Indian Institute of Fashion and Design (IIFD) Chandigarh Answered Questions

Generally, placements at the IIFD Chandigarh are positive. The connections between the industry and IIFD are pretty strong in nature. Placement cell coordinators are highly active partners of some of the leading and high profile fashion brands, leading retail companies, and highly active design studios, enabling them to provide internships, and job placement opportunities during studies for the students. And students are absorbed into areas of fashion designing, merchandise, and marketing. This is achieved by the proper planning of the placement, workshop, and networking events so that the students are groomed well and get high quality employability. The active alumni success stories and an expanding network of industry partners contribute to a highly favorable placement scenario whereby students are placed in reputable organizations within the fashion and design industry.

Yes, the IIFD Chandigarh has programs in the form of PG Diploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Textile Design. The course is very practically and industrially oriented. These courses make the students ready to face a career in a creative way with theoretical knowledge complemented by working on projects. All faculty members are practicing professionals; that makes learning richer with inputs from industry. The institute provides the best-equipped labs, along with training in design software. There is also networking through industry professionals. For an aspiring student who is serious about design and is looking to acquire a focused, skill-based postgraduate diploma, IIFD Chandigarh is a good option if the students are aiming for fashion and creative industries.

IIFD Chandigarh has excellent placement records. The institute has shared its 99 percent placement record with the graduates. The average salary range is approximately INR 6 LPA, and the highest has been as high as INR 8.50 LPA. Some notable connections of the institutes in the fashion and design world have given some notable number of job opportunities to students. The main recruiters are Disney, Marks & Spencer, and Reliance Industries, among others. This placement cell is used by students to achieve proper career planning and support to compete in the competitive job markets across the sectors of fashion and interior design.

The placements promised by IIFD Chandigarh are very great, especially the courses related to fashion and designs. The placements for students get through are all the reputed brands, studios, and houses of designs and fashion. However, placement percentages are course wise; students of fashion designs mostly get placement in apparel companies and retail brands or independent designs. Students graduating in interior designs are placed in design firms or real estate or freelancers. While IIFD provides good industry connections and campus recruitment drives, the job outcomes are mainly dependent on the portfolios, creativity, and skills developed during the course.

The eligibility criteria for various courses at IIFD Kolkata is mentioned below:Diploma: Candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised boardFoundation Diploma: Candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised boardUG: Candidates should have passed Class 12 or Equivalent from a recognised boardPG: Candidates should have passed graduation from a recognised board

The fees for various courses offered at IIFD Kolkata are mentioned below:Courses FeesDiploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignINR 1.3 lakhFoundation Diploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignINR 2.6 lakhAdvanced Diploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Communication, and  Textile DesignINR 2.8 lakhMFA in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignINR 3.9 lakhMBA in Fashion Design and Interior DesignINR 4.20 lakh

IIFD has been awarded and ranked by various organizing bodies. Some of the details are mentioned below:Ranked 8th among the Top Design Colleges in India in the National Listing by IIRF Ranking.Awarded Best Design College 2024 at Eduleaders Summit 2024. Recognised as Top 10 Fashion Design College in India for the Year 2022 – Education ScopupAwarded as Best Fashion College by Madhuri Dixit Nene at Indian Glory Awards.For Two consecutive years, IIFD has been awarded Best Design College by the Times Of India“Powered By” Partner with Couture Runway Week – Delhi Edition

IIFD Kolkata provides various courses in various streams such as Fashion Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, etc. Below are the list of courses offered at IIFD Kolkata:Diploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignFoundation Diploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignAdvanced Diploma in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Communication, and  Textile DesignBSc in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignB.Des. in Fashion Design Bacher of Interior (B.I.D)MSc in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignMFA in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and  Textile DesignMBA in Fashion Design and Interior DesignM.Des. Fashion DesignMasters of Interior (M.I.D)Fashion Styling and ForecastingGarment Manufacturing TechnologyTheatre costume designKnitwear Design3D Design CourseFashion Luxury Brand Management