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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

It gives me immense pleasure to extend my warm welcome The brochure will assist you to understand more about
to all our industry partners for campus placement 2024. our flagship programs under design, technology, and
management. It will navigate you through the different
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has come a inputs given to our graduates during their coursework
long way since its inception 39 years ago. It has produced at NIFT and the different pathways that lead to building
some of the biggest designers, fashion technologists, and their career goals.
fashion management graduates whose contribution has
made a significant mark not only in India but in the global Last few years of placement have witnessed the advent
fashion business. of many new industries and diverse job opportunities
for our students. Some of the new areas of placements
Our main vision is to impart the best education to our were ED Tech, Fin Tech, Content & News Aggregator, Edu
students, develop a culture of hands-on learning, and Tech, Agri Tech, Automobile industry, etc. This year too
cultivate the core of research and innovation in a highly we look forward to a successful placement season for
competitive academic environment. We strive to nurture our students.
them to develop industry-ready skills to keep pace with
every ever-changing dynamic of the fashion business. It Finally, I would like to congratulate our graduating batch
offers four years of Undergraduate and two years of Post- for completing their course at NIFT and wish them all the
Graduate programs with specializations encompassing luck as they get ready to start their professional journey.
all the facets of the fashion and design business. It is one
of the few institutes that dwells into the finer nuances of Tanu Kashyap, IAS
the crafts and sustainable design practices. Director General,
NIFT

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN (Academics)

It brings me great pride and pleasure to present our communication traits and cultivate the core value of team
graduate batch 2024. NIFT was founded in 1986 as one spirit.Our students also have the privilege of working on
of the premier institutes imparting fashion education live projects with the industry through classroom projects,
and has since gained a reputation for providing fashion summer internships, and final semester graduation
education of its highest standards. projects.

In the past 39 years, NIFT has developed a unique I am delighted to welcome our industry partners to
positioning by developing and iterating the curriculum Campus Placement 2024, and I am sure that the industry
and pedagogy based on futuristic industry need. The will welcome a talented pool of designers, technologists,
curriculum is enhanced with Deepening Specializations and management graduates, who are eager to make a
(DS), Interdisciplinary Minors (IDM) and General Electives, mark in the fashion and design industry.
that not only provide students with the opportunity to
dive deep into specific areas, but also allow them to Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra,
pursue their interests to polish their personality. Dean (Academics)

Apart from the mainstream curriculum, our students are

encouraged to take part in numerous extracurricular
activities and competitions both at national and
international levels to hone their leadership, and

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD INDUSTRY

We are happy to announce that our Campus placement On behalf of NIFT, I would like to invite you to be a part
2024, is planned to commence from 22nd April 2024 and of our Campus Placement: 2024 and give our students
go up to 10th May 2024. The “On Campus” centralized the platform to present their readiness to take on the
placement is planned in seven campuses: Delhi, challenges of the professional world. We are hopeful that
Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Kolkata and our students will get good opportunities to start their
Hyderabad. careers in esteemed organizations under the guidance of
great leaders that in a real sense will boost their careers
The dynamic fashion and design business is being shaped ahead. Trust our placement this year too will be further
increasingly by sustainability concerns. It’s an honor and strengthened with the support from the alumni and
privilege to present to you a group of individuals who Industry partners.
have been groomed to face the challenges of the era of Jonalee D Bajpai
sustainability, technological innovations, automation, and Head, Industry & Alumni Affair
a dynamic milieu.

Last year’s placement has been remarkably good

with attractive salary packages. Thanks for reposing
continuous faith in us for more than 3 decades. We
approach you to further reinforce this trust in us and our
students and participate in our placement drive: 2024.

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 CONTENTS

08 NIFT - The Institute

14 Programmes Offered

60 Interdisciplinary Minors

70 General Electives

80 Campus Placement Schedule 2024

82 Placement Process

90 I&AA Unit

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THE INSTITUTE

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is a included leading progressive progressive scholars from
pioneering institute and leader in the sphere of fashion, the Fashion Institute of The Institute Technology, New
which takes pride in having the ability to integrate York, USA. Academic inclusivity has always been at the
knowledge, traditional arts, contemporary thought, forefront in the expansion plans of the institute.NIFT
academic freedom, innovations in design and technology today has unfurled its wings throughout the expanse
and creative thinking to continuously upgrade its of the country through its 18 professionally managed
curriculum to address the ever changing needs of the campuses. The National Institute of Fashion Technology
world. Offering an IndustryAcademia interface that provides a conducive environment to its students from
provides a leading-edge learning experience for the different parts of the country to achieve their highest
students, helps in building an intricate and profound potential through the programmes offered. Since its very
understanding about the industry and its whereabouts. inception, the institute has provided a firm foundation in
The rich history of standing at the pinnacle of fashion fashion education in the domains of Design, Management
education for more than three decades stands as and Technology to proudly become synonymous with
a testimony to its focus on key core values where excellent fashion education in India. Since inception, NIFT
academic excellence has been nurtured. NIFT marks has imparted knowledge and equipped students with
itself as a beacon for many determined and passionate skills that have constantly raised and set the standards
professionals as they get transformed to be the epitome in the fashion field.
of torchbearers in the field of Fashion. The National The in-house faculty of NIFT is drawn in from a
Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), was set up in distinguished group of intellectuals who put forth a sense
1986 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, of dynamism creating a pathway to effective learning.
and is a Statutory Institute governed by the NIFT Act Pupul Jaykar Hall at NIFT, headquartered in New Delhi
2006. Bringing in a spectrum of aesthetic and intellectual is a reminiscence of many educational thinkers and
orientations, the early instructors and pedagogues visionaries who have been instrumental to the institute’s

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road map to success. NIFT regularly strengthens its This premier institute has always been committed
academic strategy with relentless efforts, making the to excellence and brilliance. The vision to embrace
institute spearhead the driving force that empowers challenges and emerge victorious while being the
and supports nationbuilding whilst providing energetic, principal change makers has only helped in setting the
keen and enthusiastic youth with the world-class highest academic standards. NIFT continues to strive to
fashion education that ingeniously blends knowledge be nothing but the best, yet again announcing admission
& critical independence and creative thinking. At NIFT, for the new batch of young minds in 2024.
we constantly endeavour to guide the fashion scenario
of India and even take our vision to the global levels. As
is the requirement for any good curriculum, the syllabus
and taught modules are reviewed regularly to meet the
current and future demands of an industry that thrives
on ransformations and changes. NIFT announces the
Admissions 2024 with an updated and restructured
curriculum with enhanced creative potential and
flexibility truly ahead of the era. The key features are the
concept of Majors and Minors, specialisations within the
programme, and a basket of General Electives to choose
from, leading to inspirational and beautiful pathways.

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 OUR VISION
We at NIFT shall offer, at all our campuses, a learning
experience of the highest standards in fashion pertaining
to design, technology and management and encourage our
remarkably creative student body to draw inspiration from
India’s textiles and crafts while focusing on emerging global
trends relevant to the industries we serve.

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 OUR MISSION

We at the National Institute of Fashion Technology will:

• Provide a transformative educational environment for
talented young men and women to nurture their inventive
potential and to acquire distinctive skills valuable to self,
industry and society.
• Offer a stimulating, modernistic and evolving curriculum
that spans the vast spectrum of India’s artistic heritage
yet remains firmly contemporary, incorporating disruptive
technologies.
• Value and celebrate cultural and individual diversity in our
students, faculty and alumni, always emphasizing the power
of fellowship.
• Be a global leader in the dissemination of innovative and
project based pedagogies in design, management and
technology for all facets of the textile, apparel, retail and
accessories industries, through the promotion
of rigorous and cutting edge research.
• Enable our faculty and students to have intensive interaction
with educational institutions, fashion houses, start-up hubs
and corporations relevant to our programmes.
• Bring forth graduates who stay committed to exacting
standards of professional excellence and personal integrity.

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THE CURRICULUM
Programme Structure : NIFT has adopted a format of New and emerging areas across disciplines integrated
Majors, Deepening Specialisations, Minors and General into the curriculum:
Electives. Interdisciplinary Minors provide individuated Artificial Intelligence Design for Society
pathways that would permit students to acquire • Internet of Things • Smart Jewellery
interdisciplinary skillsets and opt for a set of subjects • Designing Ergonomic • Smart Textiles
that complement studies in one’s major or explore an Environment • Active Sportswear,
unrelated area of intellectual interest. General Electives • Advanced Apparel Bespoke Menswear,
have been offered to the students to help them enhance Manufacturing Wearable Technology
their personality and develop interests in specific areas management • Shapewear &
like Personality Development, Communication Skills, • Big Data and Business Seamless Garments on
Critical Thinking Skills, Professional Ethics etc. The Craft Analytics Computerized Knitting
Cluster Initiative has been integrated into the curriculum. • Fashion Thinking • Optitex for Virtual
Increased Industry interaction for students through • User Experience, Sensory Prototyping
classroom projects, internships and part transaction in Design • Surface Embellishment:
Industry Environment is the focus of the restructured • Augmented Reality, Digital Embroidery, Laser,
curriculum. The contact hours have been recaliberated Virtual Experience design 3D Printing
to 25 hours per week, giving increased time for studio • Head Gear Design • Design Strategy
practice and self–study to the students. Standardisation • CAD 3D & Contemporary
of credits across all programmes and all semesters has Manufacturing
been undertaken. • Couture Jewellery
• Travel & Outdoor Gear
Design

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Inter-Disciplinary Floating Major
Minor Floating majors are offered for
the students who have zeal for
The Inter-Disciplinary Minors learning and are pepared to
empower students to design aquire credits over and above the
their combination pathways mandatory credit requirements for
to enter future careers earbing the degree.
with transferable skills and
flexibility.

Your Core

General Electives
Deepening General Electives is a set
Specialisation of subjects that allow co-
curricular growth of students
Deepening Specialisation is and complement the courses
a secondary concentration of being undertaken within the
subjects that complements the different specialisations
majors and provide in-depth Holistic Learning
knowledge related to the
majors.
GRADUATE
PROFILE

Your Career Pathway

The course prepares students for becoming multi-
faceted professionals in various segments of fashion
industry.

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Bachelors Programme
B. DES | 4 YEARS

Fashion Knitwear
FC Communication
KD Design

Leather
AD Accessory
Design
LD Design

Fashion Textiles
FD Design
TD Design

Bachelors of Fashion Technology

B. F. TECH | 4 YEARS

B.F.TECH Bachelors of
Fashion Technology

Master Programme
2 YEARS

M.DES Masters of
Design

M.F.M Masters of
Fashion Management

Masters of
M.F.TECH Fashion Technology

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

The Design & Technology education at NIFT, commences The Design and Technology core encompasses a strong
with a two semester Foundation Programme. The integrated skill and knowledge base essential to the
programme is designed to foster creativity, sensitivity fashion industry. An overview of apparel industry provides
and skills to form a strong foundation. The students are inputs on the socio-economic, traditional and cultural
sensitized towards Design & Technology fundamentals, aspects of the industry, which would lead to ideation,
to enrich conceptual creative thinking and create an conceptualization and communication. Exploration
awareness of the fashion business. The programme aims with various material and study of general and material
at encouraging students to explore their interest through science enhances basic understanding and appreciation
a broad range of activities and courses. of manufacturing processes leading to product realization.
Students are offered a range of options for developing The intricacies of design, through various courses for
skills in specific area to develop their individual strength learning essential skills for development, process and
through engagement with lectures, workshops, field realization are included as part of the Foundation study.
visits and projects. Students can build their areas further To sensitize Foundation programme students to our
through number of electives offered to them during their socio- cultural ethos, self and society has been included
foundation period. in the Foundation programme. Students will observe the
The main objectives of the programme are: relationship between the people and their environment
• To orient students towards multi-disciplinary nature of to understand their co-existence and co-creation.
design. The Design aesthetics courses will address the essential
• To provide an enhanced environment for creative socio-culture perceptions and contexts. Envisioning
thinking and integrated learning. and inculcating ethical and aesthetic values lead to the
• To ensure a fundamental and common approach for understanding and expression of physical, psychological,
the fashion industry in consonance with the needs of the professional and ergonomic concerns. The students will
industry. be given an opportunity to develop their skills in the
• To provide uniform fundamental knowledge and preferred areas.
skill competencies generic to Design and Technology
disciplines.

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FASHION COMMUNICATION
In the ever-growing world of fashion, the Fashion transforming physical spaces into functional, comfortable
Communication design programme at NIFT happens to retail experiences. Fashion Creative offers sensitisation
be the single most cutting-edge, exciting, and increasingly towards the development of a visual language
essential pathway to open up in the fashion and lifestyle incorporating the sense of photography, fashion writing
industry. The significance of brand identity has come to and styling. Fashion Thinking explores the dimensions of
be seen on par with what the brand sells i.e., the product. a culture that stimulates fashion thinking and innovation,
Numerous prêt and luxury brands keep appearing in the developing innate abilities to articulate assumptions
Indian retail scenario, and it has become essential for and blind spots, value diversity, engage in conflict and
each one of them to develop a unique brand identity for collaboration.
maximum impact and visibility. Fashion Communication
has made it feasible for these brands to communicate Deepening Specialisations (DS)
their products, identity, and strategy, by providing a In addition to these majors, FC students also have an
platform for these very brands. option to professionally strengthen themselves by opting
between the two Deepening Specialisations, i.e., either
Majors in the area of Visual Communication or Fashion Media.
This programme encompasses cohesive course studies, Under each pathway, new areas have been incorporated
introducing the FC graduate as a Visual Design Strategist to match the pace of the industry.
capable of providing integrated solutions, in the following
major pathways: Graphic Design, Advertising Space DS 1: Visual Communication
Design, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Creatives, One of contemporary society’s most beloved art form is
Fashion Photography, Fashion Journalism, Fashion Visual Communication. The course would stimulate every
Styling and Fashion Thinking, Interaction Design and student to expand his or her cultural experience, support
New Media Design, specific to the fashion and lifestyle a full array of still and moving images with an overall goal
industry. Graphic Design aims to prepare its graduates of fostering short film-making.
to have strong skills in visual design, an adeptness of
visual design elements such as typography, grid systems,
colour, and composition. Space Design aims to produce
professionals with the ability to innovate in the vast field
of space design and equip them to an exciting job of
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This specialisation would enable students to be a trend Fashion Communication graduates emerge as dynamic
spotter and fashion a journalist with the ability to bring professionals qualified to offer the most effective and
clothing to life; putting the style in a cultural context; financially viable communication solutions for the
inspiring and informing the reader and figuring out fashion, lifestyle industry and beyond. The fast-moving
where fashion might be heading next; be a copywriter or digital revolution has opened up Fashion Communication
communication manager for the fashion industry. design to new disciplines that require students to excel
not only in traditional design skills but also explore and
DS 3 : Digital Communication design human-centred concepts and system design
This next generation specialization would enable the processes linked with information technology:
students to be a part of the exponentially growing IT • New material i.e., experimental, combinations and
industry in India and its influence and impact on various futuristic
sectors of the fashion industry as well. The Global digital • Fashion Thinking
industry is moving towards interactive and intuitive • Modules like Omni-channel (UX), experience
design rapidly and this deepening course would enable design, sensory design, augmented reality, virtual
to catch up with its pace. Fostering the knowledge and experience design, artificial intelligence, have been
skill of information design and architecture, the students incorporated as they are the future of the fashion and
will also learn how to make interface design inclusive for other retail industry.
the As new careers keep growing in the industry,
there is infinite scope for the graduates of Fashion
DS 4 : Fashion Styling Communication to explore and expand their horizons.
Styling is one of the most sought after career in In the areas of branding, styling, social media marketing,
communication domain. This specialisation will prepare photography, commercial fashion space, UI & UX design
students to take on various genre of fashion styling and and graphics, Fashion Communication graduates are
cater to the myriad of requirement of the industry starting both versatile and passionate about more areas than just
from social media to television and OTT platform. Further one. Come graduation, the students are well versed with
it explores area of curation styling which is at its nascent knowledge, concept base and skill. With some of the most
stage in India but has a strong global demand. This DS prolific companies regularly seeking such talented and
expands the horizon of styling to lifestyle and personal disciplined students, Fashion Communication remains
experiences as well, therefore catering to the holistic one of the most desirable design disciplines at NIFT.
need of the contemporary consumer.

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growth of the apparel industry through a global outlook undertake a craft-based Design Collection sponsored by
with an Indian soul. This is achieved by a triple-pronged the Ministry of Textiles. The Graduating Collections are
approach towards fashion education through periodic showcased in an annual exhibition.
dynamic curricular changes, technical experimentation
and collaborative linkages with the industry. With focus Deepening Specialisation (DS)
on the specific requirements of the industry in couture, DS 1: Luxury and Couture
prêt-a-porter, exports, niche segments and handcrafting The deepening specialisation on ‘Luxury and Couture’
sectors, the curriculum develops through defined addresses the growing luxury and bridge-to-luxury
pathways from the second to the fourth year. segments in India. The course over 4 semesters advances
from Overview of luxury in fashion, Heritage couture –
Majors women, Bespoke – men and Creative Pattern making. It
The Fashion Design Major subjects follow pathways for cultivates an understanding of luxury markets, heritage,
sequential and seamless learning to equip students with trends and nuances within the sector with focus on
integral knowledge and technical skills with focus on design for the emerging and affluent class of customers.
current industry realities as well as emerging sectors. Crafting luxury apparel for women and men includes the
Fundamental disciplines and modern intersections identification and selection of suitable fabrics, application
introduce the basics and progressively expand the of specialised techniques for couture bridal, evening
boundaries of fashion design. Creative ideation finds and occasion wear. Creative Pattern cutting is about
practical expression through core subjects that include innovative fabric manipulation to create experimental
Design and Illustration, Apparel Development with structures. Garment construction includes referencing
Pattern Making, Draping and Garment Construction as and revival of the handmade as well as expert sewing
core components, History and Contemporary Fashion, on specialty machines and fine finishing skills with the
and Value Addition for different industry segments. application of relevant trims and embellishments.
Historical references, contemporary socio-cultural issues
and envisaged fashion futures guide design expressions. DS 2: Fashion Intersections, Image and Styling
A combination of manual, technological and digital inputs The track on Fashion Intersections, Image and
enable development of skill competencies that are Styling traverses the pathway from the seeding of
necessary to actualise designs in different categories for Celebrity culture and Photography (sem 4) for fashion
specific market segments. Specialised design software dissemination, extending to Fashion Styling Image &
programmes support concept ideation and presentation Visual Communication (sem 5) as a natural progression
techniques. The department has Pattern Making, to design, Sustainable Fashion & Presentation (sem 6)
Draping and Garment Construction labs, art room and incorporating the salient principles of sustainability, Zero
multi-purpose studio that facilitate purposive learning Waste Patternmaking to visuals for website/ social media,
outcomes. to Occasion wear and custom fashion for Women (sem
In the final semester, the Fashion Design students have a 7) which targets the high-end custom fashion segment.
choice of undertaking either industry-based Graduation In incorporating the most relevant areas with an eye to
Project sponsored by export houses, retail brands, future opportunities, this pathway creates added scope of
designers, NGOs, or a Design Collection based on a self- employability for the Fashion Design students.
articulated brief. In addition, there is an opportunity to
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DS3 : Global Retail Fashion Business Career Pathways
Global retail business is changing fast and with it arises The Fashion Design programme imparts a spectrum of
the need for its stakeholders to reorient themselves - this multidimensional inputs to capacitate the graduating
deepening specialization focuses on the growing and batch for pursuing career options in accordance with
evolving consumer needs and hones the creative & their aptitude and choices. Graduates find employment
analytical skills of the students- to create and engage opportunities with fashion designers, in-house design
in changing narratives of the global retail scenario from teams of textile mills, export houses, buying agencies,
the front end, product andto set up of an entrepreneurial retail sector, design studios in the couture, bespoke and
venture. The students get a holistic understanding of ready to wear segments for women, men and children.
the functioning and the designing of the retail fashion Some of the notable employers are fashion designers
business. The DS progresses with an understanding Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Ritu Beri,
of Global Fashion Business in semester 4 to Fashion Gaurav Gupta, Amit Agarwal, Suket Dhir, Manish Arora,
Merchandising & Store Atmospherics in semester 5. It Rahul Mishra, Anita Dongre, Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani
addresses Sustainable & Artisanal Fashion in semester 6 Sandeep Khosla, Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Bal and others;
and Inclusive Fashion in semester 7. export and buying houses such as Shahi Exports, Orient
Craft, Span India, Modelama, Li & Fung, Triburg, and
DS4 : Fashion Innovation and Intuitive Clothing Impulse; retail sector employers include Reliance Retail,
Indian Textile and Apparel Industry is becoming highly Raymond, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., Taneira,
urbane, scientific, and innovation-driven adapting new Landmark, TCNS, Pantaloons, Good Earth, Blackberry.
types of fibers, innovation, technologies, and design There are opportunities with textile mills with in-house
thinking. Post-pandemic global market scenario reflects design labels such as Arvind Ltd. and Raymond Ltd., and
changing trends and growing consumer mindsets and NGOs working in the crafts sector. E-commerce platforms
demands, where technology has been repositioning the like Amazon, Myntra, Ajio, Tata CLiQ and First Cry; trend
textile and apparel industry on the frontier of innovation forecasting companies such as WGSN and Patternbank,
and value creation. Designed heavily on encouraging digital and virtual fashion design consultancies offer
designer-led innovation, a critical approach to design creatively challenging career options. The department
thinking and new technologies that will be shaping Industry strongly encourages entrepreneurship. While several
4.0, understanding of new age materials, engineering graduates have their own fashion labels, some also branch
and manufacturing, digital and scientific paradigm. This out as independent fashion stylists for individual clients,
pathway will focus on training new age fashion designer events and fashion shows. Costume design for cinema,
who is able to work in a transdisciplinary structure with television and theatre is another niche area. There is
understanding of Technical Textiles for Intuitive Clothing scope for design consultants in fashion and allied areas
in semester 4 and it leads to understanding and handling of exhibition design and scenography, content writers,
of Adaptive Clothing and Wearable Technology in bloggers, and freelance fashion illustrators. After years of
semester 5 with learning targeted to Human Centered industry experience, some alumni return to academics to
System Thinking for Fashion in semester 6 and finally pursue teaching.
addressing requirements to Fashion Innovation &
Functional Clothing in semester 7.
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ACCESSORY DESIGN
Accessory Design programme prepares design from a synergy of forms, colours and materials.
professionals with embedded fashion knowledge, to
offer innovations across myriad platforms spanning Deepening Specialisations (DS)
jewellery, crafts, personal accessories, soft goods and Accessory design students are empowered with a choice
work gear. Accessory Design programme is a career of deeper learning with of specific skills in form of
based education that is relevant today and has the ability deepening specialization that constitutes of Jewellery
to address the changing future scenario. Design, Fashion products & Work Gear. Student can make
conscious choice of any one deepening specialization.
Majors This process is well supported by the department faculty
Accessory Design Majors provides extensive design mentor attached to every student throughout his learning
knowledge in a socially relevant fashion scenario. in campus.
Knowledge is enhanced with conceptual understand of
design as a process, material as a medium and ability DS 1: Jewellery Design
to synthesize outcomes enabling them to address the Students gain an in depth understanding of the jewellery
contemporary needs. The program offers the millennial domain knowledge in terms of product, people and
students to perfect the design process through a balance functioning. Students are equipped with traditional &
of latest chic trends and a passion for hand crafted technical skills in jewellery making. Students are enabled
artisanal products and process. Students are creatively to design fashion jewellery collection with contemporary
engaged in developing visualization skills with greater aesthetics and position them in the fashion space.
degree of digital fluency. They stand empowered with
material manipulation skills with an indigenous edge of DS 2: Functional Fashion Accessories
traditional techniques. The programme offers the millennial students to perfect
Students are enabled to articulate their individuality the design process through a balance of latest chic
through their signature style accessory design collections, trends and a passion for hand crafted artisanal products
yet keeping it relevant to the market and industry and process across the conventional fashion accessory
challenges. This design collection of eclectic fashion spectrum. Students gain an in depth understanding
lifestyle accessories are based on patterns stemming of the fashion accessory category knowledge in terms

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traditional & technical skills in creating the accessories and detailing, visualisation and representation of the
Students attain fluency in terms of material and process same.
that is built on explorative experience. Students are
capable to design fashion accessory collection with Career Pathways
contemporary aesthetics and position in the fashion Accessory design students are empowered to design
space. their combinational pathways to enter future careers with
transferable skills and flexibility. Few of the career path
DS 3: Decor & Design ways envisaged are: Accessory Design, Jewellery Design,
Decor & Design: Students understand space & Decor Design, Design thinking, Designing ideation
visualization with an opportunity mapping in living space, and concept development, Design researcher, Fashion
bedroom & bathing luxury accessories. They get to sense trend consultation, Accessory Design solutions for both
aesthetic & ornamentation opportunity application in the International and domestic markets. Craft based product
living space segment. They get to explore the making design. Design futures etc. Students have a choice to
process & products with mixed media thereby knowing work for both corporates and international business. But,
the nuances of manufacturing & making of fine dining students areembedded with design thinking methods
products. Design an eclectic artefact with respect to and a combination of business knowhow that triggers
the context and design products that are in sync with them to start their own design business. During the
environment. process of learning they

DS 4: Product Experience Design

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to interpret consumer needs and applications to design
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FASHION TECHNOLOGY
The four year course in Fashion Technology is aimed to various managerial aspects and application of Information
develop industry ready professionals who are trained technology in apparel manufacturing business. Apparel
to understand the fundamentals of apparel business Product Development, starts with Engineering drawing
and to effect change in order to match the dynamism and conversion of 3D object into 2D shape through
of business scenario. The course provides executive, draping techniques and goes up to development
advanced level and strategic inputs in the field of apparel of complex product. This pathway emphasises on
production through major, inter disciplinary minor developing the hands on skill of the students in the area
subjects and 3 different deepening specialisations. Other of Pattern making and Garment construction employing
subjects in the form of General Electives and Floating the best industrial practices
Majors have been included in order to enhance the
overall development of students and to provide added Deepening Specialisations (DS)
inputs thus traversing the knowledge spectrum from From semester V, students who are already equipped
academic to holistic. From the semester I to semester with the knowledge of compulsory courses are supposed
IV, all students are oriented towards the fashion industry, to choose and pursue any specialisation out of the three
apparel production technology, pattern making and provided by the course as under:
garment construction, apparel production management,
apparel quality management and introductory courses DS 1 : Apparel Production Technology
in Fashion marketing, retail management, applications of This deepening specialisation is aimed to fortify the
artificial intelligence, technical textiles, entrepreneurship, student’s understanding of Manufacturing Technology,
database management for apparel business and industrial practical exercises in designing of a manufacturing
engineering among other subjects. set-up, with introductory inputs on Robotics, Stitchless
Technologies, Sustainable Production, Mechatronics and
Majors their applications in the Industry. Floating specialisation
Apparel Production Technology major will prepare in form of study of ergonomics environment, Lean
Techno-managers with expertise in the core areas of Manufacturing and Human Resource Management add
mass manufacturing of apparel viz. Apparel Technology, to the versatility of the student.
Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable
Production, etc. The Apparel Production Management
pathway is aimed towards imparting knowledge on the
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The specialisation strengthens the knowledge of Apparel Product development: With a combination
production management through advanced inputs on of core and deepening specialisation in this pathway,
Quality management and on Logistics, Data Analytics, students will be able to join the industry in the areas of
Social responsibility andweb development among Sampling Room Coordinator, Technical Audit Manager,
others. Fashion Forecasting, Supply Chain Management Fit Analyst, Production Merchant, Product Manager,
and Information assurance and security as floating Product Engineer etc. Apparel Production Technology:
specialisation subjects help in cementing the knowledge With a combination of core and deepening specialisation
acquired in this specialisation. in this pathway, students will be able to join the industry
in the areas of Production Planner, Production Manager,
DS 3 : Apparel Product Development Lean System Manager, Sustainable Manager, Plant
Students who want to deepen their knowledge of Manager, Industrial Engineer, Work study Manager etc.
patternmaking, anthropometry and sizing, solving Apparel Production Management: With a combination
fitissues, apparel grading and making of contoured of core and deepening specialisation in this pathway,
apparel may take up this specialisation. The specialisation students will be able to join the industry in the areas
provides advance knowledge of aforesaid subjects. The of Merchandising (production), Vendor e v a l u a t i
floating specialisation subjects Garmenting (Jackets), o n / selection/development, quality management,
Garmenting (Kidswear), Garmenting for contoured Automation, application and Management of Information
apparel, aim acquired in this domain along with giving a Technology
free hand tothe design creativity of students opting for the
product development specialisation. In the final semester,
students undertake their graduation project either
commissioned by a business concern or on their own.
The knowledge assimilated during their course of study
in Bachelors of Fashion Technology finally is to be put to
test in the industry where students work on innovating
processes, developing new products, providing efficiency
enhancement through systematic research.

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KNITWEAR DESIGN
The Knitwear Design department addresses the need programme across semesters cover the broad areas of
of specialised design professionals for the Knitwear Knitting, Flat Pattern & Construction, Fabric Technology,
domain of Fashion Apparel & Accessories industry. Illustration and Presentation Techniques. Study and
The department provides students a comprehensive practice of crafts are also given due importance in all the
exposure towards designing and execution of Knitwear semesters.
Fashion garments and products. The scope of curriculum
encompasses multiple segments, from foundation Deepening Specialisations (DS)
garments to outerwear. Students are given inputs on The Department offers two Deepening Specialisation
the latest technological knowhow and detailed design areas to choose from, by the names of Intimate Apparel
methodologies to remain abreast with latest trends and and Sportswear.
forecast in fashion. The department enables students
to grow as professionals who can handle all aspects DS 1: Intimate Apparel
of Knitwear Fashion, right from designing of fabric to This specialisation aims to provide opportunity to the
product realisation. students to specialise in the intimate apparel segment
Through four years of amalgamated exposure in of Knitwear. This shall enable students to understand
knowledge and skill, a Knitwear Designer seeks to and practice design process through thematic approach.
emerge with a blend of creative thinking, strong technical The students shall learn to design concepts of intimate
skills and a dynamic market orientation with respect to apparel collections taking inspiration from the latest
Flat Knits, Circular Knits and Computerised Knitting. The trends, forecasts, design aesthetic and renowned peer
students acquire capabilities to work for all categories works. It further provides scopes to develop intimate
of Knitwear Apparels viz. menswear, women’s wear, kids apparel products by learning specific pattern designing
wear, active or sportswear, leisure wear, winter wear, and construction techniques. This also provides exposure
lingerie and intimate apparels. to specialised fabrics and trims used for intimate apparels.
The students get opportunity to plan collections according
Majors to brand aesthetics and finally be able to come up with
In the new curriculum students will learn four major unique, creative design for intimate apparel collections.
subjects, one subject from deepening specialisation
area, one subject from interdisciplinary minor area, one DS 2: Sportswear
general elective subject and one optional elective subject The Sportswear specialisation provides a unique
in every semester. The major subjects offered by Knitwear opportunity for a knitwear design student to specialise
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of the knitwear industry. The students would learn The product specialization in flat knits provides a unique
to conceptualise design aesthetics for diversified opportunity for a knitwear design student to specialise
functional and aesthetic needs of different categories in one of the most promising and challenging segments
of sportswear. Understanding various user needs and of the knitwear industry. The students would learn
performance expectations are important leaning targets to conceptualise design aesthetics for diversified
for the students of this specialisation. Students shall functional and aesthetic needs of different categories
learn specific pattern designing, specialised material in Flat knits . Understanding various user needs and
handling and construction techniques for sportswear. performance expectations are important leaning targets
Distinctive design projects for casual sportswear and for the students of this specialisation. Students shall learn
active sportswear provide opportunity to conceptualise specific product designing, specialised material handling
specific design goals and practically execute products and construction techniques . Distinctive design projects
to fulfil performance and aesthetic requirements Apart provide opportunity to conceptualise specific design
from the Majors and Deepening Specialisations, the goals and practically execute products to fulfil
department also offers Industry Internship of 8 weeks in performance and aesthetic requirements. Apart from the
any Knitwear industry to develop practical knowledge in Majors and Deepening Specialisations, the department
the industry. At the end of the programme, the student also offers Industry Internship of 8 weeks in any Knitwear
has the choice of undergoing a 16 weeks of Graduation industry to develop practical knowledge in the industry.
Project in a Knitwear industry or to design and execute a
creative Design Collection. Career Pathways
Career pathways for graduates of Knitwear Design
DS 3 Childrens wear Programme are Knitwear designers for all categories,
This specialisation aims to provide opportunity to the Knitted Fabric Designer, Merchandiser, Stylist, Visual
students to specialise in the 3 Childrens wear segment of Merchandiser, Entrepreneur. Knowledge and skill
Knitwear. This shall enable students to understand and in knitwear fashion along with the learning from
practice design process through thematic approach. The interdisciplinary minor and the electives chosen, shall
students shall learn to design concepts of Childrens wear further increase the scope of becoming a multifaceted
collections taking inspiration from the latest trends, professional in various segments of fashion industry.
forecasts, design aesthetic and renowned peer works. It
further provides scopes to develop3 Childrens wear by
learning specific pattern in designing and construction
techniques. This also provides exposure to specialised
fabrics and trims used for 3 Childrenswear. The students
get opportunity to plan collections according to brand
aesthetics and finally be able to come up with unique,
creative design for3 Childrens wear collections.

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graduating semester to create the necessary prepared
LEATHER DESIGN design professionals for the industry. The whole learning
of majors culminates into the Graduation Project in the
The Leather Design degree programme of NIFT is a final semester in the form of design collection projects
unique programme that intends to create prepared either self or industry sponsored or graduation research
Design Professionals and Design Entrepreneurs for projects sponsored by either self or industry or craft
Fashion Leather products, Luxury goods and allied cluster or in the form of graduation research projects as
product sectors in National and International Business. per the career pathways opted by the students.
With the intent to help Nation building through the
Design Professionals & Entrepreneurs, the curriculum Deepening Specializations (DS)
of Leather Design programme of NIFT, with Design The B.Des. (Leather Design) programme offers three
and Product Development as the core, caters to the Deepening Specializations as secondary concentration
different industry segments of Fashion Product sector, of subjects that complement the Majors and provides
viz. Garments, Leather Goods, Footwear, Luxury goods in - depth knowledge related to the specialized Majors
and hand crafted products. The professional expertise that lead to focused career pathways. These subjects
is developed by imparting the required knowledge, are mandatory and are offered from Semester III to
skills, creative exploration and practices built within the VII assigned with 5 credits of 4 direct contact hours
curriculum through four subject categories, viz. Majors, and 3 of studio practice hours. The three Deepening
Deepening Specialisations, Interdisciplinary Minors and Specializations offered in Leather Design are:
General Studies. (i) Sustainable Strategies for Products & Footwear and (ii)
Inclusive Design in Products & Footwear (iii) Handmade
Majors & Luxury Design Strategies.
The majors across the 8 semesters provide the requisite
material & product knowledge, creative, technical and DS 1 : Sustainable Strategies for Products &
hand skills and capabilities for explorative and real time Footwear :
applications of learning through the main core domains/ Students gain an in-depth understanding of the
major areas running across the semesters viz. Material Sustainable Design track across the semesters. It equips
Studies- Leather & Non Leather, Design & Fashion a student to take forward a product story from any one
Studies, Apparel Production & Ergonomics, Luxury of the sustainability concepts to prototyping with the
Product Design & Marketing, Apparel Design Studio, understanding of the classification and identification
Drawing & Digital Design and Craft Cluster Initiatives of the range of products offered across the semesters.
(Integration). Supported and strengthened by the The student, through these semesters, either designs
deepening specialisation, the majors ensure the student’s or understands and interprets the ailable category of
portfolio building with multi-categories of leather products –goods and footwear. The product design
products and accessories which complete the apparel or design interpretation is then translated into patterns
range. The Majors are also strengthened by the floating through concepts of sustainability, geometry and spatial
majors to ensure the requisite knowledge, skills and understanding as an intermediary step towards the
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techniques and procedures are imparted for respective goods and footwear and then translates into patterns
product category to help students to convert the patterns and completes the product – goods and footwear
into physical prototypes. By the close of the track, the through prototyping process. By the close of the track,
student is efficiently armed with the knowledge and skills the students are efficiently armed with the knowledge
required to handle the design approach category. and skills to handle the design approach category as the
deepening specialization of their career path.
DS 2 : Inclusive Design in Products & Footwear :
The Inclusive Design track equips the students to take Career Pathways
forward a story from human centred design concept to The curriculum of Leather Design programme of NIFT,
prototyping with the understanding of the classification with Design and Product Development as the core
and identification of range of products – goods and career pathway for LD graduates, caters to the different
footwear offered across the semesters. The track would industry segments of Fashion Product sector, viz.
see a student understand the anthropometrics involved Garments, Leather Goods, Footwear, Luxury goods and
in design and construction. With broad categories of Hand Crafted products. Besides Design and Product
products – goods and footwear with respect to gender Development pathway, three more allied career pathways
and application/utility – male/female and formal/semi- - Design Production, Design Marketing & Merchandising
formal/casual/sporty, this track takes a student across and Design Communication have been incorporated into
the semesters through the sub categories. The student the curriculum to spread the menu of career choices
designs products – goods and footwear and then across the various categories of the sector. These allied
translates into patterns and completes the product – career pathways are envisaged and built up through the
goods and footwear through prototyping process. By the Interdisciplinary Minors. This is to ensure that the
close of the track, the students are efficiently armed with curriculum offers various combinations with 6 fashion
the knowledge and skills to handle the design approach product sectors and 4 career pathways for the students
category as the deepening specialization of their career to choose from, as per their interests and expertise.
path. experience, ergonomics and interface related to product
DS 3 :Handmade & Luxury Design Strategies : design. The subject deals with the nuances of industry
The Handmade & Luxury Design Strategies track equips requirements of product design like manufacturing and
the students to take forward a story from handmade technology, specification and detailing, visualisation and
and luxury design concept to prototyping with the representation of the same.
understanding of the classification and identification of
range of products – goods and footwear offered across
the semesters. The track would see a student understand
the brand’s style involved in handmade and luxury design
and construction. With broad categories of products
– goods and footwear with respect to neo luxury as
sustainability and sensual luxury, this track takes a
student across the semesters through the sub categories
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TEXTILE DESIGN
From fibre to fabric, the design and development of Deepening Specialisations (DS)
textiles is the key to the business of fashion. The fast paced and sourcing for a specific product. Specific industry
activities in the export and domestic sectors of the Indian linked design projects in core areas of prints, surface
apparel and home fashion industry demand professional and weaves will provide real time experience to design
textile designers who can think ‘out-ofthe-box’ and yet fabrics for apparel and fashion accessories.
adapt to the challenging business environment.
DS 1: Textiles for Fashion & Living
Majors The Deepening Specialisation ‘Fashion and Living’ will
The Textile Design Major equips students with strengthen students’ understanding of the apparel and
knowledge and hones their creativity and understanding home segment and build up their vocabulary of fashion,
of design application for the industry. Weaving, print apparel categories, home and lifestyle textile product
design and surface embellishment are the core textile categories, details and trimmings used in garments,
subjects, using both hand and digital skills, to impart home fashion and accessories. The specialisation
an extensive and versatile training for the students. The focuses on intensive fabric studies in order to equip
Major builds upon the integration of creative forces of students to select appropriate fabrics for different
design with textile technology, and also keeps in mind products, and comprehend the nuances of product
the historical, social and cultural contexts in which the development including costing and sourcing for a
designers work today. Textile innovation and emerging specific product. Specific industry-linked design projects
textile technologies are an integral part of the Major. The in core areas of prints, surface and weaves will provide
Major offers ample opportunity to students to create, real-time experience to design for apparel, home fashion
experiment and innovate with materials. Alongside there and accessories from mass production and commercial
is also emphasis on learning specialised software in perspective.
order to explore digital and non-traditional approach to
design, fabric structures and surfaces. The objective is to DS 2: Textiles for Innovative Application
provide hands-on experience through practical set- ups The Deepening Specialisation ‘Textiles for Innovative
and state-of-the-art technology. The department boasts Application’ will focus on the innovative application
of an array of studios including weaving, textile testing, for numerous textiles product categories across
surface design and CAD. apparel, home and accessories. The students will gain
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entails strengthening students’ knowledge of innovative The programme prepares students for a wide range of
applications to conceptualize surface/structure or careers in the textile and fashion industry like mills, export
productfrom a functional and aesthetic perspective. houses, buying agencies, design studios, handloom and
The critical know-how of product development from handicraft cooperatives, NGOs, home and apparel retail
ideation to product realisation will be addressed through brands and online stores as Designers,Merchandisers,
industrylinked projects. The students will be adept to Buyers, Managers, Home/Fashion Stylists and Trend
design prints, weaving and embellishing fabrics and Forecasters or work independently as Entrepreneurs.
develop innovative products. The Textile Design alumni are doing collaborative and
interdisciplinary work with worldleading industry partners
DS 3: Textiles for Creative Application such as Arvind Mills, Welspun, Bombay Dyeing, Madura
The Deepening Specialisation ‘Textiles for Creative Garments, Maspar, Portico, D’décor, Trident Group,
Application’ will focus on the creative application for Samsung, W for Woman, Biba, Satya Paul, Triburg, Sarita
numerous textiles product categories across apparel, Handa Exports, Shades of India, Apartment 9, Blackberrys,
home fashion and accessories. The students will gain Fabindia, Jaypore and with designers like Sabyasachi
an understanding of the niche, bespoke, hand-made, Mukherjee, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, among others.
luxury, and curated segments in textiles. The student will Some of the alumni are successful entrepreneurs, setting
gain knowledge on colours, motifs, patterns and sizing trends and making great strides in the fashion world.
and positioning of products. The specialisation entails
strengthening students’ knowledge of fabrics and their
properties in terms of performance and aesthetics for a
specific end application. The critical know-how of product
development from ideation to product realisation will be
addressed through industry linked projects. The students
will be adept to design prints, weaves and embellished
fabrics with a focus on creative product development. The
Textile Design students undertake sponsored Graduation
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of 16 weeks to develop design collections. The projects
are sponsored by textile mills, export houses, home and
apparel retail brands, designers or NGOs. The students
are also given the choice to undertake selfsponsored or
research projects. The Graduation Project culminates
with academic evaluation and the final showcase of
students’ work in an annual show.

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The two year Masters course in Fashion Technology (IDM) and 06 (six) General Electives (GE) subjects over
is a unique programme of study in the field of apparel three semesters. In final semester the students will carry
manufacturing and allied supply chain in India. The out their dissertation projects in their choice of areas.
course aims to develop future ready techno-managers The students will also have options of studying maximum
/ operation managers par excellence by adopting an three floating subjects (from a bouquet of six subjects)
analytical approach through research in innovative and over three semesters. The students will undergo craft
disruptive technologies all the while focusing on life skills cluster study for one week at the end of first semester
for developing socially and environmentally responsible (during winter break) and apparel internship for 8 weeks
professionals. The course is aimed at graduate engineers at the end of 2nd semester (during summer break). The
and technologists who are looking to diversify in the M.F.Tech course differentiates itself by adopting a holistic
field of fashion technology by providing them domain approach towards content delivery: where students will
knowledge of textile and apparel. Students may choose be oriented to the bigger picture first and then drilled
a specialized realm of study, such as Operational down to the building blocks. The student will conduct
Excellence, Smart Factory and Smart Garments wherein additional iterative environmental and situational
they will learn the technical aspects of the same. MFT analysis. Encouragement to see, learn, practice and build
classroom teaching is reinforced with regular field visits solutions. Strong emphasis on Lab: a transformative
to industries present in the apparel supply chain. Students educational environment, where students will spend lot
also get opportunities to experience and relate their of time analysing, experimenting in state of art lab.
classroom learning while undertaking internship with
relevant industry. Additionally inputs of entrepreneurship Major
and developing of business plans are provided to Additional knowledge enrichment for willing students is
encourage willing students to explore the glorious path imparted through them taking up floating majors for extra
of being an entrepreneur. The program requires the credit. Floating major subjects aim to introduce the
student to undertake a thesis in the field of their choice students to the aspects of data science, research methods,
to research and derive solutions by way of collaborating Intellectual Property Rights, E-Commerce, International
with domestic and international companies utilizing business etc.
classroom learning. Students of each specialisations
will study 10 core subjects, 08 subjects of deepening
specialisation (DS), 03 subjects of Interdisciplinary Minor
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From semester II, students would choose and pursue any etc. The course would enable the student to explain
specialisation out of the three provided by the course as the concepts of operational management in the areas
under: of facility design, quality management, and lean
applications across apparel supply chain with special
DS 1: Smart Factory focus on best practices of sustainability. The students
This specialization would allow the student to develop will be able to calculate sustainability index of various
Industry 4.0 capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, apparel manufacturing processes, find out the efficiency
AR/VR, Industrial Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud of supply chain and standard time in apparel production
Computing, 3D printing, Robotics etc. for fashion and compare sustainable practices, factory layouts and
supply chain. The course would enable the student supply management matrices to augment decision
to develop knowledge about cyberphysical systems making capabilities.
like Mechatronics, IOT, etc. The subjects under this
specialisation would provide the opportunity to develop DS 4 : Technical Textiles
skills in machine learning algorithm and process The Specialisation would allow the students to develop
automation and would enable them to develop solutions capabilities in the areas of Technical Textiles, Fibre used in
for smart manufacturing organizations integrating TT Applications, Manufacturing of Yarn’s of Fabrics used
machines, devices, sensors and people. for TT, Special finishing for given to TT yarns and fabrics.
The course would enable the students to understand
DS 2: Smart Garments
the manufacturing method, Electro spinning properties
This specialization would allow the student to
in application. The subjects under the specialisation
develop capabilities in the areas of Technical Textiles,
would provide the opportunity the develop the technical
Anthropometry, 3D body scanning, 3D simulation,
textile materials and advanced manufacturing process.
Smart-wearables, Stitch less Garments and garments
Also gain knowledge on application of TT in the areas
for special needs. The course would enable the student
of Defence, Space, Protective, Sports etc along with the
to understand the application of 3D body scanning in
expertise to evaluate the same.
the fields of anthropometry, sizing, manufacturing and
retail and gain knowledge of technical, intelligent textiles
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and smart wearables. The students are equipped to use
Smart Factory Automation, in areas of application and
scanners to extract measurements, develop patterns,
management of Information Technology, Research and
virtual garments and virtual try-ons and develop products
development in machinery and its usage, R&D in systems,
and solutions using stitch less joining of materials and
data analysis for the industry, etc. Smart Garments
integration of electronics.
Technical Audit Manager, Fit Analyst, Production
Merchant, Product Manager, Product Engineer, R&D
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in wearable technology, etc. Operational Excellence
This specialization would allow the student to develop
Production Planning, Production Manager, Lean System
capability of managing manufacturing systems which
Manager, CSR mangers, Sustainability operations, Quality
focus on Production efficiency, Lean Principles,
Managers, Plant Manager, Industrial Engineer, etc.
Sustainability, Ergonomics, Quality management,
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‘Master of Design’ degree caters to the multidisciplinary Grounded in ethical practices of research, students
and dynamic nature of job profiles that seek professionals can tailor their strengths through a cross-pollination
who can work in versatile environments. Research is one of subjects and create a niche professional space. The
of the tools that empower one to take up challenges, course of MDES creates a formal setting for ‘Industry
which may emerge in contemporary complex systems. connect’ to initiate a synergy between students Industry
Therefore, this course builds its specialisations based on and Academia, through which an initiation is carried
the foundation of design thinking and research practice. out to achieve industry project briefs, culminating into
Graduates of this programme would be equipped to the Industry guided project. This gives each student a
hold key positions in large design, fashion or corporate practical experience to take this further towards final
houses in the areas of Design Thinking and Research, semester in to the Dissertation project of a larger scope.
Craft Design, Special Needs, Publication & Graphics,
Media writing & design, Lifestyle Products, User Deepening Specialisations (DS)
Experience & User centred design depending on the Students have to choose any one specialisation based
area of specialisation pursued by each student through on prior academic, professional background, and skills
a pedagogic structure that enables individual pathways acquired. Deepening specialization will be available
within 4 deepening specialisations offered in the course subject to meeting the capping of minimum and
focusing on various design industry domains. (The above maximum number of students.
mandate is based on the assumption that the students
applying for Master of Design Programme would be DS 1: Design for Society
familiar with fundamentals of design theory). Design for Society specialisation looks at design in the
context of society. Today designers are working along
Majors with various agents and agencies to solve the complex
Major subjects culminate in to areas which create the social problems and are designing for social change. It
Interdisciplinary Foundation of MDES. The course unifies also enables the students to critically evaluate the social,
its core on four systems namely Trends Research & ethical and ecological issues in design. The students
Forecasting, Design for Sustainability, Design Thinking will learn theories of Social Innovation and apply them
& Innovation and Design Research. Synergetic in to design problems in the real world and use design for
themselves they create the foundation on which MDES active social engagement and change.
course is designed to create a 360 degree learning curve.
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The skill sets of designers today are not limited to designing. The course also equip students with the skills
creation of mere objects but include creation of services in the emerging area of curatorial practices.
and experiences. Experience is the result of people’s
interaction with designed environments. The richer the Career Pathways
experience for the user the more successful is the design. Career pathways in MDES are the broad professional
Once the students are equipped with the conceptual areas emerging from the deepening specialisations
framework of experience design, they learn to apply it in supplemented by Major subjects. Some avenues include
the fields of Human Computer Interaction, User Interface Social Sustainable Management, Designing for special
and User experience, signage & information design, needs, Craft Design for communities, User Experience
graphics and content curating. Spatial applications will Design, Space Design Exhibition, and Museum &
range from exhibitions, museums, retail and other built Designing for commercial Spaces, Design Innovation
spaces. Strategy, Consumer Insight research, Retail Design, Pure
Research, Design Criticism & Academics, Media Writing;
DS 3: Design Strategy Blogging, Curation in Culture and design. Apart from the
Strategic Design Management deals with study and pathways mentioned above Design Innovation Practice
application of design methods and advanced processes & Innovation management, Pure and Applied Research,
for uplifting the industrial practices. It deals with core Trend forecasting for design & fashion industry, Systems
understanding of theories of strategy and addresses Design & Sustainable Design practice and Forecasting
application of design beyond mere aesthetics by using are emerging careers.
analysis, critical & design thinking and creates value for
identified businesses. Branding design is very much a
part of the strategy today and is moving towards design
driven consumer market. The course aims to orient the
students in branding and identity of products or services
and address the issue how design can help capitalize on
national and international levels.

DS 4: Theoretical Studies in Design

Theoretical Studies in Design trace the birth and evolution
of man’s design history. It critically examines this process
through analytical and practical modes of enquiry. It is
an interdisciplinary field that probes in the questions that
have impacted design decisions towards shaping human
environment over the years. It spans various fields like
art and architecture, urban planning, communication,
cultural studies and demographics through qualitative
grounded theory approach. The curriculum attempts to
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To develop world class professionals in the areas of in the subsequent semester with subjects like Supply
fashion management, marketing, merchandising, and chain management, Omni Channel Retailing, Consumer
retailing; to produce future entrepreneurs who are Behaviour and Neuro Marketing, Luxury Brand
equipped with fashion product, technology, analytical Management, Fashion Brand Management, Strategic and
and managerial skills and knowledge with right industry Innovation management, Big data and analytics etc. The
connect. Students undergo in-depth education in purpose of the major subjects is to groom the students
management, marketing, buying, merchandising (retail in the key areas that are necessary for a domain specific
and export), retail operations, international marketing, management course the “Fashion Management Studies”.
international trade practices and project formulation. The progression of the subject is such that continuity of
Entrepreneurship and also on an important aspect of knowledge is maintained. Self-study by the students is
interdisciplinary aspect of fashion. They are exposed encouraged as part of curriculum.
to creative merchandising/marketing, innovative
fashion management practices, Information technology Deepening Specializations (DS)
developments, cluster studies, sustainability, directions of Deepening specialization subjects are meant to allow
fashion trends and business practices, through field visits the students to specialize in a specific area leading to a
and industry internships. The department maintains an particular pathway. The areas for deepening specialization
active collaboration with the industry through several are Marketing and Retailing, Entrepreneurship and
consultancy projects undertaken by the members of the International Business. The student can choose any one
faculty and also through the internship and graduation area for in-depth study throughout the course.
projects, class room projects done by the students.
DS 1: Marketing and Retailing
Majors The specialization provides an opportunity to gain
Major subjects refer to the core domain of the in-depth understanding of Customer Experience
department. The purpose of the first semester major Management, Retail operations, Omni-channel Retail,
subjects is to prepare a firm background and foundation, E-commerce etc.
on which further specializations can be built, in the area
of Marketing, Merchandising, Understanding of Fabrics, DS 2: Entrepreneurship
and Research and Statistical as well as Information The Entrepreneurship would equip the students with the
Technology application in it. The understanding of these skills to understand the nuances of feasibility study and
basic disciplines is further enlarged and substantiated business laws, report making to setup his enterprise.
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The International Business as a deepening specialization business, export merchandising and EXIM documentation,
aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the size and global marketing and costing and profitability. This would
nature of global business, EXIM documentation, export lead to careers as export merchandiser, buying house
marketing. All these specialization would help the student merchandiser, sourcing manager, logistics manager, global
to focus and perform at higher level. business development manager, sampling merchandisers,
compliance officer, and vendor management executive.
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The Marketing & Retailing specialization covers the Entrepreneurship business models and success stories,
subjects like customer experience management and business idea generation and feasibility testing with live
retail operations, Omni channel planning and buying, projects, family business management, business plan,
E commerce, fashion promotion mix and social media laws and integrated project. This would lead to careers
marketing, branded entertainment. This would lead to as entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, NGOs, academician,
careers as Retail buyer, retail planner, store manager, cluster manager/marketer, Consultant for rural marketers.
visual merchandiser, retail trainer, mall manager, retail
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The new curriculum of accessory design offers a lot more opportunity in this space. They gain skills to create visual
flexibility through choice of Inter Disciplinary Minors architecture with respect to home accessories. Explore
(IDMs). This combination teaches them more than one different techniques, assemblies, material combinations
skill and empathy to collaborate across disciplines, while for home accessories. An opportunity to ideate & conceive
also trimming the redundancy. The department offers home accessories design project based on a clear need
three IDMs; two for undergraduates (Fashion Accessories articulation and develop tangible prototype.
& Home Accessories) and one for the post graduates
(Fashion Accessory Trends). IDM for PG
Fashion Accessory Trends
IDMs for UG Students understand the spectrum of fashion accessories
IDM 1: Fashion Accessories categories. They get to do cultural trend mapping and
Students get to understand fashion accessory categories, forecasting. Translate trends to concept development
their cultural context. Influence of local and global trends in context to fashion accessories. They are enabled to
on accessories.They gain ability to visualize concepts for interpret trends and apply to develop user profiles for
fashion accessories and choose appropriate material a design brief. Experience a variety of materials and
in realizing the prototype. They get to conceive fashion processes that are related to accessory development.
accessory design project to execute a feasible design Students may conceive a fashion accessory design
solution and develop prototype. project to execute a feasible design and solution and
develop a prototype.
IDM 2: Home Accessories
Students understand home accessories in cultural inter
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Fashion Communication offers three Inter-Disciplinary IDM for PG
Minor subjects for the students of other UG and PG Styling & Display Design
programmes. Communication Design and Display & Styling and Display Design is a perfect mixed bag for
Presentation Design for UG and Styling and Display styling design to produce students who are creative,
Design for PG students. with specific skills in trend forecasting, analysis, and
interpretation of style and brands. They can apply these
IDMs for UG skills to the present and emerging technologies in the
IDM 1 : Communication Design global fashion industry with the inputs of the image
Students develop professional competencies in graphic, capturing through photography.
sign and symbol design, brand identity, styling, image
processing and narration through a variety of print,
media, and digital formats.

IDM 2 : Display & Presentation Design

In Display & Presentation Design the students will be
exposed to live and hypothetical projects where they
create and design for varying target markets and learn
about the relationship between concept design and
practical realisation. They would be able to create the
right image both within and beyond the store’s physical
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Fashion Design offers three Inter-Disciplinary Minor through history, illustration, fashion visage fiction, and
subjects for the students of other UG and PG programmes. styling enables the student to grasp the verbal and visual
fashion Studies and Fashion Representation for UG language of fashion. This pathway is offered to students
students and Fashion Process for PG students. to supplement the fashion knowledge gained from their
respective specialisations to further aid in discussing and
IDMs for UG appreciating fashion represented through the medium of
IDM 1: Fashion Explorations art, literature and cinema.
This stream of study will enable students to comprehend,
ideate and create basic fashion products. Offered along 5 IDM for PG
subject areas this pathway enables the students develop Fashion Process
a grasp on clothing and fashion history, techniques This pathway offers 3 courses which encapsulate and
of developing patterns, constructing basic women’s empower the students with a basic understanding of
wear apparel, illustrate and identify the historical and fashion within the areas of history, pattern development
contemporary fashion represented through cinema. and illustration/ fashion image through cinema. The
The learnings gained from this stream when put to use stream will add to the existing knowledge of the chosen
in conjunction with the main specialisation will enable specialisation and enable the students to articulate the
the student to conceptualize and develop basic women’s fashion learning in tune with their area of work.
wear apparel.

IDM 2 : Fashion Representation

The subjects under this stream of study focus on
understanding modes in which fashion is represented.
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for UG students of other departments are World of Knits as a category, and draws distinction between casual,
and Fashion for Sports and Knitwear & Merchandising Active, Performance sports and Athleisure. The subject
for PG students. also introduces the learners to parameters for selection
of fabric and trims for developing Sportswear, and
IDMs for UG equips with skillsets to handle the same. Ergonomics,
IDM 1 : World of Knits Performance, Functional clothing, Technical Textiles,
World of Knits aims to introduce students to the delectable Pattern making and construction, Stretch fabric are the
world of Knitwear and helps them work with knitwear highlights of the IDM.
such that they are able to develop garments, accessories
and home products - using both the aesthetic and tactile IDM for PG
elements of the knit fabric. Learners at the end of this Knitwear Merchandising
course will be able to work confidently with knits and use Knitwear Merchandising aims to give the learners a
them as a creative medium to develop a range of fashion holistic understanding of managing the specifics of the
products. Design, Art and Aesthetics, Hand knitting, Knitwear Business. It provides inputs on merchandising
Hand flat knitting, sustainability, zero waste, Recycling, the Knitwear market, technical details on product
Upcycling, customization, versatility of knits as a medium, development and costing (for circular and flat knits),
Yarn to Product are the highlights of the IDM. Target market, Fabric identification, sizing, Pattern Making,
Garment Production, seams Finishes for Knitwear
IDM 2 : Fashion for Sports Apparels, costing of Knits, Quality control for knits are the
“Fashion for Sports” is aimed at giving an orientation highlights of the I DM. photography.
towards the most versatile and the fastest growing
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The Department of Leather Design offers two Inter IDM 2 : Leather Lifestyle Products
Disciplinary Minors for other UG programmes, viz. (i) Given itsversatilityand luxury I ifestyle quotient,
Leather & Fashion and (ii) Leather Lifestyle Products, and students are taken through the overview of the industry,
offers one Inter Disciplinary Minor for PG programmes, classifications, fashion trends, leather as a material
i.e. Luxury Products. for creative & lifestyle expressions and its infinite
applications. As students graduate, they would develop
IDMs for UG a holistic understanding of leather lifestyle product
IDM 1: Leather Fetish & Cult Fashion development that constitutes home furnishing corporate
As an IDM offered to other departments, the Leather gifts and office accessories.
Fetish track helps students of other disciplinary domains
to add the leather fetish product category into their IDM for PG
knowledge and skills portfolio thus increasing the Luxury Products
fashion value quotient and also career options. Across This track offered to the PG students takes one through
the semesters, students are taken through the overview a graduated mindset of design & design approach,
of Industry, classification of fetish product & outerwear, heritage & storytelling, quality benchmarks, price roofing
concepts and trends of fetish & cult fashion, sub-culture, and anti-laws of marketing. A luxury orientation prepares
material understanding of leather, leather alternates & the mind to view a product as a compelling story and
surfaces, design & prototyping process. The track would therefore understand the characters that build it. With
culminate with the students developing a range of fetish this new mindset, the student is trained to approach a
products and outerwear with a holistic understanding of product with a heightened consciousness of design
leather application. philosophy & its application, and supporting drivers that
keep the product unique. Designing and prototyping to
demonstrate understanding wind up the track.

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It
familiarized to different fabrics and their end use. The
the students of other UG and PG programmes. Textile minor focuses on sensitizing students to the rich textile
Structure & Surface and Textile Appreciation for UG and heritage of India and enrich their minds to the vast range
Textile Manufacturing and Sourcing for PG students. of traditional textiles from different parts of the world.
The students will also get an opportunity to apply the
IDMs for UG elements and principles of design to ideate and express
IDM 1 : Textile Structure & Surface through textiles. Exploring and manipulating materials
The Textile Structure and Surface minor will give an will give a direction to communicate effectively with
insight into the elements of textiles through a hands- textiles. The students will gain an insight into the global
on approach. The students will engage with different cutting-edge textile trends.
materials and processes to delve into the nuances of
textile design, from developing prints, textile colouration IDM for PG
by way of dyeing and printing to weaving on the loom. Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing
Further, the minor introduces students to a gamut The Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing minor will impart
of textiles from across the world, sensitizing them to an understanding of textiles, enhancing fabric experience
the regional variations, in terms of colour, motifs and and assessing performance, comfort and aesthetic
techniques for design inspiration. The students from attributes for suitable end application. The students will
varied disciplines will also get an opportunity to digitally examine the yarn and fabric quality parameters and
illustrate application of their textile design ideas as per learn about textile testing methods and evaluation as
their core specialisation. per global standards. The minor will draw attention to
the relevance of textiles in the global economy and lay
IDM 2 : Textile Appreciation emphasis on domestic and international fabric sourcing
The Textile Appreciation minor will provide a strategies for different textile products, keeping in view
comprehensive understanding of textiles and its costing and lead times.
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The Fashion Technology department offers four Inter IDMs for PG
Disciplinary Minor subjects for the students of other UG IDM1: Apparel Product Management
and PG programmes. The Inter Disciplinary Minor (IDM) “Apparel Product
Management” caters to the specific requirements of the
IDMs for UG students and provided them a much needed orientation
IDM 1: Apparel Manufacturing Process of the field of Apparel Production Management, Apparel
The Inter Disciplinary Minor (IDM) “Apparel Manufacturing Production Techniques and Apparel Quality Procedures
Process” enables the students to understand the impact and Practices.
of suitable technology in achieving manufacturing
excellence. It will also enable students to identify suitable IDM 2 : IT essentials for Fashion E-Business
technology and help them in taking business decisions. The Inter Disciplinary Minor (IDM) “IT essentials for
Apparel production is one of the most challenging and Fashion E-Business” offered by department of fashion
dynamic domain of the apparel manufacturing chain. technology offers a wide range of subjects to enable
students to understand all the important attributes of
IDM 2 : IT applications for Fashion Business fashion e-business The students will develop skills on
The Inter Disciplinary Minor (IDM) “IT applications for front end design, back end design and develop a dynamic
Fashion Business” offered by department of fashion website for fashion E-business.
technology offers a wide range of subjects to enable the
students to be abreast of the state-of-the-art technology.
This IDM makes the students understand data, its
management and importance in business processes
and applications and, to manage the business data and
design dashboards for effective decision making.

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Master of Design offers two Inter Disciplinary Minor Problem Solver, Design Thinker, and Design Innovator &
subjects for the students of other UG and PG programmes. Entrepreneur.
Lateral Thinking and Innovation for UG and Trends and
Culture for PG students. IDM for PG
Trends & Culture
IDM for UG The set of courses being offered under “Trends and Culture”
Lateral Thinking & Innovation will function as an umbrella within which the students
This course helps identifying and honing student’s own will develop a critical understanding of Trends and visual
creative potential. This is done through appreciation and culture in contemporary society and the interrelationship
criticism of appropriate or inappropriate design issues within. The course will enable the students to learn
and opportunities within the particular area of design. the tools for identifying and capturing new trends and
Applying lateral thinking skills while building creative articulate them within the socioculturalcontext, eventually
confidence, this course will introduce students to different applying it for a relevant market. They also get exposed to
creativity theories that will lay the foundation for a strong the theories of visual culture studies and visual analysis,
design process understanding, and a deeper insight of the which enables them to encode and decode the images
personal skills and expertise that design thinkers utilize in for trend analysis and forecast. The knowledge gained
all phases of the design process, leading to articulation would prepare the students as Trend Researchers and
of one’s own design ideas through a range of mediums Forecasters. The possible career pathways are Media
including drawings, prototypes and presentations. The analyst, Visual Semanticist, Fashion Merchandiser,
possible career pathways are Visualizer, Art Directors, Trends spotter & Visual Researcher. The possible career
Storyteller, Critical Problem Solver, Design Thinker, and pathways are Media analyst, Visual Semanticist, Fashion
Design Innovator & Entrepreneur. The possible career Merchandiser, Trends spotter & Visual Researcher.
pathways are Visualizer, Art Directors, Storyteller, Critical

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FMS department offers two IDM’s one for UG programme entrepreneurial skills and mind set, Level-3: Theory into
i.e., Fashion retailing and one for PG programme i.e., practise Understanding about business environment,
Entrepreneurship. business models, policies and schemes, idea generation
with its feasibility testing, various functional aspects of
IDM for UG business plan. The students will develop analytical skills
Fashion retailing to evaluate the business ideas, idea identification and idea
This course is about head and tail of retailing. The testing skills to identify the feasibility of business venture,
objective of fashion retailing is maximize sales and report making skills, applied financial and marketing
profitability. This IDM builds and bridges gap between skills for preparing a business plan. Develop a successful
your creativity and markets. If the students want to be business model for a feasible idea and develop a business
commercially successful fashion professional by starting plan and its appraisal. With this IDM student can become
their boutique/Retail brand, they must know the basics an entrepreneur, a business consultant in government
of Retailing, Marketing, Consumer insights and the steps or private organisation, create their own business with
of entrepreneurship. With this IDM student can enter innovative products & services in any sector, and work
into Marketing (retail, global), Merchandising, Buying, closely with craft clusters.
Researcher and become a Retail Entrepreneur.

IDM for PG
Entrepreneurship
This course is about becoming job creator rather
than a job seeker and be on your own. Learning
progressions semester wise are Level-1: Awareness
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A student will be required
to take General Elective
subjects
every semester (for both
UG and PG programmes).
A set of GEs will be proposed
by the campus, keeping
in view the availability of
the course and the overall
credit requirement for
the semester. Some GEs
offered for UG Programme
are also offered for PG
programme.

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 Personality Communication Professional World, History of Art,
Development Ethics and Values Architecture & Culture

Critical Indian History of Art, Landscaping & Nature/

Thinking Architecture & Culture Gardening Historical Walk

Sociology Economics Language Psychology

Leadership Sustainability
Studies
UG
General Electives

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Development of Food Methodology Fitness

Photography Yoga/Meditation Semiotics Creative Writing/

Techniques Story Telling

Theatre/Dance/ Poetry Media Studies Fashion Modelling/

Choreography/Music Beauty & Make Up

Mandatory
Film Cultural Optional
Appreciation Anthropology

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 Professional Values Critical Communication Research
& Ethics Thinking Methodology

Economics Landscaping Indian History of Art, Philosophy

& Gardening Architecture and Culture

Making Sense Photography Language Yoga/ Meditation

of Food Techniques

PG
General Electives

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 Gender Youth Culture Sports/ Research
Studies & Identity Fitness Methodology

Resource Personality Media Studies Theatre/ Dance

Management Development

Operations and Poetry Sustainability Semiotics

Research Studies

Film Mandatory
Appreciation Optional

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Industry Connect
The new curriculum of NIFT attempts to give the student Alumni envisaged the necessity and importance of
a rich repertoire of experience and understanding that Industry engagement through:
will hopefully inculcate a desire and a capability for
lifelong learning and will stand him or her in good stead • Interaction with Industry leaders and alumni in the
in these disruptive times of change. Industry engagement classroom
is envisaged as a learning process which, by providing • Sponsored classroom projects
exposure to the students in real life working environment • Industry visits
as part of an academic curriculum helps them to develop • Exposure to exhibitions and fairs
and enhance academic, personal and professional • Internships
competencies coupled with deeper understanding of the • Joint research endeavours
ethics and values that distinguish a good professional. A • Hands-on practical learning experience in industry
significant part of the engagement programme is based environment to be transacted within the curriculum
on regulated exposure of the students to the industry structure.
environment as part of the course curriculum under the
guidance of both academia and industry. The revised Critical to this new perspective would be the planning
curriculum structure of NIFT arrived through deliberations, of Industry Engagements and scheduling them in
workshops and interactions involving internal experts coordination with the industries as per the requirement to
and eminent academicians, industrialists and NIFT. transact the new curriculum in the UG & PG Programmes
offered by NIFT and its campuses.

Grassroot Connect
As a leader of fashion education in India, NIFT realizes monitoring the student activities; through customized
the importance of its social responsibilities and continues training programmes and with design inputs, thereby
its endeavour to create grounded designers who are able enhancing the commercial value of products being
to appreciate and promote the various crafts of India. manufactured by the artisans. Such exposure and
The Craft Cluster Initiative, has provided the students with interactions have provided a stronger rural connect and a
continuous exposure to Indian culture and traditional greater understanding and appreciation of Indian culture
handloom and handicraft clusters thus providing an and aesthetics to the young design professionals.
opportunity for creative innovation and experimentation
at the grass root level. Through this craft exposure NIFT
students have endeavoured to be ‘Young Change Agents’,
utilizing the skills of the handloom and handicraft sectors
for developing niche contemporary products.
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The academic strategy of NIFT embraces internationalism. year for pursuing the dual degree. In yet another format
Over the years, conscious efforts have been made to of exchange, through a partnership between NIFT and
increase its international visibility and standing among Swiss Textile Technical School (STF), Switzerland, NIFT
other reputable fashion institutes around the world. students avail an opportunity to attend a three week
NIFT shares successful partnership with 32 leading Short-Term Summer Programme at STF, Switzerland.
international fashion institutes and organizations Similar opportunity is provided by NIFT to the STF
pursuing similar academic goals. On one hand, by opting students offering them a two week ShortTerm Programme
for the exchange program with collaborating partner which is aimed at gaining a valuable insight into Indian
institutes, NIFT students avail a unique opportunity to culture, arts and crafts along with the understanding of
integrate with the global mainstream of fashion, while the Indian market and its dynamics.
on the other, it provides international students with a Academic collaboration between NIFT and Bangladesh
plethora of similar ‘study abroad’ options at NIFT. As a University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) provides
result, this provides excellent opportunities to interact unique opportunities to the students of the two institutes.
with students from various geographies, encouraging It offers BUFT students to undergo semester exchange at
them to broaden their horizons and understand different NIFT while BUFT facilitates NIFT students to undertake
cultures. International students can take advantage of the Industry Internship and Graduation Projects/ Research
‘study abroad’ program at any of the 18 NIFT campuses. Projects at Apparel Manufacturing Units in Bangladesh.
To provide an academic gradient, the Institute’s The following are some of the key institutes with which
international collaborations enable students to participate NIFT collaborates: Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT),
in international competitions, seminars, research, and USA; North Carolina State University, USA; Queensland
other events. Furthermore, at the faculty level strategic University of Technology, Australia; De Montfort
alliances also provide opportunities for academic University, UK; Glasgow School of Arts, UK; Nottingham
advancement or joint research initiatives through faculty Tent University, UK; Swiss Textile Technical School,
exchange. This ensures constant updation and up- Switzerland; ENSAIT University, France; EnaMoma,
gradation of teaching methods and facilities, putting France; Politechnico di Milano, Italy; NABA, Italy; Saxion
NIFT faculty at par with the best in the world. University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands; Amsterdam
Among the successful collaborations, the strategic Fashion Institute, Netherlands; Bunka Gauken University,
partnership between NIFT and the Fashion Institute of Japan; KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and
Technology (FIT) in New York, USA, offers a unique once- Technology, Denmark; The Savannah College of Art
in-a-lifetime opportunity for selected meritorious NIFT and Design(SCAD), USA; Buffalo State University,
students to earn dual degrees from both NIFT and FIT in USA; Oklahoma State University (OSU); USA; Massey
four years. The two years of education at NIFT is followed University, NZ; SCED, Isreal and many more.
by one year at FIT. The Students return to complete NIFT is also a member of the prestigious International
their studies at NIFT thus earning a Dual Degree from Foundation for Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) and
both institutes. In the academic year 2022-23, around 66 Cumulus, an international body serving art and design
NIFT students have taken admission at FIT in their third education and research.
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As leading agents of change, NIFT Alumni are
reconfiguring the institute’s constellation of achievements
and success stories. The alumni are adding value in
different work scenarios, both in India and overseas.
About 38000 + alumni are working with the industry in
key decision making positions and are instrumental in
shaping the future of fashion business. Some of them are
brands themselves. Others are excelling in the domain
of entrepreneurial dynamics. NIFT alumni are also
actively taking their knowledge to the grassroot levels,
working towards enhancement of the craft pockets of
the country. The linkage between Alumni and their alma
mater continues. NIFT has the significant opportunity
to benefit from the network of its graduates. NIFT has
always valued this resource and has involved the alumni
in the future direction of the institute.

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At NIFT, we are proud of the dynamic and motivated 2. Pre-Placement Offers (PPO)
students who are mentored and supported to take on Companies can extend a pre-placement offer to students
the challenges and opportunities that await them in the before the on-campus placement which is considered as
Industry. The graduates of NIFT understand the nuances a job offer. These offers may be made on the basis of
of fashion business spanning art, craft, technology and internships/ training/ projects undertaken by the students
strategy and have acquired the skill sets that will make in the said company. In order to provide fair opportunity
them adapt to the growing needs of the industry. to all, companies may inform NIFT of such offers made
Graduates of NIFT have been provided cutting edge through the moderated Industry Mentor Feedback Form
understanding through exposure to emerging challenges, provided by the institute to ensure students offered
developments, techniques, technology and practice from PPO are not allowed to participate in further Placement
all over the world. During their programme at NIFT, the process.
students undergo a metamorphosis that unfolds their
potential, develops skills and stimulating intellectual 3. Off-Campus Placements
growth. Their latent potential is honed by committed and Upon completion of Campus Placements, the institute
skilled faculty drawn from the academia and industry. continues to facilitate job opportunities to its Graduates
We are aware of the fact that fashion industry wants through Off campus drive where companies that could
professionals having multi-skill sets and we have trained not participate in campus placements raise requirements
our students accordingly. through the Industry & Alumni Affairs (I&AA) unit.
The Campus Placements provides a platform for the Placements and job opportunities in NIFT are on an
graduating students from various disciplines of the two upward trajectory – with greater overseas opportunities,
years post graduate, and four years undergraduate greater number of pre placement offers, higher pay
programmes to realise their professional dreams and packages etc. NIFT has embarked on a new restructured
ambitions and thus requires the keen and sustained curriculum, which has incorporated new and emerging
participation of employer organisations. NIFT graduates areas including disruptive technologies and taken
carry the energy, creativity, skill, technical knowhow and initiatives for higher industry engagement.
the legacy of their predecessors to emerge as invaluable
assets to the organisations that they are inducted into.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has a
centralized placement process. Companies can employ
students from any campus or course of the institute
through three routes which are facilitated by the institute:

1. On Campus Placements
Companies are invited for campus placements. It is
organised for all the eligible final year students of NIFT
campuses. Upon being given a confirmed time and date,
the companies participate in the campus placement
procedure.
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 PLACEMENTS 2024
SCHEDULE
Phase 1 (On Campus)

NIFT CAMPUSES PG UG

NEW DELHI 22nd & 23rd April 2024 24th, 25th & 26th April 2024

BENGALURU 29th April 2024 30th April & 2nd May 2024

MUMBAI 3rd May 2024 6th & 7th May 2024

CHENNAI 9th May 2024

KOLKATA 10th May 2024

GANDHINAGAR 10th May 2024

HYDERABAD 10th May 2024

Phase 2 (Online): 15th to 18th May 2024

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PROCESS
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has a centralized placement process. Companies can employ students
from any campus or courses of the institute through two routes which are facilitated by the institute:

CAMPUS PLACEMENTS
Companies can register for campus placements, the schedule of which is given for 2024. Upon being given a confirmed
time and date, they may choose Online or On-Campus placement for further going through the placement procedure.

PRE-PLACEMENT OFFERS (PPO)

Companies can extend a pre-placement offer to students before the on-campus placement which is considered as a
job offer. These offers may be made on the basis of internships/ training/ projects undertaken by the students in the
said company. In order to provide fair opportunity to all, companies may inform NIFT of such offers made through the
moderated Industry Mentor Feedback Form provided by the institute to ensure students offered PPO are not allowed
to participate in further Placement process.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FIRMS FOR CAMPUS PLACEMENTS

The companies attending the campus placements shall match the eligibility criteria listed below for registering to
recruit through NIFT Campus Placement. A company registered under Companies Act of 1956/2013, or a multinational
company, or global firm having or not having its operations in India, conducting business in the fashion or any allied
sector dealing with design, manufacturing or distribution.
The company may fall under any of the categories mentioned below:

First Categorization
- Product Group
- New Areas (refer page 84)
Second Categorization
- Type of Firms (refer page 84)
Third Categorization
- Type of skill sets/functions (refer page 85)

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Product Group New Areas Types of Firms
• Garment & other sewn • UI/UX • Artists
products • Augmented Reality • Designers
• Textiles and Virtual Reality • NGOs
• Accessories • Gaming • Export Organisations
• Lifestyle Products • Product Design • Domestic Retail and Manufacturing
Services Organisations
• Multinational Retail Organisations
• Media/Advertising/Publication
Houses
• Buying Houses & Buying Agents
• Business Consultancies
• Start ups

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Type of Skill set/functions
• Advertising • Fashion Photography • Sampling
• Buying • Graphic Design • Sourcing
• Business Analytics • Innovation • Space Design
• CAD / CAM • Inventory Control • Space Management
• Category Management • Marketing • Store Management
• Costume Design • Merchandising • Styling
• Craft Cluster • Warehouse Management • Supply Chain Management
• Customer Relations • New Product Development • Teaching
• Design Research • Production & Operations • Trend Analysis
• E-Commerce • Public Relations • User Research
• Event Management • Quality • Visual Merchandising
• Fashion Design • Research & Development • Warehouse Management
• Fashion Illustration • Retail
• Fashion Journalism • Sales Management

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The Job Announcement Form (JAF), forms the primary document for communicating the details of the positions
offered by the companies to the candidates. It is based on the information provided on the JAF such as the job
position offered, the number of vacancies, location of posting, salary package as well as other details submitted by
the companies, that the date, time and venue to conduct the selection process is prepared and communicated to the
companies. It is therefore, highly desirable that the form is completed in all respects.

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The process of registering for Campus placement is as under:

• Company/organization will be required to register for NIFT Campus Placements 2024 by visiting www.nift.ac.in/
placements or www.cmsnift.com/placements.
• The company will need to register for the first time with details of the company like name of the company,
company logo, Website, Nature of Business and Annual Turnover including all contact information. Any company
that has registered before in previous years will have a valid user ID and a password and need not register again.
• New Users will be provided credentials of user ID and a password which will be sent to the mail ID as provided
by the company in the registration form.
• The company then has to login using the user ID and password to fill the Job Announcement Form (JAF) online
on CMS or upload scanned copy of the filled JAF downloaded from CMS.
• The JAF has certain data which will be visible to all students who are interested in and eligible for appearing in
campus placement.
• Certain data will not be made available to the students. The demarcation of data is clearly indicated in the JAF.
• Registered recruiters shall be allocated a date and time for online/offline placements.
• Registered companies shall be granted access to the student database for short listing before attending the
campus.
• Based on certain criteria companies will be taken on board for the on-campus placement. The date and time
allotted to the company shall be intimated two days prior to the commencement of the campus placement.
The companies not taken on board for On campus placement shall be intimated and will be facilitated for Off
Campus placement after 11th May, 2024.

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NIFT BHUBNESHWAR
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jha
HYDERABAD
Prof. Dr. Malini Divakala (I/c)

CAMPUSES Campus Director

NIFT Campus
Campus Director

NIFT Campus
IDCO Plot No-24
Opposite Hi-tech City,
LEADERSHIP Opp. KIIT School of Mgmt. Chandaka
Industrial Estate,
Cyberabad Post, Madhapur,
Hyderabad-500 081, Telangana
Bhubaneswar — 751024, Odisha
T: (040) 23110841/42/43, 23110630.
Ms Tanu Kashyap, IAS T: (0674) 2305700, 2305701
F (040) 23114536
Director General-NIFT F: 0674-2305710

Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra CHENNAI JODHPUR

Dean (Academics) Prof. Dr. Anitha M. Manohar Prof. Dr. G. Hari Shankar Prasad
Campus Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus, NIFT Campus

Rajiv Gandhi Salai Taramani, Karwar, Jodhpur - 342 037, Rajasthan
Chennai - 600 113, Tamil Nadu T: (0291)- 2659558, 2659556
Tel: +91-44-22542759 F: (0291) 2659556
Fax: +91-44-22542769

BENGALURU DAMAN KANGRA

Dr. Yathindra Lakkanna (I/c) Dr Sandeep Sachan Prof. Dr. Rahul Chandra (I/C)
Campus Director Campus Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus Block 5 & 6, NIFT Campus

No. 21st, 16th Cross Street Govt. Engineering College Campus, Chheb, Kangra-176001, HP
27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Mota Falia, Varkund, T: (01892) 263872
Bengaluru — 560 102, Karnataka Nani Daman, F: (01892) 260871
T: (080) 22552550 to 55 Daman - 396210
F: (080) 22552566

BHOPAL GANDHINAGAR KANNUR

Lt Col. Ashish Agarwal Prof. Dr. Sameer Sood Col. Akhil Kumar Kulshrestha
Campus Director Campus Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus NIFT Campus

M P Bhoj (Open) University Campus, GH - 0 Road, Behind Info City, Near DAICT Dharmasala, Mangattuparamba,
Kolar Road, Bhopal- 462016 (MP) Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat Kannur - 670 562 (Kerala)
T: (0755) 2493636/736 T: (079) 23265000, 23240832, 23240834 T: (0497) 2784780-86
F: (0755) 2493635 F: (079) 23240772

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KOLKATA PATNA VARANASI
Sh Brijesh Doere, Director (I/C) Col. Rahul Sharma Nandan Singh Bora
Campus Director Campus Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus NIFT Campus

Plot No. 3B, Block - LA, Mithapur Farms, Bada Lalpur, Deen Dayal Hastakala Sankul
SEC-Ill, Salt Lake City, Patna -800001 (Bihar) Varanasi - 221007 (UP)
Kolkata-700106, West Bengal T: (0612) 2340032/64/54 T: (0535) 2702422/31
T: (033) 23358872, 23358351, 23357332 F: (0612) 2360078, 2366835 F: (0535) 2702423/24/29
F: (033) 23355734

MUMBAI RAEBARELI
Prof. Dr. Pavan Godiawala Nandan Singh Bora
Campus Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus

Plot no 15, Sector 4,Kharghar, Doorbhash Nagar, Sector - I,
Navi Mumbai - 410210 (Maharashtra) Raebareli - 229 010 (UP)
T: (022) 27747000, 27747100 T: (0535) 2702422/31
F: (022) 27745386 F: (0535) 2702423/24/29

NEW DELHI SHILLONG

Prof. Dr Anupam Jain (I/c) Mr. Shankar Kumar Jha
Campus Director Campus Director
NIFT Campus NIFT Campus
Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park Umsawli, Mawpat,
New Delhi - 110016 Shillong – 793012, Meghalaya
T: (011) 26867704, 26542149 T: (0364) 2308811, 2308826
F: (011) 26542151

PANCHKULA SRINAGAR
Prof. Dr. Amandeep Singh Grover Dr. Javid Ahmad Wani
Campus Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus, NIFT Campus

Sector-23, SIDCO, Electronic Complex, Rangreth,
Panchkula Srinagar- 191132 (J&K)
Haryana-134109 T. 0914 2300994/95

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INDUSTRY & ALUMNI AFFAIRS UNIT
MEMBERS OF I&AA UNIT AT NIFT CAMPUSES

I&AA UNIT HO BENGALURU

Dr. R Ravi Kumar
CHENNAI
Dr. Samuel Wesley D
HYDERABAD
Dr. K K Babu
Associate Professor Professor Assistant Professor
+91 9036956755 +91 9444954014 +91 8737892229
Prof. Dr. Jonalee D. Bajpai [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Head I&AA
+91 9845422340 Mr. Mohammad Ansar (Link RIC) Mr. Senthilvel S. (Link RIC) Mr. Venkatesh B (Link RIC)
+91 80058 94761 Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
[email protected] 9400334067 9488556398 9642553230

Mr. Jayant Kumar

Unit Incharge (Industry)
+91 92532 85v413
[email protected]

BHOPAL DAMAN JODHPUR

Mr. Ranjeet Kumar Ms. Namrata Singh Ms. Anshu Choudhary Mr. Dipraj Sinha
Unit Incharge (Alumni Affairs) Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
+91 9902032537 +91 8707794495 +91 9619798729 +91 8005895013
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Ms. Sakshi (I/C Link RIC) Ms. Shweta Joon (Link RIC)
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
9818442582 8570956545

BHUWANESHWAR GANDHINAGAR KANGRA

Dr. Goutam Saha Mr. Bhaskar Banerjee Ms. Maria Afzal
Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
+91 8280114671 +91 8980074681 +91 9015548933
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mr. Ravi Prakash (Link RIC) Dr. Raj Kumar (Link RIC) Ms. Nandita Kohli (Link RIC)
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
7022719235 8862995286 9568137142

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Mr. Yedu Rajeev Dr. Deepak Pangal Ms. Vijaylaxmi Singh
Assistant Professor Regional Industry Coordinator Associate Professor
+91 8968687559 +91 8700319960 +91 9919394469
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Mr. PraveenRaj T (Link RIC) Kanishka (Link RIC) Mr. Rimanshu Patel (Link RIC)
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
9003086087 8800659064 8587976116

KOLKATA PANCHKULA SHILLONG

Mr. Dibyendu Bikash Datta Mr. Ketan Dhillon Mr. Mohit Kishore Vatsa
Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
+91 9433329019 +91 9899547392 +91 9818928949
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Ms. Darniya Roy (Link RIC) Ms. Umme Hani (Link RIC)
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
9692210041x 8822302549

MUMBAI PATNA SRINAGAR

Mr. Kumar Sudeepta Mr. Jayant Kumar Dr. Ravider Kataria
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
+91 9167879456 +91 7782907788 +91 9813940070
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mr. Yashwant Misale (Link RIC) Mr. Navnendra Singh (Link RIC) * RIC and Link RIC can be contacted
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor on the above e-mail and phone
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Mr. Jayant Kumar
Unit Incharge (Industry)

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M.Des, Kangra

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