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SOFT Pre Screening 2025

Design as Profession

Design has made all our lives very easy, be it something as small as a nail to something as big as a plane. The process of design is very challenging but rewarding knowing that it makes a difference in someone’s life. In the present times it’s very evident that design is needed and applicable to any and every field possible. To enter and excel in this field as a professional one must have the right attitude and aptitude to function efficiently and competently in the agile eco space.

MKSSS's SOFT Information

Established in 1998, MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology (MKSSS’s SOFT) is one of the top fashion institutes in Pune, providing quality fashion education to its students in areas namely Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Jewellery Design, Fashion Merchandising and Sustainable Fashion.

Training Educators at MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology along with visiting Industry experts continuously impart up to date knowledge to the students. Our institute of Fashion and Technology is committed to shaping the students’ minds and intellect for present and future fashion scenarios.

Admission Procedure

*Note: no refund of registration forms fees.
MKSSS’s SOFT reserves the right to make changes in the procedure as and when required.

The Entrance Examination will consist of General Ability Test + Studio Test / Group Discussions + Personal Interview. It is mandatory for all the candidates to take all three tests.

Online Test60 Marks
Studio Test / Group Discussions140 Marks
Personal Interview (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose)50 Marks

Online Test

  • Time: 10am to 10:45am
  • Link of GAT will be mailed 15 mins prior test.
  • Mention the unique number and name to start the test.

Studio Test

  • Time: 11am to 12.15pm
  • Google meet link 1 will be given one day prior to groups.
  • Students need to join the link after completion of GAT.
  • Instructions will be given to students by the Moderators in the Google Meet.

Personal Interview (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose)

  • Time: in between 1pm to 4pm
  • Google meet link 2 will be given 15 mins prior to groups.
  • Students will have to wait for the turn.
  • Students if leave the Google meet, they will not be disqualified from SOFT CET.
  • The students should have digital portfolio ready. Not more than 4-5 pages.

Stage 2: SOFT CET 2025- Important dates


MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology, Pune – Common Entrance Test – 2025-26 Important Dates
Registration for SOFT CET – 2025 1st March to 15th May 2025
Registration for SOFT CET (with Late Fee) 15th May to 30th May 2025
Autonomous Post Graduate Diploma Program –  Fashion Design & Merchandising – 2 years
  • General Ability Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

(All tests will be conducted on same day)

6th June 2025 – online/offline
7th June 2025-online /offline
Select one date and one mode only

Undergraduate Degree Program – B. Design In Affiliation with S.N.D.T Women’s University, Mumbai – 4 years Specialization in-

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication
  • Textile Design
  • Jewellery Design

Interdisciplinary

  • General Ability Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

(All tests will be conducted on same day)

6th June 2025 – online/offline
7th June  2025-online /offline
Select one date and one mode only
Post Graduate Degree Program – M. Design (Inter- Disciplinary) In Affiliation with S.N.D.T Women’s University, Mumbai – 2 years  
  • General Ability Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

(All tests will be conducted on same day Online only)

6th June 2025 – online/offline
7th June  2025-online /offline
Select one date and one mode only
Declaration of the Merit List 11th June 2025
Last Date to Confirm Admission by Email Will be informed through offer letter 2025
Payment of Fees- Last Date Will be informed through offer letter
Session Begins from 8th July 2025

*College reserves the rights to change declared dates without any prior intimation

INCASE OF ANY QUERY THE ASPIRANT CANDIDATE NEED TO CONTACT 020 66833700, 66833701 OR MAIL US ON admission@soft.ac.in

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Dr.M.M.Hundekar
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Founder-Principal, Professor Emeritus School of Fashion Technology www.soft.ac.in
  • Director- Development Cell, MKSSS                                                           
  • Secretary, Green Fashion India. www.soft.ac.in/gfi

Education

  • Ph. D., Area of specialization “Textile and Fashion Technology”. Mumbai University.
  • MBA (Executive). Specialization- Human Resource Management
  • Nine Months special teacher’s training at NIFT, New Delhi.
  • M. Sc. in Textiles and Clothing, Mumbai University.

Examiner & Jury

  • External Examiner PhD – M S University Baroda & Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan and Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore. Total Ph.D. Assessed – 7
  • Appointment as Editor- Marathi Vastra Nirmity Mahitikosh. Marathi Rajya Vikas Samstha, Undertaking of Govt. of Maharashtra.
Awards & Recognitions
  • Recipient of Maharshi Karve Award of Excellence.
  • Resource Person, Handloom Week, Organized by J.D.Birla Institute, Department of Textile Science, Clothing and Fashion Studies, in Association with MSME & Textile Department, Govt.of West Bengal and Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, 12th and 13th April 2023.

Papers, Articles & Publications

  • Paper presentation at Society of Dyers and Colorists Seminar- 2006
  • Paper presentation at World Textile Conference on Apparel and Home Textile organized by International Textile Consortium- 2008
  • Paper presentation at the International Conference in Home Economics, organized by Asian Regional Association of Home- Economics-2009
  • Paper presentation at Conference in Home Economics, organized by Indian Association of Home- Economics, -2010
  • Author- YCMOU Study Material
  • Member Editorial Team- Hupri –An Unparalleled Echo Published Articles
  • Ajrakh Impression and Expression - by Dehia E & Dr. M.M.Hundekar
    https://www.amazon.in/ajrakh-impression-expression-Dehia-Hundekar/dp/8190259423
  • Creative Use of Industrial Waste into Fashion Products Through Fabric Manipulation Using Origami Technique - Ms. Mohika Joshi, Dr. M.M. Hundekar – 2019
  • Waste management, blend of design and social connectivity in the creation of a new product range, using the Godhadi quilting technique from the state of Maharashtra. - Shashwati Khonde, Reema Chaugule & Dr. M. M. Hundekar – 2021
    https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.12285ecst
Dr. Garima Bhalla
  • Principal In charge, MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune
  • Ph.D., Textile Science and Apparel Design. M.Sc., Clothing & Textiles

Profile Overview

  • 20+ years of experience in Fashion and Textile Education.
  • Academician, Researcher, Mentor & Guide.
  • Representation on various National and International Forums as Chair, Speaker, Panelist & Research Presenter.

Academic Contributions

  • Curriculum Development at SNDT Women's University, Mumbai- Fashion Curriculum Enrichment-Focusing on Glocal Requirements
  • Developed subject specific book for YCMOU - Textile and Garment Quality Analysis Assurance
  • Contributed to developing E-Content videos on subjects related to textiles for SOFT - Traditional Indian Textiles.
    Introduction to Dyeing and Printing.

Research

  • Ph.D., Title of Thesis -Enhancing commercial value of khadi apparel products through design intervention.
    M.Sc. (ICAR Junior Research Fellowship). Title of Thesis - Application of natural dye on wool.
  • Research Papers & articles in diverse National and International Conferences and Publications such as GFI, IFFTI, SCOPUS, & Images- Business of Fashion.
  • She has also contributed as a Reviewer at IFFTI
  • Research Guide for M. Design students

Advisory & Board of Study Member

  • SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
  • MGM University Aurangabad
  • 'R Tasta' UK Limited

Initiative Association - Green Fashion India, initiative by MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology.

  • Steering Committee Member since inception.
  • Green Fashion India is the premier platform for exchange of ideas, information, and sustainable practices to promote 'Social Design' as an extension to Green Fashion.
  • GFI unites academia, industry professionals and artisans on a single stage to discuss, deliberate and infer actionable steps for sustainable fashion that make tangible difference.

University Responsibilities

  • Chairperson- Expert Committee, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Member- Local Inquiry Committee, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Paper setter, Examiner and Moderator for B. Design courses at SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Examiner at Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

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