• The Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Community Science, PAU, Ludhiana came into existence in 1978. The Department has the privilege of being the first Department of Apparel and Textile Science of SAUs to start M.Sc Programme in 1978, Ph.D programme in 1998 and B.Sc (Hons) Fashion Designing in 2008.
• Since then, the Department has created a vast pool of knowledge, developed strong linkages with local industry and trained man power that is catering to the needs of the discipline in this region.
• The department offers B.Sc (Hons) elective in Apparel and Textile Science to the final year students for four years BSc degree in Community Science, two years degree in MSc and three years degree in PhD degrees.
• The department also runs a four years degree in B.Sc Fashion Designing (Hons) and two years MSc in Fashion Designing under Self-Funding Programme.
• The Department has also initiated an Experiential Learning Unit in Apparel Production from 2012 for imparting hands on training to students in production and management for successfully running an enterprise.

Teaching priorities

The department is offering following courses:

• B.Sc (Hons) Community Science (Elective- Apparel and Textile Science)
• B.Sc (Hons) Fashion Designing
• M.Sc Apparel and Textile Science
• Ph.D Apparel and Textile Science

Research Priorities

• Development of functional finishes
• Sustainable fashion
• Development of Protective clothing and clothing for special needs
• Development of Blended fabrics for performance enhancement
• Revival of Traditional Crafts