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NIFT stands for the National Institute of Fashion Technology. There are 20 NIFT campuses in India at present. They are considered to be among the top design colleges in India. Around 30000+ candidates are expected to appear for NIFT 2027, competing for just over 5000 seats at NIFT colleges across various programs. The high number of candidates appearing for the NIFT entrance exam is a testimony to the popularity of NIFT colleges among design aspirants. However, not all NIFT campuses are equal, and candidates may want to know the top NIFT colleges in India. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know which are the top 10 NIFT colleges in India and their rankings.
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The NIFT campuses offer UG and PG design programmes that include B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM. Candidates are selected based on the scores of the entrance exam, the NIFT situation test, or the interview round, depending on the NIFT courses they have applied for.
There are 20 NIFT campuses all over India, with the oldest one being the NIFT Delhi. Seat allotment in NIFT top colleges in India is done based on ranks obtained in the NIFT entrance exam, the situation test, and the college preferences.
S. No | NIFT Campuses |
1 | National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi |
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11 | National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur |
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| 19 | National Institute of Fashion Technology, Varanasi |
| 20 | NIFT Nava Raipur |
The Ministry of HRD does not release NIRF rankings with respect to design colleges in India. However, certain private entities release college rankings. The rankings by India Today for the top NIFT colleges in India consider factors such as the admission process, placements, and fees. To know the top NIFT colleges in India, aspirants can refer to the NIFT colleges ranking by India Today, which is one of the most popular media houses in the country.
| Institute Name | Ranking |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi | 1 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai | 2 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore | 3 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad | 4 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai | 5 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar | 6 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna | 7 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata | 8 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur | 9 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur | 11 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar | 13 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong | 14 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Raebareli | 15 |
Aspirants seeking NIFT admissions need to ensure that they meet the NIFT eligibility criteria. The NIFT admission process is based on the candidate’s performance in all stages of the NIFT entrance exam. Candidates have to appear for different components of the selection process as per the programme applied for. The stage 2 of NIFT includes the situation test for BDes and the interview rounds for PG programmes. Shortlisted candidates after the entrance exam and the situation test/interview have to register and appear for the NIFT counselling process. The seat allotment is done based on the candidate's rank and the college preferences submitted by them.
Also check: NIFT college-wise seat matrix.
The list of courses offered by NIFT campuses in India is given below.
Apart from the National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses, the NIFT entrance exam score is considered for admission to some other top colleges offering design courses. Some of the colleges that accept NIFT scores are given below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are a total of 20 NIFT colleges in India.
Placement depends on the performance of the student during the selection interview. NIFT does not guarantee placements for any students. Many companies provide overseas opportunities. The frequent locations include the Middle East, Bangladesh, etc.
The top NIFT colleges in India are NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bengaluru, and NIFT Mumbai.
National Institute of Fashion Technology offers various UG and PG design courses. NIFT colleges in India are among the top fashion design institutes. NIFT provides several workshops and projects to the students.
For UG admission, candidates must pass class 10+2 exam. For admission in PG courses, candidates must be graduates. Check complete NIFT eligibility criteria on the official website.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi is widely regarded as the top NIFT campus in India. NIFT Delhi was ranked number 1 by the India Today. It offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fashion design, technology, and management.
The UG and PG courses offered in NIFT campuses are as follows:
The following BDes specialisations programmes are offered at NIFTs:
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Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.
NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be
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