INIFD Andheri has a detailed and well-defined syllabus along with experienced faculties, says Mamta Gautam

INIFD Andheri's Mamta Gautam, the centre's head, speaks in-depth with Shiksha.com about the main distinguishing characteristics that set the institute apart from other institutions that offer comparable programmes. She goes into great detail about the value of students possessing market readiness skills and how they are assisting them in doing so.

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Q: What are the three things that your institute is doing that will enable it to differentiate itself from competition?

A: INIFD Andheri has a detailed and well-defined syllabus along with experienced faculties with personalised attention to students. Our faculties come from design backgrounds and their experience combined with our well-versed curriculum helps the students to get a practical understanding.

We have a 100% placement record along with a placement guarantee for all the students.

Q: What are the top three initiatives undertaken by you that are helping your students become more industry ready?

A: Industry readiness is one of the most crucial factors these days that a lot of educational institutions are trying to inculcate among students. Initiatives that help students become industry ready are:

• We ensure Practical and updated syllabi as per industry standards
• Interaction with designers like Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani, Ashley Rebello, etc to provide industry exposure.
• Masterclasses and interaction sessions with international faculties and designers

Q: What are the key attributes that a student should have in order to qualify for your institution and perform well?

A: To qualify for the institution one must be Class 12 pass out, creative and passionate to learn. And, to get good grades one must have the zeal to learn and grow. Dedication is required among students.

Q: Which programme/s would you say is/are your best? What is it that helps your institution differentiate itself for this programme?

A: Our super-premium courses have been specially curated for students keeping in mind all the requirements to toady fashion/interior design industry,so that once the student graduates he/she are industry-ready.

Q: What are you doing to improve/drive better campus placements for your current students and alumni? What kind of jobs routinely come to campus? What would you say are the key recruitment trends for your college (observed over the past five years)?

A: Our corporate connect team is always actively working towards bringing challenging opportunities on board for our students. Beyond this, we organise:

1. Interaction with designers so that the students are aware what an employer is looking in a design student,
2. Internships during course of study so that student work and gain experience with designers and organisations like Pernia Pop up
3. Purple style labs
4. Tommy Hilfigire
5. Vera moda
6. Manish Malhotra designs
7. Abu jani sandeep khosla

Recruitment at Designers, Export houses, Retail houses, Accessory designers, Boutiques, Architects, Interior designers, Kitchen outlets, Lighting vendors

Recruiters want the students to know and be well-trained in all aspects including social media & Cad.

Rectruiters - Pernia Pop up, Purple style labs, Tommy Hilfigire, Vera moda, Manish Malhotra designs, Abu jani, Sandeep khosla