (SIDT), previously known as Sasmira’s Education and Training Program (SETP) – one of the top most institutes for design studies, has a vast experience in imparting training programs in the areas of Fashion, Textile, Merchandising and sustainability Studies through various part-time, full time degree & diploma programs as well as customized courses.
SIDT is the only institute to offer Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) programs in collaboration with the University of Mumbai’s Garware Institute of Career Education & Development (UM-GICED). The B.Des Programs have two specializations- Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) in Fashion Designing & Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) in Textile Designing.
Post Graduate Diploma in Apparel Merchandising (PGDAM) is SIDT’s flagship program in collaboration with the University of Mumbai’s Garware Institute of Career Education & Development (UM-GICED). This program is specially curated seeking expertise from the Industry to fulfil the requirement of trained merchandisers to handle various operations and manage Fashion/Textile business efficiently.
SIDT offers wide range of short term courses in focused areas like Production Merchandising, Export Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Wet processing, Weaving Technology, Textile CAD, Sustainability Studies etc. These courses are specially designed for working professionals as well as students to gain these value additions to their credentials.
SIDT focuses on the holistic, industry orienteddevelopment of students and organizes different events, workshops, seminars, and field trips for students throughout the year. Students visit Asia’s topmosttextile and garment industries during Industrial Visits to understand large scale manufacturing processes. Another visit that students are excited about is – Craft Visit to offbeat locations in India that are famous for handicrafts!
Known by the name ‘Enchanté’, SIDT’s Annual Fashion Show for the graduating students is organized in professional manner- exclusive venue, presence of super models, and choreography by eminent choreographers- this event is graced by celebrities and delegates from the industry!
Another event, Elysian is SIDT’s annual fest where students exhibit their creativity, craftsmanship as well as sportsmanship through various cultural programs, sport events and craft exhibitions and fashion show.
70+ YEARS OF
INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE
A fine mix of Academics, celebrated activities and festivities around the college campus.
Attracting the newer generation students towards Fashion & Textiles, the second-largest employment generation sector providing not only livelihoods to millions of households, but is a storehouse of traditional skills, heritage and a carrier of culture too.
To develop need based human resources to cater to the Indian Textile, Fashion and Garment Industry. We strongly believe in nurturing the young minds who will surpass the expectations of the employers. Producing high quality technical professionals, well equipped for the textile & garment industry.
Dr. Vikita Shah
Dean - SIDT
Ms. Mousumi Golui
Head-Administration & Examination– SIDT
Ms. Priyanka Betgeri
Course Co-ordinator, Design Department – SIDT
Profile - Ms. Karishma Nanavati
Course Coordinator - SSDP, SIDT
Ms. Soudaminee Gavankar
Coordinator – Internal & External Linkages – SIDT
Ms. Fatema Cochinwala
Faculty - SIDT
Mr. Pratik Solanki
Faculty - SIDT
