About Placement Cell - Soft Pune

About Placement Cell

At MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune, education goes beyond traditional classrooms, seamlessly integrating with industry practices. SOFT fosters creativity through a diverse range of undergraduate programs, offering a 4-year Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Jewellery Design, and Interdisciplinary Design. It also offers postgraduate education through a 2-year Master of Design (Interdisciplinary) and a 2-year Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising.

Our Commitment to Industry Readiness

The Internship and Placement Cell acts as a dynamic bridge between student talent and industry opportunities. Through a strong ecosystem of internships, live projects, craft documentation, expert-led sessions, and exposure to both national and international platforms, we equip students with practical skills and global perspectives, empowering them to transition confidently into professional roles.

Fashion Communication

Fashion Design

Textile Design

Jewellery Design

Jewellery Design

Bachelor of Design (M Design)

Placement Process

Our placement approach is structured, transparent, and student-centered:

Pre-Placement Offers (PPO):
Outstanding interns are often extended PPOs by companies based on their performance.

On-Campus Placement:
Through the organized campus drives, students connect directly with leading recruiters for interviews, portfolio reviews, and job offers.

Off-Campus Placement:
SOFT supports students who secure opportunities independently through alumni connections, faculty references, or personal initiatives.

Export

Retailers

Designers

Craft

We invite organizations to collaborate with us in nurturing the next generation of design leaders from SOFT. If your company is interested in offering internships or participating in SOFT Campus Placements 2025, we welcome you to connect with us.

Let’s shape the future of fashion and design, together.

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

An Assessment Of The Factors That Impact The Well-Being Of Handicrafts In India - Mallika Pal, Dr. M. M. Hundekar, 2022
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.15603ecst/pdf

INDIA BUSINESS OF FASHION REPORT 2023 - IMAGES Business of Fashion Report 2023: 100 Global Green Initiatives in Fashion -2023
https://shop.indiaretailing.com/product/india-business-of-fashion-report-2023/

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.