by Siri Chandana (NIFT, NID Student) 
Deekshant
5th Rank – NIFT MumbaiCongratulations!!
Deekshant towards securing 5th rank (NIFT Mumbai)
Deekshant
NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is a leader in fashion education. The Institute was set up in 1986, under the guidance of Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India is a statutory Institute Governed by the NIFT act 2006. The institute focus on imparting to students the latest in technology and innovation in all aspects of integrating the entire value chain from fibre to fabric to fashion for the textile industry. At NIFT, multidisciplinary studies not only prepare the students to solve real-life challenges but also equip them to carve out newer paths for themselves.
Securing admissions towards NIFT is based on all India Entrance exams, conducted by NIFT every year.
All eligible candidates will have to appear for a written entrance examination at the examination centres opted by them.
The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the program opted.
However, it is to be noted that certain disciplines require the candidate to appear for a second round of examination as mandated by NIFT.
The selection process takes cognisance of a 100 % meritorious process towards short listing of candidates for various disciplines.
The bachelors in design is a 4 year undergraduate program which orients students towards a solid grounding in the areas of Design, Technology and Management.
The student has a choice to major in any of the disciplines below. The disciplines include
A flagship program of NIFT, the Fashion Design program has played an influential role in the growth of the Indian fashion industry. In the 3 decades of its existence the graduates of the department have made remarkable presence in the Indian as well as global fashion scenario. The four-year program in Fashion Design aims to produce dynamic design professionals who can face the challenges of the ever-changing fashion industry. It also equips them with strong creative and technical skills related to the field of fashion, which empower them to adapt to an evolving fashion biosphere. The curriculum incorporates combination of experiential learning and hands-on training that enables integrated development.
450 Seats
Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kolkata, New Delhi, Patna, RaeBareli, Shillong , Kangra, Jodhpur, Bubhaneswar, Srinagar
The Textile Design programme equips students with knowledge and hones their creativity and understanding of design application for apparel and home fashion industries. Woven, print design, embroidery and surface embellishment are the core textile subjects and together impart an extensive and versatile training for the students. The programme builds upon the integration of creative forces of design with textile technology, and also keeps in mind the historical, social and cultural contexts in which the designers work today. The structure integrates interdisciplinary learning to augment the skillset of the students and impart a holistic perspective to learning, thereby enabling access to a wide range of career paths and options
Total number of Seats: 390 seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kolkata, New Delhi,Patna, Kangra, Jodhpur, Bubhaneswar,
This programme encompasses integrated course study relating with the areas such as visual merchandising, styling, graphic design, display/exhibit/space design, advertising and public relations, fashion journalism, creative writing, photography, interaction design and new media design, specific to the fashion and lifestyle industry
Total Number of Seats: 420 Seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Chennai, Gndhinagar, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli, Kangra, Jodhpur, Bubhaneswar,
The Leather Design Program at NIFT is unique in its structure and application to the Fashion, Footwear and Accessories Industry while focusing on an integrative design perspective within the Industry requirements.
Total Number of Seats: 120 Seats
Centres for Training: Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Raebareli
Accessory Design program is designed with a strategic philosophy of “Design for Business”. Accessories are personal objects, that relate functionally, conceptually and aesthetically to people and their environment. The education is imparted through exploring, processing and experimenting with thoughts, ideas & materials in order to establish a platform for new ideas and a powerful personal expression.
Total Number of Seats: 420 Seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NewDelhi, Raebareli
The Programme takes a rigorous scientific approach towards knowledge dissemination required to create well rounded industry ready professionals. The B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) graduates will cater to the multitude of demands placed on their shoulders by the apparel manufacturing industry. Due to the varied job profiles undertaken by the students, it has become imperative for the course to be flexible and innovative in its content offerings. Keeping the diverse nature of challenges faced by the industry, the course curriculum aims to introduce different essential streams including apparel manufacturing technology, information technology, quality management, etc.
Specialization: Apparel Production
Total Number of Seats: 420 Seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Kangra, Jodhpur, Bubhaneswar
MASTERS PROGRAM
(TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS: 640 SEATS)‘Master of Design’ degree caters to this multi-disciplinary and dynamic nature of job profiles that seek professionals who can work in versatile environments. Research is one of the tools that empower one to take up challenges, which may emerge in contemporary complex systems. Therefore, this course builds its specializations based on the foundation of design thinking and research practice.
Total Number of Seats: 120 Seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Kannur, New Delhi
The objective of the two year Master of Fashion Management (MFM) Programme (erstwhile AMM), started in 1987, is to develop leadership and managerial talents in the fields of management, marketing, merchandising and retailing, best suited to the requirements of the garment export, fashion and lifestyle and retail sectors. Students undergo in depth education in management, marketing, buying, merchandising (retail and export), retail operations, forecasting, international marketing, international trade practices and project formulation.
Total Number of Seats: 420 Seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bubhaneswar
The programme adopts a holistic approach towards cultivating postgraduate students meant for techno managerial roles in the fashion and allied manufacturing sector. In the initial courses the students from various engineering disciplines are oriented towards the apparel manufacturing industry as they learn various operations and processes involved. Concurrently the programme imparts managerial concepts related to operations. The curriculum introduces the students to the global scenario prevailing and its path taken through the years to gain an understanding of apparel manufacturing trade.
Total Number of Seats: 100 Seats
Centres for Training: Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, New Delhi
