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National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Kolkata

Bidhan Nagar IB Market, KolkataEstd 1986
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About NIFT Kolkata

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National Institute of Fashion Technology is located in Kolkata and is a government college that was established in 1995 to introduce students to various options of employment in the field of fashion. NIFT Kolkata is one of the five oldest Centres among the NIFT fraternity. With a symbiotic balance between the state government and the garment industries, NIFT Kolkata stands as a pioneer of fashion training and research. 

NIFT Kolkata offers various courses at UG & PG levels with a specialization in fields of design, management and technology. It also offers CE and Outreach programs. Admission to any program at NIFT Kolkata is based on the NIFT Entrance exams followed by GD/PI.

The college is one among the many branches of NIFT present in the country. The institution has maintained a good record of placements with top-notch fashion firms coming into the college as recruiters. The college in itself becomes a unique place to be in because of the amazing infrastructure it provides to the students with all kinds of labs required to improve one's skills in the field of fashion. The faculty members are also well-qualified and experienced in the fields that they teach. 

NIFT Kolkata Highlights 

Here are some highlights of National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata. 

NIFT Kolkata Highlights 
Established | Institution type 1995 | Public
Location Plot - 3B, Block-LA, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, INDIA 700106
Approved by UGC
Entrance Exam NIFT Scores 
Courses offered UG, PG, CE & Outreach programs 
Application mode Online
Facilities Available Laboratories, Resource centers, Hotel for girls .
Top Recruiters Raymonds, Arvind , Wellspun ,Hoffman , Torretto,Das style Pvt. Ltd
Official website https://www.nift.ac.in/kolkata/

NIFT Kolkata Rankings 

The college has been designated by some organisations with ranks among the top 10 recognising it as a suitable place for a student to nurture. Some of NIFT Kolkata Rankings are as follows: 

Ranking Body  Rank 
India Today #8 out of 51 in India 2023
The Week  #8 out of 34 in India 2023
Outlook  #8 out of 17 in India 2023
IIRF #19 out of 30 in India 2023

NIFT Kolkata Cutoff 2023

Here are some NIFT Kolkata Cutoff of the recent year. 

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Rank
MFM
255
B.Des Fashion Communication
467
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)
488
B.Des Fashion Design
632
B.Des Accessory Design
1247
B.Des Knitwear Design
1807
B.Des Textile Design
2645
B.Des Leather Design
3180

NIFT Kolkata Courses

The college offers 8 courses across various streams at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and vivid options for specializations. Apart from these courses the college also lets the student attain certificates in various courses that come under the category of Continuing Education programmes. These courses vary in the duration period from being less than 6 months programme to that of 1 year programmes. These courses can be taken by the students to enhance the skills that they are studying.

Here is a brief information on NIFT Kolkata Courses & Fees. 

Courses Details
B. Des

Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility Criteria : The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board or must have completed a diploma of 3 or 4 years from a recognised board/ university. 
Selection Criteria: NIFT Entrance Exam 
Specializations: Leather Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication , Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Design

B.F.Tech Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have passed 10+ 2 from a recognized university with physics, chemistry and mathematics as a compulsory subject
Selection Criteria: NIFT Entrance Exam 
Specialization: Fashion Technology
M.F.M Duration: 2 years
Eligibility criteria: The candidate must have completed an undergraduate degree or an undergraduate diploma of minimum three years from a recognised board or university. Selection Criteria: NIFT Entrance Exam 
Specialization: Fashion Management

NIFT Kolkata Admission 2024 

Admissions to NIFT Kolkata are based on NIFT Entrance Examinations and GD/PI. The aspirants with high performance in the NIFT Kolkata examination get selected for the desired program. 

How to Apply?

The application process can be done by following the steps given below:

  •  Visit the official website of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
  • Click on the register link.
  • Fill in all the mandatory details needed. 
  • After you fill the form, take a quick review to check the details.
  • Next, the candidates are required to choose the course. 
  • Upload the signature and photo in the format prescribed there. 
  • Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
  • Take a print of the successful application form for future references.

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NIFT Kolkata Placements

The college has some top-notch companies visiting for recruitment. The placement cell of the college takes care of the employment needs of the students and has a well-organized system of selections. The placement programme is divided into 3 modes as pre-placement programmes, campus selection and off-campus drive. 

The top recruiters at NIFT Kolkata Placement who have visited the college in the past few years are Raymonds, Arvind, Wellspun, Hoffman, Torretto, Das style Pvt. Ltd, wallet plus, adcons, crescent export, etc. The record maintained is of above 90% students getting placed every year. The median salary of the student starts from 4 lacs. There have been instances where students have been offered a highest salary of 16 lacs.

NIFT Kolkata Scholarships

The college offers financial aid to the students who are deserving in form of scholarship named ‘Sarthak Financial Assistance ‘ at undergraduate as well as post graduate level. The financial assistance provided differs according to the different income ceilings that the parents of the candidates belong to. Depending on the same the candidate is given 100% , 75% or 50% financial assistance in tuition fees.

The students that stand eligible for availing the benefits of Sarthak scholarship automatically are considered for the Udaan scholarship which helps the student by providing financial aid for availing foreign studies. The education loan facility is also available for all the students.

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NIFT Kolkata Facilities

  • Laboratories: The college has various labs for every course that gives a practical experience of all that is required during employment in the field of fashion. Some of the laboratories available for the students are Computer lab, Photography lab,Pattern making & draping labs,Weaving lab, dyeing and printing labs , technology labs and knitwear labs .
  • Hostel : The college owns a hostel which is spacious enough and provides good facilities to the students along with security . However the hostel is only for girls.
  • Resource center: The resource center is like the library of the institution which lets the student have access to various e books, e journals, books, fashion magazines etc.
  • Amphitheatre and auditorium : In order to cater to the entertainment needs of the students there are various events organised in the amphitheatre and auditorium present inside the college .The students are also allowed to present their talents on these platforms.

NIFT Kolkata Faculty 

The faculty members are well qualified and experienced. Some of the teachers have their highest education qualifications as P.hd. According to the reviews of the students, the faculty members of the college play a huge role in making the student’s journey in the institution a memorable one. There are more than 15 faculty members on the campus.

NIFT Kolkata FAQs 

Ques. Is the hostel located inside the campus of NIFT Kolkata?

Ans. No, The hostel is 3 kms away from the campus but has easily available mode of transports to help the students reach college on time.

Ques. Does NIFT Kolkata facilitate a canteen inside the college?

Ans. Yes, students can avail the canteen facilities present inside the college that provides healthy and hygiene food for the students.

Ques. How many seats are available for the course B.Des per specialization at NIFT Kolkata?

Ans. The number of seats available for the students per specialization are 30.

Ques. Is there any other selection process after clearing the entrance test for bachelor’s programmes at NIFT Kolkata?

Ans. Yes , the candidate has to further go through a situation-based test, personal interview and a group discussion in order to get admission to NIFT.

Ques. Can the students who haven’t received the mark sheets of the qualifying examination apply for the courses at NIFT Kolkata?

Ans. Yes ,the student can apply in such cases . However the admission would remain provisional and can lead to withdrawal if the mark sheets are not produced to the authorities by the given period of time.

Ques. What are the courses offered at NIFT Kolkata?

Ans. NIFT Kolkata offers various courses at UG & PG levels with a specialization in fields of design, management and technology. It also offers CE and Outreach programs. Admission to any program at NIFT Kolkata is based on the NIFT Entrance exams followed by GD/PI.

Ques. What is the exact location of NIFT Kolkata?

Ans, The exact location of NIFT Kolkata is – Plot - 3B, Block-LA, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, INDIA 700106. 

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NIFT Kolkata Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
6 Courses
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
B.F.Tech
1 Course
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
Certification
2 Courses
35,400 (Total Fees) 10-
MFM6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024

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Courses Offered By NIFT Kolkata 2024

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Streams :
Fashion DesignTextile ManagementTextile DesignLeather DesignManufacturing EngineeringWeb Development
Degree :
B.DesB.F.TechCertificationMFM
Program Type :
Full Time
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] 
1st Yr Fees:₹3,26,200
6 Courses4 Years Full Time
#8out of 17 by Outlook

Eligibility:

Pass in 10+2 + NIFT

Application Date:

5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
1 Courses4 Years Full Time
#8out of 17 by Outlook

Eligibility:

Pass in 10+2 + NIFT

Application Date:

5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
2 Years Full Time
#8out of 17 by Outlook

Eligibility:

Pass in Graduation + NIFT

Application Date:

5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
Certification 
Total Fees:₹35,400
2 Courses 2 MonthsFull Time

Eligibility:

10

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NIFT Kolkata Rankings 2024

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NIFT Kolkata Outlook Ranking

#8out of 17 in India 2023
Outlook

NIFT Kolkata IIRF Ranking

#19out of 30 in India 2024
IIRF

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NIFT Kolkata Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of NIFT Kolkata

director
Dr. Brijesh Deore
Professor
Ms. Reenit Singh
Department of Fashion Design
Assistant Professor
Mr. Montu Basak
Department of Fashion Design
Associate Professor
Prof. Sabyasachi Sengupta
Department of Leather Design
Associate Professor
Prof. Sanjib Kr. Das
Department of Leather Design
Associate Professor
Ms. Supriya Choudhary Basu
Department of Textile Design
Associate Professor
Mr. Sandip Kr. Samanta
Department of Textile Design
Associate Professor
Mr. Partha Seal
Department of Knitwear Design
Associate Professor
Ms. Sreenanda Palit
Department of Knitwear Design
Associate Professor
Ms.Jayati Mukherjee
Department of Accessory Design
Professor
Ms. Binwant Kaur
Department of Apparel Production
Associate Professor
Mr. Siddhartha Sankar Ray
Department of Apparel Production
Associate Professor
Ms. Ritu Malhotra
Department of Fashion Management
Associate Professor
Mr. Dibyendu Bikash Datta
Department of Fashion Management
Assistant Professor
Prof.Anannya Deb Roy
Department of Marketing
Assistant Professor
Prof. Debanjali Banerjee
Department of Textile

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Plot-3B, Block-LA, Near 16 No. Water Tank, Sector III, Salt Lake City
Kolkata - 700106
West Bengal, India
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