National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur

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NIFT Kannur Ranking 2025

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NIFT Kannur is a highly regarded institution of India. The university has been evaluated and ranked under distinguished categories by several national ranking bodies, which underlines its strengths and achievements. NIFT Kannur secured #11 position under the 'Fashion Design' category in the India Today rankings. It has consistently received good ranks over the years making it one of the top institutions to pursue higher education. In the 'Fashion Design' category, NIFT Kannur ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

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NIFT Kannur Ranking Highlights 2025
India Today Ranking 2025
Outlook Ranking 2026
The Week Ranking 2025
NIFT Kannur Course Ranking
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NIFT Kannur
NIFT Kannur Ranking Highlights 2025

NIFT Kannur is one of the India’s top ranked institutes. It is considered as a leading institute by national ranking bodies. As per India Today 2025, the institute has been ranked #11 under the Fashion Design category. The institute is well known for its excellent academic offerings and top faculty. Candidates can go through the following to know more details around NIFT Kannur rankings.

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Fashion Design

The Week, 2025

#12

Best among The Week ranked colleges in Kerala in 2025->

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Q: What is the NIFT closing rank for admission to NIFT Kannur B.Des course?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur accepts NIFT entrance exam for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT cutoff 2023 was concluded for the academic year 2023-24. As per the NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for B.Des was 1279 for the General category students for the All India quota. For 2022 and 2021, NIFT Kannur last round closing ranks for B.Des stood at 1631 and 1666.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023 for B.Des course for the General All India category students:

Course	2023
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	1084
B.Des. in Fashion Design	1279
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	2975
B. Des. in Textile Design	3083

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Q: Is National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur as good as National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai?

National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur is a government institute. It has a great infrastructure and is equipped with great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs, and specialised workshops for hands-on learning. It has been ranked 16 for Fashion Design by Outlook in 2019 and holds a good placement record as well.

While on the other hand National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai is one of the renowned campuses in India.It is ranked four by India Today 2021 for Fashion Design. It also has a good placement record where in 90% students were placed in various domestic and international industries with good compensation package. Even NIFT Chennai is equipped with state of the art faculties, well designed infrastructure etc.

Thus, which institute is good totally depends on one's personal choice and preference.

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NIFT Kannur
India Today Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from India Today, NIFT Kannur outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. In the 'Fashion Design' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, NIFT Kannur's rank is #11, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Design' category by the India Today ranking.

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Category	2023	2024	2025
Fashion Design	13	11	11

NIFT Kannur Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by India Today

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Kolkata Compare	8
NIFT Jodhpur Compare	9
Pearl Academy New Delhi Compare	10
NIFT Kannur	11
Symbiosis Institute of Design Compare	12
NIFT Raebareli	13
NIFT Shillong	14

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NIFT Kannur
Outlook Ranking 2026

NIFT Kannur has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by Outlook-ICARE 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. In the 'Fashion Design (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, NIFT Kannur's rank is #10, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Design (Governme

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NIFT Kannur
The Week Ranking 2025

NIFT Kannur has received strong ranks by The Week under the 'Fashion Technology' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by The Week 2025. In the 'Fashion Technology' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, NIFT Kannur's rank is #12, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Technology' categor

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2023	2024	2025
Fashion Design	13	12	12

NIFT Kannur Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by The Week

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Bhubaneswar Compare	9
NIFT Raebareli	10
NIFT Shillong	11
NIFT Kannur	12
Army Institute of Fashion and Design	13
Symbiosis Institute of Design Compare	14
Amity School of Fashion Technology	15

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India Today	13	11	11
The Week	13	12	12

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Faculty & Course4.5

Campus Life4.2

Value for Money3.8

Anonymous

Master of Design (M.Des.) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, the best college for the M.Des. course.

Placements: Almost 66% of students improved during our study. The highest wage offered was 17 LPA, and the lowest was 2 LPA. The average wage was between 7 and 12 LPA. Top recruiting companies for our course included Arvind Garments, Tommy Hilfiger, and Fab India. Industry training resulted in internships for nearly 60% of the students. Top positions included content graphic designer, fashion designer, and more.

Infrastructure: The campus had 15 hostels for both boys and girls. Tarachand was the best-known hostel at the university. The university also offered exclusive hostel rooms to international students. Hostel quality was superb, but politics were prevalent. Food and sports facilities were good.

Faculty: Teachers were knowledgeable and helpful with guidance. Semester exams were simple. The course material was excellent, preparing students to work in the industry or for any company. Tutors and teachers were extremely helpful and qualified. Their teaching quality was exceptional. The pass rate was 70%.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025Read More

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2028

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

What You Didn't Know About the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Placements: About 90% of the students get placed in different sectors of the fashion industry. The highest package is 80 LPA and the lowest is 7 LPA for B.FTech. Top recruiters are Puma, Myntra, Reliance, Raymond, etc. About 100% of students do their internships in companies such as Vardhman Textile, Levis, Raymond, etc. The top roles are HR Manager, Buyer, Production Manager, Production Controller, Senior Executive, etc.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are well-equipped with top-of-the-line machines required for apparel production. Only the girls' hostel is available here in Kannur, and it is well-occupied with everything you need. It has all varieties of Indian foods from different parts of India and top-of-the-line facilities.

Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified and have experience of 10+ years. The teaching quality is top-notch. The practical application of apparel production makes students very much industry-ready, which you will experience once you enter NIFT. You have juries and two written exams, which are very easy if you understand the concepts clearly during lectures.

Other: I chose this course because it equips us with skills that make us experts in the fashion field. I think this course should have more popularity as it is underrated and should attract more audiences. We have Spectrum, IVs, Outbound, Cultural Festivals, etc., in our curriculum.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024Read More

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B. Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2028

3.4

2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Life at Nift Kannur be like.

Placements: I have not completed the course yet. I have heard from seniors and alumni that the placements are above average. If you work hard, get good grades, and prepare well, you will get good placements. The college faculty also said the same during orientation: it depends on you.

Infrastructure: Everything is good but could be better. The college is working on it, so hopefully it will be better next year. The auditorium and hostel rooms could be better (they are working on it), but the classrooms and other facilities are good. Most probably, everything will be nice next year.

Faculty: Teachers are really helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Most faculty members are NIFT alumni. They all teach well; some of them are really nice. The curriculum is relevant and is designed to prepare students for the industry. In NIFT, most subjects have juries. Juries can be difficult, but it depends on how well you prepare.

Other: I chose this course because I love doing creative things like making things. I still haven't finished the course, so I can't say what things could make it better. Events are all hosted by clubs. We have at least one DJ every month. We had a really great Onam celebration. There are a few scholarships, like Sartak, that you can apply for.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024Read More

Sourav

B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

This is the best campus ever.

Placements: NIFT is providing good placements; in the past, they have also provided good placements. At Nift Kannur, we will get placements, but not for every student, and we will get a chance to work with a designer. In Nift Kannur, you can explore the companies and the job offers they are making.

Infrastructure: Our campus has a huge setup of Wi-Fi, and the campus also has the best facilities, but boys don't have hostels. The classes and campus are neat and clean, and the resource center has a collection of books. And the infrastructural structure of the campus is very nice; it's unique compared to the other campuses.

Faculty: The best area is that there are more practical classes, so it's very interesting, and the faculty are also good for teaching, and the lessons they are giving are also getting proper attention. And we have jury exams that are divided into three parts: midterm, end term, and final.

Other: I am in the 2021–25 batch of knitwear designers. Basically, we are learning everything about knitwear.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2023Read More

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2023

3.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

I am dissatisfied with placements and campus life.

Placements: There is around 60% to 70% placement this year. The highest package this year was around 9 LPA. Top recruiters are Trident, Raymond, and Arvind. About 100% of students get internship opportunities in Arvind, Raymond, and Laguna. About70% to 80% of students get internships in different apparel companies. Top roles offered are merchandiser, production manager, IE executive, etc.

Infrastructure: It has Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, a library, a garment construction room, and a pattern-making lab. The hostel is enough for girls. There is no hostel for boys, but there are PGs outside the campus. The hostel provides good quality food. Medical facilities are available with games like basketball, snooker, etc.

Faculty: Teachers are well experienced in the industry. The teaching is according to the curriculum with several outbound and industry visits. The curriculum is theory-based, and internships are done to gain industry experience. Exams are pretty competitive and fair. They are jury-based.

Other: I chose this course because I'm from a PCM background. The best part about the course is learning the practical aspects of all departments in apparel. The curriculum could be more relevant to the industry. Spectrum is an event. The campus crowd is smaller. It is located in a rural area with nothing around it.

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2022Read More

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2024

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Our college has good infrastructure and the fee structure is a little high.

Placements: About 99% of students got placements. I don't know much about the average salary package offered. We can get so many designing companies. Nike and Lifestyle are some of them. Everyone in our college gets internships as it is compulsory for us. The roles offered are as designers, graphic designer, garment constructing, stylist, etc.

Infrastructure: We have Wi-Fi in our college as well as in the hostel and other labs for every department For the knitwear department, we have a garment construction lab, a pattern-making lab, and a hand flat knitting lab. The quality of the facility is also good. There are different types and enough machines in the lab. We have food in our mess which offers good food that is suitable for north and south Indian people. We have a basketball and volleyball court. There is a doctor at the college on Wednesdays. Our college has all clubs.

Faculty: Teachers teach well and are very friendly. They give us practical and theoretical knowledge by making us practice everything and presentations. The curriculum definetly makes us industry-ready. We have all kinds of such facilities in the college. The semester exams are mostly jury. We have to present our work to the jury members and also exams for theory subjects. The pass percentage is 50% and 14 marks by 40 for the jury.

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2022Read More

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What are the Diploma and certification courses offered by NIFT Kannur?

Answered a year ago

NIFT Kannur predominantly does degree programs, but they have some Diploma and certificate courses such as Fashion Fit and Style, Apparel Production, and other stuff like CAD for Fashion or Surface Embellishment. These are not all on offer every year, so it would be much better to check it on their

Oorjit Banerjee

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How are the placements at NIFT Kannur?

Answered a year ago

The highest package offered in recent placements was around INR 9 LPA. Furthermore, the NIFT Kannur placement rate in recent years stood between 60% and 70%.

Placements

The highest salary INR 12,00,000

Average salary INR 5,70,000

Number of students that completed their B. Fashion Design within the stip

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What is the placement rate at NIFT Kannur?

Answered a year ago

As per Shiksha students' reviews, the placement percentage offered to the students in recent recruitment drives was between 60% and 70%. The following table depicts the NIFT Kannur placement rate: