NATIONAL

INSTITUTE OF
FASHION
TECHNOLOGY
A Statutory Institute
Governed by the NIFT Act 2006
Ministry of Textiles
Government of India

ADMISSIONS

2025
 NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF
FASHION
TECHNOLOGY
A Statutory Institute
Governed by the NIFT Act 2006
Ministry of Textiles
Government of India
 MESSAGE FROM
CHAIRPERSON

I am pleased to welcome you to a community society, and the industries they will impact.
that is shaping the future of fashion education By sensitizing students to social and cuttural
in lndia. Since its establishment in 1986, NIFT contexts, we aim to develop empathetic
has grown into a globally recognized institution, professionals who are equipped to drive
renowned for its forward-thinking approach to positive change in the world of fashion.
fashion education and its deep commitment to
preserving lndia’s rich textile and craft heritage. Our alumni, who have made significant
At NIFT, we strive to nurture the talent of contributions across creative fields globally,
aspiring designers and professionals, equipping are a testament to NIFT’s legacy of excellence.
them with the skills and vision needed to We invite you to join our vibrant and inclusive
become leaders in the fashion industry. community, where tradition, creativity, and
innovation converge to shape the future of
NIFT’s pedagogy is built on fostering creativity, fashion.
encouraging free inquiry, and promoting
independent thinking. Our curriculum is Welcome to NIFT, where your journey to
thoughtfully designed to balance traditiona! becoming a visionary leader begins.
values with contemporary trends, offering
students a holistic education that is both
grounded in cultural heritage and focused on Ms. Rachna Shah, IAS
the future. We provide immersive experiences
in lndia’s handloom and craft traditions,
encouraging students to innovate while staying
connected to their roots. This unique blend of
tradition and innovation positions our students
to thrive in today’s global fashion marketplace.

NIFT’s multidisciplinary curriculum is designed

to prepare students to tackle real-world
challenges and explore unique career paths.
Through participation in cutting-edge research
and innovative projects, our students and faculty
push the boundaries of fashion education,
cultivating the next generation of changemakers
and thought leaders.

Sustainability and ethics are centra! to our

mission. We instill in our students a strong
sense of responsibility toward the environment,
 FOREWORD

The fashion industry has always been a mirror collaborations, and trans-disciplinary learning,
reflecting the zeitgeist of its time, continually our students gain a holistic understanding of
evolving with changes in society, technology, and the fashion ecosystem. We also take immense
consumer behavior. At the National Institute of pride in our strong engagement with India’s
Fashion Technology (NIFT), we understand the rich textile heritage, ensuring that our students
critical role that education plays in navigating have a deep respect for traditional knowledge
these shifts. Established in 1986, NIFT has been systems while being fully equipped to navigate
a pioneer in shaping India’s fashion landscape, global contexts.
consistently adapting to the ever-changing
demands of the industry while holding true to As we look toward the future, NIFT is excited
its core values of innovation, inclusivity, and to announce that the NIFT Admission 2025
excellence. Entrance Examination will be conducted by the
National Testing Agency (NTA), further elevating
For over three decades, NIFT has remained at the standard of admissions and making the
the forefront of fashion education, producing process more efficient.
professionals who are not only equipped with
technical skills but are also attuned to the We invite aspiring fashion professionals to join
nuances of global and local trends. Ranked us on this exciting journey. At NIFT, you will be
10th globally by CEO World Magazine in 2024, part of a community that is not only shaping the
and consistently securing top positions in future of fashion but also setting benchmarks
India’s Best Colleges surveys by India Today in education and industry standards. Together,
and The Week, NIFT’s reputation speaks to the we will explore new possibilities, solve design
excellence and rigor of our academic programs. challenges, and create a lasting impact on the
Our 19 campuses spread across India have global fashion landscape.
become hubs of creativity, innovation, and
cultural preservation, nurturing more than Welcome to the future of fashion education.
15,000 students and boasting a thriving alumni
network of 41,000+ professionals who have
made their mark across the globe. Ms. Tanu Kashyap, IAS
Director General
The dynamic and ever-evolving fashion industry
demands professionals who can not only adapt
but also lead with vision and purpose. At NIFT,
we strive to prepare our students to meet
this challenge head-on. Our comprehensive
curriculum is designed to be industry-oriented
and multidisciplinary, with an emphasis on real-
world exposure. Through internships, industry
 MESSAGE FROM
DEAN

The fashion industry today is witnessing As NIFT continues to evolve in response to

unprecedented transformations, driven the changing needs of the industry, it remains
by technology, sustainability, and global steadfast in its mission to provide students
interconnectedness. As we stand at the cusp of with an education that is both world-class
this exciting era, the role of fashion education in and deeply rooted in the Indian context. To all
shaping the next generation of industry leaders aspiring fashion professionals, I extend a warm
becomes ever more critical. The National welcome to NIFT, where your journey towards
Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), with its a brighter and dynamic future in fashion begins.
legacy spanning over three decades, has been The future of fashion education is here, and it’s
at the forefront of this evolution, preparing at NIFT.
students to not just navigate, but lead, the
changing dynamics of fashion, design, and Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra
technology. Dean Academics
One of NIFT’s core strengths lies in its ability
to seamlessly blend tradition with modernity.
Students are encouraged to draw inspiration
from India’s rich textile heritage and crafts,
while simultaneously engaging with cutting-
edge global practices. This unique intersection
of local craftsmanship and global trends forms
the bedrock of NIFT’s educational philosophy.
In line with this, students gain exposure to live
industry projects, internships, and collaborative
research, which foster a deep understanding of
both the creative and commercial aspects of
the fashion industry.

At the heart of NIFT’s success is its dedicated

community of educators, scholars, and industry
experts. The faculty at NIFT continuously
enhances their knowledge through research
and industry engagements, ensuring that
our students receive the most relevant and
contemporary education. Their insights help
nurture students into thought leaders who can
drive change and set new benchmarks in the
global fashion arena.
 BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
Ms. Rachna Shah
Secretary (Textiles), Ministry of Textiles &
Chairperson, BOG-NIFT

Ms. Indu Bala Goswami

Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Mr. Rohit Kansal

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles

Mr. Asit Gopal

AS&FA, Ministry of Textiles

Ms. Smita Srivastava

Director, Ministry of Education

Ms. Tanu Kashyap

Director General, NIFT

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 Bachelor of Fashion Technology
Fashion Communication
Foundation Programme

Events and Activities

Grassroot Connect
General Electives
Board of Governors

Industry Connect
Accessory Design

Global Connect
Knitwear Design
Fashion Interior

Leather Design
Fashion Design

Textile Design

Placements

Our Alumni
The Institute

Our Mission
Advantages
Our Vision

PHD
The Institute Undergraduate Programme
Programmes

The Curriculum Postgraduate Interdisciplinary

The curriculum Programmes Minors
The pedagogy Accessory Design
Master of Fashion Technology
The faculty Fashion Communication
Master of Fashion Management
Programmes Fashion Design
Master of Design Space
Fashion Interior
Knitwear Design
Leather Design
Textile Design
Fashion Technology
Master of Design Space
Master of Fashion Management
 THE
INSTITUTE
The National Institute of Fashion Technology is a enthusiastic youth with the world-class fashion

THE pioneering institute and leader in the sphere of

fashion, which takes pride in having the ability to
education that ingeniously blends knowledge
and critical independence and creative thinking.

NIFT
integrate knowledge, traditional arts, academic At NIFT, we constantly endeavour to guide the
freedom, innovations in design and technology fashion scenario of India and even take our
and creative thinking to continuously upgrade its vision to the global levels. As is the requirement
curriculum to address the ever changing needs for any good curriculum, the syllabus and
of the world offering an Industry-Academia modules are reviewed regularly to meet the

ADVANTAGE Established in
interface that provides a leading-edge learning
experience for the students, helps in building an
current and future demands of an industry
that thrives on transformation and change.

Pioneer in
1986
Established under
intricate and profound understanding about the
industry and its whereabouts.
NIFT announces the Admissions 2025 with an
updated curriculum with enhanced creative
potential and flexibility truly ahead of the era.
NIFT marks itself as a beacon for many The curriculum offers the concept of Majors
Design
Ministry of Textiles
Government of India
determined and passionate professionals and Minors, deeping specialisations within the
Education as they get transformed to be the epitome programme, and a basket of General Electives
in India of torchbearers in the field of Fashion. The to choose from, leading to individual and unique
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), pathways.
Pan India Presence was set up in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles,
Statutory body under the
NIFT Act 2006
19 Campuses Government of India, and is a Statutory Institute
governed by the NIFT Act 2006. Academic
This premier institute has always been
committed to excellence and brilliance. The
President of India is inclusivity has always been at the forefront in vision to embrace challenges and emerge
the expansion plans of the institute. NIFT today victorious while being the principal change
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Visitor to NIFT Programmes
has unfurled its wings throughout the expanse makers has only helped in setting the highest
UG, PG, Doctorate of the country through its 19 professionally academic standards. NIFT continues to strive
managed campuses. National Institute of to be nothing but the best, while announcing
41,600 + Fashion Technology provides a conducive
environment to its students from different parts
admission for the new batch of young
enthusiasts in 2025.
Alumni
Industry of the country to achieve their highest potential
Connect through the programmes offered. Since its
very inception, the institute has provided a firm
foundation in fashion education in the domains
Future ready of Design, Management and Technology to
Global Curriculum proudly become synonymous with excellence in
Connect fashion education in India.

The in-house faculty of NIFT is drawn in from

On Campus a distinguished group of intellectuals who put
Placement forth a sense of dynamism creating a pathway
to effective learning. NIFT regularly strengthens
its academic strategy with relentless efforts,
making the institute spearhead the driving
force that empowers and supports nation-
building whilst providing energetic, keen and

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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

OUR
global trends relevant to the industries
we serve.

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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 Inter-Disciplinary Minor THE
The Inter-Disciplinary Minors
empower students to design their
combination pathways to enter
CURRICULUM
future careers with transferable Programme Structure
skills and flexibility.

aquire credits over and above the

NIFT has adopted a format of Majors, Deepening Specialisations, the Minors and General
knowledge related to the majors.
majors and provide in-depth
subjects that complements the
a secondary concentration of
Deepening Specialisation is

Deepening Specialisation

mandatory credit requirements

the students who have zeal for
Floating majors are offered for
Electives. Interdisciplinary Minors provide individuated pathways that would permit students to

learning and are pepared to

acquire interdisciplinary skillsets and opt for a set of subjects that complement studies in one’s
major or explore an unrelated area of intellectual interest. General Electives have been offered to
YOUR

for earbing the degree.

the students to help them enhance their personality and develop interests in specific areas like
Personality Development, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Professional Ethics etc.
CORE

Floating Major
The Craft Cluster Initiative has been integrated into the curriculum. Increased Industry interaction
PROGRAMME for students through classroom projects, internships and part transaction in Industry Environment
is the focus of the restructured curriculum. Standardisation of credits across all programmes and
all semesters has been undertaken.

New and emerging areas across disciplines integrated into the curriculum:

General Electives

General Electives is a set of subjects • Artificial Intelligence

that allow co-curricular growth • Internet of Things
of students and complement the • Designing Ergonomic Environment
courses being undertaken within the • Advanced Apparel Manufacturing
different specialisations
Management
• Big Data and Business Analytics
• Fashion Thinking
• User Experience, Sensory Design
HOLISTIC LEARNING • Augmented Reality, Virtual Experience
design
• Head Gear Design
• CAD 3D & Contemporary Manufacturing
• Couture Jewellery
• Travel & Outdoor Gear Design
• Design for Society
GRADUATE PROFILE
• Smart Jewellery
• Smart Textiles
• Active Sportswear, Bespoke Menswear,
Wearable Technology
• Shapewear & Seamless Garments,
Computerized Knitting
• Surface Embellishment: Digital Embroidery,
Your Career Pathway •
Laser, 3D Printing
Design Strategy
The course prepares students for becoming • Optitex for Virtual Prototyping
multi-faceted professionals in various
segments of fashion industry.

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 THE THE
PEDAGOGY FACULTY
Academic Transaction carefully articulated, not just for the full course,
The methodology of academic transaction but for every semester and subject. Faculty at the institute articulates the expertise
at NIFT is aimed at giving the student a & dynamism that inspires the students to
holistic understanding of subject, context Integrated Assignments realize their full potential. NIFT faculty builds
and environment, and the ability to innovate Holistic understanding requires assimilative critically engaged teaching practices while
and adapt. Study at NIFT is a combination of evaluation as well. Therefore the curriculum testing its relevance through a wide range of
contact hours, studio practice, group work, is peppered with assignments that assess the projects and contexts. Students enhance their
and self study. It also provides an immersive ability of the student for synthesis of his/her knowledge and develop their talent by working
learning experience, with emphasis on learning knowledge and skillsets across a combination with the faculty on various real life projects
from doing and learning through reflection. of subjects. gaining invaluable knowledge, experience and
awareness on design application and industry
Interdisciplinary Minors Academic Mentoring dynamics. In the recent past, faculty &; student
A range of interdisciplinary minors have been Every student will have an academic mentor teams have undertaken varied research and
made available to the students to choose from. besides the subject mentor, who would be in a consultancy and training projects.
The knowledge and skill sets acquired will stand position to help the student better understand
them in good stead in their future careers, his/her strengths and areas of improvement, NIFT faculty is the strategic enabler in
and will either enhance or provide alternate and to provide inputs for the student in their transforming the vision of the institute
pathways. exercise of choice for selecting the deepening into reality. Trained at some of the leading
specialisations and the interdisciplinary minors. fashion institutes of international repute, the
Deepening Specialisation This will be over and above the academic faculty brings to the classroom professional
Students are given the opportunity to deepen mentoring provided during internships and capabilities, wide exposure and years of hands-
their understanding of a part of their core graduation projects. on industry experience. Engaging in doctoral
majors through a deepening specialisation, studies, the faculty is committed to grow in their
which will give them a further edge in specific Craft Cluster Initiative profession. The faculty constantly upgrades
industries. Floating credits are also offered for All students of NIFT will be given an immersive their knowledge & skills, creating a stimulating
the student keen on learning beyond the regular experience with a craft cluster. The experience learning environment for students.Paper
curriculum. includes lecture demonstration by master presentations by the faculty in the international
artisans, and visit to the craft cluster to circuit, participation in seminars & symposia
The Industry Connect understand not only the techniques and of high repute, enable world class academic
The new curriculum enhances the NIFT practice, but also the socioeconomic and discourse and knowledge transfer.
engagement with industry, through cultural moorings of the craft. There will be
institutionalising industry visits, visits to opportunities for co creation and design The strategy shaped by the faculty aims at
exhibitions and fairs, and a part transaction of infusion, be it for product development, a distinctive ability to create an influential
subject in an industry environment, industry branding or marketing. research-intensive environment. Effectively
mentorship and live classroom projects based playing the pathfinder’s role, the faculty pool is
on an industry brief. Continuous Evaluation working towards enhancing the research profile
The courses have more creative potential and of the institute, fostering a new generation of
General Electives flexibility and are geared towards producing ‘leaders of the future’.
An array of subjects from physical activities wellrounded graduates with expertise in
to socio cultural studies to personality millennial skill sets. The evaluation process
development and professional ethics have been has to be nuanced enough to appreciate the
woven into the course, and are transacted subtleties of creativity and innovation, but robust
through subject experts. The intent is to foster enough to be fair and impartial in assessment.
a climate of exploration and curiosity, to develop The system of evaluation in NIFT meets both
people skills, and to inculcate the ability for these requirements.
lifelong learning. Learning outcomes have been

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 Bachelor Programmes
B.DES 4 YEARS

Fashion Knitwear
FC Communication KD Design

Accessory Leather
AD Design LD Design

Fashion Textile
FD Design TD Design

BACHELOR
Fashion
FI Interiors
Bachelor Programmes
B.F.TECH 4 YEARS

Bachelor of
B.F.TECH Fashion Technology

Master Programmes
2 YEARS

MASTER
Master of
M.DES Design

Master of
MFM Fashion Management

Master of
M.F.TECH Fashion Technology

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INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR DEEPENING SPECIALISATION PROGRAMMES

• Jewellery Design
• Fashion Accessories • Fashion Products and work gear Accessory

AD
• Home Accessories • Decor and Design Design

AD
• Product Experience Design

• Visual Communication
• Communication Design Fashion
• Fashion Media

FC
• Display and Presentation Communication
FC
• Fashion Styling
Design • Digital Communication

• Fashion Explorations • Luxury and Couture

FD
• Fashion Intersections, Image and Styling Fashion
• Fashion Representation
FD

• Global Retail Fashion Business Design

• Fashion Innovation and Intuitive Clothing

• Fundamental Interiors

FI
• Luxury Design
• Exposition Interiors Fashion
• Experience Design
FI
PATHWAY

• Vernacular Design Interior

• World of Knit

KD
• Fashion for Sports
• Intimate Apparel
Knitwear
• Sportswear
Design
KD

• Leather & Fashion • Flat Knits

LD
• Leather Lifestyle Products • Children’s wear

• Sustainable Strategies for Products

COMBINATIONS

and Footwear Leather

LD

• Textile Structure and Surface • Inclusive Design in Products and Footwear Design

TD
• Textile Appreciation • Handmade and Luxury Design Strategies

• Textile for Apparel and Fashion

• Fashion Retailing accessories Textile

MFM
• Textile for Home and Spaces Design
TD

• Lateral Thinking and Innovation

• Apparel Production Technology
• Apparel Production Management Fashion
• Apparel Manufacturing Process • Apparel Product Development Technology
• IT Applications for Fashion
BFTECH

Student can choose any one IDM from any department other than their own department
BACHELORS

Business

MDES BFTECH
Student can choose any one DS from their respective department

• Fashion Accessory Design

AD

• Styling & Display Design

MASTERS

FC
M DES

• Design for Society

• Experience Design
• Fashion Process • Design Strategy Master of
FD

• Theoretical Studies in Design

Design
• Design and Curation

• Interior Spaces
FI

• Knitwear Merchandising
KD
MFM

• Luxury Products
LD

• Marketing and Retailing

• Entrepreneurship Master of Fashion
• International Business Management

• Textile Manufacturing & •

TD

Sourcing

• Apparel Product Management

• IT essentials for Fashion
e -business

• Trends and Culture • Operational Excellence

M F TECH

• Smart Factory Master of

Student can choose any one IDM from any department other than their own department

• Smart Garments Fashion Technology

• Entrepreneurship • Technical Textile
MFTECH MDES MFM
Student can choose any one DS from their respective department

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 the dept. which
initiates the journey

FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME

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 The foundation program at NIFT provides the The Foundation Programme equips students
entry point for the student to the exciting world with a holistic skill set and mindset, empowering
of fashion, design and technology. The education the students to embark with confidence and a
at NIFT, commences with a two semester clear vision in the dynamic and ever-evolving
Foundation Programme where the students fashion industry. The programme nurtures

FOUNDATION are sensitized towards Design and Technology

fundamentals, enrich the conceptual creative
thinking and create an awareness of the fashion
aspiring fashion industry professionals to
become creative, skilled, socially aware, and
forward-thinking professionals who are well-
PROGRAMME business. Beyond aesthetics and creativity, the
Foundation Programme also seeks to instill a
prepared to make a positive impact in the
design & technology landscape.
sense of social and environmental responsibility
in students. With a student centric approach, frequent
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY industry interaction and experiential learning
The Foundation Programme emphasizes honing model, the foundation programme cultivates
students’ communication and presentation an environment where creativity flourishes, and
Skills Skills skills, allowing them to articulate their ideas come to life. The foundation programme
concepts with clarity and persuasiveness. The for design students offers a dynamic and
Design Fundamentals Engineering Drawing exploration with various materials and the study immersive first-year curriculum designed to
Drawing of general and material sciences enhances unite all design students in a shared learning
Material Explorations
the basic understanding and appreciation experience. The course aims at providing a
Material Studies Garment Construction of manufacturing processes which will lead diverse exposure to empower the students
Communication and Presentation Skills Pattern Making to smart product realization. The important with fundamental skills and insights to become
Draping objectives of the foundation programme are: a design professional.
Technology Communication and • To cultivate core design skills to enhance The foundation programme for technology
Presentation Skills their ability to conceptualise, visualise and students contribute towards laying a strong
Digital Design and Communication communicate ideas effectively foundation towards the apparel industry,
Geometry • To foster innovative thinking by pushing production and latest technological innovations.
Technology boundaries and exploring designs that The programme prepares the students for the
resonate with contemporary trends and fashion industry manufacturing processes and
Knowledge Algorithm Design and future demands. apparel production by apprising them about
Data Structure • To gain proficiency in digital tools and textiles, data handling, garment construction,
Art and Design Aesthetics techniques relevant to the design industry. engineering drawing and fashion orientation.
Creative Thinking Skills Data Handling Techniques
• To interact confidently with clients,
Fashion Basics collaborators, and the wider industry as
Self and Society effective design professionals.
Knowledge • To embrace sustainable practices and
Integrated Design Project
ethical considerations in their design
Fabric Science for Apparel approach, shaping them into conscientious
Art and Design Aesthetics designers with a positive impact on the
Fashion Orientation world.

Elements of Technology

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 The dept. that
designs comfort

ACCESSORY
DESIGN

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 Accessory Design programme prepares offers learning of advanced technical skills in
MAJOR CORE AREAS design professionals with embedded fashion jewellery making. On competition students
knowledge, to offer innovations across myriad can design professional fashion jewellery
B.DES Personal Accessories platforms spanning jewellery, crafts, personal collections and position them in the wearable
accessories, soft goods and work gear. fashion space.

ACCESSORY
Fashion Bags
Accessory Design programme is a very career
Fashion Footwear and Headgear based education that is relevant today and DS2 : Functional Fashion Accessories
Eye wear and Watches has the ability to address the changing future This Specialization offers skills to proficiently
DESIGN Fashion and Precious Jewellery scenario. d balance the latest chic trends and a passion
for hand-crafted artisanal products across
Travel Gear, Personal Work Gear Majors the conventional fashion accessory spectrum.
Smart Products & Accessories Accessory Design Majors provide extensive Students gain an indepth understanding of
design knowledge in a socially relevant fashion form, function, utility in the fashion accessory
Smart Wearables scenario. Knowledge gets enhanced with domain with leverage in traditional; technical
Human Interface Design, UI/UX conceptual understand of design as a process, skills in creating fashion accessories collections
Electronic Interface Design material as a medium and ability to synthesize that are built on explorative experience.
Deepening Specialisations outcomes enabling the students to address
VR Asethetics
the contemporary needs. The program offers DS3 : Decor and Design
Jewellery Design Web-Interface Design the millennial students to perfect the design This specialization enables students to
Functional Fashion Accessories process through a balance of latest chic trends understand interior space; sense the aesthetic;
Decor and Design
Automobile Aesthetics and core passion for hand crafted artisanal ornamentation opportunities in the living space,
Product Experience Design Colour Analysis products and process. Students are creatively bedroom; luxury bathing accessories segment.
Aesthetic Design engaged in developing visualization skills with Under this programme they get to explore the
Exterior Design greater degree of digital fluency. They also mixed media thereby knowing the nuances
stand empowered with material manipulation of manufacturing; making products for luxury
Interior Design skills with an indigenous edge of traditional lifestyle. Students will acquire skills to design
Interdisciplinary Minors Graphic Design techniques. an eclectic artefact with respect to the context
Interface Design and in sync with the environment.
Fashion Accessories Students are enabled to articulate their whole
Home Accessories Toys and Games individuality through their signature style DS4 : Product Experience Design
Fashion Trends in Accessories Education Toys, Plush Toys accessory design collections, yet keeping it This specialization offers a comprehensive
relevant to the market and industry challenges. understanding of methods and techniques of
Recreational Toys, Special Toys
This design collection of eclectic fashion industrial design leading to interpret consumer
Interactive Toys and Games lifestyle accessories are based on patterns needs and applications to design products. It
stemming from a synergy of forms, colours and deals with user experience, ergonomics and
Luxury and Handicraft materials. interface related to product design. The subject
Accessories deals with the nuances of industry requirements
Personal and Institutional Goods Deepening Specialisations (DS) of product design like manufacturing and
Couture Accessories Accessory design students are empowered technology, specification and detailing,
Hand-crafted High Value Accessories with a choice of deeper learning with specific visualisation and representation of the same.
skills in form of deepening specialization that
Precision Crafted Products constitutes Jewellery Design, Fashion products, Career Pathways
Health and Wellness Accessories Work Gear. Accessory design students are empowered to
design their combinational pathways to enter
Home, Office & Retail Students can make a conscious choice of any future careers with transferable skills and
Accessories one deepening specialization with the help of flexibility. A few of the career pathways are
Home Garden Decor Products faculty mentors and based on their aptitude Lifestyle product Design, Jewellery Design,
Office Accessories and interest. Home Decor Design, Design Thinking, User
experience Design, Design research, Fashion
Retail Props and Display Products DS1 : Jewellery Design trend consultation, Craft-based product design
Corporate Gifts Students gain an in-depth knowledge of and Accessory Design solutions for both
Furnitures and Fixtures the jewellery domain in terms of products, International and domestic markets. During
processes and functioning. This specialization the process of learning, the students are also
Interior Design Solutions

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 exposed to an array of possibilities and future
business directions providing the opportunity
to start their own design entrepreneurship.

F&LA Department at NIFT campuses offers

specialization on -
1. Jewellery Design (Bengaluru, Chennai,
Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kangra, Kolkata,
Raebareli, Srinagar).
2. Functional Fashion Accessories (Bhopal,
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Jodhpur, Patna,
Shillong).
3. Décor & Design (Bhopal, Bhubaneswar,
Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kolkata,
Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli,
Shilong, Srinagar).
4. Product Experience Design (Bengaluru,
Gandhinagar, Mumbai, New Delhi).

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 The dept. which looks
into the future

FASHION
COMMUNICATION

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 In the ever-growing world of fashion, the Digital Communication and Fashion Styling.
MAJOR CORE AREAS Fashion Communication design programme at Under each pathway, new areas have been
NIFT happens to be the single most cutting- incorporated to match the pace of the industry.
Graphic Design edge, exciting, and increasingly essential
B.DES Branding pathway to open up in the fashion and lifestyle DS 1 : Visual Communication

FASHION Typeface Design

Identity Design
industry. The significance of brand identity has
come to be seen on par with what the brand
One of contemporary society’s most beloved
art form is Visual Communication. The course
Publication Design sells i.e., the product. Numerous prêt and luxury would stimulate every student to expand his or
COMMUNICATION Advertising brands keep appearing in the Indian retail her cultural experience, support a fuller ray of
still and moving images with an overall goal of
Packaging Design scenario, and it has become essential for each
one of them to develop a unique brand identity fostering short film-making.
Fashion Styling for maximum impact and visibility. Fashion
Trend Analysis Communication has made it feasible for these DS 2 : Fashion Media
Trend Forecasting brands to communicate their products, identity, This specialization would enable students to be
Film Celebrity Styling and strategy, by providing a platform for these a trend spotter and fashion journalist with the
very brands. ability to bring clothing to life; putting the style
Deepening Specialisations Costume Styling
in a cultural context; inspiring and informing the
Photography Majors reader and figuring out where fashion might be
Visual Communication Fashion Photography This programme encompasses cohesive course heading next; be a copywriter or communication
Digital Communication Product Photography studies, introducing the Fashion Communication manager for the fashion industry.
Fashion Media Documentary Design graduate as a Visual Design Strategist capable
Fashion Styling of providing integrated solutions, in the following DS 3 : Digital Communication
Videography
major pathways: Graphic Design, Advertising, This next generation specialization would enable
Short Film Space Design, Visual Merchandising, Fashion the students to be a part of the exponentially
Fashion Journalism Creatives, Fashion Photography, Fashion growing IT industry in India and its influence
Fashion Columnist Journalism, Fashion Styling and Fashion and impact on various sectors of the fashion
Interdisciplinary Minors Copy Writing Thinking, Interaction Design and New Media industry as well. The global digital industry
Design, specific to the fashion and lifestyle is moving towards interactive and intuitive
Fashion Editor
Communication Design industry. Graphic Design aims to prepare design rapidly and this deepening course would
Fashion Blogger its graduates to have strong skills in visual enable to catch up with its pace. Fostering
Display & Presentation Design
Fashion Critic design, an adeptness of visual design elements the knowledge and skill of information design
Styling and Display Design
such as typography, grid systems, colour, and and architecture, the students will also learn
Media & Digital Design
composition. Space Design aims to produce how to make interface design inclusive for the
Multimedia Design
professionals with the ability to innovate in the indigenous society.
UI/UX vast field of space design and equip them for
Web Design an exciting job of transforming physical spaces DS 4 : Fashion Styling
Animation into functional, comfortable retail experiences. Styling is one of the most sought after career
Infographics Fashion Creative offers sensitization towards in communication domain. This specialisation
the development of a visual language will prepare students to take on various genre
Space Design incorporating the sense of photography, fashion of fashion styling and cater to the myriad
Store Design, Set Design writing and styling. Fashion Thinking explores requirements of the industry starting from
Visual Mertchandising the dimensions of a culture that stimulates social media to television and OTT platform.
AR/VR Exhibition Design fashion thinking and innovation, developing Further it explores area of curation styling which
innate abilities to articulate assumptions and is at its nascent stage in India but has a strong
Visual Environment & Experience Design
blind spots, value diversity, engage in conflict global demand. This DS expands the horizon of
Fashion Thinking and collaboration. styling to lifestyle and personal experiences as
Design Strategy well, therefore catering to the holistic need of
Design Thinking Deepening Specialisations (DS) the contemporary consumer.
Design Research In addition to these majors, FC students also
Design Innovation have an option to professionally strengthen Career Pathways
themselves by opting between the four Fashion Communication graduates emerge as
Systems Thinking
Deepening Specialisations, i.e., either in the dynamic professionals qualified to offer the most
area of Visual Communication, Fashion Media, effective and financially viable communication

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 solutions for the fashion, lifestyle industry and
beyond. The fast-moving digital revolution has
opened up Fashion Communication design to
new disciplines that require students to excel
not only in traditional design skills but also
explore and design human-centred concepts
and system design processes linked with
information technology:

• New material i.e., experimental,

combinations and futuristic
• Fashion Thinking
• Modules like Omni-channel (UX), interface
and experience design, sensory design,
the augmented reality, virtual experience
design, artificial intelligence, have been
incorporated as they are the future of the
fashion and other retail industry. As new
careers keep growing in the industry, there
is infinite scope for the graduates of Fashion
Communication to explore and expand their
horizons. In the areas of branding, styling,
social media marketing, photography,
commercial fashion space, UI & UX design
and graphics, Fashion Communication
graduates are both versatile and passionate
about more areas than just one. At the
end of the course tenure, the students
are well versed with knowledge, concept
base and skill. With some of the most
prolific companies regularly seeking such
talented and disciplined students, Fashion
Communication remains one of the most
desirable design disciplines at NIFT.

As the flag bearer of the artisan community

one would add value through learning the
communication aspects and enhance the market
visibility of their own community products. They
would thereby help the community to have an
online presence and reach an international
market. Subjects like user experience and
knowledge of retail would play a pivotal role
to ensure customer satisfaction and boost
business conversion. The knowledge of UX/UI,
Digital Communication and New Media would
help them stay in the limelight while beating
their competitors.

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 FASHION
DESIGN

The dept. that

fashions the future

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 Fashion Design has been the flagship Majors
programme of NIFT and has contributed The Fashion Design major subjects follow
immensely in shaping the India fashion ethos pathways for sequential and seamless
B.DES and sentiments. The end-product of education learning to equip students with integral
MAJOR CORE AREAS should be a free creative individual, who can knowledge and technical skills with focus on

FASHION Fashion Design &

challenge circumstances and adversities. The
Fashion Design department is a pioneer in
envisioning this and through its evolving fashion
current industry realities as well as emerging
sectors. Fundamental disciplines
modern intersections introduce the basics
and
Representation
DESIGN 2D/3D Fashion Illustration
education given to the economy a critical mass
of highly competent professionals in the area of
and progressively expand the boundaries
of Fashion Design. Creative ideation finds
Fashion Design Process Fashion Design, capable of providing leadership practical expression through core subjects
Fashion Concept Presentation to the Indian Fashion Industry and to enable it that include design and illustration with its
Technical Design Drawing to compete better in the global economy. The digital representation, apparel development
Trend Forecast Analysis department in its fourth decade of operation with patternmaking, draping and garment
Fashion Portfolio Design continues to create a rich resource pool of construction as core components, history
multi-faceted graduates who address the and contemporary fashion, and value addition
Deepening Specialisations challenges of this ever changing dynamic for different industry segments. Historical
Apparel Development
industry by leveraging the transformative references, contemporary socio-cultural
Luxury and Couture Pattern Creation capacity of design in fashion and allied areas, issues and envisaged fashion futures guide
Fashion Intersections, Image & Styling Draped Garments creatively and with immense responsibility. design expressions. A combination of manual,
Global Retail Fashion Business Denim Wear Design technological and digital inputs enable
Fashion Innovation & Intuitive Clothing Contoured Garment Design The learning matrix that is offered to each development of skill competencies that are
Performance Clothing student to envision and develop design abilities necessary to actualise designs in different
Children’s Wear by participative interactive learning, reflection categories for specific market segments.
Wearable Technology and experimentation make them discover their Specialised design software programmes
unique aesthetic bent of mind. This original support concept ideation and presentation
Interdisciplinary Minors Value Addition
interpretation balanced with real-world learning techniques. The department has patternmaking,
generates fashion that addresses current draping and garment construction labs, art
Fashion Explorations Fabric Fundamentals human needs with a future-facing vision. The rooms and multipurpose studios that facilitate
Fashion Representation Surface Design for Pret overarching objective of the department is purposive learning outcomes.
Surface Design for Couture to enable integrated development of future
Fashion Process
Sustainable Materials professionals who can aptly contribute to the In the final semester, the Fashion Design
Innovative Materials directional growth of the apparel industry students have a choice of undertaking either
through a global outlook with an Indian soul. industry-based Graduation Project sponsored
This is achieved by a triple-pronged approach by export houses, retail brands, designers,
Costume Textile and towards fashion education through periodic NGOs, or a Design Collection based on a
Fashion dynamic curricular changes, technical self articulated brief. In addition, there is an
Sartorial Culture of India & Global experimentation and collaborative linkages and opportunity to undertake a craft-based design
Fashion real time exposure with the industry. collection sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles.
Textile Traditions of India The graduating collections are showcased in an
Folk Costume and Fashion With focus on the specific requirements of annual exhibition.
the industry in couture, prêt-a-porter, exports,
Costume Design
niche segments and handcrafting sectors, the Deepening Specialisation (DS)
Fashion History & Global Fashion
curriculum develops through defined pathways
Trends through the third to the eight semesters. The DS 1: Luxury and Couture
Fashion Columnist intense and dynamic interaction between the The deepening specialisation on ‘Luxury and
industry and academics provides requisite Couture’ addresses the growing luxury and
Craft Studies insight and appreciation. Internship and industry bridge-to-luxury segments in India. The course
Craft Research visits as well as realistic projects, seminars and over 4 semesters advances from Overview of
interactions provide opportunities for students luxury in fashion, Heritage couture – women,
Heritage Textiles
to appreciate and understand the working of Bespoke – men and Creative Pattern making. It
Craft Revivalist
the industry. cultivates an understanding of luxury markets,
Craft Demonstrations
heritage, trends and nuances within the sector
Craft Bazar
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 with focus on design for the emerging and DS4 : Fashion Innovation and Intuitive Clothing
affluent class of customers. Crafting luxury Indian Textile and Apparel Industry is becoming
apparel for women and men includes the highly urbane, scientific, and innovation-driven
identification and selection of suitable fabrics, adapting new types of fibers, innovation,
application of specialised techniques for technologies, and design thinking. Post-
couture bridal, evening and occasion wear. pandemic global market scenario reflects
Creative Pattern Cutting is about innovative changing trends and growing consumer
fabric manipulation to create experimental mindsets and demands, where technology
structures. Garment Construction includes has been repositioning the textile and apparel
referencing and revival of the handmade as industry on the frontier of innovation and value
well as expert sewing on specialty machines creation. This DS focuses on encouraging
and fine finishing skills with the application of designer-led innovation, a critical approach to
relevant trims and embellishments. design thinking and new technologies that will
be shaping Industry 4.0, understanding of new
DS 2: Fashion Intersections, Image and Styling age materials, engineering and manufacturing,
The track on Fashion Intersections, Image and digital and scientific paradigm. This pathway will
Styling traverses the pathway from the seeding focus on the training new age fashion designer
of Celebrity culture and Photography (sem 4) who is able to work in a transdisciplinary
for fashion dissemination, extending to Fashion structure with understanding of Technical
Styling Image & Visual Communication (sem 5) Textiles for Intuitive Clothing in semester
as a natural progression to design, Sustainable 4 leading to understanding and handling of
Fashion & Presentation (sem 6) incorporating Adaptive Clothing and Wearable Technology
the salient principles of sustainability, Zero in semester 5 with learning targeted to Human
Waste Patternmaking to visuals for website/ Centered System Thinking for Fashion in
social media, to occasion wear and custom semester 6 and finally addressing requirements
fashion for women (sem 7) which targets to Fashion Innovation & Functional Clothing in
the high-end custom fashion segment. In semester 7.
incorporating the most relevant areas with
an eye to future opportunities, this pathway Career Pathways
creates added scope of employability for the The Fashion Design programme imparts
Fashion Design students. a spectrum of multidimensional inputs to
capacitate the graduating batch for pursuing
DS3 : Global Retail Fashion Business career options in accordance with their aptitude
Global retail business is changing fast and with it and choices. Graduates find employment
arises the need for its stakeholders to reorient opportunities with fashion designers, in-house
themselves - this deepening specialization design teams of textile mills, export houses,
focuses on the growing and evolving consumer buying agencies, retail sector, design studios
needs and hones the creative & analytical skills in the couture, bespoke and ready to wear
of the students. This specialization enables segments for women, men and children. Some
the student cohort to create and engage in of the notable employers are fashion designers
changing narratives of the global retail scenario Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rajesh Pratap Singh,
from the front end, product and to set up an Ritu Beri, Gaurav Gupta, Amit Aggarwal, Suket
entrepreneurial venture. The students get a Dhir, Manish Arora, Rahul Mishra, Anita Dongre,
holistic understanding of the functioning and Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla,
the designing of the retail fashion business. Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Bal and others; export and
The DS progresses with an understanding buying houses such as Shahi Exports, Orient
of Global Fashion Business in semester 4 to Craft, Span India, Modelama, Li & Fung, Triburg,
Fashion Merchandising & Store Atmospherics and Impulse; retail sector employers include
in semester 5. It addresses Sustainable & Reliance Retail, Raymond, Aditya Birla Fashion
Artisanal Fashion in semester 6 and Inclusive and Retail Ltd., Taneira, Landmark, TCNS,
Fashion in semester 7. Pantaloons, Good Earth, Blackberry. There
are opportunities with textile mills with inhouse
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 Ltd., and NGOs working in the crafts sector.
E-commerce platforms like Amazon, Myntra,
Ajio, Tata CLiQ and First Cry; trend forecasting
companies such as WGSN and Patternbank,
digital and virtual fashion design consultancies
offer creatively challenging career options.

The department strongly encourages

entrepreneurship. While several graduates
have their own fashion labels, some also branch
out as independent fashion stylists for individual
clients, events and fashion shows. Costume
design for cinema, television and theatre is
another niche area. There is scope for design
consultants in fashion and allied areas of
exhibition design and scenography, content
writers, bloggers, and freelance fashion
illustrators. After years of industry experience,
some alumni return to academics to pursue
teaching.

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 We, the harbingers
of fashion.

FASHION
INTERIORS

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 Fashion Interiors is the youngest programme technical skills with focus on current industry
of NIFT. It encompasses design of interior realities as well as emerging sectors. The
spaces with a focus on fashion trends. It course study envisages the Fashion Interiors
B.DES aims to blend a learning of interior elements graduate as Interior Stylist capable of providing
in tandem with the fashion industry, including integrated solutions, in the following major

FASHION textiles. The graduates are envisioned to be

at the forefront of shaping human interaction
with the built environment, fostering well-
pathways including Interior Design, Interior
Project Management, Colour Consultantcy,
Craft Decor Design, Lighting Design, Interior
INTERIORS being, functionality, and a deep connection to
aesthetics and sustainability.
Landscape Designing and Luxury Interiors.
Fashion Interiors aims to produce professionals
MAJOR CORE AREAS with the ability to innovate in the vast field of
The field of Fashion Interiors presents interior space and equip them to do an exciting
diverse career opportunities for individuals job of transforming physical spaces into
Fashion Interior Spaces possessing creativity, design prowess, functional and comfortable experiences. This
Fundamentals of Interiors technical acumen, and a fervour for crafting course emphasizes the fashion sensibilities of
aesthetically pleasing and practical spaces. As interior designers adopting trends in interiors,
Deepening Specialisations Fashion Philosophy
the need for inventive and sustainable design usage of textiles with a focus on luxury. This
Interior Design Studio
solutions expands, so does the scope for course emphasizes the pivotal role of interior
Luxury Design Residential, Commercial & skilled professionals in this vibrant and fulfilling designers in enhancing human well-being
Experience Design Public Spaces arena. With an ever-evolving landscape, through thoughtful spatial design, promoting
Vernacular Design Fashion Interiors adds a layer of prominence comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal,
Design Representation to fabric and offers a platform for continuous thereby fostering environments conducive to
Design Representation growth and innovation, where talents can physical, mental, and emotional health. This
Software - 2D & 3D thrive amidst the challenges and opportunities course equips interior designers with the skills
of today’s dynamic world. Embracing this to tackle real-world challenges by integrating
Digital Communication
journey empowers individuals to contribute innovative design solutions. Through practical
AR/VR/AI
Interdisciplinary Minors meaningfully to shaping environments that applications and case studies, students learn
inspire, enrich, and positively impact the lives to address diverse issues, fostering their
Fundamental Interiors
Material and Services of others. The vision of the course is to cultivate ability to create impactful and sustainable
Exposition Interiors Material, Skin and Finishes visionary interior designers who transform interior environments. This course highlights
Fitting, Furniture & Fixture spaces into experiences. The mission is to how interior designers play a pivotal role in
Interior Spaces
Environmental Design nurture students’ artistic vision and technical guiding individuals and organizations towards
Innovative Material expertise thereby highlightening creativity sustainable choices. By emphasizing eco-
through global perspectives and sustainab conscious design principles and strategies,
practices. The programme strives to equip students learn to create spaces that prioritize
Professional Practice the students with the skills and knowledge to environmental stewardship and longevity.
Ergonomics in Interiors thrive in the dynamic interior design industry Large emphasis is given on traditional and
Design Research and become leaders in the field. The course contemporary styles through historical
Estimation & Costing aims to shape the Indian fashion ethos through references, contemporary socio-cultural issues
Professional Practice entrepreneurs and designers who would lead and envisaged fashion futures. A combination
the industry through their business acumen of manual, technological and digital inputs
and creativity in interior spaces. This is the enable development of skill competencies that
Workshops first course in the country and internationally are necessary to actualise designs in different
Colour in Interior to offer a four year undergraduate programme categories for specific market segments.
Craft Demonstration in Fashion Interiors. The curriculum develops Specialised design software programmes
Paper Mechanics through defined pathways from the second to support concept ideation and presentation
Prototyping the fourth year. techniques. In the final semester, the Fashion
Interiors students would undertake an industry-
Fabric in Interiors
Majors based Graduation Project. In addition, there
The Fashion Interiors major subjects follow is an opportunity to undertake a craft based
pathways for sequential and seamless learning design collection of interiors sponsored by the
to equip students with integral knowledge and Ministry of Textiles.

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 Deepening Specialisation (DS) Interiors graduates in new disciplines that
require students to excel not only in traditional
DS 1: Luxury Design design skills but also explore human-centred
The deepening specialisation on ‘Luxury Design’ concepts and system design processes linked
addresses the growing luxury segment in with information technology. Students would be
interiors in India. The course over 4 semesters equipped with new material that is experimental
advances from overview of luxury in interiors yet practical; that addresses present day
with an incorporation of Indian craft heritage. It challenges yet future ready. As the flag bearer
cultivates an understanding of luxury markets, of the artisan community one would add value
heritage, trends and nuances within the sector through new designs and enhance the market
with focus on design for the emerging and visibility of their own community products. They
affluent class of customers. would thereby help the community to reach
an international market. Graduates would find
DS 2: Experience Design employment opportunities as Interior Stylist
The track on ‘Experience Design’ traverses including Corporate, Retail, Hospitality and
the pathway from multi-sensorial experiences Healthcare. Also in the arena as Exposition
to design inclusivity. Experience design in Designer, Event Designer and Set Designer.
interiors creates spaces that engage all senses, They could also be placed in managerial
making each space feel more personalized positions as Interior Project Managers and
and memorable. It combines functionality, Design Directors. Another major pathway
aesthetics, and user needs with an intent would be as a Luxury Designer or Craft
to create emotional and sensory impact. In Decor Designer. They could also be placed
incorporating the most relevant areas with as Lighting Stylist, Furniture Stylist, Interior
an eye to future opportunities, this pathway Landscape Stylist, Colour Consultant and
creates added scope of employability for the Visual Merchandiser. These are apart from the
Fashion Interiors students. regular areas as researcher or educator post
industry experience.
DS3 : Vernacular Design
‘Vernacular Design’ course is envisaged to draw
from traditional, local styles, techniques, and
materials, making spaces feel authentic, rooted
in culture, and unique to a specific region. It
values heritage and simplicity, creating interiors
that feel warm, sustainable, and connected to
their surroundings. It would include handmade
furniture, crafts, and decor celebrating local
artisanship, adding character and history to the
space. The design approach would be inclusive
of sustainability through eco-friendly materials,
energy-efficient lighting, and design elements
that support biophilia (like indoor plants and
natural light) thereby contributing to a healthier
environment, reducing ecological impact and
enhancing well-being.

Career Pathways
Fashion Interiors graduates would emerge as
dynamic professionals qualified to offer the
most effective and financially viable solutions
for interior spaces for the fashion & lifestyle
industry and beyond. The fast-moving digital
revolution will provide opportunities to Fashion

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the world of knits

KNITWEAR
DESIGN

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 The Knitwear Design Department addresses through thematic approach. The students
the need of specialized design professionals shall learn to design concepts of intimate
for the knitwear domain of fashion apparel apparel collections taking inspiration from
B.DES accessories industry. The department the latest trends, forecasts, design aesthetic
provides students a comprehensive exposure and renowned peer works. It further provides

KNITWEAR towards designing and execution of knitwear

fashion garments and products. The scope of
curriculum encompasses multiple segments,
scopes to develop intimate apparel products
by learning specific pattern designing and
construction techniques. This also provides
DESIGN from foundation garments to outerwear.
Students are given inputs on the latest
exposure to specialised fabrics and trims
used for intimate apparel. The students get
MAJOR CORE AREAS technological knowhow and detailed design opportunity to plan collections according to
methodologies to remain abreast with latest brand aesthetics and finally be able to come up
trends and forecast in fashion. The department with unique, creative design for intimate apparel
Design enables students to grow as professionals who collections.
Design Thinking and Conceptualization can handle all aspects of Knitwear Fashion, right
Trend Spotting & Fashion Forecasting from designing of fabric to product realisation. DS2 : Sportswear
Deepening Specialisations The Sportswear specialisation provides a
Inclusive Design Approach
Knitted Fabric Design Through four years of amalgamated exposure unique opportunity for a knitwear design
Intimate Apparel in knowledge and skill, a Knitwear Designer student to excel in one of the most promising and
Print & Graphic Design
Childrenswear Photography & Fashion Styling seeks to emerge with a blend of creative challenging segments of the knitwear industry.
Sportswear Apparel Design & Development thinking, strong technical skills and a dynamic The students would learn to conceptualise
Flat Knits Wearble Art market orientation with respect to Flat Knits, design aesthetics for diversified functional
Circular Knits and Computerised Knitting. The and aesthetic needs of different categories
Textile students acquire capabilities to work for all of sportswear. Understanding various user
categories of Knitwear Apparels viz. menswear, needs and performance expectations are
Textile Appreciation women’s wear, kids wear, active or sportswear, important learing targets for the students of
Interdisciplinary Minors Flat Knits & Circular Knits leisure wear, winter wear, lingerie and intimate this specialisation. Students shall learn specific
Traditional Textiles apparels. pattern designing, specialised material handling
Material exploration & Value addition and construction techniques for sportswear.
Knitwear Merchandising
Dyeing, Printing and finishing of Knits Majors Distinctive design projects for casual
Fashion for Sports
Craft Sensitization The students learn four major subjects, one sportswear and active sportswear provide
World of Knits
subject from deepening specialisation area, opportunity to conceptualise specific design
Innovation and Application one subject from interdisciplinary minor area, goals and practically execute products to fulfil
Manual and Computerized Knitwear one general elective subject and one optional performance and aesthetic requirements.
Smart and Functional Clothing elective subject in every semester. The major
Performance wear subjects offered by Knitwear programme DS3 : Flat Knits for Fashion
Athleisure and Loungewear across semesters cover the broad areas of The Knitwear Design Department offers a
Seamless Technology Knitting, Flat Pattern Construction, Fabric specialization in flat knits fashion, focusing
Creative Patternmaking Technology, Illustration and Presentation on sustainability. Students will learn trends,
Virtual Garmenting Techniques. Study and practice of crafts are forecasting techniques, product development
Sustainable Practices also given due importance in all the semesters. for apparel, and home furnishing. They will study
Sustainable Materials, Hand Knitting, Crotchet,
Fashion Business & Deepening Specialisations (DS) Flat knitting. The Creative Design Project in
Management The Department offers four Deepening Flat Knits allows students to develop unique
Specialisation areas to choose from, namely concepts for flat knit products while considering
Business of Knitwear Intimate Apparel, Sportswear, Flat Knits for sustainability. The specialization encourages
Entrepreneurship Fashion and Children’s wear. students to explore sustainable practices, such
Visual Merchandising as using organic or recycled yarns, minimizing
Retail Planning DS1 : Intimate Apparel waste, and adopting environmentally friendly
Retail Buying This specialisation aims to provide opportunity techniques. By combining these skills, students
Retail Space Design to the students to excel in the intimate apparel will learn about the flat knits with a sustainable
segment of Knitwear. This shall enable students approach.
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 DS4 : Childrenswear
The Knitwear Design Department ‘s Children
Wear specialization offers students in-depth
knowledge and skills in designing and developing
clothing specifically for children. The course
covers various subjects, including Trends and
Forecasting for Childrenswear, Design Product
Development – Infant and Toddlers, Design and
Product Development – Juniors, Tweens, and
Creative Design Project in Children’s wear.

These subjects focus on understanding

current trends, analyzing consumer behavior,
and fashion forecasting techniques to identify
preferences and trends in children’s wear
fashion. Students learn to interpret trends
and apply them to their design concepts for
children clothing. By completing these subjects,
students will gain a complete comprehensive
understanding of designing and developing
clothing for children of different age groups,
enabling them to identify trends, create age-
appropriate designs, and bring their creative
visions to life in the realm of Children Wear
fashion.

Apart from the Majors and Deepening

Specialisations, the department also offers
Industry Internship of 8 weeks in any Knitwear
industry to develop practical knowledge in
the industry. At the end of the programme,
the student has the choice of undergoing a
Graduation Project of 16 weeks in a Knitwear
industry or to design and execute a creative
Design Collection.

Career Pathways
Career pathways for graduates of Knitwear
Design Programme lead to Knitwear designers
for all categories, Knitted Fabric Designer,
Merchandiser, Stylist, Visual Merchandiser,
Entrepreneur. Knowledge and skill in
knitwear fashion along with the learning from
interdisciplinary minor and the electives chosen,
shall further increase the scope of becoming a
multifaceted professional in various segments
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touch of class

LEATHER
DESIGN

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 The Leather Design programme of NIFT is a Deepening Specializations (DS)
unique programme that creates sector ready The B.Des. (Leather Design) programme offers
Design Professionals and Design Entrepreneurs three Deepening Specializations as next level
B.DES for Fashion Leather products, Luxury goods of concentration of subjects that complement
and allied product sectors in national and the Majors and provides in - depth knowledge

LEATHER international business. With the intent to help

nation building through design professionals
and entrepreneurs, the curriculum of Leather
related to the specialized Majors that lead to
focused career pathways. These subjects are
mandatory and are offered from Semester III to
DESIGN Design programme of NIFT, with Design and
Product Development as the core, caters to
VII assigned with 5 credits of 4 direct contact
hours and 3 of studio practice hours. The three
MAJOR CORE AREAS different industry segments of fashion product Deepening Specializations offered in Leather
sector, viz. garments, leather goods, footwear, Design are: (i) Sustainable Strategies for
luxury goods and hand crafted products. Products and Footwear and (ii) Inclusive Design
in Products and Footwear (iii) Handmade and
Design Consulting
The professional expertise is developed by Luxury Design Strategies.
Design Entrepreneurship
imparting the required knowledge, skills,
Deepening Specialisations Craft and Market Innovation
creative exploration and practices built within DS 1 : Sustainable Strategies for Products and
Trend Analysis
the curriculum through four subject categories, Footwear
Sustainable Strategies for Products Market Intelligence Analysis
viz. Majors, Deepening Specializations, Students gain an in - depth understanding
and Footwear Interdisciplinary Minors and General Studies. of the Sustainable Design track across
Inclusive Design in Products and Footwear Account Management the semesters. It equips a student to take
Handmade and Luxury Design Strategies Division Management Majors forward a product story from any one of
Entrepreneurship The majors across the 8 semesters provide the sustainability concepts to prototyping
Store/ Non – Store Management the requisite material and product knowledge, with the understanding of the classification
Liaison, Sourcing creative, technical, hand skills, capabilities and identification of the range of products
Buying – Product Management for explorative and real time applications offered across the semesters. The student,
Interdisciplinary Minors of learning through the main core domains/ through these semesters, either designs
major areas running across the semesters or understands and interprets the available
Leather & Fashion Sourcing viz. Material Studies - Leather and Non category of products – goods and footwear.
Production Leather, Design and Fashion Studies, Apparel The product design or design interpretation
Leather Lifestyle Products
Brand Management (International, Production and Ergonomics, Luxury Product is then translated into patterns through
Luxury Products
National, Regional) Design and Marketing, Apparel Design Studio, concepts of sustainability, geometry and spatial
Private Label Management Drawing and Digital Design and Craft Cluster understanding as an intermediary step towards
Initiatives. Complemented by the deepening the physical prototypes. Thereafter knowledge
specializations, the majors ensure the student’s of fabrication techniques and procedures are
portfolio building capacity with multiple imparted for the respective product category
categories of leather products and accessories to help students to convert the patterns
which complete the apparel range. The Majors into physical prototypes. By the close of the
are also strengthened by the floating majors track, the student is efficiently armed with
to ensure the requisite knowledge, skills and the knowledge and skills required to handle
capabilities that are imparted at different levels the design approach best suited to a product
with each graduating semester to create the category.
necessary sector-ready design professionals
for the industry. The whole learning of Majors DS 2 : Inclusive Design in Products and
culminates into the Graduation Project in the Footwear
final semester in the form of design collection The Inclusive Design track equips the
projects either self or industry sponsored or students to take forward a story from human
craft-based or graduation research projects centred design concept to prototyping with
sponsored by either self or industry as per the the understanding of the classification and
career pathways opted by the students. identification of range of products – goods
and footwear offered across the semesters.
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 the anthropometrics involved in design and various categories of the leather sector. These
construction. With broad categories of allied career pathways are envisaged and built
products – goods and footwear with respect through the Interdisciplinary Minors. This is
to personality, gender and application/ utility – to ensure that the curriculum offers various
male/ female and formal/ semi - formal/ casual/ combinations with six fashion product sectors
sporty, this track takes a student across and four career pathways for the students
the semesters through the sub categories. to choose from, as per their interests and
The student designs products – goods and expertise.
footwear and then translates into patterns and
completes the product – goods and footwear
through prototyping process. By the close of
the track, the students are efficiently equipped
with the knowledge and skills to handle this
specialization as a career pathway.

DS 3 : Handmade and Luxury Design Strategies

The Handmade and Luxury Design Strategies
track equips the students to take forward
a story from handmade and luxury design
concept to prototyping with the understanding
of the classification and identification of range
of products – goods and footwear. 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 including masstige.
The student designs products – goods and
footwear and then translates into patterns and
completes the product – goods and footwear
through prototyping process. By the close of
the track, the students are efficiently armed
with the knowledge and skills to handle this
specialization as a career pathway.

Career Pathways
The curriculum of Leather Design programme
of NIFT, with Design and Product Development
as the core career pathway for LD graduates,
caters to the different industry segments of
Fashion Product sector, viz. Garments, Leather
Goods, Footwear, Luxury goods and Hand
Crafted products.

Besides Design and Product Development

pathway, three more allied career pathways
- Design Production, Design Marketing and
Merchandising and Design Communication
have been incorporated into the curriculum
to expand the menu of career choices across

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weaves the future

TEXTILE
DESIGN

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 From fibre to fabric, the design and development and accessories from mass production and
of textiles is the key to the business of fashion. commercial perspective for both domestic and
The fast-paced activities in the export and export market.
B.DES domestic sectors of the Indian apparel and
home fashion industry demands professional DS 2: Textiles for Innovative Application

TEXTILE textile designers who can think ‘out-of-the

box’ and yet adapt to the challenging business
environment.
The Deepening Specialisation ‘Textiles for
Innovative Application’ will focus on the
innovative application for numerous textiles
DESIGN Majors
product categories across apparel, home
and accessories. The students will gain an
MAJOR CORE AREAS The Textile Design Major equips students with understanding of advanced material, emerging
the knowledge and hones their creativity and technologies, and processes in textiles. The
understanding of design applications for the specialisation entails strengthening students’
Design Consultant
industry. Weaving, print design and surface knowledge of innovative applications to learn,
Design Manager embellishment are the core textile subjects, conceptualize surface/structure or product
Brand Manager where both hand and digital skills are imparted from a functional and aesthetic perspective.
Deepening Specialisations Fashion/Home Stylist to the students for extensive and versatile The critical know-how of product development
Sourcing Head training. The Major subjects build upon the from ideation to product realisation will be
Textiles for Fashion and Living integration of creative forces of design with addressed through industry-linked projects.
Category Head
Textiles for Innovative Application textile technology, and also keeps in mind the The students will be adept to design prints,
Textile/Technical Consultant
Textiles for Creative Application historical, social and cultural contexts in which weaving and embellishing fabrics and develop
the designers work today. Textile innovation and innovative products through research and
Textile Designer emerging textile technologies are an integral development.
Merchandiser part of the Major. It offers ample opportunity
Merchandising Manager for students to create, experiment and innovate DS 3: Textiles for Creative Application
Fashion Accessories with materials. Alongside there is also an The Deepening Specialisation ‘Textiles
Interdisciplinary Minors Accessory Designer
emphasis on learning specialised software for Creative Application’ will focus on the
in order to explore digital and non-traditional creative application for numerous textile
Trend Analyst approaches to design, fabric structures and product categories across apparel, home
Textile Structure & Surface
Textile Appreciation surfaces. The objective is to provide hands-on fashion and accessories. The students will
Product Development Manager experience through practical setups and state- gain an understanding of the niche, bespoke,
Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing
Print & Graphic Designer of-the-art technology. The department boasts hand-made, luxury, and curated segments
Researcher of an array of studios including weaving, textile in textiles. The student will gain knowledge
testing, surface design and CAD. on colours, motifs, patterns and sizing and
Project Manager
positioning of products. The specialisation
Creative Director Deepening Specialisations (DS) entails strengthening students’ knowledge
Trend Forecaster DS 1: Textiles for Fashion and Living of fabrics and their properties in terms of
Colourist The Deepening Specialisation ‘Fashion and performance and aesthetics for a specific
Researcher Living’ will strengthen students’ understanding end application. The critical know-how of
Project Manager of the apparel and home segment and build up product development from ideation to product
their vocabulary of fashion, apparel categories, realisation will be addressed through industry-
home and lifestyle textile product categories, linked projects. The students will be adept to
details and trimmings used in garments, home design prints, weaves and embellished fabrics
fashion and accessories. The specialisation with a focus on creative product development.
focuses on intensive fabric studies in order to
equip students to select appropriate fabrics The Textile Design students undertake
for different products, and comprehend the sponsored Graduation Project in their final year
nuances of mass market, cost effective product with the industry for a period of 16 weeks to
development including costing and sourcing develop design collections. The projects are
for a specific product. Specific industry- sponsored by textile mills, export houses, home
linked design projects in core areas of prints, and apparel retail brands, designers or NGOs.
surface and weaves will provide real-time The students are also given the choice to
experience to design for apparel, home fashion undertake self-sponsored or research projects.

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academic evaluation and the final showcase of
student’s work in an annual show.

Career Pathways
The programme prepares students for a
wide range of careers in the textile and
fashion industry like mills, export houses,
buying agencies, design studios, handloom
and handicraft cooperatives, NGOs, home
and apparel retail brands and online stores as
Designers, Merchandisers, Buyers, Managers,
Home/Fashion Stylists and Trend Forecasters
or work independently as Entrepreneurs. The
Textile Design alumni are doing collaborative
and interdisciplinary work with world-leading
industry partners such as Arvind Mills, Welspun,
Bombay Dyeing, Madura Garments, Maspar,
Portico, D’décor, Trident Group, Samsung, W
for Woman, Biba, Satya Paul, Triburg, Sarita
Handa Exports, Shades of India, Apartment
9, Blackberrys, Fabindia, Jaypore and with
designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Ritu
Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, among others. Some
of the alumni are successful entrepreneurs,
setting trends and making great strides in the
fashion world.

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experts of NIFT

BACHELOR OF
FASHION TECHNOLOGY

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 The Apparel and Textile sector contributes Major
significantly to the Indian economy. It requires BFTech curriculum is designed to provide
trained professionals handling mass production students with a comprehensive understanding
B.F.TECH for domestic and exports of quality apparel of the fashion industry through subjects
products. This requirement is substantially classified as majors, floating, interdisciplinary

FASHION fulfilled by Department of Fashion Technology

(DFT) by offering a comprehensive four-year
undergraduate degree program designed to
minors, deepening specialisations. Majors are a
series of mandatory subjects, including apparel
production technology, production planning,
TECHNOLOGY train and develop industry-ready professionals
equipped with the understanding of
pattern making, fashion marketing, sourcing
and costing, etc. The programme is supported
MAJOR CORE AREAS apparel business. The curriculum combines by state-of-the-art lab facilities that offer
fundamental concepts with practical industry hands-on experience in specialised machinery
Production Merchandiser insights, fostering critical thinking towards and IT labs. Optional floating subjects
Quality Assurance Manager problem solving in the fashion industry. It has enhance the students’ versatility, covering
Retail Merchandiser a strong alumni base extending across the areas such as corporate social responsibility,
E-commerce Merchandiser world from the year 1988, facilitating student retail technology, and international business.
Deepening Specialisations interactions with illustrious alumni presently The program also offers interdisciplinary
E-Commerce Assortment Planner
Vendor Evaluation Manager holding positions at all levels of hierarchy in minors (IDMs) allowing students to take up
Apparel Production Technology the industry, from CEOs to the entry-level subjects in other departments such as Fashion
IT Applications Manager
Apparel Production Management Supply Chain Manager executives, from family-business scions to start- Management Studies, Fashion Design, Fashion
Apparel Product Development Data Analyst and Trend Forecaster up owners. The BFTech curriculum is forever Communication, Accessory Design etc. which
evolving, emphasizing on adoption of new fosters broader intellectual curiosity and
technologies that are efficient and sustainable. complements their core studies in the Fashion
Production Planner
Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the Technology department.
Production Manager
Plant Manager fashion industry thus contributing effectively
to the dynamic landscape of fashion business. Deepening Specialisations (DS)
Lean leader
Interdisciplinary Minors Technical Services Manager The cutting edge technologies such as artificial In addition to the necessary majors, for a
intelligence and IoT form an important part of deeper understanding in an area, the students
Industrial Engineer
IT Applications for Fashion Business the BFTech curriculum. get an opportunity to select one of the three
Apparel Manufacturing Process specializations given below:
Automation Head
Amongst many career opportunities available
Sustainability Head
for the graduates are production merchandiser, DS 1: Apparel Production Technology
Research Analyst
quality assurance manager, product developer, Apparel Production Technology (DS 1), focuses
Technology Solution Manager
merchandiser in retail and e-commerce, supply on enhancing students’ comprehension
chain manager, sample coordinator and other of manufacturing technology. It deals with
Technical Audit Manager similar roles. As merchandisers in retail and developments in automation and technical
Fit Analyst e-commerce and as category managers they enhancements in the industry. This
Production Merchant drive sales through market insights. specialization includes practical exercises in
Product Development Head designing manufacturing setups, functional
Sourcing Head A significant number of graduates embark knowledge in robotics and automation,
on entrepreneurial ventures. Armed with stitchless technologies, mechatronics, etc.
industry knowledge, a robust network and a
strong domain knowledge-base, students are DS 2: Apparel Production Management
in a position to establish their own start-ups This specialization focuses on the dual elements
in fashion. Some of the start-ups founded by of production management and industry
BFTech graduates include launching clothing specific IT tools. It includes inputs in advanced
brands, companies dealing with technical quality management, logistics, data analytics,
textiles, consultancy firms or heading supply chain management, enterprise resource
technology companies that provide IT solution planning (ERP) solutions and web development
for an apparel business. specifically tailored for the fashion business.
Collectively, these elements strengthen
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 required in techno-managerial positions invites illustrious alumni occupying responsible program at NIFT or other universities in India
occupied by the students in the professional positions in fashion industry across the world or abroad or even going for further learning
world. for student interactions. opportunities in premier business schools.

DS 3: Apparel Product Development Graduation Project Student Exchange in International Universities

This specialization is tailored for students Final-year students in BFTech programme BFTech students have an option to avail
seeking to enhance their expertise in pattern carry out a sixteen-week industry-specific seamlessly integrated semester exchange or
making, apparel grading and marker making, research project, allowing them to work on summer training opportunities in universities
anthropometry and sizing, and garment fitting real-world challenges under the guidance abroad. Some of these universities are: Saxion
techniques. It offers advanced knowledge of of a faculty mentor at NIFT and an industry University of Applied Sciences Netherlands;
manufacturing contoured apparel, jackets, mentor. This is the culmination of the four-year ENSAIT University, France; STF, Switzerland;
while fostering the design creativity essential program focusing on problem solving skills in The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
for apparel product development equipping areas related to operational efficiency, returns (RMIT), Australia, etc. It provides a unique
the students to address fit issues in garments reduction in e-commerce, defect tracking in international exposure to the BFTech students.
effectively. production, process automation, data driven This time abroad often comes with very little
trend forecasting etc. preparing them for extra expenditure on tuition fee.
Industry Engagements successful careers in a competitive fashion
Through its strong Industry tie-ups, the landscape. For all round development, the BFTech
Fashion Technology department offers students are encouraged to participate in
industry exposure to the BFTech students Career Pathways extra-curricular activities organised by literary,
beyond classroom. The industry engagements The Apparel Production Technology pathway sports, environmental and cultural clubs. They
offer ample opportunities to the students equips the students for various roles in actively participate in the annual and the inter-
to obtain practical knowledge of products the industry such as production planners, NIFT competitions that promotes development
and procedures in a manufacturing setup. production managers, plant managers, of lifelong networks and collaboration.
After their fourth semester, the students industrial engineers, and work study managers,
undergo two-week textile industry internship among other positions. This comprehensive
in a textile manufacturing company giving training enhances their skill set, making them
them better understanding of the raw material valuable assets in production and operations
and textile processes that make up a finished management sectors.
apparel product. After their sixth semester,
the students undergo an eight-week apparel The Apparel Production Management pathway
industry internship in manufacturing companies offers students a career in merchandising and
producing high quality apparel for International production, vendor evaluation and selection,
and domestic brands such as Zara, H&M, quality management, IT integration in systems,
Nike, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Levis, Allen Solly, and lean system management. Emphasis on
Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Blackberry and application of information technology remains
W, to name a few. These industry experiences central to the program ensuring that students
are crucial components of the curriculum as are well-versed with the latest tools.
they allow students to apply the theoretical
knowledge in real-world settings. The Apparel Product Development pathway
develops a robust foundation in the area of
Some of the notable companies where apparel pattern engineering. Graduates are prepared
industry internships are conducted by the to take on positions such as sampling room
undergraduate students are Aditya Birla coordinator, technical audit manager, fit analyst,
Fashion and Retail Limited, Europa, Texport production merchant, product manager etc.
Industries, Sri Krishna Spinning Mills, Arvind Clear understanding of products and processes
Ltd, Shahi Exports, Paramount Apparel, Laguna gained in this pathway also help open up many
Clothing, Radnik Exports, Richa Exports, additional avenues of career options for the
Vamani Exports, Matrix Clothing Pvt. Ltd., graduates in the e-commerce and retail sector.
etc. In addition to this, practical experience Completing their undergraduate BFTech
is also gained through regular industry visits program, the students either take up placements
conducted during the semesters. Each Campus in the fashion businesses or opt for Master’s

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experts of NIFT

MASTER OF
FASHION TECHNOLOGY

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 The two-year Master of Fashion Technology usage at grassroot level for improving working
(MFTech) is the postgraduate program offered conditions for the weavers and artisans
by the Department of Fashion Technology through explorations in designing ergonomic
M.F.TECH (DFT) in NIFT. It is the only department workstations for craftsmen, increasing
offering both undergraduate and postgraduate efficiency in supply chain, etc. MFTech

FASHION programs. This unique master’s program

develops the practical knowledge applying the
theory in the field of apparel manufacturing and
students also undertake eight weeks apparel
internship at the end of second semester that
complements the classroom teaching providing
TECHNOLOGY fashion supply chain. By adopting an analytical
approach through research in innovative and
ample opportunities of practical learning
experience. This is in addition to the regular
MAJOR CORE AREAS disruptive technologies, the course prepares visits to the renowned textile and apparel
graduates to successfully take up techno- manufacturing units, testing labs, R&D facilities,
managerial and operations managers positions etc during the semester. The program also
Production Manager with excellence. The course is aimed at provides inputs related to entrepreneurship
Plant Manager graduates and technologists who are looking and business plan development to encourage
Technical Services Manager to diversify in the field of fashion technology by willing students to explore the glorious path of
Deepening Specialisations Automation Head providing them domain knowledge of textiles being an entrepreneur. In their final semester,
Research Analyst and apparel. Our alumni have consistently the students undertake sixteen weeks of
Smart Factory Technology Solution Manager been placed in responsible positions in leading industry-based research projects in the field
Smart Garments Industry 4.0 Professional apparel manufacturing companies globally. of their choice to find unique and innovative
Operational Excellence Manager IT Applications Many MFTech graduates are working on R&D solutions for the business problems in apparel
Technical Textiles projects related to developing innovative manufacturing sector. Thus, there exists ample
solutions for the fashion industry. industry exposure opportunities for MFTech
Operations Manager
students in the form of a hands-on experience
Lean Leader
MFTech graduates have made a mark in in the state-of-the-art department labs at NIFT,
CSR Professional industry visits during the semester, industry
this sector in managerial positions in the
Interdisciplinary Minors Supply Chain Manager field of production, quality assurance, retail based apparel internships and research project
Production Merchant and e-commerce, supply chain, etc. Some in the final semester together preparing a
IT Essentials for Fashion E-Business Sourcing Head graduates venture into areas of textiles and future ready professional to take up techno-
Apparel Product Management Industrial Engineer material exploration. Graduates even embark on managerial positions in the fashion industry.
Technical Audit Manager entrepreneurial ventures. Armed with industry
knowledge and a robust network, they make a The programme offers a stimulating environment
Production Merchandiser mark in the field of R&D, or are in a position to to the students allowing them to reach their full
Quality Assurance Manager establish their own start-ups thus contributing potential, enhancing their capabilities towards
to the ever-evolving landscape of fashion. situational analysis, supporting and encouraging
Data Analyst and Trend Forecaster
them to see, learn, practice and build solutions.
Business Analyst
The MFTech curriculum combines concepts The curriculum introduces students to a gamut
Retail Merchandiser of new processes and technologies that are
learnt in classroom with the practical industry
E-commerce Merchandiser exposure. It fosters critical thinking towards required for the conversion of fabric into quality
Vendor Evaluation Manager problem solving in the fashion industry. products for domestic or international brands.
This is done through subjects related to
Fit Analyst apparel production: 11 majors, 8 deepening Major
Product Development Head specialisations (DS), 3 Interdisciplinary Major subjects in MFTech program primarily
Product Engineer Minors (IDM) and 5 General Electives (GE) deal with pattern engineering, sewn products
over three semesters. The program also technology, apparel quality engineering, apparel
offers opportunities to study maximum of manufacturing processes, textiles for apparel,
three additional floating subjects over three apparel merchandising, research methods and
semesters. The students also are exposed to techniques, etc. These areas are identified as
the field of Indian handloom and handicraft by those which will add to the overall knowledge
way of a craft cluster study, which takes place of the student focusing on the fashion industry.
in clusters practicing traditional crafts for one- Extra credit and knowledge can be achieved
week at the end of first semester. This helps by the willing students by opting for floating
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 are data science, business statistics, metaverse DS 4: Technical Textiles in the MFTech program carry out sixteen weeks
for fashion, intellectual property rights, The Specialisation allows the students to of industry-based research project in their last
e-commerce and international business. develop capabilities in the areas of high- semester. These industry sponsored projects
performance fibres for the growing field bridge the academic knowledge and their
Deepening Specialisations (DS) of technical textiles to be used in sports, practical exposure within the fashion industry.
From semester II, students pursue one medical textiles, etc. It introduces students Projects are typically commissioned by various
specialisation of their choice out of the four to the advanced manufacturing processes business enterprises, allowing students to work
different pathways offered to them. Each related to fibres, yarns and fabric finishes on real-world challenges faced by the industry
Specialisation path focusses on a different for development of high performing finished along with an intensive R&D exercise. During
aspect of the industry: products. This pathway helps in strengthening their project, students utilize the knowledge
knowledge of technical textiles in defence, and skills they have accumulated throughout
DS 1: Smart Factory protective clothing, sports, medical, etc. along their studies, applying innovative processes and
This specialization allows the student to develop with testing methods for its evaluation. developing new products under the guidance
Industry 4.0 capabilities with an understanding of a faculty mentor and an industry mentor.
of application of artificial intelligence, AR/ Industry Engagements This serves as a culmination of their education,
VR, industrial Internet of Things, 3D printing, Through strong industry tie-ups, the Fashion preparing them for successful careers in a
robotics, big data, cloud computing, etc. It also Technology department is able to offer to its competitive fashion landscape.
enables the student to develop knowledge in MFTech students extensive industry exposure
mechatronics, IoT, etc. The subjects under opportunities beyond classroom teaching. This Career Pathways
this specialisation provide the opportunity provides a meaningful practical knowledge of The Master’s program, MFTech provides
to develop skills in machine learning (ML) the products and procedures in the industry innumerable career opportunities to the
algorithm and process automation for smart where the students get placed after MFTech. graduates. With specialisation in Smart Factory,
manufacturing. Some of the notable companies where apparel it builds and strengthens students’ capabilities
industry internships are conducted by the to take up responsibilities as technology heads,
DS 2: Smart Garments students are ABFRL Europa, Shahi Exports, R&D personnel, data analyst, etc. in the area
This specialization allows student to develop Paramount Apparel, Laguna Clothing, Radnik of automation, application of information
capabilities in the areas of product development Exports, Richa Exports, Brandix Clothing, Silver technology, research and development in
through an understanding of functional Sparks Apparel, SMPP, TYNOR, etc. machinery and its usage, R&D in systems, data
textiles, anthropometry, 3D body scanning analysis for the industry, etc.
and simulation, smart wearables, stitchless In addition to this, students also get practical
garments and garments for special needs. exposure to the processes and specialised The Smart Garments specialisation offers
The course enables the student to understand industrial machinery through regular visits career options as product development head,
the application of 3D body scanning in the during the semester to the production units and technical audit manager, fit analyst, production
fields of anthropometry, sizing, manufacturing R&D facilities. Experts from these fields are merchant, product manager, product engineer,
and retail. The students learn to extract body also frequently invited for interactive sessions R&D in wearable technology, etc.
measurements using 3D scanners, develop with the students to share industry trends.
patterns, virtual garments and virtual try-ons. Students after specialising in Operational
MFTech students are also involved in Excellence join as heads in production planning,
DS 3: Operational Excellence implementation of the consultancy projects production manager, lean system manager,
This specialization allows the student to develop handled by the Fashion Technology department CSR mangers, head of sustainability, quality
capabilities of managing manufacturing systems giving them an unique opportunity to work on managers, industrial engineer, etc.
which focus on production efficiency, industrial real life problems.
engineering, sustainability, ergonomics, quality Technical Textiles specialisation help MFTech
management, plant layout, logistics and supply The master’s program also allows student students take up various positions in the
chain management. It introduces the concepts interaction with alumni from a rich alumni-base exciting field of technical textiles and products
of operational management in the areas of of Fashion Technology department occupying made thereof. Besides going into areas of
facility design, quality management, and lean all levels of hierarchy in the industry today, R&D, students can opt for careers as technical
applications across apparel supply chain with from CEOs to the youngest executives, from textiles engineer, technical textiles product
special focus on best practices. The students company owners to the young professionals. designer, functional textiles technologist,
also learn concepts to promote sustainable assessment engineer, etc.
practices, increase efficiency of supply chain in Graduation Project
apparel production, etc. As a capstone experience, final-year students in

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FASHION MANAGEMENT

The dept. which

creates future
entrepreneurs

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 The objective of the programme ‘Master of The progression of the subject is such
Fashion Management’ is to develop world that continuity of knowledge is maintained.
class professionals in the areas of fashion Self-study by the students is encouraged as
MFM management, marketing, merchandising, part of curriculum.
retailing, international business, and to foster

FASHION the spirit of entrepreneurship among the

students. This is done by equipping students
with the right product knowledge, by advancing
Deepening Specializations (DS)
Deepening specialization subjects are meant
to allow the students to specialize in a specific
MANAGEMENT proclivity among students to embrace latest
technologies, and by honing their analytical and
area leading to a particular pathway.

MAJOR CORE AREAS managerial skills. This is done collaboratively The areas for deepening specialization are
within an eco-system that NIFT has developed Marketing and Retailing, Entrepreneurship and
over decades; with special focus on the right International Business. The student can choose
Buying, Sourcing, industry connect. any one area for in-depth study throughout the
Procurement, Merchandising course.
Merchandising Co-ordinator Students undergo in-depth education in
Deepening Specialisations management, marketing, buying, merchandising DS 1 : Marketing and Retailing
Fashion Forecaster
Buying Agent (retail and export), retail operations, The specialization provides an opportunity
Marketing and Retailing international marketing, international trade, to gain in-depth understanding of Customer
Sourcing Agent
Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship and also on important Experience Management, Retail Operations,
Liason Officer
International Business interdisciplinary aspects of the fashion business. Omni-Channel Retail, E-Commerce, etc.
Merchandiser, Buyer
They are exposed to principles and practices
Merchandising Manager
of merchandising/marketing, innovative fashion DS 2 : Entrepreneurship
Logistics and Vendor Manager
management practices, Information Technology The Entrepreneurship specialization will
Product Manager, Category Manager equip the students with the skills to innovate,
developments, cluster studies, sustainability,
fashion trends and business practices. The generate ideas, conduct feasibility studies, and
Interdisciplinary Minors Marketing department maintains an active collaboration understanding ways and means to turn good
Maketing Research Analyst with the industry through collaborative research ideas into reality, so that ground work to set up
Marketing and Retailing Distribution Executive, Project Manager undertaken by the members of the faculty and enterprises is understood.
Entrepreneurship Business Consulatant, Promotion Agent also through seminars, conferences, expert
Business Head, Sales Manager lectures, internships, graduation projects and DS 3 : International Business
Marketing Consultant, Area Manager classroom projects done by the students. International Business as a deepening
Marketing Manager, Brand Manager specialization aims to provide a understanding
Social Media/Digital Marketing Manager Majors of the size and nature of global business, EXIM
Customer Service Manager Major subjects refer to the core domain of documentation, export marketing, etc.
the department. The purpose of the first
semester major subjects is to prepare a firm All these specializations would help the student
Retail background and foundation, on which further to focus and perform at higher levels in
Area Retail Manager, Retail Merchandiser specializations can be built, in the areas of international trade.
Area Sales Manager, Fashion Consultant Management, Marketing and Merchandising,
VM Consultant, Visual Merchandiser International Business, Entrepreneurship, Career Pathways
Department Manager, Store Manager Research, Analytics as well as IT application. The Marketing and Retailing specialization
Retail Operation Manager, Retail Planner The understanding of these basic disciplines covers subjects like customer experience
is further intensified and substantiated in management and retail operations, omni-channel
Exports the subsequent semesters with subjects like planning and buying, e-commerce, fashion
Supply Chain management, Omni Channel promotion mix and social media marketing,
Exports Documentation Officer Retailing, Consumer Behavior and Neuro- and branded entertainment. This would lead
Lead Time Manager, Logistics Manager marketing, Luxury Brand Management, Fashion to careers as retail buyer, retail planner,
Operations Manager, Floor Manager Brand Management, Strategic and Innovation store manager, visual merchandiser, retail
Key Account Manager Management, Big Data and Analytics, etc. The trainer, mall manager, retail consultant, brand
Supply Chain Executive purpose of the major subjects is to groom the executive, social media analyst, social media
Production Manager students in the key areas that are necessary for marketer, content marketing, event manager,
this management programme.

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sales professional, and luxury store manager.

The MFM department’s International Business

specialization covers the subjects like global
fashion business, export merchandising and
EXIM documentation, global marketing and
costing and profitability. This would lead to
careers as export merchandiser, buying house
merchandiser, sourcing manager, logistics
manager, global business development
manager, sampling merchandisers, compliance
officer, and vendor management executive.

Entrepreneurship specialization covers

subjects like entrepreneurship business models
and success stories, business idea generation
and feasibility testing with live projects, family
business management, business plan, laws and
integrated project. This would lead to careers
as entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, NGOs,
academician, cluster manager/marketer, and
consultant for rural marketers.

study by the students is encouraged as part of

curriculum.

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practicality and creativity

MASTER OF
DESIGN

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 ‘Master of Design’ programme caters to the DS 2: Experience Design
multi-disciplinary and dynamic nature of job The skill sets of designers today are not limited
profiles that seek professionals who can work in to the creation of mere objects but include
versatile environments. Research is one of the the creation of the services and experiences.
tools that empowers one to take up challenges, Experience is the result of people’s interaction
which may emerge in contemporary complex with designed environments. The richer the
M.DES systems. Therefore, this course builds its experience for the user the more successful is
specialisations based on the foundation of design the design.
DESIGN MAJOR CORE AREAS
thinking and research practice. Graduates of
this programme would be equipped to hold key DS 3: Design Strategy
positions in large design, fashion, or corporate Strategic Design Management deals with the
houses in the areas of design thinking and study and application of the design methods and
research, curation of exhibitions and cultural advanced processes for uplifting the industrial
Industry Connect festivals as well as educational programs, practices. It deals with core understanding
Introduction to Industry Practices developmental sectors such as healthcare, of theories of strategy and addresses the
Industry Guided Project Proposal sanitation, and waste management, welfare application of design beyond mere aesthetics
Deepening Specialisations Dissertation Research Proposal organizations, sustainable development (ESD), by using analysis, critical design thinking and
etc., publication and graphics, media writing creates value for identified businesses.
Design for Society Design Paradigms and design, lifestyle products, user experience
Experience Design Visual and Design Representation and user-centered design depending on the DS 4: Design and Curation
Design Strategies Visual Culture and Trends area of specialisation pursued by each student. Design and Curation orients students towards
Design and Curation socio, cultural, economic propositions for
Trends Rsearch and Forecasting
Majors design pedagogy and history via means of
Major subjects culminate in areas that create curatorial frameworks. Keeping ‘Design’ as the
Design System and Tools the interdisciplinary foundation of MDes. The main nodal point, it delves into interdisciplinary
Design Thinking and Methods course unifies its core on five systems namely as well as transdisciplinary fields to identify,
Interdisciplinary Minors Design Research Methods Trends Research & Forecasting, Design for interpret, and appraise existing epistemologies
Design Innovation Sustainability, Design Thinking/Innovation, with the intention of designing knowledge
Lateral Thinking & Innovation Design Research and Design Paradigms. systems for plausible futures. It spans various
Trends and Culture Sustainability and Craft Synergetically they create the foundation on fields like art and architecture, communication,
Sustainable System and which the MDes course is designed to create a cultural studies and demographics, philosophy,
Craft Studies 360-degree learning curve. and phenomenology through a qualitative
grounded theory approach.
Design for Sustainability -
Craft Activity The MDes programme creates a formal setting
for ‘industry connect’ to initiate a synergy Career Pathways
Sustainable Development and
between students’ industry and academia, Some avenues include User Interface Design,
Co-Design
through which initiation is carried out to achieve User Experience Design, UX Research,
industry project briefs, culminating in the Sustainable Management, Designing for
industry guided project. This gives each student Special Needs, Craft Design for Communities,
a practical experience to take this further Exhibition, and Museum Design, Designing
towards the final semester into the dissertation for Commercial Spaces, Design Innovation
project of a larger scope. Strategy, Consumer Insight Research, Retail
Design, Pure Research, Design Criticism &
Deepening Specialisations (DS) Academics, Media Writing, Blogging, Exhibition
DS 1 : Design for Society Curator, Festival Curator, Fashion Curator,
Design for Society specialisation introduces Content Curator, Design Researcher, Research
sociological research methodologies and Consultant for Design Studios. Apart from the
their corresponding ethics and behaviours pathways mentioned above, Design Innovation
that facilitate ‘Design as a Method’ within the Practice and Innovation Management, Pure
collaborative process of social intervention. and Applied Research, Trend Forecasting
It enables the students to critically evaluate for Design and Fashion Industry, Systems
the idea of ‘social life’ for the diverse strata of Design and Sustainable Design Practice and
human and animal life. Forecasting are emerging careers.d Curation
orient students
towards socio - cultural - economic propositions
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 DEPARTMENT OF
FASHION AND LIFESTYLE
ACCESSORIES
The curriculum of accessory design IDM for PG
offers a lot more flexibility through choice
of Interdisciplinary Minors (IDMs). This Fashion Trends in Accessories (PG)
combination teaches them more than one Students understand the spectrum of fashion
skill and empathy to collaborate across accessory categories. They get to do cultural
disciplines, while also trimming the redundancy. trend mapping and forecasting, and translate
INTERDISCIPLINARY

The department offers three IDMs: two for trends to concept development in context
undergraduates (Fashion Accessories and to fashion accessories. They are enabled to
Home Accessories) and one for postgraduates interpret trends and apply to develop user
(The Fashion Accessory Trends). profiles for a design brief. Students experience
a variety of materials and processes that
IDMs For UG are related to accessory development. They
conceive a fashion accessory design project
IDM 1 : Fashion Accessories to execute a feasible design and solution and
Students get to understand fashion accessory develop a prototype.
categories, their cultural context. Influence of
local and global trends on accessories. They
gain ability to visualize concepts for fashion
accessories and choose appropriate material
in realizing the prototype. They get to conceive
fashion accessory design project to execute a
feasible design solution and develop prototypes.

IDM 2 : Home Accessories

MINORS

Students understand home accessories

in cultural-inter personal context. They get
the sense of the size and structure of the
home décor industry and clearly visualize the
opportunity in this space. They gain skills to
create visual architecture with respect to home
accessories, and explore different techniques,
assemblies, material combinations for home
accessories. Students get opportunity to ideate
and conceive home accessories design project
based on a clear need articulation and develop
a tangible prototype.

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 DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
FASHION FASHION
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Fashion Communication offers three IDM for PG Fashion Design offers three Interdisciplinary IDM for PG
Interdisciplinary Minors for the students of Minors for the students of other UG and PG
other UG and PG programmes: Communication Styling & Display Design programmes: Fashion Exploration and Fashion Fashion Process
Design and Display & Presentation Design Styling & Display Design is a perfect mix for Representation for UG students and Fashion This pathway offers three subjects which
for UG and Styling & Display Design for PG styling design to produce students who are Process for PG students. encapsulate and empower the students with a
students. creative, with specific skills in trend forecasting, basic understanding of fashion within the areas
analysis, and interpretation of style and brands. IDMs For UG of history, pattern development and illustration/
IDMs For UG They can apply these skills to the present and fashion image through cinema. The stream will
emerging technologies in the global fashion IDM 1 : Fashion Exploration add to the existing knowledge of the chosen
IDM 1 : Communication Design industry with the inputs of image capturing This stream of study will enable students to specialisation and enable the students to
Students develop professional competencies in through photography. comprehend, ideate and create basic fashion articulate the fashion learning in tune with their
graphics, sign and symbol design, brand identity, products. Offered along five subject areas this area of work.
styling, image processing and narration through pathway enables the students develop a grasp
a variety of print, media, and digital formats. on clothing and fashion history, techniques
of developing patterns, constructing basic
IDM 2 : Display & Presentation Design women’s wear apparel, illustrate and identify
In Display & Presentation Design the students the historical and contemporary fashion
will be exposed to live and hypothetical projects represented through cinema. The learning
where they create and design for varying target gained from this stream when put to use
markets and learn about the relationship in conjunction with the main specialisation
between concept design and practical will enable the student to conceptualize and
realisation. They would be able to create the develop basic women’s wear apparel.
right image both within and beyond the store’s
physical structure. IDM 2 : Fashion Representation
The subjects under this stream of study focus
on understanding modes in which fashion is
represented. The five subject progression
under this pathway traversing through history,
illustration, fashion visage fiction, and styling
enables the student to grasp the verbal and
visual language of fashion. This pathway is
offered to students to supplement the fashion
knowledge gained from their respective
specialisations to further aid in discussing and
appreciating fashion represented through the
medium of art, literature and cinema.

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 DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
FASHION KNITWEAR
INTERIORS DESIGN
Fashion Interiors offers three Interdisciplinary IDM for PG The Interdisciplinary Minors that are offered for IDM for PG
Minor subjects for the students of other UG UG students of other departments are World
and PG programmes: Fundamental Interiors Interior Spaces of Knits and Fashion for Sports and Knitwear & Knitwear Merchandising
and Exposition Interiors for UG and Interior The students develop a foundational Merchandising for PG students. Knitwear Merchandising aims to give the
Spaces for PG students. understanding of core interior design principles learners a holistic understanding of managing
with a focus on their application to commercial IDMs For UG the specifics of the knitwear business. It
IDMs For UG interior spaces. The minor enables students provides inputs on merchandising in the
to effectively communicate design concepts IDM 1 : World of Knits knitwear market, technical details on product
IDM 1 : Fundamental Interiors and justification for fashion-oriented interior World of Knits aims to introduce students to development and costing (for circular and flat
Students develop professional competencies spaces, considering both visual appeal and the delectable world of knitwear and helps knits), target markets, fabric identification,
in designing and execution of interior spaces functionality. them work with knits such that they are able sizing, pattern making, garment production,
with understanding of market need and trends. to develop garments, accessories and home seams finishes for knitwear apparel, and quality
The minor focuses on designing functional and products – using both aesthetic and tactile control for knits.
stylish living spaces using basic principles. elements of the knit fabric. Learners at the end
of this minor will be able to work confidently
with knits and use them as a creative medium
IDM 2 : Exposition Interiors to develop a range of fashion products. Design,
In Exposition Interiors, the students will study Art and Aesthetics, Hand Knitting, Hand Flat
the cultural significance of exposition interiors. Knitting, Sustainability, Zero Waste, Recycling,
They will be able to design museum interiors Up-cycling, Customization, Versatility of Knits
and other display spaces. as a Medium, and Yarn to Product are the
highlights of the IDM.

IDM 2 : Fashion for Sports

Fashion for Sports is aimed at giving an
orientation towards the most versatile and
the fastest growing category of sportswear.
It introduces the learner to the various
components of sportswear as a category,
and draws distinction between casual, active,
performance sports and athleisure. The minor
also introduces the learners to parameters for
selection of fabric and trims for developing
sportswear, and equips with skillsets to
handle the same. Ergonomics, Performance,
Functional Clothing, Technical Textiles, Pattern
Making and Construction, and Stretch Fabric
are the highlights of the IDM.

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 DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
LEATHER TEXTILE
DESIGN DESIGN
The Department of Leather Design offers IDM for PG Textile Design offers three Interdisciplinary IDM for PG
two Interdisciplinary Minors for other UG pro- Minors for the students of other UG and PG
grammes, viz. Leather & Fashion and Leather Luxury Products programmes: Textile Structure & Surface Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing
Lifestyle Products, and offers one Inter Disci- This track offered to the PG students takes and Textile Appreciation for UG and Textile The Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing minor will
plinary Minor for PG programmes, i.e. Luxury one through a graduated mindset of design Manufacturing & Sourcing for PG students. impart an understanding of textiles, enhancing
Products. and design approach, heritage and storytelling, fabric experience and assessing performance,
quality benchmarks, price roofing and anti-laws IDMs For UG comfort and aesthetic attributes for suitable
IDMs for UG of marketing. A luxury orientation prepares end application. The students will examine the
the student designer to view product as a IDM 1 : Textile Structure & Surface yarn, fabric quality parameters and learn about
IDM 1 : Leather & Fashion compelling story and thereof understand the The Textile Structure & Surface minor will textile testing methods and evaluation as per
As an IDM offered to other departments, the characters that build it. With this new mindset, give an insight into the elements of textiles global standards. The minor will draw attention
Leather and Fashion track helps students of the student is trained to approach a product through a hands-on approach. The students will to the relevance of textiles in the global economy
other disciplinary domains to add the leather with a heightened consciousness of design engage with different materials and processes and lay emphasis on domestic and international
fetish and cult fashion product category into philosophy and its application, and supporting to delve into the nuances of textile design, fabric sourcing strategies for different textile
their knowledge and skills portfolio thus drivers that keep the product unique. Designing from developing prints, textile colouration by products, keeping in view costing and lead
increasing the fashion value quotient and and prototyping to demonstrate understanding way of dyeing and printing to weaving on the times.
also career options. Across the semesters, wind up the track. loom. Further, the minor introduces students
students are taken through the overview of to a gamut of textiles from across the world,
industry, classification of fetish and cult fashion sensitizing them to the regional variations, in
products and outerwear, concepts and trends terms of colour, motifs and techniques for
of fetish and cult fashion, sub-culture, material design inspiration. The students from varied
understanding of leather, leather alternates disciplines will also get an opportunity to digitally
and surfaces, design and prototyping process. illustrate application of their textile design ideas
The track would culminate with the students as per their core specialisation.
developing a range of fetish and cult fashion
products and outerwear with a holistic IDM 2 : Textile Appreciation
understanding of leather application. The Textile Appreciation minor will provide a
comprehensive understanding of textiles and its
IDM 2 : Leather Lifestyle Products application in different fields. The students will
Given its versatility and luxury lifestyle quotient, be familiarized to different fabrics and their end
students are taken through the overview of use. The minor focuses on sensitizing students
the industry, classifications, fashion trends, to the rich textile heritage of India and enrich
leather as a material for creative and lifestyle their minds with the vast range of traditional
expressions and its infinite applications. As textiles from different parts of the world. The
students graduate, they would develop a holistic students will also get an opportunity to apply
understanding of leather lifestyle product the elements and principles of design to ideate
development that constitutes home furnishing, and express through textiles. Exploring and
corporate gifts and office accessories. manipulating materials will give a direction to
development that constitutes home communicate effectively with textiles. The
students will also gain an insight into the global
cutting-edge textile trends.

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 DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
FASHION DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY SPACE
The Fashion Technology department offers IDM for PG Master of Design offers two Inter Disciplinary IDM for PG
four Interdisciplinary Minors for the students of Minors for the students of other UG and PG
other UG and PG programmes. IDM 1: Apparel Product Management programmes: ‘Lateral Thinking & Innovation’ for Trends and Culture
The Interdisciplinary Minor (IDM) “Apparel UG and ‘Trends and Culture’ for PG students. The subjects offered under “Trends and
IDMs For UG Product Management” caters to the Culture” will function as an umbrella within
understanding of the apparel forward and IDM For UG which the students will develop a critical
IDM 1 : Apparel Manufacturing Process backward supply chain with special emphasis understanding of trends and visual culture in
The Interdisciplinary Minor (IDM) “Apparel on apparel production management. The minor IDM 1 : Lateral Thinking & Innovation contemporary society and the inter-relationship
Manufacturing Process” enables the students develops an understanding of the product and This minor helps identifying and honing student’s within. The IDM will enable students to learn the
to understand the latest technology deployed its technical requirements, to help fashion own creative potential. This is done through tools for identifying and capturing new trends
in domestic and export production units businesses take decisions related to buy/ appreciation and criticism of appropriate or and articulate them within the socio-cultural
for achieving manufacturing excellence. It make or source raw material and finished inappropriate design issues and opportunities context, eventually applying it for a relevant
introduces students to various process flows in garments. The IDM builds decision making within the particular area of design. Applying market. They also get exposed to the theories
the apparel manufacturing industry, gives them skills for selection of suitable vendors while lateral thinking skills while building creative of visual culture studies and visual analysis,
an opportunity to get practical and theoretical fulfilling sourcing requirements and product confidence, the IDM will introduce students which enables them to encode and decode the
experience on analyzing technical requirements costing requirements. It takes them through to different creativity theories that will lay images for trend analysis and forecast. The
while constructing a garment. It builds an management of pre-production, production and the foundation for a strong design process knowledge gained would prepare the students
understanding on various types of machinery post production processes. understanding, and a deeper insight of the as Trend Researchers and Forecasters.
used in the apparel manufacturing processes personal skills and expertise that design thinkers
for efficiently managing the production orders. IDM 2: IT Essentials for Fashion E-Business utilize in all phases of the design process, The possible career pathways are Media analyst,
It imparts understanding of cut order planning The Interdisciplinary Minor (IDM) “IT essentials leading to articulation of one’s own design ideas Visual Semanticist, Fashion Merchandiser,
to optimize fabric consumption and reduce for Fashion E-Business” offered by the through a range of mediums including drawings, Trends spotter & Visual Researcher.
fabric wastage. It helps analyse manufacturing department of Fashion Technology provides prototypes and presentations.
cost of a garment taking into account the knowledge on a wide range of areas to enable
material cost of fabrics, trims, production cost students to understand the important attributes The possible career pathways are Visualizer,
and overheads. of fashion e-business. It imparts knowledge on Art Directors, Storyteller, The Critical Problem
data creation, data manipulation, representation, Solver, Design Thinker, and Design Innovator &
IDM 2 : IT Applications for Fashion Business data management and database modeling Entrepreneur.
This IDM deals with data management, making techniques. It enables students to develop
the students understand, gather, manage and dashboards for a business scenario. In addition
analyse data related to fashion business to to this, the students develop understanding of
facilitate effective data driven decisions. It also principles of website development, front-end
introduces them to designing and developing design, back-end design for a dynamic website
websites that can help students create web to promote fashion e-business.
based portfolios and visual communication.
Through lectures, demonstrations, case
studies and hands-on experience, it introduces
the student to ERP modules in the Apparel
Industry. It also familiarizes them with Artificial
Intelligence and its application in the world of
fashion.

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 DEPARTMENT OF
FASHION
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FMS Department offers two specific IDM for PG:
Interdisciplinary Minors for UG & PG
programmes. Entrepreneurship
This IDM provides inputs to become a successful
IDM for UG: entrepreneur in the fashion business.
Sem-I: Awareness about entrepreneurship.
Fashion Retailing Sem-II: Development of entrepreneurial skills
This IDM introduces the fundamentals of fashion and mind set.
retailing, retail business and retail operation. Sem-III: Putting theory into practice.
The minor builds and bridges the gap between
products and markets. It trains the students The minor focuses on understanding about
to become commercially successful fashion business environment, business models,
professionals in retail brand development and policies and schemes, idea generation,
retail management. The subjects focus on feasibility testing, analytical skill development,
Retailing, Marketing, Merchandising, Consumer report making skills, applied financial and
Insights and the Basics of Entrepreneurship. marketing skills for developing a business plan.
The IDM is offered at the beginning of Semester Students will be able to pursue careers as
III and continues till Sem VII. fashion business consultants in any Government
or non-government organization, fashion
entrepreneurs.

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 Mandatory
Optional
Communication Mandatory
Systems Optional
Thinking

Critical
Thinking
Professional Ethics
& Values

Landscaping
& Gardening

Economics

Research
Methodology

Photography

Operations and
Research

Philosophy

Resource Youth Culture Resource

Management & Identity Management

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 SCHOLARSHIPS
“SARTHAK” NIFT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEME

“SARTHAK” NIFT Financial Assistance

Scheme” is applicable to all the regular students
of NIFT fulfilling prescribed criteria. The objec-
tive of the scheme is to ensure that student is
not deprived of education at NIFT for financial
reasons, particularly students belonging to
economically weaker sections of society.

“UDAAN”- NIFT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

FOR FOREIGN STUDIES.

Regular students belonging to economically

weaker sections of NIFT fulfilling the criteria
of “SARTHAK” NIFT Financial Assistance
Scheme”, will be eligible for consideration
under the “UDAAN”- NIFT SCHOLARSHIP
SCHEME FOR FOREIGN STUDIES”.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

NIFT Students under SC / ST Category can avail

the National Scholarship available on National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) as per the eligibility
through the link https://scholarships.gov.in/.

All 19 campuses are registered in this portal.

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

Alumni envisaged the necessity and importance

of Industry engagement through:
• Interaction with Industry leaders and alumni
in the classroom
• Sponsored classroom projects.
• Industry visits
• Exposure to exhibitions and fairs
• Internships
• Joint research endeavours
• Hands-on practical learning experience
in industry environment to be transacted
within the curriculum structure.

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 GRASSROOT
CONNECT
As a leader of fashion education in India,
NIFT realizes the importance of its social
responsibilities and continues its endeavour
to create grounded designers who are able to
appreciate and promote the various crafts of
India.

The Craft Cluster Initiative, has provided the

students with continuous exposure to Indian
culture and traditional handloom and handicraft
clusters thus providing an 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.

The experienced NIFT faculty have contributed

by monitoring the student activities;
through customized training programmes
and with design inputs, thereby enhancing
the commercial value of products being
manufactured by the artisans. Such exposure
and interactions have provided a stronger
rural connect and a greater understanding and
appreciation of Indian culture and aesthetics to
the young design professionals.

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 GLOBAL
CONNECT
The academic strategy of NIFT embraces at FIT in their third year for pursuing the dual
internationalism. Over the years, conscious degree. In yet another format of exchange,
efforts have been made to increase its through a partnership between NIFT and
international visibility and standing among Schweizerische Textilfachschule STF (earlier
other reputable fashion institutes around the STC) Zurich Switzerland, NIFT students avail
world. NIFT shares successful partnership an opportunity to attend a three week Short-
with 21 leading international fashion institutes Term Summer Programme at STF, Switzerland.
pursuing similar academic goals. On one hand, Similar opportunity is provided by NIFT to the
by opting for the exchange program with STF students offering them a two week Short-
collaborating partner institutes, NIFT students Term Programme which is aimed at gaining a
avail a unique opportunity to integrate with valuable insight into Indian culture, arts and
the global mainstream of fashion, while on the crafts along with the understanding of the
other, it provides international students with Indian market and its dynamics.
a plethora of similar ‘study abroad’ options
at NIFT. As a result, this provides excellent The institute also attracts international students
opportunities to interact with students from to NIFT offering experiences in academic and
various geographies, encouraging them cultural richness to foreign students. Through
to broaden their horizons and understand the exchange programs, students from
different cultures. International students can overseas institutes draw valuable insight not
take advantage of the ‘study abroad’ program just into Indian culture, arts & crafts but also
at any of the 19 NIFT campuses. develop understanding of the Indian market
and its dynamics. Therefore, I&DL supports the
To provide an academic gradient, the Institute’s exchange activities both for in-coming foreign
international collaborations enable students students and out-going NIFT students.
to participate in international competitions,
seminars, research, and other events. The following are some of the key institutes
Furthermore, at the faculty level strategic with which NIFT collaborates: Nuova
alliances also provide opportunities for Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) Italy, Ecole
academic advancement or joint research Nationale Superieure des Arts et Industries
initiatives through faculty exchange. This Textiles (ENSAIT) France, Schweizerische
ensures constant up-dation and up-gradation Textilfachschule STF (earlier STC) Zurich
of teaching methods and facilities, putting NIFT Switzerland, KEA- Copenhagen School of Design
faculty at par with the best in the world. and Technology- Denmark, EnaMoma (PSL)
Paris, Politecnico di Milano (PDM) Italy, Saxion
Among the successful collaborations, the University of Applied Sciences- Netherlands,
strategic partnership between NIFT and the The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), USA
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New and many more.
York, USA, offers a unique once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity for selected meritorious NIFT NIFT is also a member of the prestigious
students to earn dual degrees from both International Foundation for Fashion Technology
NIFT and FIT in four years. The two years of Institutes (IFFTI) and Cumulus, an international
education at NIFT is followed by one year at FIT. body serving art and design education and
The Students return to complete their studies research.
at NIFT thus earning a Dual Degree from both
institutes. In the academic year 2023-24,
around 44 NIFT students have taken admission

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 PLACEMENTS
At NIFT, we are proud of the dynamic and 1. On Campus Placements
motivated students who are mentored and Companies are invited for campus placements.
supported to take on the challenges and It is organised for all the eligible final year
opportunities that await them in the Industry. students of NIFT campuses. Upon being given
The graduates of NIFT understand the nuances a confirmed time and date, the companies
of fashion business spanning art, craft, participate in the campus placement procedure.
technology and strategy and have acquired
the skill sets that will make them adapt to the 2. Pre-Placement Offers (PPO)
growing needs of the industry. Companies have the option to extend pre-
placement offers (PPOs) to students prior to
The Graduates of NIFT have been provided on-campus recruitment, effectively granting
cutting edge understanding through exposure them a job offer. Such offers are typically
to emerging challenges, developments, based on the student’s performance during
techniques, technology and practice from all internships, training sessions, or projects
over the world. During their programme at completed at the company. To ensure equal
NIFT, the students undergo a metamorphosis opportunities for all students, companies
that unfolds their potential, develops skills and should notify NIFT of any PPOs by submitting
stimulating intellectual growth. Their latent the necessary information in the CMS, using the
potential is honed by committed and skilled link given to the industry mentor by NIFT. The
faculty drawn from the academia and industry. decision to grant a PPO is thoroughly discussed
We are aware of the fact that fashion industry with the students involved. To provide fair
wants professionals having multi-skill sets and opportunity, such students who receive PPO
we have trained our students accordingly. are not allowed to participate in the on-campus
placements.
The Campus Placements provides a platform
for the graduating students from various 3. Off-Campus Placements
disciplines of the two years post graduate, Upon completion of Campus Placements, the
and four years undergraduate programmes to institute continues to facilitate job opportunities
realise their professional dreamsand ambitions to its Graduates through Off campus drive
and thus requires the keen and sustained where companies that could not participate
participation of employer organisations. NIFT in campus placements raise requirements
graduates carry the energy, creativity, skill, through the Industry & Alumni Affairs (I&AA)
technical know-how and the legacy of their unit. Placements and job opportunities in NIFT
predecessors to emerge as invaluable assets are on an upward trajectory – with greater
to the organisations that they are inducted into. overseas opportunities, greater number of pre
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has placement offers, higher pay packages etc.
a centralized placement process. Companies NIFT has embarked on a new restructured
can employ students from any campus or curriculum, which has incorporated new
course of the institute through three routes and emerging areas including disruptive
which are facilitated by the institute: technologies and taken initiatives for higher
industry engagement.

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 EVENTS AND
ACTIVITIES
Student Development Programmes at all
NIFT campuses have been institutionalized
to encourage the students to participate in
extracurricular pursuits making their stay at
NIFT campus more holistic and complete.
Participation in these activities complements
academic studies while providing ways to
socialize, relax and be revitalized to face day-to-
day challenges of student life.

Students participate in a wide range of activi-

ties through Student Development Activity
Clubs viz., Cultural Club, Literary Club, Sports,
Adventure & Photography (SAP) Club and
Ethics, Social Service & Environment (ESSE)
Club. Through the academic term, student
clubs function in the activity hour called ‘zero
hour’ every Wednesday evening. Also, at most
NIFT campuses, a sports gymnasium is available
to students. ‘Fashion Spectrum’, the annual fest
of the institute provides a pulsating platform
for students to showcase their talent in varied
inter-collegiate and intra-collegiate activities &
events.

To promote interaction across campuses, the

best of best from all campuses compete at
‘Converge’, an annual centralised cultural and
sports event hosted by any one NIFT Campus.
The annual convocation of graduating students
is hosted by the Campus.

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 ALUMNI
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 41600+
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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 ADMISSION
GUIDELINES

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 ADMISSIONS CALENDAR – 2025 Ph.D Programme
Activities Timeline
UG / PG Programmes - Regular & NLEA
Online Registration 22nd November, 2024
Activities Timeline
Last date for Online Registration 28th February, 2025
Online Registration 22nd November, 2024
Admit Card (Online only) *March, 2025
Last date for Online Registration 6th January, 2025
Entrance Examination *April, 2025
Online registration with late fee of Rs. 5000/- (In addition to the applicable
7 to 9 January, 2025
th th
Declaration of Entrance Examination (Online) *May, 2025
application fee)
Research Proposal, Presentation and Interview *June, 2025
Window to edit/update the application form 10th to 12th January, 2025
Declaration of Final Result *July, 2025
*Third week of January,
Admit Card (Online only) Note:
2025
Entrance Examination 9th February, 2025 *These dates are tentative. Notification with final dates will be published on NIFT website i.e. www.nift.ac.in.
Admit cards, results and seat allocation schedule will be available on NIFTs website only. No separate
1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
communication will be sent by post. Candidates to check website regularly for updates.
2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
3. Master of Design (M.Des.) Orientation of new students UG and PG (semester - I) for academic session 2025 - 26 will commence on
4. Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) 30th July 2025.
5. Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
6. NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA)- B.Des.
7. NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA)- B.F.Tech. WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
Answer Key for GAT Examination only (using registered user ID & pass-
February, 2025 (i) A candidate, who has taken admission once and then withdraws, will not be considered for admission
word)
during subsequent rounds of seat allocation except spot round.
Result of Entrance Examination *March, 2025 (ii) A candidate, who has taken admission once and then withdraws, the fee will be refunded as per the
following refund policy :
Situation Test (Regular) / Studio Test, Personal Interview & documents
*April, 2025
verification (NLEA) at Test Centres.
Time Amount to be
Declaration of Final Result (Online) *Last week of April, 2025 refunded
Seat Allocation *May-June 2025 *Before commencement of final round of Full fee, except
seat allocation. Date to be declared on registration fee
Bachelor of Design - Artisan Category NIFT website later.

Activities Timeline Candidate who withdraw after date Only security deposit
decided by NIFT
Online Registration 22nd November, 2024
* Seat allocation schedule will be published on the NIFT website
Last date for Online Registration 28th February, 2025
Admit Card (Online only) *March, 2025 (iv) In case the candidate is seeking refund before the final round of seat allocation, the request for withdrawal
of admission shall be submitted through online portal only.
Artisan Skill Test, Personal Interview & Documents Verification at Test (v) The request for withdrawal of admission after completion of final / spot round of seat allocation/
*April, 2025
Centres commencement of the academic session shall be submitted to the Director of the Campus in the
prescribed proforma where the candidate has been provisionally admitted. In this case the candidate
Declaration of Final Result (Online) *May, 2025
will be eligible only for refund of Security Deposit as per the refund policy.
Seat Allocation *June, 2025

UG / PG Programmes - NRI/Foreign National /OCI/PIO/SAARC

Activities Timeline
Online Registration 22nd November, 2024
Last date for online registration 30th April, 2025
Last date to receive SAT / GMAT / GRE Scores 30th April, 2025
Seat allotment and payment of Fee *June/July, 2025

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 SEAT AVAILABILITY - REGULAR - 2025
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Sl. Programme

Bhubaneswar
Gandhinagar
no.

Grand Total
Hyderabad

Panchkula
Bengaluru

New Delhi

Raebareli

Srinagar

Varanasi
Jodhpur
Chennai

Mumbai

Shillong
Kolkata
Kannur

Kangra
Bhopal

Daman

Patna

Total
State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile

State Domicile
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
1 Accessory 38 34 7 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 12 542 54 596
Design (AD)
2 Fashion 38 34 7 38 38 38 34 7 38 38 38 38 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 12 34 7 644 75 719
Communication
(FC)
3 Fashion Design 38 34 7 38 38 38 34 7 38 38 38 38 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 12 34 7 644 75 719
(FD)
4 Fashion Interior 34 7 34 7 41
(FI)
5 Knitwear Design 38 34 7 38 38 34 7 38 38 38 296 14 310
(KD)
6 Leather Design 38 38 38 38 152 0 152
(LD)
7 Textile Design 38 34 7 38 34 7 38 38 34 7 38 38 38 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 12 606 75 681
(TD)
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
8 Apparel 38 34 7 38 38 38 34 7 38 38 38 38 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 542 49 591
Production (AP)
Master Programmes
9 Master of 38 38 34 7 38 38 34 7 34 7 245 21 275
Design
(M.Des)
10 Master of 38 34 7 38 34 7 38 38 34 7 38 38 38 38 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 7 34 12 644 75 719
Fashion
Management
(M.F.M)
11 Master of 34 34 0 34
Fashion
Technology
(M.F.Tech)
Total 304 238 49 304 68 14 266 266 238 49 304 304 376 228 204 42 204 42 170 35 238 49 204 42 204 42 170 60 102 21 4392 445 4837

• Regular and Domicile (State Domicile) seats incluede Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD The availability of seats under NRI category is as follows:
(Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL). • 5 (supernumerary) seats each academic programme at NIFT Campuses Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar,
• NIFT reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats offered at its discretion Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi & Raebareli.
• 3 (supernumerary) seats each per academic programme at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Daman, Jodhpur,
Kangra, Kannur, Panchkula, Patna, Shillong and Varanasi.
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 TENTATIVE SEAT AVAILABILITY - NIFT LATERAL ENTRY ADMISSION UG / PG PROGRAMMES - REGULAR • Any Public School/Board/University Examination
in India or in foreign countries recognized by the
(NLEA) – 2025 Entrance Examination Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to
PROGRAMMES TENTATIVE SEATS G. TOTAL • LAN based Computer Based Test (CBT) 10+2 system.
examination will be conducted at various Centers or
for the GAT Examination. CAT Examination will be

Open/OBC/EWS
• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination
Paper Based Test.
(London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced
• During examination candidates’ identities will be (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

NRI
SC

ST
verified from a physical Aadhar card/ ID card
B. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F. Tech)
issued by Govt. of India.
Programme
• Auto scrutiny of the candidates’ information
• Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2
provided online will be based on the criteria
pattern of examination from any recognized
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) specified by NIFT. The application form is designed
Central/State Board of Secondary Examination,
in such a way that based on the information, non-
such as Central Board of Secondary Education,
1 Accessory Design (AD) 18 23 41 30 112 eligible candidates will be eliminated at the time
New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate
of online submission of application.
Examination, New Delhi with Mathematics.
2 Fashion Communication (FC) 5 19 41 18 83
Bachelor’s Programmes (B.Des & B.F.Tech) or
• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School
3 Fashion Design (FD) 11 20 26 16 73 Who can apply? Examination conducted by the National Open
Any candidate who is an Indian Citizen and fulfils the School with a minimum of five subjects with
4 Fashion Interioirs (FI) 4 4 4 3 15 Mathematics.
prescribed age and educational qualification criteria
for the concerned programme can apply. or
5 Knitwear Design (KD) 3 5 14 9 31 • 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of Engineering
1. Qualifying Age
recognized by AICTE or a State Board of
6 Leather Design (LD) 6 10 9 15 40 Maximum age should be less than 24 years as on Technical Education after Secondary Examination
1st August of the year of admission. The upper age /10th standard.
7 Textile Design (TD) 24 30 40 31 125
limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for or
candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) • Any Public School/Board/University Examination
Person with Disability (PwD) categories.
in India or in foreign countries recognized by the
Apparel Production (AP) 69 55 47 58 229
2. Educational Qualification Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to
8
A. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programmes 10+2 system with Mathematics.
Total 140 166 222 180 708 (Accessory Design/Fashion Communication/Fashion or
Design/ Fashion Interiors / Knitwear Design/Leather • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination
Note: The aforesaid seats are tentative and final seats will be available at the time of seat Design/ Textile Design) (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced
allocation. NIFT reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats offered at its (A) level with Mathematics / International
discretion before seat allocation. • Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2
Baccalaureate (IB).
pattern of examination from any recognized Master’s Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M and
Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, M.F.Tech)
such as Central Board of Secondary Education/
State Board New Delhi/Council for Indian School Who can apply?
of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
Any candidate who fulfils the prescribed educational
or qualification criteria for the respective Master’s
• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School programme can apply.
Examination conducted by the National Open
Qualifying Age: No age limit.
School with a minimum of five subjects.
1. Educational Qualification for Master of Design
or
(M.Des)
• 3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE or
• Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any
a State Board of Technical Education after
Institute/ University recognized by law in India.
secondary examination /10th standard.
or
or
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 • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years year/final semester/12th class will provide RESERVATION OF SEATS Requirements for each category are as follows:
duration from NIFT/NID. proof of having passed all papers in all the
1. SC/ST Candidates
previous years /semesters of qualifying degree The seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy
Note: Master of Design (M.Des) is an advanced course
examination (Marksheet and certificate from Layer)/GEN-EWS/ Person With Disability (PwD)/ Candidates applying under this reserved quota will
that demands an understanding of fundamentals
Head of Institution where studying). Foreign National/State Domicile, in each programme have to produce a valid Caste/Tribe certificate from
in design and presupposes that candidates would
are as under the Competent Authority of the respective States/
be familiar with the basic skills and theories for (iii) The candidate will submit the final result of
Union Territories. The certificate must be in the name
successful completion of the programme. The qualifying degree/certificate proving his/her SC 15 % of the candidate. The Certificate must be in English
course will not provide any basic knowledge and skill eligibility on or before 30th September, 2025
ST 7.5 % or Hindi language. If the Certificate is in any other
development in design as a part of its curriculum. to the Campus Director where the admission
OBC (NON-CREAMY LAYER) 27 % language, a certified translation should be submitted.
has been provisionally granted. The provisional
2.Educational Qualification for Master of Fashion If the certificate is not in English/Hindi and a certified
admission will automatically stand cancelled, if GEN-EWS 10 %
Management (M.F.M) translated copy has not been submitted the benefit
the candidate fails to submit the successful result
Person with Disability (PwD)* 5 %* of category reservation will not be applicable.
• Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any in time i.e. 30th September, 2025.
Institute/ University recognized by law in India. * 5% horizontal reservation for Person with Disability 2. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates
(iv) In case the candidate fails to submit his/her
or (PwD) (with 40% or more disability) cutting across Candidates applying under this quota would have
final result of qualifying degree in the manner
all categories i.e. SCs, STs, OBCs (NCL) and Open to substantiate the caste and Non-Creamy Layer
• Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years prescribed above to prove his/her eligibility on or
Category. Academic programme will be allotted (NCL) requirement. Candidates applying under this
duration from NIFT/NID. before 30th September, 2025, whatsoever the
as per the recommendations of NIFT’s Evaluation quota shall produce a caste certificate from the
reason may be his/her admission will be treated
3. Educational Qualification for Master of Fashion Committee. The seats will be allotted to the PwD Competent Authority certifying that they belong to
as null and void (cancelled) and entire fee will be
Technology (M.F.Tech) candidates during the seat allocation process based the non-creamy layer. The certificate should be in
forfeited.
on the Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the respective favour of the candidate, issued not earlier than 1st
• B.F.Tech. from National Institute of Fashion
(v) In the case of candidates who have appeared category. Unfilled PwD seats will be merged to
Technology (NIFT). April 2024. Failure to produce valid certificate from
for Supplementary examination(s) in the final the respective category i.e. Open (PwD) to Open, a Competent Authority shall make the candidate
or semester/ final year of graduation and the result OBC(NCL) (PwD) to OBC (NCL), SC(PwD) to SC ineligible for benefits under OBC (NCL) category.
• B.E/B.Tech. from any Institute / University of the same is not declared by the time of seat and ST(PwD) to ST in the spot round. The candidate will only be considered for open
recognized by law in India. allocation/ admission, such candidates will be
Candidates to make sure that they have the requisite category provided no benefit of reserved category
considered for admission as per the provisions of
or valid and verifiable certificate for the category has been availed at any stage of the admission
para 1 (b) above, for the Admissions 2025.
chosen. process.
• B.F.Tech. (04 years) from any Institute / University (vi) In the case of candidates who have appeared
recognized by law in India. The category selected by a candidate at the time To summarize:
for compartment examination(s) in the 12th
of submitting the application form will be final. a) The candidate should possess a valid OBC (Non-
standard, such candidates will be considered
IMPORTANT NOTE: Requests for any change of category will not be Creamy Layer) Category certificate issued in the
only for provisional admission. He/she will have
permitted at any later stage of admission process. name of the candidate and not in favour of the
1. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination to clear the compartment examination UNDER
However, if a candidate who has selected a reserved respective parent/guardian.
are also eligible to apply provided: THE SAME BOARD, failing which the provisional
category i.e. SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwD and has
admission will stand automatically cancelled and b) The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy
(a) They produce proof of having acquired the not submitted a valid Category Certificate, he/she
entire fee will be forfeited. Layer) category certificate should be mention in
minimum prescribed qualifications at the time of will be considered for open category seats provided
2. Any candidate who has not appeared for the any benefit of relaxed age or income or cut offs has the Central list of OBCs available at http:// ncbc.
seat allocation/ admission.
qualifying exam before the date of seat allocation/ not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the nic.in/backward-classes/index.html.
(b) If the 12th class/final year/final semester (as
admission to NIFT, will not be eligible. Admission Process. If any benefit has been availed, c) The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category
the case may be) result of qualifying degree/
3. It is further clarified that provisional admission will the candidate’s candidature will be rejected. certificate should clearly mention that the
certificate examination is not declared by the
be considered only in such cases where the result of In case reserve category candidates are considered candidate belongs to the non-creamy layer.
concerned Board/ University till the date of seat
allocation/ admission, his/her admission in such final year/semester of the qualifying degree has not for open category he/she will have to pay the d) The certificate must be issued by the Competent
case will be strictly provisional subject to the been declared by the concerned Board/University difference in amount of application fee as applicable Authority.
following conditions: in its totality. In case the result has been declared for open category.
e) In case of married women applying to any course
by the concerned Board/University but it has not
(i) An undertaking will be submitted, in case the Unfilled seats in the OBC (NCL), EWS and Domicile under reserved category, she has to produce the
been declared in a specific case, for any reason,
candidate is minor i.e. below 18 years of age, the (Open) and Domicile (OBC NCL) category will be caste certificate in her own name. Certificate
such cases will NOT be considered for provisional
declaration shall be signed by his/ her parent/ converted to open category in the Spot Round of in the name of husband/mother/father is not
admission.
guardian. seat allocation. acceptable.
(ii) Those candidates who are seeking provisional Unfilled Domicile SC/ST seats will be merged with f) If the certificate is not in English/Hindi, a certified
admission due to non declaration of their final SC/ST seats in the Spot Round of Seat Allocation. translation should be submitted.

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 Candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer of Such candidates are required to produce the original Programme Criteria /Method Suitability
OBC are not entitled to apply under the reserved valid Certificate of Disability and UDID Card at the
Drawing/ Visual Minor Minor No major Able to
category OBC(NCL) and will have to submit their time of physical assessment, seat allocation and
Sketching/Making clarity speech hearing locomotor select,
application under open category. reporting at the allotted Campus .
Models/ Colour disability disability disability in organize and
3. Economically Weaker Section (Open) Design Sense hands, legs, integrate
NIFT may consider applications from PwD candidates
• PG - Design (Regular) face & neck visual and
Candidates belonging to Economically Weaker for providing external assistance during assessment Operating
• UG - Design (Regular) verbal
Section (Open) will be a reserved category within for selection, with the condition that the expenses Machines/
• UG - Design (NLEA) information
the open category. The percentage of reservation for the same will be borne fully by the candidate. It is Computer
• UG - Design (Artisan) into a
is 10%. The benefit of reservation will be given only however recommended that the candidate arrange Keyboard
to those open category candidates who satisfy the his/her own external assistant for this purpose as Manually/Mobility drawing or
condition given in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC- this will ensure a better fit for individual needs. model with
II dated 17 January 2019 issued by the Ministry aesthetics
of Human Resource Development, Department It is mandatory for the candidate who is a Person with
of Higher Education, Government of India. The Disability to appear before Evaluation Committee Programme Criteria /Method Suitability
certificate should be issued not earlier than 1st April of NIFT which will assess the actual physical/ Technology Operating Machines Minor visual Minor speech Minor No major
2024. The benefit of reservation under open EWS psychological capability of a candidate as per the • M.F.Tech (Regular) Manually / Computer clarity disability hearing locomotor
can only be availed upon production of a valid EWS specific requirements of the particular academic • B.F.Tech (Regular) Keyboard Manually/ disability disability
(Open) certificate to be issued by a Competent programme. • B.F.Tech (NLEA) Mobility in hands,
Authority as mentioned below: The academic programme will be allotted to the Fashion Management Operating Computer legs, face &
I. District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ candidates only if found suitable for the same by the • MFM (Regular) Keyboard Manually/ neck
Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional Evaluation Committee of NIFT. Candidates who do Mobility
Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary not appear before the Evaluation Committee of NIFT
General requirements: Adequate cognitive functions to access mainstream curriculum; no intellectual
Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka will NOT be called for seat allocation. Assessment by
impairments. Adaptive functioning showing mild deficit, in academic and/or communication skills but able to
Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant the Evaluation Committee of NIFT will be carried out
meet the requirements of curriculum and learning environment using assistive devices independently. Good
Commissioner prior to the seat allocation. Candidates are advised
social interaction skills and emotional stability to be adaptive with large group learning setting and do not have
II. Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief to appear for such assessment at NIFT Campus at
a challenging behaviour that disturbs the education of other students.
Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate their own cost.
III. Revenue Officer not below the rank of NIFT may utilize its laboratories/equipment/test
SEATS FOR FOREIGN NATIONAL/NRI /OCI/ SAARC: (South Asian Association for Regional
Tehsildar materials for making such assessment of the
PIO/SAARC AND DOMICILE CATEGORIES Cooperation): The citizen from the countries
IV. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the physical/psychological capability of a candidate for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal,
candidate and/or his family normally resides. undertaking that Programme/course and may tailor Foreign National/NRI / OCI/PIO/SAARC
Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Based on the information provided by the candidate such test for each individual separately as decided by Foreign National/NRI/OCI/PIO/SAARC (whether
the Evaluation Committee of NIFT. The assessment Candidates under above categories are not required
in the application form while applying online, the residing in India or abroad) candidates having
is compulsory for all candidates seeking reservation to appear for the NIFT Entrance Examination.
candidate will be provisionally allowed to appear the following status and who meet eligibility and
for the NIFT Entrance Examination and subsequent under this category. The Evaluation Committee of admission requirements of NIFT can also apply for The selection of eligible candidates of this category
test, if shortlisted. It will be the responsibility of the NIFT in its proceedings will recommend whether the admission. for admission in NIFT will be based on their SAT/
candidate to provide valid EWS (Open) certificate candidate is suitable for undertaking the particular GMAT/GRE scores. The minimmum requirement of
Foreign National: A foreign national is a citizen of
for admission. Admission of a candidate will be academic programme applied for. SAT/GMAT/GRE score is 50%. The availability of
a country other than India, and who is not of Indian
cancelled if any of the required certificates are NIFT reserves the right to disqualify the candidature seats for this category is as follows:
origin.
found to be invalid at any stage of the admission or of any candidate in case of assessment of inability • 5 (supernumerary) seats each academic
thereafter. NRI (Non-Resident Indian): An Indian citizen who is
of the candidate to undertake a particular academic programme at NIFT Campuses Bengaluru,
ordinarily residing outside India or in India and holds
4. Persons with Disability (PwD) programme. Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata,
an Indian Passport with NRI Status.
The table below indicates the type of assessment Mumbai, New Delhi & Raebareli.
Candidates applying under this category should PIO (Person of Indian Origin): A person who or
that may be conducted by the Evaluation Committee • 3 (supernumerary) seats each per academic
have a Disability Certificate and Unique Disability ID whose any of ancestors was an Indian national and
of NIFT for various categories of disability and programme at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Daman,
(with 40% or more disability) issued by Department who is presently holding another country’s citizenship
programmes to assess if the candidate would be in a Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Panchkula, Patna,
of Empowerment of Person with Disability. / nationality i.e. he / she is holding foreign passport.
position to undergo mainstream curriculum: Shillong and Varanasi.
(available at https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in).
No other certificate or document will be valid & no OCI (Overseas Citizen of India): A person registered 1. Qualifying Age
representations in this regard will be entertained. as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder under
For UG programmes: Maximum age should be less
section 7A of the Citizenship Act., 1955.
than 24 year as on 1st August of the year of admission.
For PG programmes: No age limit.

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 2. Academic Eligibility The Campus and Programme will be allotted to the 4. First year’s fees to be remitted by the sponsoring Seat availability under the State Domicile
All candidates must satisfy the required academic
successful candidates based on merit list drawn as Foreign National/NRI in the Foregin Exchange, if Category
per SAT score of the candidates and the preference selected.
qualifications listed for the concerned course. In Seats will be offered for admission as State Domicile
of the candidate. 5. An undertaking from the candidate that if at any
case the Degree/Certificate has been obtained from Preferential Seats to candidates who belong to
a University/Board of any country other than India Postgraduate Programme - M.F.M, M.Des & stage it is found that the admission has been taken the States where the following NIFT campuses are
then an equivalence certificate must be obtained M.F.Tech on the basis of false information/documents or located. No separate merit will be declared for State
from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) New by hiding relevant facts, the admission granted Domicile candidates.
Candidates applying for Master of Fashion
Delhi (website: www.aiuweb.org) prior to admission. to such candidate shall be liable to be cancelled
Management (M.F.M), should arrange to send GMAT
forthwith. NIFT Campus Candidates of these states will be
Foreign National/NRI/OCI/PIO/SAARC applying test scores while those applying for Master of
eligible for Domicile benefits.
to NIFT must possess working knowledge of the Design (M.Des.) and Master of Fashion Technology Fee Payment
Patna Bihar
English language. (M.F.Tech.) should arrange to send GRE test scores
Once selected under this category, candidates
directly to Admissions Department, NIFT Head Kangra Himachal Pradesh
The candidate should have appeared for SAT/GMAT/ shall pay the fee at the time of admission for the
GRE examination BEFORE applying for admission Office, New Delhi. The candidates must designate Kannur Kerala
first academic year consisting of two semesters.
under this category. NIFT Programmes as choice in the GRE/GMAT. Bhopal Madhya Pradesh
No other benefit/concession will be applicable to
Candidates may have appeared in multiple SAT/ Candidates whose GRE/GMAT scores have not been these candidates and they will not be considered Shillong Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal
GMAT/GRE examinations prior to 30th April 2025. received from the Educational Testing Services/ for admission under any other category. These Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram,
The highest score submitted among these tests will Graduate Management Admission Council may not candidates will not be eligible for any financial Sikkim, Nagaland and Tripura
be taken into consideration for allotment of seat. be considered for admission under this category. assistance under any scheme of NIFT. If Admission Bhubaneswar Odisha
The GRE/ GMAT/SAT scores should not have been The campus and programme will be allotted to the is accepted under this category and later withdrawn
Jodhpur Rajasthan
declared before 1st January, 2023 and should be successful candidates based on merit list drawn as entire fees paid will be forfeited.
per GRE/GMAT score of the candidates as well as Srinagar* Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and
received by the Institute (NIFT) latest by 30th April,
the preference of the candidate. STATE DOMICILE CATEGORY Kashmiri migrants
2025.
How is domicile category determined? Panchkula Haryana
Candidates seeking admission under this category
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING UNDER THE should apply online in the prescribed application The candidate would be determined to be the Daman Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli
FOREIGN NATIONAL/NRI/OCI/PIO/SAARC form. domicile of that State in which the school where and Lakshadweep
CATEGORY the candidate has completed his/her class 12th Varanasi Uttar Pradesh (UP)
NRI SPONSORED SEATS
examination is located. Seven domicile supernumerary seats are available
Those seeking admission under this category have NRI seats being supernumerary, will not be converted
to apply online at website www.nift.ac.in/admission. A certificate from the concerned school is to be in above campuses. Reservation of SC/ST/OBC
to any other category. However, seats remaining
The last date for applying under this category is obtained. In case the candidate has completed (non creamy layer) as per existing norms will apply
unfilled after admission of all eligible NRI candidates
30th April 2025. 12thstandard through distance learning mode/open, to these seats. Any domicile seats which remain
in the NRI category after the process described
the address of the school attended by the candidate unfilled will be merged into respective categories
The candidates who fulfill the admission criteria above will be offered to all eligible candidates as NRI
regularly will determine his/her domicile status. seats i.e. Domicile (Open) to Open, Domicile (SC) to
specified for this category may apply online with sponsored seats on the basis of Common Merit Rank
SC, Domicile (ST) to ST and Domicile (OBC-NCL) to
requisite application fee of US$125 through the (CMR) during seat allocation. Kashmiri migrants who have obtained Domicile of
Open in the Spot Round of seat allocation .
online NIFT payment gateway. All candidates having Common Merit Rank (CMR) Kashmir as per the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation
Act 2020 and possess Domicile Certificate issued *In the case of NIFT Srinagar, 12 seats will be offered
Undergraduate Programme - Bachelor in the NIFT Entrance Examination may opt for NRI
by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir O/o for admission as State Domicile Preferential Seats to
of Design (B.Des) & Bachelor of Fashion sponsored seats subject to fulfilling the criteria,
The Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) the domicile candidates of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh
Technology (B.F.Tech) submission of necessary documents and the
J&K, Jammu will also be considered as domicile for and Kashmiri migrants.
enhanced fee during seat allocation.
Candidates applying for Bachelor Programmes of Srinagar Campus. Candidates may choose one of Candidates who are domicile of the States where
NIFT should arrange to send SAT scores directly There will be no reservation in these seats as these
either Kashmiri migrant status or current domicile the NIFT Campuses listed above are located may
from College Board USA to NIFT Admissions, H.O. are supernumerary seats.
status for admission. opt for these preferential seats while filling the online
New Delhi. SAT scores have to be submitted through The following documents are required from the
A candidate can exercise choice for Domicile during application form. However, they will be permitted to
College Board, USA to NIFT before 30th April, candidates opting for NRI sponsored seats (self
registration only. This choice will be final and no exercise choice to take admission under Open/ST/
2025. The Designated Institution (DI) Code is 7258. attested):
change thereafter will be accepted. SC/OBC (NCL) category (as applicable) to any other
Candidates at the time of registration for SAT should 1. Undertaking from the sponsoring Foreign campus of their choice as per their overall CMR.
Candidates belonging to the North Eastern States
indicate DI code: 7258 for sending their scores to National/NRI mentioning Social Security Number/
i.e. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, HOW TO APPLY : SUBMISSION OF
NIFT Head Office, New Delhi. Applicable Taxation Number.
Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim will be APPLICATION FORM
Candidates whose SAT scores have not been 2. Photocopy of first & last page of the passport of considered domicile category for NIFT Shillong, if (for all candidates other than the Foreign National/
received from the College Board, USA may not the sponsoring person. eligible. NRI/OCI/PIO/SAARC category)
be considered for admission under this category.
3. Copy of the valid visa of the sponsoring Foreign Candidates have to apply online at https://exams.nta.
National/NRI. ac.in/NIFT/
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 Guidelines for applying online may be referred for right to cancel his/her candidature. Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of entrance
8 Assam Guwahati
the purpose. The prospectus is available on the NIFT examination will undergo Personal Interview (PI).
After closing of the window to edit the application 9 Bihar Muzaffarpur
website www.nift.ac.in for registration, category filled up in the application M.F.M & M.Des.
Application Fee: The application fee has to be paid form will not be changed at any stage. Therefore, 10 Bihar Patna
Candidates applying for both M.F.M & M.Des. will
through online payment gateway on the admission’s candidates/guardians are advised to fill-up the 11 Chandigarh Chandigarh/Mohali
appear in an entrance examination comprising of a
website only. application form with due diligence. General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test 12 Chhattisgarh Raipur
• Non-Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non- (CAT). For such candidates two separate CMRs will 13 Chhattisgarh Jagdalpur
THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PROCESS
Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category: Rs. 3000/. be generated. One for M.F.M Programme and one
(for all programmes) 14 Dadra & Nagar Silvassa
for M.Des. Programme.
• Non-Refundable Fee for SC/ ST/ PwD Category: Haveli
Rs. 1500/-. All eligible candidates would have to appear for an M.F.M candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of 15 Delhi Delhi Ncr
entrance examination. The admission process for the entrance examination to be appeared in General
Non-Refundable Fee for the candidate who are 16 Goa Mapusa
each programme is separately listed below: Ability Test (GAT - Section A & B) and Personal
applying for both programmes i.e. B.Des and B.F.Tech
B.Des Interview. 17 Gujarat Ahmedabad/
or M.F.M and M.Des. will be as under
Gandhinagar
Candidates for the UG Design programmes, will M.Des. candidates will be shortlisted on the basis
• Open/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS 18 Gujarat Rajkot
appear in an entrance examination comprising of a of General Ability Test (GAT - Section - A), Creative
Category: Rs. 3000/- + Rs. 1500/- = Rs. 4500/-.
General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test Ability Test (CAT) and Personal Interview, 19 Gujarat Surat
• Fee for SC/ ST/ PwD Category: Rs. 1500/- + Rs.
(CAT). Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the M.F.Tech 20 Gujarat Anand
750/- = Rs. Rs. 2250/-.
entrance examination will take a Situation Test.
Candidates for the M.F.Tech programme, will appear 21 Gujarat Gandhinagar
Mode of Payment of Application Fee:
B.F.Tech for an entrance examination comprising of a General 22 Gujarat Mhesana
Payments of application fee can only be made online Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of entrance
Candidates for the UG Fashion Technology 23 Haryana Hisar
through any means through the NIFT admissions examination will undergo Personal Interview (PI).
programme, will appear in an entrance examination
website. The bank and/or transaction charges on 24 Haryana Kurukshetra
comprising of a General Ability Test (GAT).
the application fee will be borne by the candidate. THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (for all 25 Himachal Pradesh Bilaspur Hp
Candidates are advised to apply on time. Candidates B.F.Tech candidates will be shortlisted on the basis programmes)
should ensure payment is complete and confirmation of General Ability Test (GAT). 26 Himachal Pradesh Kangra
obtained. NIFT will not be responsible for any B.F.Tech & B.Des The entrance examination is designed to test the 27 Jammu And Jammu
failure in payment/auto reversal due to any reason knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for Kashmir
Candidates applying for both B.F.Tech & B.Des will the programme.
whatsoever. 28 Jammu And Srinagar
appear in an entrance examination comprising of a
Candidates are advised to keep a print out/ All eligible candidates will have to appear for the Kashmir
General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test
photocopy of application form and proof of payment (CAT). For such candidates two separate Common entrance examination at the Examination Centres 29 Jharkhand Dhanbad
for reference. Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be generated. One for allotted to them.
30 Jharkhand Ranchi
B.Des Programme and one for B.F.Tech Programme. The objective type test will have negative marking, 31 Karnataka Bengaluru
WINDOW TO EDIT/UPDATE APPLICATION B.Des candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of +1 for every right answer and -0.25 for every wrong
FORM the entrance examination will appear in a Situation answer. 32 Karnataka Mysuru (Mysore)
Test. 33 Karnataka Mangaluru (Manglore)
Prior to making the payment candidate can edit/ LIST OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
amend the information in the online application. Candidates applying for B.F.Tech Programme (with CENTRES 34 Kerala Ernakulam
Once the payment has been made, the candidate Maths), will be eligible to enroll their candidature for 35 Kerala Kannur
Enterance Examination for all UG and PG
will not be allowed to change/modify any information B.Des courses ALSO by giving CAT along with GAT.
Programmes will be conducted at various cities in 36 Kerala Kozhikode
by the system. However, candidates will be given This will not be applicable for the NIFT Lateral Entry
India.
an opportunity to review and correct their personal Admission (NLEA). 37 Kerala Kollam
information in the application. Sl. No. State City
M.Des 38 Kerala Kottayam
Application fee once paid will not be refunded in any 1 Andaman & Port Blair
Candidates for the PG Design programme, will 39 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
Nicobar
circumstances. appear in an entrance examination comprising of 2 Andhra Pradesh Kurnool 40 Kerala Thrissur
Application fee already paid will not be refunded in a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability
3 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada 41 Ladakh Leh/Kargil
case the applicant is found ineligible for admission Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of the entrance
to NIFT. examination will undergo a Personal Interview (PI). 4 Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam 42 Lakshadweep Kavaratti
It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to provide M.F.M. 5 Andhra Pradesh Rajahamundry 43 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal
correct information during the application process. 6 Andhra Pradesh Tirupathi 44 Madhya Pradesh Jabalpur
Candidate for the M.F.M programme, will appear an
At any stage if it is found that the information
entrance examination comprising of a General Ability 7 Arunachal Pradesh Naharlagun 45 Madhya Pradesh Gwalior
provided by the candidate is not true, NIFT has the
46 Madhya Pradesh Satna
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 47 Madhya Pradesh Ujjain
served basis. No request for change in examination SCHEDULE On the basis of result of entrance examination of
centre will be entertained at any later stage. GAT and CAT, shortlisted B.Des candidates will be
48 Maharashtra Mumbai / Thane Schedule of Entrance Examination, General Ability
Please note that NIFT reserves the right to cancel Test (GAT) - Computer Based Test (CBT) and called for second stage test called Situation Test.
49 Maharashtra Nagpur any of the Examination centres mentioned above. In Appearing for both GAT and CAT is mandatory. If a
Creative Ability Test (CAT)- Paper Based Test (PBT)
50 Maharashtra Pune such a case, an alternate centre, will be allotted. for all UG and PG Programmes: candidate does not appear for one or the other he/
she will not be shortlisted for the Situation Test.
51 Maharashtra Chahatrapati
WINDOW TO RECEIVE OBSERVATIONS/ Programmes Test Test Timings For B.F.Tech. candidates, GAT will be the final test
Sambhaji Nagar
OBJECTION FROM THE CANDIDATE FOR Bachelor of Design GAT 9:00 am to 11.00 am
for selection.
52 Maharashtra Amravati GAT EXAM The shortlisted candidates of PG programmes will
53 Maharashtra Kolhapur CAT 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm have to attend the Personal Interview at New Delhi
Candidates will be able to view the question paper Bachelor of GAT 9:00 am to 12.00 noon failing which final result will not be declared of such
54 Maharashtra Nanded
with the answer key using their registered user ID & Fashion candidates.
55 Manipur Imphal password on the admission portal within one week Candidates applying for the examination should
Technology
56 Meghalaya Shillong after completing the Computer Based Test (CBT) ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria for
Bachelor of GAT 9:00 am to 12.00 noon
Entrance Examination. admission.
57 Mizoram Aizawl Fashion CAT 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm
Objection(s) if any, is to be submitted only through Technology & Admission at all the stages of the examination viz.
58 Nagaland Kohima
the portal. Objection(s) received through any Bachelor of Design Entrance Examination, Situation Test, Personal
59 Odisha Berhampur-Ganjam other mode of communication/ channel will not Interview (as the case may be) will be provisional,
Master of Design GAT 9:00 am to 11.00 am
60 Odisha Bhubaneswar be entertained. If candidates do not submit their subject to the candidates is satisfying the prescribed
CAT 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm eligibility criteria. During verification at any time
objection in the stipulated period, such candidates
61 Puducherrry Pondicherry
will not have any right for any further claim for re- Master of Fashion GAT 9:00 am to 1 2.00 noon before or after the Entrance Examination, Situation
62 Punjab Ludhiana evaluation at later stage. Management Test, and Personal Interview (as the case may
63 Rajasthan Jaipur Master of Fashion GAT 9:00 am to 12.00 noon be), if it is found that the candidate does not fullfil
ADMIT CARDS Management and the eligibility criteria, his/her candidature for the
64 Rajasthan Jodhpur
Master of Design CAT 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm examination/admission shall stand cancelled without
65 Rajasthan Udaipur Entry to the Examination Centre will be allowed with any notice or further reference.
valid admit cards along with valid ID card issued by
66 Sikkim Gangtok Master of Fashion GAT 9:00 am to 12.00 noon NIFT shall not be liable for any consequences on
the Govt. of India.
67 Tamil Nadu Chennai Technology account of such cancellations.
On the basis of information given in the NIFT
68 Tamil Nadu Coimbatore application forms, admit cards of provisionally The result of the entrance examination will be Test Weightages
69 Tamil Nadu Madurai eligible candidates will be available for download available on the NIFT website. The weightage assigned to each test in the final merit
from NIFT website. Admit cards will not be sent list of the entrance examination will be as follows:
70 Tamil Nadu Salem
by post. Candidates are advised to regularly check Test Weightage – UG
71 Tamil Nadu Tiruchirappalli NIFT website for updates.
B.Des B.F.Tech B. F.Tech candidates opting for B.Des
72 Tamil Nadu Vellore Note: Admit cards, results and seat allocation will
Exam Weightage Exam Weightage Exam Weightage
73 Telangana Hyderabad be available on NIFT’s website only. No separate
communication will be sent by post. GAT 30 % GAT (Sec –A) 30 % GAT (Sec –A) 30 %
74 Tripura Agartala
CAT 50 % GAT (Sec –B) 70 % CAT 50 %
75 Uttar Pradesh Meerut EXAMINATION CENTRE Situation Test 20 % -- -- Situation Test 20 %
76 Uttar Pradesh Muzaffarnagar Candidates should reach the examination centre at TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 %
77 Uttar Pradesh Kanpur least 60 minutes before the commencement of the
Test Weightage – PG
examination. Mobiles and other infotech gadgets are
78 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow M.Des M.F.M candidates opting M.F.Tech.
not allowed inside the Examination Centre. M.F.M
78 Uttar Pradesh Varanasi for M.Des
Candidates found with mobile or other infotech
80 Uttarakhand Dehradun gadgets will be asked to leave the examination centre Exam Weightage Exam Weightage Exam Weightage Exam Weightage
81 Uttarakhand Haldwani and shall be disqualified. GAT 70 % GAT 30 % GAT 30 % GAT 70 %
(Section-A & (Section-A) (Section-A)
82 West Bengal Kolkata
Section-B)
The candidate must give four choices for the centres -- -- CAT 40 % CAT 40 % -- --
for the entrance examination in order of preference.
Personal 30 % Personal 30 % Personal 30 % Personal 30 %
Examination centre will be allotted on first come first
Interview Interview Interview Interview
TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 %

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 Note: Analytical Ability General Knowledge and Current Entrance Examination Structure (For Master of Section B: To be distinctly marked as a separate
Affairs. Fashion Technology, Master of Fashion Management section for MFM candidates only.
1. General Ability Test (GAT) will be conducted as
Computer Based Test (CBT) and Master of Design). CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR
COMPONENTS OF THE ENTRANCE
2. Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be conducted as EXAMINATION GENERAL ABILITY TEST (GAT) - Computer Based • ONLY MFM: SECTION -A + SECTION -B
Paper Based Test (PBT) Test (CBT)
• ONLY M.DES: SECTION A + CAT
Entrance Examinations Structure (For Bachelor of Programme MFTECH
In case of equal scores of two candidates, the marks
Design and Bachelor of Fashion Technology) • MFM AND M.DES: SECTION -A + SECTION -B
obtained by the candidates in tests with higher Paper Name GAT
+ CAT
weightages will be compared to break the tie. For 1. General Ability Test (GAT) - Computer Based
Language of Written Test English/Hindi
example for B.Des candidates if two candidates Test (CBT) The number of questions may vary in each section
have equal scores, marks obtained in CAT will Test Duration (minutes) 180 and for each course year to year. The level of
The number of questions may vary in each section
be compared. If marks in CAT are also same then Sections No. of Questions difficulty in questions for all courses may vary.
and for each course year to year. The level of
marks obtained in GAT will be taken. If a tie exists difficulty in questions for different courses may vary. Communication Ability & 45 COMPONENTS OF THE GENERAL ABILITY
after this also marks obtained subject-wise in the
The Component of the Questions for Section- A & B English Comprehension TEST (for all programmes)
following order will be considered – Communication
introduced are as under: Case Study 25
Ability, English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, i) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to
Quantitative Ability 30
test the quantitative ability of the candidates.
PROGRAMME Candidates opting
B.DES. B.F.TECH Analytical & Logical Ability 25 The sub test consists of questions on Addition,
for B.F.Tech. & B.Des.
Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage,
General Knowledge and 25
Paper Name GAT - Section A GAT - Section A GAT - Section B Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and
Current Affairs
(CBT) (CBT) (CBT) Proportion and Distance.
Total 150
Language of ii) Communication Ability and English
English/Hindi English/Hindi English/Hindi
Written Test M.F Tech will also have some questions from the Comprehension: This sub-test is aimed at testing
Test Duration (minutes) engineering field. the language ability of the candidates in day to
120 120 60
day communication. It includes questions on
Sections No. of No. of No. of Candidates
synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding
Questions Questions Questions PROGRAMME MFM M.DES opting for meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes,
Communication Ability Section-A (2 hrs.) + MFM &
idioms and phrases, correct spellings,
and English 40 40 NA Section-B (1 hr.) +CAT M.DES
comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
Comprehension (3 hrs.) Paper Name GAT GAT
(CBT) (CBT) iii) Analytical Ability and Logical Ability: This sub-test
Quantitative Ability 20 20 15 is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for
SECTION A
Analytical & Logical 15 15 15 inference and logic from the given information
Ability Language of English/ English/ and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify
Written Test Hindi Hindi
General Knowledge and 25 the given problem and apply reasoning in solving
25 NA Test Duration 180 ( 3 120 (2 the core issues of the problem. Concepts and
Current Affairs
(minutes) hours) hours) practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely
Case Study NA NA 20
Sections No. of No. of to be useful.
TOTAL 100 100 50 Ques- Ques- iv) General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-
CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR tions tions Section-A test is designed to test the candidate’s general
• ONLY B.F.TECH : SECTION- A + SECTION-B Communication (2 hrs.) + knowledge and current affairs.
Ability & 50 Section-B
• ONLY B.DES : SECTION-A + CAT 50 Short listed candidates from the entrance
English (1 hr.)
• B.F.TECH. & B.DES. : SECTION-A +SECTION-B+CAT Comprehension +CAT (3 examination are required to appear for the Situation
hrs.) Test and Personal Interview as applicable (except
2. CREATIVE ABILITY TEST (CAT) Quantitative Ability 20 20 B.F..Tech).
This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programmes to judge the intuitive ability, power of Analytical & Logical 25 25 SITUATION TEST - FOR UG DESIGN
observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is Ability
General Knowledge 25
PROGRAMMES
the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.
and Current Affairs 25
Candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details including details/logo of coaching Shortlisted candidates for B.Des after the entrance
centre etc or place any identification mark on the answer sheet shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the result of SECTION B examination are required to take a Situation Test
these candidates shall not be declared. The decision of NIFT on such cases will be final and there will be no Case Study 30 NA which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s
appeal. skills for material handling and innovative ability on
TOTAL 150 120
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 a given situation with a given set of materials. No allocation is not fixed and will depend upon the actual be decided by the address of school from where deposited by the candidate will be forfeited.
additional material will be provided/allowed. allocation of seats. Candidates will be required to the candidate has completed 12th standard.
(iv) If a candidate does not report to the allotted/
Candidate will be asked to make a model. The model register for seat allocation and choose academic re-allotted NIFT campus within 7 days of
(vi) Kashmiri Migrants will be recognised as Domicile
will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative programmes they are willing to join in the order commencement of the session, the admission
of Kashmir if valid certificate as per Government
and creative use of given material, composition of preference. Candidates may fill / modify their of the candidate will stand cancelled without
of Jammu & Kashmir O/o The Relief and
of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, choices of Campus and programme in order of their any intimation and the entire fee paid shall be
Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J& K, Jammu is
finesse of the model and overall presentation, preference as per the Seat Allocation Rules. forfeited.
produced. These candidates can opt for only one
etc. These parameters will be checked with the Complete details and procedure for seat allocation state for claiming Domicile i.e. either Kashmir or (v) The Director General, NIFT may cancel the
write up explaining the concept behind the model will be available on the NIFT website prior to state from which passed class 12th exam. admission of any candidate for a specific reason
constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT commencement of seat allocation. Unfilled Domicile
(vii) Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a or debar him/her for a certain period.
is English, the write-up will be in English. No marks seats will be merged with respective category seats
Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed (vi) It will be the sole responsibility of the candidate
will be given for write-up in any other language. in the Spot Round of seat allocation. Unfilled OBC
format in original. to make sure that they are eligible and fulfill all
The use of outside/additional material in making the (NCL) & EWS seats will be merged with Open
Category seats in the Spot Round of seat allocation. (viii) An undertaking for seeking provisional admission the conditions prescribed for admission. If it is
model/design is not permitted. Also, candidates who
Unfilled PwD Seats will be merged with respective only in case, the result of qualifying examination is found at any stage during the entire period of the
try to disclose their identity by writing any personal
categories in the Spot Round of seat allocation. yet to be declared. programme that the candidate does not fulfill the
details or place any identification mark on the model/
requisite eligibility conditions, his/her admission
design/write-up shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the (ix) An undertaking on Anti-Ragging.
will be cancelled and entire fee will be forfeited;
final result of these candidates shall not be declared. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION (x) An undertaking regarding refund of fee.
AT THE TIME OF SEAT ALLOCATION (vii)The merit ranking will be valid only for the
The evaluation of the test will be done by the Jury on (xi) The requisite fee has to be paid online once programme/ category for which the candidate
the spot. The model will not be preserved for future The following documents along with the photocopies an offer of allotment is made during the seat has appeared and cannot be utilized for admission
reference. shall be required for Admission after qualifying the allocation process through payment gateway. to any other programme/category. Further, the
entrance examination. Copies of documents will
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS (for all PG Candidate’s provisional admission will be merit ranking of the candidate shall be valid only
be self-attested and uploaded on the portal. Online
programmes) confirmed only if requisite fee payment is verified. for the Admissions - 2025 for which the candidate
verification of documents is purely provisional.
Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programmes Note: - has appeared in the entrance examination.
Physical verification will be done at respective
after the written entrance examination are required campuses. The original certificates, except the In case any of the above document(s) is/are in any POINTS TO BE NOTED
to undergo a Personal Interview (PI). medical certificate, will be checked and returned language other than English/Hindi, then a certified
Candidates shall be evaluated on the various to the candidate after verification at respective translation in English/Hindi should be produced NIFT DOES NOT RECOMMEND OR ENDORSE ANY
parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal campuses where admission is offered. duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted COACHING CLASSES.
Interview: (i) Certificates of qualifying examination i.e. 12th officer/Self attested (original and photocopy) by the
NIFT reserves the right to add or discontinue any
class/degree (Marksheet and certificate). candidate at the time of seat allocation/admission.
1) Career orientation academic programme at any Campus at any time.
Failure on the part of candidate to produce the
2) Aptness for the course In case of admission to PG courses, the candidates requisite authentic translation may result in refusal Any attempt to influence the admission process
will also be required to upload the (Marksheet of admission. by way of recommendation will invite immediate
3) Overall personal achievements in academics and
and degree certificate) of the qualifying degree disqualification of the candidate (s).
co-curricular activities
examination. In case the candidate has appeared CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION Re-evaluation requests for CAT will be restricted to
4) Communication in final semester/final year (as applicable) then
checking the following:
he/she will have upload mark sheet of all the (i) The mere fact of qualifying the entrance
5) General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral
previous semester/years. examination shall not, ipso facto, entitle a i) Whether all the answers have been evaluated
thinking
candidate for admission to a programme. ii) Mistake in the totalling of marks
NIFT reserves the right to modify the entrance (ii) In case the candidate has appeared for qualifying
exam/compartment (of final year/semester) and (ii) If NIFT is not satisfied with the character, past iii) Any requests sent without a scanned copy of the
examination scheme including non-conduct of any
the result is due, the date sheet/admit card for behaviour or antecedents of a candidate, it can Admit Card will not be entertained.
stage(s) due to unforeseen circumstances.
examination is to be uploaded. Proof of completion refuse to admit him/her to any course of study
at any Campus or cancel the admission at a later NOTE
SEAT ALLOCATION of previous year’s paper in the qualifying degree/
examination. stage. ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ADMISSION
The details of seat allocation for successful PROCESS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY ON THE NIFT
(iii) Proof of date of birth (Secondary school (iii) If at any stage it is found that a candidate has
candidates of the examination process viz. the mode, WEBSITE www.nift.ac.in. CANDIDATES APPLYING
marksheet & certificate) (photocopy). got admission in any Campus/Programme on the
dates and procedure will be available on the website. TO NIFT SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLETE
basis of false information, or by hiding relevant
Candidates are advised to regularly check the NIFT (iv) Valid certificate of SC/ST/OBC - Non-Creamy UNDERSTANDING OF THE ELIGIBILITY AND THE
facts or if it is found that admission was given
website for further information. Layer/PwD/Open - EWS category claimed in PROCESS AS DISCLOSED ON THE NIFT WEBSITE.
due to any mistake or oversight, the admission
candidate’s name. NIFT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
There will be multiple rounds of seat allocation to granted to such candidate shall be liable to be
fill up available seats. The number of rounds of seat (v) For State Domicile seats the status of domicile will cancelled forthwith without any notice at any MISINTERPRETATION OR LACK OF AWARENESS
time during the course of his/ her studies and fee ON THE PART OF THE CANDIDATE.
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 No representation at later stage will be entertained ARTISAN ADMISSION GUIDELINES
by NIFT. No correspondence in this regard will be
made under any circumstances. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Information provided in the Prospectus is a guideline Candidates will have to appear for an Artisan
and for reference purposes only. NIFT reserves the FOR BACHELOR’S Programmes (B.Des)
Skill Test, personal interview and verification of
right to make changes if deemed appropriate. All documents will be done at the Exam Centre opted
Who can apply?
updated information will be uploaded on the NIFT by them for Artisan Skill Test. The Artisan Skill Test
website (www.nift.ac.in) and NIFT Admission portal. Any candidate who fulfils the prescribed age and
will be designed to test the knowledge and skill
educational qualification criteria for the concerned
Helpdesk No. : (From Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM aptitude of the candidate. Special practical hands-on
programme can apply.
to 5:00 PM) Artisan Skill Test will be conducted at the identified
1. Qualifying Age NIFT Campus pertaining to the trade of the Artisan
• NTA - 011-69227700, 011-40759000
Maximum age should be less than 24 years as on as listed in the application (such as pottery, weaving,
Email Id: [email protected]
1st August of the year of admission. The upper age metal work, wood work etc).
• NIFT - 9310075593, 9310076577, 9310078175
limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for • Entry to the Examination Centre will be allowed
candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ with Admit Card only. Mobiles and other technical
Person with Disability (PWD) categories gadgets will not be allowed inside the Examination
2. Educational Qualification for Bachelor of Design Centre. Candidates found with mobile or other
(B.Des) Programmes (Fashion Design/Leather infotech gadgets will be asked to leave the
Design /Accessory Design /Textile Design/Knitwear examination centre and shall be disqualified.
Design/Fashion Communication/Fashion Interiors) • Candidates should reach the Examination Centre
• Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 at least 60 minutes prior to the commencement
pattern of examination of any recognized Central/ of the examination. The Artisan Skill Test will be
State Board of Secondary Examination, such as held at the allotted exam centre.
Central Board of Secondary Education / State Students from lower income group may be
Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of considered for grant of scholarship offered by the
Certificate Examination, New Delhi. Ministry of Textiles.
or
SCHEDULE OF ARTISAN SKILL TEST,
• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School PERSONAL INTERVIEW AND ELIGIBILITY/
Examination conducted by the National Open DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION
School with a minimum of five subjects.
Date of test will be notified on NIFT website, www.
or
nift.ac.in.
• 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE or
Merit list will be prepared based on the marks
a State Board of Technical Education after
obtained by the candidates in Artisan Skill Test and
secondary school examination.
Personal Interview subject to fulfilling the eligibility
or criteria and verification of documents as per
• Any Public School/Board/University Examination schedule and weightage/ marks indicated below:
in India or in foreign countries recognized by the
Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to
10+2 system.
AND
• Artisan/Ward of Artisan can seek admission
under this category on submission of a valid
Artisan Card issued to Self/ Father/ Mother by
the Development Commissioner (Handicraft),
or Development Commissioner (Handlooms),
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India or have
applied for the Artisan card before the launch of
Admission prospectus 2025 i.e 22nd November
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 COMPONENTS AND MARKS FOR admission. Their admission at all the stages will be (iv) SC/ST/OBC - Non-Creamy Layer/PWD
EVALUATION OF ARTISAN SKILL TEST provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed supported with requisite certificate in the name
(ARTISANS) eligibility criteria. During verification at any time, if it of candidate, if applicable.
is found that candidate does not fulfil the eligibility (v) Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed
Course Component Marks Venue criteria, his/her candidature shall stand cancelled by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the
Artisan Skill Test: without any notice or further reference. NIFT shall prescribed format in original.
Visualization of not be liable for any consequences on account of
such cancellations. (vi) Self declaration for seeking provisional
form and space
admission only in case, the result of qualifying
Innovative and SEATS AVAILABLE examination is yet to be declared.
Creative use of
material (vii) An undertaking regarding Anti-Ragging.
Two supernumerary seats are earmarked in B.Des
Composition of programme at each campus under Artisan category. (viii) An undertaking regarding refund of fee.
Elements (ix) A valid Artisan Card issued to self/Father/
HOW TO APPLY : SUBMISSION OF
Construction skill 70 Test Mother by the Development Commissioner
APPLICATION FORM
and Finesse of the Centres (Handicraft), or Development Commissioner
Bachelor model Candidates can apply online at www. nift.ac.in (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government
of Design Overall of India prior to the 1st November, 2024 or
Guidelines for applying online may be referred for the
(B.Des) presentation launch of Admissions – 2025.
purpose. The application fee has to be paid through
Write up: online payment gateway. Note: -
Explanation and • Non-Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non- • Original Documents need to be produced for
Communication of Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category: Rs.3000/- verification when the candidate reports at the
concept through payment gateway. exam centre for Artisan Skill Test.
Language • Non-Refundable Fee for SC/ST/PWD Category : • Photocopy of all the above said documents should
Personal Rs. 1500/- through payment gateway. be self-attested.
Interview Mode of Payment: • In case any of the above document(s) is/are in any
(verification of 30 language other than English/Hindi, then a certified
documents / Payment of application fee (Rs.3000/- or Rs.1500/)
translation in English/Hindi should be produced
eligibility) can be paid through credit cards/debit cards through
duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted
Total Marks 100 NIFT admission website as explained above. The
officer/Self attested (original and photocopy)
Bank and transaction charges on the application fee
* Artisan Skill Test - Creative ability and basic 3-D by the candidate at the time of Artisan Skill Test.
will be borne by the applicant.
modelling ability (using 3-D modelling clay) or Failure on the part of candidate to produce the
other material(s). Applicants are advised to apply on time and keep a requisite authentic translation may result in
printout / photocopy of application form for further refusal of admission.
ADMIT CARD reference along with proof of payment.

On the basis of information given in the NIFT LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

application forms, admit card of provisionally eligible
candidates will be available for download from The following documents shall be uploaded for
www.nift.ac.in. Admit Card will not be sent by post. admission.
Candidates are advised to regularly check NIFT (i) Self attested Certificates of qualifying
website for updates. examination i.e. 12th class/diploma/degree
(Marksheet and certificate).
SEAT ALLOCATION
(ii) In case the candidate has appeared/appearing
Based on the suitability of skill, allocation of the for qualifying exam/compartment (of final year/
course and campus in order of merit and preference semester) and the result is due, the date sheet/
will be given. The result of the selection test will be admit card for appearing examination has to be
displayed on the NIFT website. brought at the time of interview at NIFT.
Candidates applying for the examination should (iii) Proof of date of birth (Secondary school
ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria for marksheet & certificate) (Photocopy).

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 NIFT LATERAL ENTRY ADMISSION GUIDELINES Course Test Weightage Timelines Venue
Bachelor of GAT 40 9 February, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
th

NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) provides an AND Design (B.Des) 2025
opportunity to candidates who have completed Studio Test 40 April, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am Test centre allotted
• S
tudents who have completed 02 years UG
their Diploma in relevant / related fields of Design & Personal 20 12:30 pm onwards as per choices
Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing Senior
Technology for direct admission to the third semester Interview selected during
Secondary Examination/ 12th Standard.
of UG programmes of NIFT. The candidates who Verification of documents/ 02:30 pm onwards applying.
have acquired Diploma/Degree will appear for NIFT WHO SHOULD APPLY ? eligibility
Entrance Examination to get lateral admission in
Bachelor General Ability 40 9th February, 9:00 am to 12:00
the 3rd semester of UG programmes of NIFT. The Candidates having mathematics background
of Fashion Test (GAT) 2025 noon
admission to these candidates will be strictly on merit with a Diploma/ Degree in engineering may apply
Technology Test centre allotted
which will be prepared based on the performance for Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) Technical Ability 40 April, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am
(B.F.Tech) as per choices
of candidates in entrance examination, studio test/ programme as well as Bachelor of Design Test (TAT)
selected during
technical aptitude test and a personal interview. The Programme. Other candidates having aptitude for Personal 20 11:30 am to 01:00 pm applying.
candidates selected through lateral entry will join the creativity/innovation/ fashion design may apply for Interview (PI)
regular UG students of NIFT in their second year. Bachelor of Design programme.
Verification of documents/ 02:00 pm onwards
Final vacant seats available will be displayed on the Maximum Age: 24 years as on 1st August of the year eligibility
website prior to seat allocation. of Admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed
by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Note:- Notification with final dates will be published
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe/Persons With to NIFT website i.e. www.nift.ac.in. 3. Not eligible based on the verification of documents
Eligibility for NLEA to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Disabilities (PWD). The selected candidates will be given admission to
•  Passed Secondary School Examination/10th ADMIT CARD regular UG programmes of NIFT after successful
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
AND completion of all mandatory formalities as per
On the basis of information given in the NIFT
Candidates will have to appear for an entrance NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) Policy.
• Passed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by Application Forms, Admit Card of provisionally
examination i.e. GAT exam at test centre allotted as Selected candidates will attend a NIFT Lateral Entry
AICTE/AIU/ UGC or a State Board of Technical eligible candidates will be available for download
per choices selected during the application process. Orientation Programme at any of the NIFT campuses
Education in courses related to Fashion / Apparel from www.nift.ac.in. Admit Card will not be sent
Personal interview and verification of documents/ or at the allotted NIFT campuses as informed before
/ Textile and Accessories / Home Science/ by post. Candidates are advised to regularly check
eligibility will be held at designated Exam Centre. commencement of the semester.
Handloom Technology / Products / Visual NIFT website for updates.
The entrance examination is designed to test the
Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial The result of the entrance examination will be SEATS AVAILABLE
knowledge and skill aptitude of the candidate for the
Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / displayed on the NIFT website.
programme opted. The objective type tests will have Final seat/vacancy position in various courses at
Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts.
negative marking. The negative marking will be +1 for Candidates applying for the examination should NIFT Campuses will be displayed on the website
OR every right answer and -0.25 for every wrong answer. ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria for prior to seat allocation.
• Passed Senior Secondary /12th recognized by Entry to the examination centre will be allowed with admission. Their admission at all the stages will be
These are vacant seats in the ongoing academic
AIU. admit card only. Mobiles and other infotech gadgets provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed
programmes and will be allocated on merit.
AND are not allowed inside the examination centre. eligibility criteria. During verification at any time, if it
• Students who have completed 2 year regular Candidates found with mobile or other infotech is found that candidate does not fulfill the eligibility HOW TO APPLY: SUBMISSION OF
UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing gadgets will be asked to leave the examination centre criteria, his/her candidature shall stand cancelled APPLICATION FORM
Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th standard. and shall be disqualified. Candidates should reach without any notice or further reference. NIFT shall
the examination centre at least 60 minutes before not be liable for any consequences on account of Candidates can apply online at www. nift.ac.in
Eligibility for NLEA to Bachelor of Fashion
the commencement of the examination. such cancellations.
Technology (B.F.Tech) Guidelines for applying online may be referred for the
SCHEDULE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, Seat allocation to the candidates will be as per merit purpose. The application fee has to be paid through
• Passed Secondary School Examination/10th
STUDIO TEST, TECHNICAL ABILITY TEST, and order of perference. Vacant seat available will online payment gateway.
AND be displayed on the website prior to seat allocation
PERSONAL INTERVIEW AND ELIGIBILITY/ • Non-Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non-
• P
 assed 3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE/ DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION rounds. Based on the Entrance Examination /
Creamy Layer) Category: Rs. 3000/-through
AIU/UGC or a State Board of Technical Education Personal Interview and verification of documents /
payment gateway.
in courses related to Fashion/Apparel/Textile/ Merit list will be prepared based on the marks eligibility of the candidate, the result will be declared
obtained by the candidates in Entrance Examination, in the following manner: • Non- Refundable Fee for SC/ST/PWD Category :
Home Science/Handloom Technology.
Studio Test/Technical Aptitude Test & Personal Rs.1500/- through payment gateway.
OR 1. Shortlisted for seat allocation with CMR
Interview, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria Mode of Payment: Credit Cards/Debit Cards
• P
assed Senior Secondary/12th standard and verification of documents as per schedule and 2. Not shortlisted based on Entrance Examination /
recognized by AIU with Mathematics. weightage indicated below: Personal Interview

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 Payments of application fee (Rs. 3000/- or Rs. by the Institute. No further correspondence in this PhD PROGRAMME ADMISSION GUIDELINES
1500/-) can be made through credit cards/debit regard will be made under any circumstances.
cards as explained above. The Bank and transaction Information provided in the prospectus is a guideline OBJECTIVES This Research Proposal is the most important part of
charges on the application fee will be borne by the and for reference purposes only. NIFT reserves the the Application. It will be expected to clearly set out
applicant. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers an appropriate set of issues to be explored through
right to make changes if deemed appropriate. All doctoral programme through its Head Office in Delhi.
Candidates are advised to apply on time. Applicants updated information will be uploaded on the NIFT research. It should include an indication of the
The programme is in recognition of high academic approach that the candidate intends to undertake
are advised to keep a printout / photocopy of website (www.nift.ac.in). achievements, independent research and application
Application Form for further reference along with during research and identify what is sought to be
of knowledge in the areas of Design, Management achieved as an outcome. The proposed research can
proof of payment. and Technology as applied with reference to textile, be related to any previous work/studies carried out
fashion, lifestyle, apparel, craft and any other related by the candidate.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED field. Interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research
are also encouraged. Step 2 - Written test & Interview
S.No. Documents
NIFT recruits outstanding researchers to create The candidates who are shortlisted after Step I - will
1. Self Attested copy of 10th class a vibrant research culture and strengthen the be called for the Written Test, Research Proposal
marksheet research focus of NIFT. NIFT research training gives Presentation and Personal Interview. The written
2. Self Attested copy of 10th class candidates the skills they need to conduct research, test, Research Proposal Presentation and Interview
certificate which aims to solve critical problems affecting the will assess the candidates’ communication skills,
industry, communities and the environment. academic disposition, aptitude for research and
3. Self Attested copy of 3 or 4 years
Diploma/Degree on the basis of which NIFT expects its PhD scholars to demonstrate research co-curricular activities. The test shall be for
the candidate is seeking admission independent research and thought leadership two hours with descriptive/objective - type questions.
through publications in academic journals and The names of qualifying candidates will be published
4. Self Attested copy of marksheets of 3 or
scholarly presentations of their work. The scholars on NIFT website, who then have to appear for
4 years Diploma/Degree on the basis of
shall also manifest their passion for knowledge and research proposal presentation and interview (as
which the candidate is seeking admission
research for developing new ideas and paradigms. per the calendar of activities). Admission will be
5. Self Attested copy of 10+2 certificate Creativity and the potential to do outstanding offered to the deserving candidates depending on
and marksheet, if applicable research must be a hallmark of their personality and the number of seats available for the academic year.
6. Self Attested copy of SC certificate* intellectual skill set.
(Depending on the number of applications received
7. Self Attested copy of ST certificate* PhD degree would read the title of the thesis and and considering the constraints of time and other
would not state any area i.e. Design, Management, resources for conducting Written Test and Interview,
8. Self Attested copy of PWD certificate
Technology. the criteria could be changed by NIFT without prior
and UDID Card*
SHORTLISTING, SELECTION, AND notice. NIFT may incorporate additional academic
9. Self Attested copy of OBC (NCL)*
PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION performance based short listing criteria.) NIFT will
10. Self Attested copy of 2 year Diploma not provide travel and accommodation facilities for
from NIFT Research Proposal applicants appearing for the written test, Research
Step 1 - The completed application form has to be Proposal Presentation & Interview. Candidates must
*In case of an applicant applying for reserved seat. submitted along with an outline of Research Proposal. bear all expenses for their travel and accommodation.
PLEASE NOTE

In case the candidate has appeared / appearing for COMPONENTS AND MARKS OF WRITTEN TEST FOR Ph.D
the qualifying examination (of final year / semester) The objective type test will have negative marking, +1 for every right answer and -0.25 for every wrong
and the results is awaited, the date sheet/ Admit answer.
Card for appearing examination has to be brought
at the time of Interview at NIFT Campus. The Sets Subject Area Type Marks Experience Duration
candidate will submit the final result of the qualifying
Set-I Research Aptitude Objective type (MCQ) 30 Marks (10 marks for A total of 45
diploma proving his / her eligibility on or before
each section) minutes for all
30th September, 2025 to the Campus Director Communication skills Objective type (MCQ) the sections
where the admission has been provisionally granted.
The provisional admissions will automatically stand Logical Reasoning Objective type (MCQ)
cancelled, if the candidate failed to submit the BREAK – 15 MINUTES
degree / certificate latest by 30th September, 2025.
Set-II Research Disposition Descriptive 20 marks (10 marks for One Hour
No representation at later stage will be entertained each question)

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 Exemptions from written Test cancelled. However, the scholar will not receive any The fellowship to NTF shall stand terminated under
financial assistance in this extended period. the following conditions-
Master’s degree holders with minimum 10 years of professional experience (teaching/ working) in the areas
of research relevant to NIFT For Part-time Scholars I. on completion of 04 years from the date of initial
registration,
Or The Scholars shall normally submit their thesis within
II. the date of PhD viva-voce
a period of SIX years, with the option of submitting
Master’s degree holders who have cleared and hold a valid score UGC NET, CEED, CSIR (JRF), GATE similar III. from the date of resignation of the NTF
in four years from the date of their initial registration
tests.
for the PhD Programme. However, as a special
At the time of admission, fellows will be required
Applicants meeting the above criteria will be exempted from written test. case, this limit maybe extended to a maximum of
to give an undertaking that they have applied for
seven years after which the registration shall stand
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME) admission to PhD in NIFT under the NTF scheme
automatically cancelled.
and they are not an employee on the rolls (with or
Full-time PhD Scholars Categories without pay) of any organization or they will resign on
Qualification Minimum CGPA Work the declaration of result. (Format-3).
years of Experience NIFT Teaching Fellows (NTF) - The scholars under
education this category are entitled to financial support of Self-Financed (SF), including those on Study Leave-
after class X Rs. 31,000/- per month for the first two years and This category refers to persons who are admitted
Rs. 35,000/- per month for the next two years. On- through the usual admission procedure but are not
Master’s degree in 07 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) None
campus housing will be provided to NTFs only if it is eligible for financial support from the Institute. If
the relevant area of of 6.0 on a 10 point scale (5.5 for SC/ST (candidates
available. In case on-campus housing is not available, admitted, Self-financed candidates have to complete
Design, Management candidates) or equivalent appearing in
HRA of Rs 7000/- pm. towards off-campus housing their programme within the prescribed time without
or Technology (or) OR final semester
will be paid. Other than the Fellowship, a Contingency any financial support from the Institute. This category
equivalent qualification 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in / final year may
Amount of Rs 20,000 per year shall be allocated to also includes candidates who are released from
from an institute/ aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) also apply as
all NTFs on the recommendation of the concerned Governmental or educational institutions on study
university of national/ per Format -8)
Supervisor after their yearly review. The NIFT leave for a period of at least two years. If selected
international repute
teaching fellows will be present in the NIFT campus then, the employer’s letter for study leave should be
Where the Master’s 07 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 10 years of as per rules and regulations of NIFT, for the duration produced at the time of joining (Format-4). Those who
Degree is found to of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (5.5 for SC/ST professional of the PhD enrolment. may be sponsored by their employees to undertake
be in a discipline not candidates) or equivalent experience PhD in NIFT may submit sponsorship certificate with
relevant to the areas OR (teaching / The number of seats in the PhD (Full-time) admission
the application form (Format 5). Such applicants
identified by NIFT 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in working) in the is 05 seats (Reservations will apply as per extant
can apply for hostel accommodation on campus, if
aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) proposed area orders of Government of India).
available, it may be provided on a payment basis.
of research The following criteria to be met by the NTF for
Part-time PhD Scholars Categories
Bachelor’s degree in 05 Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 10 years of receiving/continuation of Teaching Fellowship:
the relevant area of (CGPA) of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (7.5 professional Part-time External Candidate - Candidates, who
I. NTF must assist in teaching or research, as
Design, Management for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent as experience are working in reputed research organizations,
assigned by the respective Academic Unit to the
or Technology (or) determined by the Institute wherever letter (teaching / academic Institutes and industries, are eligible to
extent of 8 hours of work per week.
equivalent qualification grades are awarded; working) in the apply under Part-time PhD degree programme
from an institute/ OR proposed area II. Satisfactory performance of the NTF in Academic subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria of
university of national/ 75% (70% for SC/ST candidates) marks in of research as well as other duties assigned by the Academic PhD degree programme. “No Objection Certificate”
international repute aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where Unit. from the employer for a Part-time candidate will be
marks are awarded III. The NTF should not be an employee on the rolls required along with the application form (Format 6).
Marksheets of class X, XII, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree (if applicable), Scanned Copies of Degree- (with or without pay) of any organization.
Bachelor’s, Master’s (if applicable), work experience certificate(s) on employer letter head (if applicable), Part-time Internal Candidate - Academic and Non-
IV. They will provide proof of being relieved from Academic employees working in NIFT will fall under
must be uploaded along with application form.
their employment within 30 days from the this category. The study leave conditions of NIFT
date of declaration of final result or the date of shall become applicable for the Part-time Internal
PROGRAMME DURATION commencement of the Academic Programme candidates. Academic staffs of the Institute require
For Full-time Scholars whichever is earlier. administrative clearance from the concerned
The Scholars shall normally submit their thesis within a period of FOUR years, with the option of submitting Teaching Fellowship will be awarded initially for one Chairperson and Campus Director to seek
in three years from the date of their initial registration for the PhD Programme. However, as a special case, year and after an annual performance review of the registration on a Part-time basis after satisfactory
this limit may be extended to a maximum of five years after which the registration shall stand automatically NTF, it may be renewed annually for a maximum completion of service period of 3 years.
period of 04 years. Under no circumstance, the
fellowship will be granted after the completion of 04 A member of the non-academic staff of the Institute
years. after completion of three years of service (including
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 probation) at the Institute, who satisfies eligibility CGPA is above 6.5 but less than 7.0, the candidate shall be required to defend research undertaken 2) Candidates are advised to keep a printout/
criteria may be considered for admission to the PhD would be asked to take more courses in order to before an Oral Defense Committee. The Committee photocopy of the Application Form for further
programme, provided the candidate has been given enhance their CGPA to 7.0 or above, subject to the may recommend the award of the degree or suggest reference along with proof of payment.
administrative clearance by the Competent Authority condition that this should be achieved within the next corrections/ modifications to be incorporated in the 3) Prior to making the payment candidate can edit/
at NIFT. semester. Attendance of 75% is compulsory. thesis or the degree may not be awarded. amend the information in the online application.
There is no provision for financial assistance/ Once the payment has been made the candidate
fellowship to Part-time PhD candidates. Stage Two: Comprehensive Examination Assistance from NIFT will not be allowed to change/modify any
information by the system.
After successfully clearing stage one, the candidate 50% tuition fee waiver will be extended to the NIFT
Location of the PhD scholar 4) Application fee once paid will not be refunded
will reach the second stage of work and will be employees (regular and contract) pursuing PhD at
in case the application is found not eligible for
NIFT currently has 19 campuses all over the country. required to take a Comprehensive Examination. NIFT. In case the contract of the employee is not
admissions to NIFT after editing /updating of the
The Full-time candidates will be ideally based at the renewed during the course of research for any
application form.
NIFT Campus of the assigned PhD Supervisor to This tests comprehension of the broad field of reason, the Scholar would not be eligible for the 50%
5) It is the sole responsibility of the candidate
ensure that the applicant is under the guidance of research and academic preparation and the potential tuition waiver henceforth.
to provide correct information during the
the supervisor and the research rigor is maintained to carry out the proposed research plan. A candidate
application process. At any stage, if it is found
throughout the programme. This applies only to Full- is permitted to give a maximum of two attempts to 50% tuition fee waiver will also be extended to
that the information provided by the candidate
time candidates. The Part-time candidate could be pass the comprehensive examination and should be scholars admitted to PhD programme from other
is not true, NIFT has the right to cancel his/her
based anywhere. able to complete it within 18 months for Full-time Government Organizations/ Institutions under
candidature. Any direct or indirect attempt to
and 24 months for Part-time from date of joining the Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India.
influence the management and employees of the
All the PhD candidates may be required to travel programme, failing which his/her registration will be Additionally, the NIFT employees are also allowed
institute will lead to, the automatic disqualification
to other NIFT campus for classes, meeting cancelled. The candidate shall be formally registered a waiver of Security Deposit, Library Fee and
of the candidate.
the supervisor, and for progress seminars, as a scholar for the PhD Degree after successful Mediclaim & Scholar Development Fee. Also, financial
6) After closing the window to edit the application
comprehensive examination, Pre PhD-Seminar, Viva completion of stage one and stage two. assistance may be extended for NIFT employees
form/registration category filled up in the
Voce, etc, on their own expense. (regular and contract) for product development,
application form will not be changed at any stage.
The candidate shall be monitored regularly and will experimentation and thesis documentation.
Therefore, candidates are advised to fill-up the
Qualifying Stages of Work submit a progress report at the end of every odd
application form with due diligence.
semester and will present the Research Progress How to Apply: Submission of Application Form
There are primarily two stages of work for candidates
Seminar at the end of every even semester. In the
after preliminary registration and before the final Candidates must apply online at https://exams.nta.
event of getting two consecutive unsatisfactory
registration as a Scholar for PhD. ac.in/NIFT/
grades, the registration will stand terminated.
Stage One: Course Work
Applicant should follow the prescribed procedure
Pre-PhD Seminar/Synopsis
In the first stage, the supervisor will guide the step by step for online submission of application.
candidate to select coursework and develop a On completion of the research work, the Scholar Candidates should scan and upload photocopies
detailed research plan. A joint supervisor can be shall hold a Pre-PhD seminar and submit a synopsis. of required certificates wherever asked for. The
added anytime during the next 18 months. The The result of the Pre PhD seminar will decide the Application fee has to be paid through online payment
candidate will be required to take requisite course further course of action for the Scholar. gateway on the Admission website only.
work with the suggestion of the supervisor. The
subjects can be selected from either one or multiple Thesis Submission • Non-Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non-
of three options. Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category: Rs. 3000/-
The Scholar will be required to submit the thesis
(i) subjects offered by Design, Management and • Non-Refundable Fee for SC/ST/PWD Category:
within a minimum of two months and a maximum of
Technology Departments at respective NIFT Rs. 1500/-
nine months after the declaration of the result of the
campuses
Pre PhD-Seminar.
(ii) subjects from different institutes like IIT/NIT/IIM/ Candidate shall submit the application fees
selected international institutes with whom NIFT through online payment gateway on the admission
Thesis Evaluation
has MOU portal only.
(iii) subjects through mass open online courses The Submitted thesis will be evaluated and
(MOOC), For e.g. edX, Coursera, SWAYAM, based on the thesis evaluation, the scholar will be PLEASE NOTE
Udacity, etc. recommended for viva-voce examination.
A Minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale is 1) Application forms incomplete in any way or
required for the continued candidacy of PhD Award of PhD Degree
not having required educational/ experience
Degree. CGPA below 6.5 will cause termination of certificates or the latest photographs are liable
A Scholar, who has been recommended for viva-
registration with immediate effect. However, if the to be rejected without intimation.
voce examination on the basis of thesis evaluation,

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 DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED/UPLOADED WITH APPLICATION FORM Format 1 - Research Proposal

Document Required to be submitted by The research proposal must be in 2000 words which include:
Self-attested copies of the following: All Applicants - Statement of Topic of research (not more than 100 words)-focus of research, research problem it will
Class X certificate (DOB) address and contribution to knowledge the topic will make.
Class XII marksheet/certificate
Bachelor’s Mark sheet - Review of Literature (not more than 200 words)-Overview of key research on the topic and gap in
Bachelor’s Degree knowledge that the topic will address.
Master’s Mark sheet (If applicable) - Objectives of the research
Master’s Degree (If applicable)
Scorecard UGC-NET, CEED, CSIR (JRF) or - Research Methodology-Explain the research methods that will be employed to achieve the stated
equivalent (If applicable) objectives and methodology for data collection and analysis.
SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS certificate - as applicable - Expected Research Contribution to the field/industry
Format 1 - Research proposal All Applicants - List of References

Format 2 - Consent of NIFT PhD supervisor All Applicants

Format 3 - Undertaking Those applying to Full-time PhD NIFT Teaching _______________________________________________________________________________________
A. not employed on the rolls (with or without pay) of Fellow category
any organization Format 2 - Consent letter of NIFT PhD Supervisor
B. Currently employed but will resign from the
present job incase of selection to the programme I ___________________________________________; faculty in NIFT__________ (Campus) hereby give my
and will not be employed on the rolls (with or without consent to be the PhD supervisor of ___________________ if he/she is selected for the PhD programme.
pay) of any organisation
Format 4 - Employer’s consent for Study Leave Those applying to Full-time PhD Study Leave/Self-
Signature
Financed category
Name
Format 5 - Sponsorship certificate Those applying to Full-time PhD Study Leave but
Designation
being sponsored by the employer they are working
for Date:
Place:
Format 6 - No Objection certificate from employer Those applying for Part-time PhD programme Full- _______________________________________________________________________________________
time PhD Study Leave/ Sponsored candidates
Format 7 - Request letter for exemption from written PG Applicants (qualifying in CGPA criteria) with
test minimum 10 years of professional experience Format 3 - Undertaking to be given at the time of admission by those applying for
(teaching/working) in the areas of research relevant NIFT Teaching Fellowship
to NIFT
Or I,___________________________________________________ applicant for the Full-time PhD Programme
Master’s degree holders who have cleared UGC of National Institute of Fashion Technology, hereby undertake that I am not on the roll of any organisation and I
NET, CEED, CSIR(JRF) similar tests and hold a valid
am not drawing a salary from any organization. I understand that if the above information given by me is found
score will be exempted from written test
to be false, my candidature in NIFT Full-time PhD will be cancelled.
Format 8 - Undertaking in case of the result is Undertaking to be given at the time of applying for
awaited for qualifying exam Provisional Admission for PhD Programme
OR
Work experience Certificate(s) Master’s Degree holders in a discipline not relevant
to the areas identified by NIFT & Bachelor’s degree
I am employed at _________________ on a salary of __________. I will be resigning on declaration of results
holders in the relevant area of Design, Management
or Technology (or) equivalent qualification from an and submit proof of being relieved before commencement of academic program.
institute/university of national/ international repute
Signature of the Applicant
Date:
Place:

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 Format 4 - Employer’s Consent to Grant Study leave if Candidate is selected for NIFT Format 6 - No Objection Certificate
PhD Programme (for Part-time Candidates and Full-time-Study leave/Sponsored candidates)
(To be typed on letter head of the Institution/organistation)

No Objection Certificate
To,
The Dean (Academics), NIFT-HO, This is to certify that _________________S/o / D/o ___________________ is; R/o ____________________
New Delhi. _________________working with_________________ _____________________________ has no objection
for attending PhD Programme at the allocated campus of National Institute of Fashion Technology (if selected)
Sub: Study Leave
This is to certify that ______________________ S/o/D/o _________________________ is; R/o _______
____________________________ working with___________________. The organisation has no objection Authorised Signatory:
to for his/her attending Doctoral Programme at National Institute of Fashion Technology and will be granted
Note: It should be printed on organisation’s letter head with organisation’s seal.
study leave of two years from the day of admission of the candidate in NIFT PhD Programme as a full-time
candidate.
Date:
Place:

Signature of Authorised Signatory: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Name
Designation Format 7 - Request letter for exemption from written test.
Seal of the organisation
Date: I would like to be exempted from written test as I qualify for exemption because I am PG Applicant (qualifying
in CGPA criteria) with minimum 10 years of professional experience (teaching/working) in the areas of
Place:
research relevant to NIFT. My experience certificates are being submitted with application form.
_______________________________________________________________________________________

OR
Format 5 - Sponsorship letter for Full-Time PhD Candidates
(To be typed on letter head of the sponsoring organization)
I am Master’s Degree holder who has cleared UGC NET, CEED, GATE, CSIR (JRF) similar tests and hold a
valid score will be exempted from written test. My certificates and valid score of (UGC NET, CEED, CSIR-
To,
JRF/ similar tests) are being submitted with the application form.
The Dean (Academics), NIFT-HO,
New Delhi.

Sub: Sponsoring of an Employee for PhD programme

Signature of the Applicant
Dear Sir/Madam Date:
Place:
We hereby sponsor the candidature of _______________________________, employed in our organization
as ____________________ (designation) for joining the PhD Programme in______________________ at
your Institute as a full-time candidate.
_____________________ is an employee of our organization since_______. We shall bear the total expenses
of his/her studies. We shall fully relieve him/ her from his/her duties in the organization during the entire
period of the PhD programme, to enable him/ her to devote Full-time to his/her studies in the Institute.

Signature of Authorised Signatory:

Name
Designation
Seal of the organisation
Date:
Place:

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 Format 8 - Undertaking to be given at the time of applying for Provisional Admission FEE STRUCTURE - REGULAR/ ARTISAN/WARD OF ARTISAN
for PhD Programm
Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-Nri Category (In Rupees)
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
I___________________________________________________________(name of the candidate) son/
daughter/wifeof______________________________________(Father’s/Husband’s name) resident Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8
of___________________________
Tuition fee 150000 150000 158000 158000 166000 166000 174000 174000
___________________(Permanent address) seeking admissions to PhD Programme of NIFT, hereby
(Non
solemnly affirm and declare:
refundable)
1. That I have appeared in the M.F.Tech/M.Sc./M.A/M.Des. etc. final semester/final year (name of the Library 10000 0 10500 0 11000 0 11600 0
qualifying (Institute /university), the result of which has not yet been declared. fee (per
2. I undertake to submit the qualifying mark sheets/certificate as per the eligibility criteria by 30.9.2025 year) (non
failing which the provisional admission shall stand cancelled without any further notice to me. refundable)
3. That I have carefully gone through the rules regarding provisional admission, and I fully understand that in
Mediclaim 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0 5700 0
the event of failure to submit the documents as in above provision, the provisional admission to the said
& student
course will be automatically cancelled and full deposited fee will be forfeited.
development
fee
(Per year)
Signature of the Applicant (non
Date: Refundable)
Place:
Exam fee 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0 5700 0
(per year)
Total 169800 150000 178700 158000 187800 166000 197000 174000
One time payments
Security 12600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
deposit
(one time)
(refundable)
Alumni 0 0 0 0 0 0 6200 0
association
membership
fee
(One time)
(Non
refundable)*
Registration 9300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
fee
(One time)
Total 21900 0 0 0 0 0 6200 0
Grand total 191700 150000 178700 158000 187800 166000 203200 174000

Note:
1. NIFT reserves the right to revise the above mentioned fees for any academic year.
2. For PG students admitted to two year masters course, the fee has to be paid only for two years i.e 2025-
26 & 2026-27 and *Alumni association membership fee will be paid in 3rd Semester (for Regular PG Candi-
date)

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 FEE STRUCTURE - NRI FEE STRUCTURE - NLEA

Academic Fee Annually For Nri (Per Year - Consisting of Two Semesters) (In Rupees)
at Nift Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata & Mumbai Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-Nri Category (In Rupees)
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Tuition fee (non refundable) 907000 952000 1000000 1050000 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8
Library fee (per year) (non refundable) 52500 55100 57900 60800 Tuition fee 150000 150000 158000 158000 166000 166000
(Non refundable)
Mediclaim & student development fee 33600 35300 37100 39000
(per year) (non refundable) Library fee (per year) 10000 0 10500 0 11000 0
(Non refundable)
Exam fee (per year) 4900 5100 5400 5700
Mediclaim & student 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0
Total 998000 1047500 1100400 1155500
development
One time payments Fee (per year) (non
Security deposit (one time) 12600 0 0 0 refundable)
(refundable) Exam fee (per year) 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0
Alumni association membership fee 0 0 0 6200 Total 169800 150000 178700 158000 187800 166000
(one time) (Non refundable)*
One time payments
Registration fee (one time) 9300 0 0 0
Security deposit (one time) 12600 0 0 0 0 0
Total 21900 0 0 6200 (Refundable)
Grand total 1019900 1047500 1100400 1161700 Alumni association 0 0 0 0 6200 0
At NIFT Daman, Patna, Kangra, Bhopal, Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, membership fee
Panchkula, Raebareli, Srinagar & Varanasi (One time) (non refundable)
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Registration fee 9300 0 0 0 0 0
(One time)
Tuition fee (non refundable) 635000 667000 700000 735000
Total 21900 0 0 0 6200 0
Library fee (per year) (non refundable) 36800 38600 40500 42500
Grand total 191700 150000 178700 158000 194000 166000
Mediclaim & student development fee 23500 24700 25900 27200
(per year)
Note:
(Non refundable)
NIFT reserves the right to revise the above mentioned fees for any academic year.
Exam fee (per year) 4900 5100 5400 5700
Total 700200 735400 771800 810400
One time payments
Security deposit (one time) 12600 0 0 0
(refundable)
Alumni association membership fee 0 0 0 6200
(one time) (Non refundable)*
Registration fee (one time) 9300 0 0 0
Total 21900 0 0 6200
Grand total 722100 735400 771800 816600
Note:
1. Nift reserves the right to revise the above mentioned fees for any academic year.
2. For PG students admitted to two year masters course, the fee has to be paid only for two years i.e
2025-26 & 2026-27 and *Alumni association membership fee will be paid in 3rd Semester (for Regular PG
Candidate)
3. One time payments for NRI candidates have been kept at par with the non-nri candidates.

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 FEE Structure - NLEA NRI PhD FEE STRUCTURE

Academic Fee Annually For NRI (Per Year - Consisting Of Two Semesters) (In Rupees) Academic Fee (per semester) for PhD Programme - 2025 (In Rupees)
at Nift Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata & Mumbai
NIFT teaching Self Financed/
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Part Time
Particulars Fellows (Full Time Sponsored/study leave
PhD
Tuition fee ( non refundable) 907000 952000 1000000 PhD) (Full Time Phd)
Library fee (per year) (non refundable) 52500 55100 57900 Tuition fee ( non refundable) 84000 0 98000
Mediclaim & student development fee (per year) 33600 35300 37100 Library fee (per year) 10000 10000 10000
(non refundable) (non refundable)
Exam fee (per year) 4900 5100 5400 Mediclaim & student 4900 4900 4900
Total 998000 1047500 1100400 development fee (per year)
(non refundable)
One time payments
Exam fee (per year) 4900 4900 4900
Security deposit (one time) (refundable) 12600 0 0
Total 103800 19800 117800
Alumni association membership fee (one time) 0 0 6200
(Non refundable)* One time payments

Registration fee (one time) 9300 0 0 Security deposit (one time)

(refundable) 12600 12600 12600
Total 21900 0 6200
Registration fee (one time) 9300 9300 9300
Grand total 1019900 1047500 1106600
Total 21900 21900 21900
At NIFT Daman, Patna, Kangra, Bhopal, Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Panchkula,
Raebareli, Srinagar & Varanasi GRAND TOTAL 125700 41700 139700
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Academic Fee for NRI (Per year - consisting of two semesters) for PhD Programme - 2025
(In Rupees)
Tuition fee ( non refundable) 635000 667000 700000
Particulars Part Time NIFT teaching Self Financed/
Library fee (per year) (non refundable) 36800 38600 40500 PhD Fellows (Full Time Sponsored/study leave
Mediclaim & student development fee (per year) 23500 24700 25900 PhD) (Full Time Phd)
(Non refundable) Tuition fee ( non refundable) 459000 0 534000
Exam fee (per year) 4900 5100 5400 Library fee (per year) (non 52500 52500 52500
Total 700200 735400 771800 refundable)
One time payments Mediclaim & student 33600 33600 33600
development fee (per year)
Security deposit (one time) (refundable) 12600 0 0
(non refundable)
Alumni association membership fee (one time) 0 0 6200
Exam fee (per year) 4900 4900 4900
(Non refundable)*
Total 550000 91000 625000
Registration fee (one time) 9300 0 0
One time payments
Total 21900 0 6200
Security deposit (one time) 12600 12600 12600
Grand total 722100 735400 778000
(refundable)

Note: Registration fee (one time) 9300 9300 9300

1. Nift reserves the right to revise the above mentioned fees for any academic year. TOTAL 21900 21900 21900
2. One time payments for NRI candidates have been kept at par with the Non-NRI candidates.
GRAND TOTAL 571900 112900 646900
Note:
NIFT reserves the right to revise the above mentioned fees for any academic year.

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NIFT Campus NIFT Campus
No. 21, 16th Cross, Bhopal Indore Bypass Road,
27th Main Road, Sector 1 Bhauri,
HSR Layout, Bhopal- 462030 (MP)
Bengaluru — 560 102 Tel: +91-0755-2493636
Karnataka E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +91-080- 22552550 to 55
E-mail: [email protected]

NIFT
CAMPUSES BHUBANESWAR CHENNAI
NIFT Campus, NIFT Campus,
IDCO Plot No.-24 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Taramani,
Chandaka Industrial Estate, Patia Chennai - 600113
Bhubaneswar-751024,Odisha Tamil Nadu
Tel: +91-0674-2305700, 712 Tel: +91-044-22542755
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

DAMAN GANDHINAGAR
NIFT Campus NIFT Campus
Block 5 & 6, GH - 0 Road, Behind Info City,
Govt. Engineering College Campus, Near DAIICT
Mota Falia, Varkund, Nani Daman, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat
Daman - 396210 Tel: +91-079-32365000/02/08
Tel: +91-2060-2994640 E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]

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NIFT Campus, NIFT Campus NIFT Campus, NIFT Campus,
Opposite Hi-tech City, Karwar, Hauz Khas, Sector-23,
Cyberabad Post, Jodhpur - 342037, Near Gulmohar Park Panchkula
Madhapur, Rajasthan New Delhi - 110016 Haryana-134109
Hyderabad - 500081 Tel: +91-0291-2659558, 2659556 Tel: +91-011-26867704, Tel: +91-172-280 1715
Telangana E-mail: [email protected] 26542149, 26542000 E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +91-40-23110842/843/630 E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]

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KANNUR KANGRA PATNA RAEBARLI

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus NIFT Campus NIFT Campus
Dharmasala, Mangattuparamba, Chheb, Kangra-176001, Mithapur Farms, Doorbhash Nagar, Sector - II,
Kannur - 670562 Himachal Pradesh Patna -800001 (Bihar) Raebareli - 229 010 (UP)
Kerala Tel: +91-01892-260872 Tel: +91-0612-2366833, 2360078/87 Tel: +91-0535-2702422
Tel: +91-0497-2784781, 2784785 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]

KOLKATA MUMBAI SHILLONG SRINAGAR

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus NIFT Campus NIFT Campus
Plot No. 3B, Block - LA, Plot no 15, Sector 4,Kharghar, Umsawli, Mawpat, SIDCO Industrial Complex
SEC-Ill, Salt Lake City, Navi Mumbai - 410210 Shillong – 793018, Ompora Budgam
Kolkata-700106, West Bengal Maharashtra Meghalaya Jammu & Kashmir - 191111
Tel: +91-033-23358350/23352890 Tel: +91-022-27747000, 27747100 Tel: +91-0364-2308818 Tel: +91-0195-1255972
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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NIFT Campus
BLOCK - C & D,
Trade Facilitation Centre
(Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul)
Bada Lalpur, Chandmari, Image Credits
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221007
Tel: +91--,  NIFT Bengaluru Campus
Mr. Himanshu Dhanda
E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Professor, Fashion Communication
Student Team
Anusuya Mridha, MD Kashif Ali,
Akimugha Yeptho, Shivanshu Sonker,
Dhanush, Akash Verma, Khushi Anwar

NIFT Chennai Campus

Mr. Sunhith I V Acknowledgements
Assistant Professor, Fashion Communication,
Student Team Design & Execution
Madumitaa A, Rithvikca R Ms. Heena
Junior Assistant
NIFT Kangra Campus Corporate Communication Cell
Mr. Siddharth Aredath Head Office
Assistant Professor, Fashion Communication Ms. Dishita Kumari
Student Team Fashion Communication
Aashima Sharma, Aastha Tomar, Anushka Vashist, Batch of 2025, NIFT Delhi
Arya Shukla, Chandsi Ahuja, Himanshi, Hricha
Kumari, Isha Bujal, Kavya, Khyati Gupta, Mahika Design Supervision
Parmar, Mahima Bhardwaz, Mayank Raj, Megha Dr. Dimple Bahl
Gupta, Nandan Sharma, Nutangi Daniel, Ritanshi Associate Professor
Arora, Sanchi Kamble, Sanika Shivprasad Swami, Head - Corporate Communication Cell
Saumya Singh, Shreyashi Bhar, Vikas Singh,
Yuktika Gupta Design Coordinator
Ms. Divya P.R
NIFT Delhi Campus Assistant Professor
Batch of 2020-2024 Fashion Communication, NIFT Kannur
Soyeohang Rai, Ayush Kumar,
Jyotsana, Priyal Sahu, Nancy Garg. Admissions
Vishal Shankar, Vanya Gupta Prof. Dr. Vijay Dua
Batch of 2021-2025 Incharge-Admissions
Fashion Communication Mr. Raj Singh
Deputy Director
NIFT Panchkula Campus
Dr. Shikha Sharma Academics
Assistant Professor, Fashion Communication Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra
Student Team Dean (Academics)
Nitin Sonkar, Himani Gupta, Khushi Chug
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A Statutory Institute Governed by the NIFT Act 2006

Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Daman, Gandhinagar,
Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi,
Panchkula, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong, Srinagar, Varanasi