DFDR: Diploma in Fashion Design and Retail
Complete guide to IGNOU DFDR programme — courses, assignments, study material, and exam resources.
Programme Overview
Courses in DFDR
Below are the courses offered under the IGNOU DFDR programme:
| Course Code | Course Name | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| BFD-074 | Communication and Entrepreneurship | Study Material |
| BFD-076 | Textile and Fashion Retailing | Study Material |
| BFD-077 | Fashion Retail Marketing Operations and Store Management | Study Material |
| BFD-078 | Visual Merchandising and IT Application in Retailing | Study Material |
| BFDI-071 | Fundamentals of Fashion Design | Study Material |
| BFDI-072 | Basics of Pattem Making and Sewing | Study Material |
| BFDI-073 | Introduction to Fashion Industry | Study Material |
Study Material for DFDR
Download free study material for all DFDR courses from official IGNOU sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
DFDR stands for Diploma in Fashion Design and Retail at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is a Diploma programme offered through distance and online learning mode.
IGNOU DFDR programme includes 7 courses. Each course has its own assignments and Term-End Examination.
Download free study material for DFDR courses from eGyanKosh, IGNOU's official digital repository. Search by course code to find the relevant blocks and units.
For Bachelor's programmes, you need minimum 35% in both assignments and TEE separately. For Master's programmes, the minimum is 40% in each component. You must also meet the overall aggregate percentage.
Check your IGNOU DFDR grade card at gradecard.ignou.ac.in. Enter your enrollment number to view assignment marks, TEE marks, and completion status for all courses.
IGNOU DFDR programme duration varies by level. Bachelor's programmes are typically 3 years (extendable to 6 years). Master's programmes are 2 years (extendable to 5 years). Diploma and Certificate programmes range from 6 months to 1 year.