National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneshwar started its journey as a temporary campus set up in Jatni, a place on the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar. From these humble beginnings in 2010, the institute has now established itself as a top fashion technology college in Orissa. Built with the support of the state government, it now stands on a 10-acre campus, and offers quality education to its students. Like the other National Institutes of Fashion Technology, the Bhubaneshwar campus is also run autonomously.
The undergraduate courses offered at the NIFT Bhubaneswar campus are B. Des Textile Design, B. Des Fashion Design, B. Des Lifestyle Accessory Design, B. Des Fashion Communication and B.FTech. All courses are 4 years in duration. The courses are supported by skilled and experienced faculty having extensive industry experience and exposure. They follow innovative teaching methodologies, preparing students for working in fast-paced professional environments. All NIFTs conduct a cumulative admission procedure. Application forms must be filled out online followed by payment of the application fee. The Creative Ability Test (CAT), the General Ability Test (GAT), and the Situation Test round make up the NIFT Entrance Exam. GAT is the selection criteria used particularly for admissions to B.F.Tech. Meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds can apply for NIFT's Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance plan or for the scholarships given out by the NIFT Development Fund. The NIFTs across the country have a centralised placement cell, which organises on-campus placements, pre-placement offers and off-campus placements. Top designers, as well as companies from the FMCG, journalism, and media industries, provide job opportunities to students at NIFT placements. H&M, Bata India Ltd, Raniwala Jewellers Pvt. Ltd, Go Colors, and Decathlon is among the leading companies that recruit from the NIFT campuses.
To support students in their learning journey, NIFT Bhubaneshwar maintains a well-stocked library with a large number of books, periodicals, and magazines – both print and digital – that are continually updated. Students gain practical hands-on experience at the 7 IT labs and 4 garment construction and pattern-making labs on campus. State-of-the-art classrooms on campus make learning fun and interactive. The campus also features a hardware Workshop and a wet workshop equipped with allied tools and equipment, as well as an advanced weaving studio, a weaving studio, and a fashion and photography studio. The Wi-Fi-enabled campus also has seminar halls and medical facilities, in addition to a cafeteria. Students looking for accommodation can apply for a seat at the girl's hostel near campus.
Admission Procedure
B.Des, B.F.Tech and post-graduate courses in Master of Fashion Management (MFM) are some of the programs available at NIFT Bhubaneswar. Aside from that, NIFT Bhubaneswar offers a variety of Continuing Education Programs (CEP). The NIFT Entrance Exam is used to determine admission to UG programs. The Creative Ability Test (CAT), the General Ability Test (GAT), and the Situation Test round make up the NIFT Entrance Exam. GAT is the selection criteria for B.F.Tech. Candidates for MFT must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree and score well on the GAT and CAT portions of the NIFT Entrance Exam, which are each worth 40% of the final score. A personal interview round follows.
Faculty
The faculty of NIFT Bhubaneswar, is a critical enabler in bringing the institute's goal to life. The professors, who have received their education at some of the world's most prestigious fashion institutes, bring to the classroom professional abilities, a broad range of experience, and years of hands-on industry experience. Faculty at NIFT develop critically engaged teaching approaches while putting them to the test in a variety of initiatives and circumstances. Students obtain vital knowledge, experience, and awareness of design application and industry dynamics by working with faculty on diverse real-life projects, enhancing their expertise and developing their talent.
Placements
Campus Placements at the National Institute of Fashion Technology provides a platform for graduating students from diverse disciplines in two-year postgraduate and four-year undergraduate programs to achieve their professional hopes and objectives, and consequently requires employer organizations' active and persistent participation. The placement process of NIFTs are centralised. Companies can hire students from any of the NIFT campuses or courses through three channels that the institute facilitates: on-campus placements, pre-placement offers, and off-campus placements. Top designers, as well as companies from the FMCG, journalism, and media industries, provide job opportunities to students at NIFT placements. The organizations which were approached for internships and job placement are P-Values, Welspun, Mikaya Brand Pvt Ltd., Paragon Export House, Estetica Solution of Home Furnishings, ACE Turtle Pvt.Ltd, Future Group, MAS Holding, Decathlon, Lifestyle, ORMAS, Fashion boutique, PUMA, Text port Export House, Pantaloons, Raymond, RBL, Myntra, Li & Fung, Arvind, Reliance Retail, FabIndia, Shoppers Stop.
Scholarships
Every year, a significant amount of money from the NIFT Development Fund is put to good use in the area of scholarship. "NIFT's Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance" plan allows students from low-income families to receive reduced tuition at any of its campuses in order to maximise their potential.
Contact Details
IDCO Plot No-24 Opp.KIIT School of Management, Chandaka Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar-751024
6742305701
6742305700
director.bhubaneswar@nift.ac.in
Latest Updates: 13th March, 2024
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