National Institute of Fashion Technology, also known as NIFT, is a Statutory Institute Governed by the NIFT Act 2006 and had been set up in 1986 under the supervision of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
In 2017,"CEOWORLD Magazine" ranking the best fashion schools across the globe, ranked National Institute of Fashion Technology on the 19th position, just behind Manchester School of Art.
NIFT currently has 16 campuses: its main campus is in New Delhi, and others at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong, and Srinagar. Ministry of Textiles has announced setting up of a new 17th NIFT Campus in Panchkula, Haryana.
The programs offered by NIFT are Four-year Undergraduate, as well as Two-year Post-graduate, programs in the areas of design, management, and technology.
S.No.
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Course
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Duration (In Years)
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Seats
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1.
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Bachelor of Design in Accessory
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4
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420
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2.
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Bachelor of Fashion Communication
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4
|
420
|
3.
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Bachelor of Fashion Design
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4
|
450
|
4.
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Bachelor of Knitwear Design
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4
|
210
|
5.
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Bachelor of Leather Design
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4
|
120
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6.
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Bachelor of Textile Design
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4
|
390
|
7.
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Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel)
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4
|
360
|
8.
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Master of Design Space
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2
|
90
|
9.
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Master of Fashion Management
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2
|
420
|
10.
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Master of Fashion Technology
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2
|
100
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De Montfort University, UKNIFT University has established collaborations, relationships with multinational giants, international universities and research centers worldwide. The collaborating institutes are:
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Mod Art International, France
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Royal Academy of Arts, London
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Saxion University, Netherlands
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Buffalo University, New York
NIFT provides the scope of scholarship based on Merit as well as Government scholarship.
1. Government based for SC/ST/OBC students
2. Merit Financial Assistance Scheme
S.No.
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Parental Income Ceiling Per Annum
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Percentage of Financial Assistance
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1.
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Up to 1.0 Lakhs
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75% of Tuition Fee
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2.
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Above 1.0 Lakhs to 2.5 Lakhs
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50% of Tuition Fee
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3.
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Above 2.5 Lakhs to 4.0 Lakhs
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25% of Tuition Fee
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The University offers both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.
S.No.
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Course
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Eligibilty
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1.
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Bachelor of Design – B.Des. (Fashion Design / Leather Design / Accessory Design / Textile Design / Knitwear Design / Fashion Communication)
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10+2 pattern
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2.
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Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) (B.FTech.)
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10+2 pattern
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3.
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M.Des (Master of Design)
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Undergraduate degree either from NIFT or any recognized University
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4.
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M.F.M (Master of Fashion Management)
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Undergraduate degree either from NIFT or any recognized University
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5.
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M.F.Tech. (Master of Fashion Technology)
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Undergraduate degree of B.F.TECH/ B.TECH either from NIFT or any recognized University
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The Placement companies that visited the University often are:
1. Arvind Limited
2. Future Lifestyle Fashion Ltd.
3. Madura Fashion & Lifestyle
4. Raymond Apparel Ltd
5. Siyaram Silk Pvt.
6. Cello
7. Bombay Dyeing
8. Titan Industries
The fee structure of the University is in common for all the courses.
Particulars
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)
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85050
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85050
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Library Fee (Non-Refundable)
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5600
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-
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Medical and Development Fee
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2800
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-
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Exam Fee
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2800
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-
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TOTAL
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96250
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85050
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Tentative Admission Schedule each year:
S.No.
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Particulars
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Dates
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1.
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Online Registration
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November-January
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2.
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Last date for registration
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January
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3.
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Written Exam
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February
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4.
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Counselling
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June
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NIFT has started a range of Continuing Education Programmes (CEP), which has been developed in consultation with reputed academicians and industry professionals. These programmes are made keeping in mind the growth in the professional field.
The CE Certificate Programmes are aimed at complementing the practical knowledge of the industry with technical education in their respective areas of work. The participants receive a NIFT certificate on successful completion of the programme.
S.No.
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NIFT Campus
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Programme Name
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Duration
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1.
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Kolkata
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Clothing Production Technology
Design in Boutique Apparel & Accessory
Fashion Clothing & Technology
Fashion Knitwear & Production Technology
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One Year
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2.
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Hyderabad
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Contemporary Ethnic Wear
Fashion Clothing & Technology
Indian Fashion Apparel Boutique Management
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One Year
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3.
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Delhi
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Clothing Production Technology
Creative Thinking & Design Development
Design in Boutique Apparel & Accessory
Design Development for Indian Ethnic Wear
Fashion Clothing & Technology
Fashion Enterprise and Business Management
Fashion Integration for Apparel Industry
Fashion Retail Management
Luxury Product Design
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One Year
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4.
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Bengaluru
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Fashion Clothing & Technology
Fashion Retail Management
Garment Export Merchandising Management
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One Year
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5.
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Chennai
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Fashion Clothing & Technology
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One Year
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6.
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Mumbai
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Design Development for Indian Ethnic Wear
Fashion Clothing & Technology
Fashion Retail Management
Luxury Product Design
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One Year
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7.
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Bhopal
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Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
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One Year
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8.
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Bhubanswar
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Fashion Clothing & Technology
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One Year
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9.
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Surat
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Fashion Designing and Apparel Technology
Fashion and Media Communication
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One Year
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10.
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Mumbai
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Design Development for Indian Ethnic Wear
Fashion Clothing & Technology
Fashion Graphics and Product Modeling
Fashion Retail Management
Luxury Product Design
|
One Year
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11.
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Patna
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Fashion Clothing & Technology
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One Year
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12.
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Gandhinagar
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Fashion Integration for Apparel Industry
Garment Production Technology & Apparel Design
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One Year
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NIFT also offers Ph.D. in the areas of design, management, and technology as applied with broad reference to textiles, fashion, and lifestyle and apparel sectors of the industry. The programme is designed for carrying out research in textiles, crafts, fashion and the apparel sector to create a body of original knowledge.
The eligibility criteria for the Ph.D. programme: The Post-Graduation Degree in the relevant area of Design, Management or Technology (or) equivalent qualification from an institute/ university of national/ international repute with minimum 7 years of education after secondary (Class X) last of which was the Master’s degree.
OR
A minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale (5.5 for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent as determined by the institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded in the Post-Graduation degree.
Availability of Application Form
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March
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Last date of submission of Application Form
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April
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Announcement of Result
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May
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Registration
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July
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Get Contact Details & Location of National Institute of Fashion Technology
+91-11-26542000
NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi - 110 016