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The National Institute of Fashion Technology has 20 campuses across India. The NIFT campuses are counted among the top design colleges in India. However, the growing student interest in pursuing courses in design has led to the establishment of several private design colleges, which are popular among students. In this article, let’s try to explore whether NIFT is the only good option.
There are 20 NIFT campuses in India. Among them, NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bengaluru are often the top choice among design aspirants. However, not all campuses are equally preferred, and with limited seats available, students also consider admissions into private colleges.
Particulars | NIFT | Private Design Colleges |
Admission Process | NIFT entrance exam followed by situation test/interview | Own entrance exam + studio test/ portfolio evaluation and interview |
Other accepted entrance exam | Nil | Also accept NIFT/ NID DAT/ UCEED scores |
Campuses | 20 NIFT campuses | Single institute or limited number of campuses (3-4) |
Fees | Around 3.5 lakh p.a | Around 6-8 lakhs p.a. |
Placements | Centralised placements | Separate placements - institute-wise |
Facilities and Infrastructure | Top-class infrastructure | Excellent infrastructure comparable to top NIFT campuses |
Students have to clear the NIFT entrance exam, which is stage 1 of the NIFT admission process. The subsequent rounds include the NIFT situation test for BDes and interview rounds for NIFT PG programmes.
Almost 18000+ unique student registrations take place for NIFT every year. With only around 5000+ seats on offer, students are compelled to also look at private colleges that accept NIFT scores, as the limited number of seats cannot accommodate all students.
Also, students often prefer top private design colleges over NIFT campuses, which are new or located in smaller cities and offer less exposure.
For admissions into private colleges, students have to appear for the college’s respective entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates in the entrance exam have to appear for a studio test and interview round. Many private design colleges also accept scores in the NIFT entrance exam and other exams like NID DAT and UCEED.
The fee for private design colleges is higher than for NIFT. In the table below, let’s look at the fees at NIFT and some other private colleges.
Colleges | Approximate Fees |
NIFT | Rs 3.5 lakhs p.a. |
Pearl Academy, Delhi | Rs 8 lakhs p.a. |
IIAD Delhi | Rs 6 lakhs p.a. |
World University of Design Sonepat | Rs 4 lakhs p.a |
MIT Institute of Design, Pune | Rs 7 lakhs p.a |
Symbiosis Institute of Design Pune | Rs 5 lakhs p.a. |
NIFT follows a centralised placement process. All candidates from any NIFT campus can participate in the placements. This ensures all students get equal opportunities without any discrimination based on the campus. The average salary at NIFT placements varies across students from different campuses. On average, students can obtain a package of Rs 5-7 lakh p.a. The NIFT campuses provide a better ROI to candidates.
Salary | Top Companies at NIFT Placements | ROI |
Average package - Rs 5-7 lakhs p.a. Highest packages - Rs 10-12 lakhs p.a. |
| Good |
The placements at private design colleges take place separately by the individual college. The table below provides placement details for some of the private colleges.
College | Average Salary Package | Top Companies | ROI |
Pearl Academy | Rs 5 - 8 lakhs p.a. | Amazon, Arvind, Biba, Aditya Birla Fashion, Anju Modi, Craftsvilla | Moderate |
IIAD Delhi | Rs 7 lakhs p.a. | NDTV, House of Masaba, Ogilvy Mather, Anju Modi, Aditya Birla Fashion, Studio Fry | Good |
World University of Design | Rs 4.25 lakhs p.a. | ,Capgemini, Benetton, Biba, Rohit Bal, Whirlpool, Studio Lotus, Livspace, Homelane, GamEon Studio, Mercury EV Tech and Eka Mobility. | Moderate |
MIT Institute of Design | Rs 8 lakhs p.a. | Ikea, Decathlon, Google, Godrej, Panasonic, Infosys, IBM, Raymond, Philips | Good |
Symbiosis Institute of Design | Rs 5-8 lakhs p.a. | Pantaloons, Puma, Accenture, Amazon, Aditya Birla Fashion, Extentia, Infosys, Cognizant | Good |
The facilities at NIFT and private design colleges are comparable. Given below are the details.
The facilities vary across NIFT campuses. Common facilities at NIFT include -
Classrooms enabled with AV aids
Fashion design studio
Labs equipped with modern tools such as 3D printers, laser cutting tools, knitting machines
Library and knowledge resource centre
Hostels for boys and girls - semi-furnished - AC/Non AC options
Auditorium and seminar hall
Top private colleges are known for world-class infrastructure. Comparable to NIFT campuses.The facilities at private design colleges commonly -
Well-equipped classrooms and labs
Machine workshop
Garment design lab
Start-up incubator
Hostel facilities for boys and girls
Seminar halls and auditorium
Canteen and medical assistance facility
As can be seen from the above discussion, the top private colleges are on an equal footing to some of the preferred NIFT campuses such as NIFT Delhi and NIFT Bengaluru. Private design colleges are a good option for those who may not have the required score to clear the cutoff for admission into top NIFT campuses. Private colleges are also a better alternative for those students who do not want to seek admission into newer or low-ranked NIFT campuses.
Other factors to consider while selecting the private design colleges are the fees, the placements, and facilities, the proximity to one’s hometown and the college study environment.
On Question asked by student community
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