Certificate in Material Handling Techniques 

at NIFT Kolkata, Salt Lake City

NIFT Kolkata is famous for its BDes and BFTech courses offered in various specialisations in the field of Design, Fashion Technology. It is an integral part of the NIFTs. Students can pursue the flagship BDes course in various specialisations, such as Textile Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Knitwear Design, etc. Admission to the course is done based on a valid score in NIFT Entrance Exam. Furthermore, the institute also accepts foreign students for admission to its courses. Students fulfiling the eligibility criteria can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the course of choice by registering online.

Yes, NIFT Kolkata does offer scholarships to its students. The institute provides SAARTHAK scholarship to its Indian students and UDAAN for foreign students. Refer to the following table to know about NIFT Kolkata scholarships:

Note: This information is taken from official sources and is subjective.

NIFT Kolkata eligibility criteria vary depending on the programme selected by the students. The institute accepts candidates on an entrance basis, however it is important that students qualify for the minimum qualification set by the institute as well. For NIFT Kolkata UG admissions, the student must not exceed 24 years (29 years for SC/ ST/ PWD category students) of age as of August 1 of the year of admission. Similarly, for NIFT Kolkata PG admissions, students must complete graduation from a recognised university.

The seat intake for NIFT Kolkata varies depending on the programme and specialisation selected by the students. In order to secure their spot at the institute students must satisfy the admission criteria and pay the prescribed fee. Students can check out the table below to know about course-wise NIFT Kolkata seats:

Note: This information is taken from the official sources and is subjective.

Yes, NIFT Kolkata offers Certificate/Continuing Education/ Diploma Programme in multiple specialisations. The programme includes, one year, six months, and less than six months duration. To be eligible for the programme, candidates must have a minimum of twelve years of school education and bachelor's degree.

Candidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible for the NIFT Kolkata MFM programme. At the PG level, NIFT Kolkata offers MFM programme with a duration of two years. Admission is done on the basis of a valid score obtained in GAT, followed by a GD/ PI round. 

NIFT Delhi BDes admission cycle commences with the release of NIFT Entrance Exam dates. As admission to this UG course is based on merit in the entrance test. Therefore, candidates are required to fill the NIFT Application form. To fill out the form, you will have to get registered, fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload documents, and pay the application fee. The NIFT application fee is INR 3000.

For admission to NIFT Kolkata, candidates needn to clear the e Th National Institute of Technology (NIFT).  The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:

• Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.    

The FINAL score of NIFT 2025 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

NIFT Kolkata is one of the top fashion institutes in India. The institute provides various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Fashion Technology. According to student reviews on Shiksha, the placement rate is usually around 85% to 100%. The the highest package offered was INR 12 lakh, while the average package stood at INR 7 lakh, and the lowest package at INR 4 lakh. Some of the top recruiters include Titan, FabIndia, Manish Malhotra, etc. Students also secured internships in top brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Sabyasachi, Tommy Hilfige, Michael Korgs, and more. The faculty are well-experienced and highly knowledgeable. NIFT Kolkata infrastructure provides ample space for students to unleash their creativity with well-equipped labs, spacious classrooms, and a library filled to the brim with relevant books. Students can go through student reviews to decide whether NIFT Kolkata is worth taking admission to or not.