National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra is located in the picturesque Kangra valley in the Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayan mountains. Not only has the institute been a great addition to the area since its inception in 2009, it has also revolutionised the textile, accessories, apparel, and fashion communication industry in the region and elsewhere. Seats here are highly sought after due to the location as well as the success stories of the students who have graduated from here.
The undergraduate courses offered at the NIFT Kangra campus are B.Des in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication; as well as B.F.Tech Apparel Production. All five 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 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 of 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 are among the leading companies who recruit from the NIFT campuses.
The NIFT Kangra campus hosts a library with a wide collection of books, journals, periodicals, and fashion forecast subscriptions, alongside online databases and resources. The campus also has fully equipped labs, classrooms, seminar halls, recreation room and a number of sport facilities. The Wi-Fi enabled campus also has a cafeteria, medical facilities, a dance room, a stationary store and e-bikes and e-cycles that students can use. Girl scholars are accommodated at the full-furnished girls hostel on campus.
Admission Procedure
B.Des, B.F.Tech and post-graduate courses in Master of Fashion Management (MFM) are available at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra. Aside from that, NIFT offers a variety of Continuing Education Programs (CEP). The NIFT Entrance Exam is used to determine admission to undergraduate programmes. 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.
In order to be considered for the M.F.M. program, applicants must pass a written test that consists of a General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI), if they are selected.
Faculty
The faculty of NIFT Kangra 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 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. NIFT Kangra students also have access to and opportunities in non-traditional businesses such as E-commerce, Multimedia, and start-ups in addition to well-established fashion-related industries in and around the country.
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
Chheb, Kangra - 176001
01892260874
01892260873
01892263872
director.kangra@nift.ac.in
Latest Updates: 13th March, 2024
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