Vogue Institute of Art and Design (VIAD), formerly known as the Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, established in the year 1996 is affiliated by the University of Mysore. The university was set up under the Government of Karnataka’s SKKY Program, promoting employable skills and corporate-centric programs amongst the students. VIAD is affiliated to University of Mysore and Bangalore North University offering B. Sc., BVA, M. Des and other certification courses. The institute is ranked amongst the Top-8 universities and ranked the TOP 1 Institute in Bangalore, by Outlook Magazine. VIAD offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and corporate programs in the field of art and design. Admission to these courses is based on the merit received by the students in their 10+2 and bachelors’ program respectively. The institution has signed MOU’s with a number of notable organizations, providing training programs and placement opportunities to the students. VIAD offers 100% placement assistance to students. Some of the companies that visits the campus for placements are Lifestyle, Malabar Gold, Prestige Group, Raymonds, Reliance Trends, Geetanjali, MAX and much more.