National Institute of Fashion Technology, Panchkula (NIFT Panchkula) was established in 2019, at which time it was offering only Continuing Education Programmes. Their regular degree courses started from the next session. While the campus is operating out of a temporary space at the moment, they are all set to move into their permanent set-up soon.
The undergraduate courses offered at the NIFT Panchkula, campus are B.Des in Fashion Design, Textile Design and Fashion Communication. All three 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 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 is among the leading companies that recruit from the NIFT campuses.
The NIFT Panchkula temporary campus hosts a library, as well as a Pattern Making lab, a Garment Construction lab, and a Surface Ornamentation lab. Well-equipped classrooms on campus make learning fun and interactive. The campus also has seminar halls and a cafeteria. Resident female scholars can avail of accommodation provided at the hostel. Students also have access to the shuttle service.
Admission Procedure
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Panchkula offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the field of fashion and design education. B.Des, M.Des and Master of Fashion Management (MFM) are some of the programmes available at NIFT Panchkula. Aside from that, NIFT Panchkula offers a variety of Continuing Education Programs (CEP). The NIFT Entrance Exam is used to determine admission to UG programmes. The Creative Ability Test (CAT), the General Ability Test (GAT), and the Situation Test round make up the NIFT Entrance Exam.
Candidates for the M.F.M. and M.Des, programme must pass a written test that includes a General Ability Test (GAT), then they must participate in a group discussion and a personal interview (GD/PI) if they are selected to move on to the next round.
Faculty
The faculty of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Panchkula 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 Panchkula 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 Panchkula provides a platform for graduating students from diverse disciplines in two-year postgraduate and four-year undergraduate programmes 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.
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
Govt. Polytechnic Campus, Sector 26, Panchkula-134116
0172 2929822
director.panchkula@nift.ac.in
info.niftpanchkula@nift.ac.in
Latest Updates: 13th March, 2024
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