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NIFT Shilong 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 Shilong secured #14 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 Shilong ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

NIFT Shillong Ranking

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NIFT Shilong Ranking Highlights 2025
NIFT Shilong India Today Ranking 2026
NIFT Shilong Outlook Ranking 2026
NIFT Shilong The Week Ranking 2026
NIFT Shillong Course Ranking
NIFT Shillong Student Reviews

NIFT Shillong
NIFT Shilong Ranking Highlights 2025

NIFT Shilong has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #14 in the Fashion Design category by the India Today 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around NIFT Shilong rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

Fashion Design

Outlook, 2026

#15

Best among Outlook ranked colleges in Meghalaya in 2026->

NIFT Shilong India Today Ranking 2026

NIFT Shilong has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the India Today 2026. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the NIFT Shilong's rankings in 'Fashion Design' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2026, NIFT Shilong's rank is #14, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Design' category by the India Today ranking.

Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:

Category	2024	2025	2026
Fashion Design	15	14	14

NIFT Shilong vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2026, NIFT Shilong achieved #14 rank under the 'Fashion Design' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as NIFT Raebareli and Army Institute of Fashion and Design under the India Today 'Fashion Design' category. Check the year-wise comparison of NIFT Shilong with other leading institutes below.

NIFT Shilong vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Fashion Design 2026
NIFT Shilong	14
Symbiosis Institute of Design	12
NIFT Bhubaneswar	13
NIFT Raebareli	15
Army Institute of Fashion and Design	16

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by India Today

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Kannur	11
Symbiosis Institute of Design	12
NIFT Bhubaneswar	13
NIFT Shillong	14
NIFT Raebareli	15
Army Institute of Fashion and Design	16
Amity School of Fashion Technology	17

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NIFT Shilong Outlook Ranking 2026

NIFT Shilong has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by Outlook-ICARE 2026, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. One can observe that, in the 'Fashion Design (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, NIFT Shilong's rank is #15, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion

Explore the NIFT Shilong latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2025	2026
Fashion Design	15	15

NIFT Shilong vs Other Colleges: Outlook Ranking Comparison

NIFT Shilong secured #15 rank in the 'Fashion Design (Government)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as NIFT Jodhpur and NIFT Srinagar. Check out how NIFT Shilong compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIFT Shilong vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2026
College Name	Fashion Design (Government) 2026
NIFT Shilong	15
NIFT Haryana	13
NIFT Bhopal	14
NIFT Jodhpur	16
NIFT Srinagar	17

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by Outlook

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Kangra	12
NIFT Panchkula	13
NIFT Bhopal	14
NIFT Shillong	15
NIFT Jodhpur	16
NIFT Srinagar	17

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NIFT Shilong The Week Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from The Week, NIFT Shilong outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by The Week ranking system. In the 'Fashion Technology' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, NIFT Shilong's rank is #11, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Technology' category by The Week ranking.

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Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2024	2025	2026
Fashion Design	13	11	11

NIFT Shilong vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

NIFT Shilong secured #11 rank in the 'Fashion Technology' category of The Week 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Symbiosis Institute of Design and NIFT Kannur. Check out how NIFT Shilong compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIFT Shilong vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Fashion Technology 2026
NIFT Shilong	11
NIFT Bhubaneswar	9
NIFT Raebareli	10
Symbiosis Institute of Design	12
NIFT Kannur	13

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by The Week

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Hyderabad	8
NIFT Bhubaneswar	9
NIFT Raebareli	10
NIFT Shillong	11
Symbiosis Institute of Design	12
NIFT Kannur	13
Army Institute of Fashion and Design	14

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Course Ranking

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Fashion Design

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Outlook	-	15	15
India Today	15	14	14
The Week	13	11	11

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NIFT Shillong
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Placements3.8

Infrastructure4.0

Faculty & Course4.8

Campus Life4.0

Value for Money3.8

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B.Des in Fashion Communication - Batch of 2025

3.4

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Everyday is a new interesting fun day.

Placements: Almost 80-85% of students got their internships or jobs in amazing companies across India in different cities like Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, etc. Many students got opportunities to work with end brands like Tanishq, Amazon, etc.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is provided both in the hostel and college. The college has separate labs and classrooms for each specialisations. The college also has a resource center or a library with interesting and knowledgeable books which makes it a favourite place for a lot of students. The food quality in the mess or canteen is average. It does have medical facilities and therapists available on campus.

Faculty: In our college, the teachers are good and ready to help you with all your problems even if it is something outside the curriculum. The curriculum is very interesting as it makes students think out of the box and have very less bookish knowledge. Such a curriculum makes the students ready for the industry as the teachers are pretty strict with work. The semesters can be quite fun and interactive if one is dedicated to their goal. The semester exams are a tough time for all the students but it is all worth it at the end.

Other: I chose fashion communication as I was always interested in fashion and as well as the marketing side. The course also covers the other digital design and marketing topics. The events and fest on campus are quite average. The campus crowd is pretty good. As the college is located in Shillong which is a totally hilly region, we do face a lot of connectivity issues but are manageable. Shillong is a very beautiful place and so the surroundings and nature are a whole different experience compared to the cities. The college does provide different scholarships regarding which information is available on the website itself. We do have a lot of extracurricular activities going around.

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2022Read More

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B.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2017

4.4

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The college has really good infrastructure.

Placements: Placements for my batch were very good. Most of them got the highest package. But, for the AD batch, the placement rate was very poor. There are no such companies who recruit students of Accessory Design branch in one go, though there are reputed companies in the field.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is exquisite and in pristine condition. Although the campus is very small, the location is easily reachable, and there are several places like the nearby market, shops, local foods, entertainment places, hotels etc.

Faculty: In terms of learning, the students of NIFT Shillong have been taught and trained to do things their own rather than getting it outsourced like most of the centres do. Though their learning experience is at that level, I don't think any other centre can have the facilities and faculty members that we have in our college.

Other: The campus surroundings have greenery. The environment is eco-friendly. Commuting the college is easy. It is hard to get source material. Food provided is expensive, but the deals with lodging facilities are good.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2018Read More

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2019

3.4

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Fashion management is an art, and we can learn that here.

Placements: If you want to pursue your career in management in a niche domain like fashion, then this is the place for you. Faculty members take the pain to explain everything in detail and will be there for you anytime you need their guidance. But it's not an autonomous body, and you have to attend the three best placement drives.

Infrastructure: Currently, it's a mediocre campus, but soon the campus will be shifted to another place which is quite big. Books in the library are updated every month, and the computer labs are in good condition. High-speed Wi-Fi facility is available in the college as well as in the hostel. Medical facilities are available whenever needed.

Faculty: Masters course in fashion management is a mixture of commerce and fashion. You will find subjects like marketing research and fashion forecasting. Faculty members take the pain for students and work as a facilitator. They are interested in clearing the doubts of the students.

Other: You will find a mixed crowd here as there are people from different backgrounds. Fests conducted on the campus provide a great entertainment, and a fashion show is held on the campus every year.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2018Read More

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B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2018

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Really appreciable infrastructure with great scope for future designers with creative minds.

Placements: Placements are always held in 6-7 centres of NIFT all over India as there are in total 16 NIFT centres. Well renounced Design industries do arrive and students get placed with great packages every year. Every year every batch of the students get internship and the average stipend money offered is 10,000. Students get a live experience by working as designers in companies. The 3rd year students are sent for 2 months internship and the final year students are sent for 6 months internship and based on the design collection and methodology students are expected to give their juries after the completion of their projects. It gives an experience to students for working in industries during the college academic years of NIFT. Student exchange programs are also offered to the students with higher SGPA and are sent to fashion institutes foreign based for atleast one semester.

Infrastructure: We have good infrastructural facilities with proper IT labs for each department and workshops with proper functioning machineries. Recource centres with newer trend forecast are available I. e, promostyl and WGSN. Students are given an exposure to companies for internships and graduation projects in well renouned fashion industries.

Faculty: Faculty members are always looking forward to build every student with great professionalism and help learn various designing aspects with material exposures. Courses are offered for 4 year with semesters of 8 in total giving fashion designing and fashion and lifestyle accessories designing courses in for Bachelor's degree. Masters in fashion management courses are also offered.

Other: Fashion Olympiads, Converge events are organised every year in one of any NIFT centres where all the students from whole 16 centre arrive at a place and participate in various events such as sports, literature, singing dancing and fashion shows. Creative shows and talents as well.

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2018Read More

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Anushka Panchal

B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2028

4.0

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

College life in Shillong.

Placements: In NIFT Shillong, the accessories design department is the best one. Many students got offers from very big brands and companies like Tanishq and all. The faculty and how they taught you are also very good. You can learn about bags and jewellery here in the local craft also.

Infrastructure: I am not a hosteler but I know a little bit so it's okay. Labs are good. We have different types of labs, computer lab, leather lab, wood lab, and every department has its own labs. Wi-Fi is good. We have a canteen also and a shop for stationery.

Faculty: Faculty members are very good and helpful. They help you even when you are not in college. You can improve your work with feedback. The marks always depend on how you perform, what you submit, and what you are doing with your work. You have to put effort and show your best version.

Other: You face difficulties with other students sometimes but it's also the best time when you learn new things. We can learn and enjoy every moment.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025Read More

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Are NIFT Shillong admissions open?

Answered a month ago

Yes, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong admissions are ongoing now. The institute is now in the middle of selection rounds. Students can check the official site to know the latest updates for admissions.

Pallavi Karan

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Can I get admission in National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong MFM without NIFTEE?

Answered a month ago

No, students cannot appear for National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong MFM without NIFTEE. Admissions are through the candidate's performance in the General Ability Test followed by PI round. Both are important to get selected in the programme.

Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

What is the fee for NIFT Shillong MFM?

Answered a month ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong MFM fee is INR 5.6 lakh. This is tuition fee only. The institute may charge other components. Students can complete the fee payment online.

Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

What is the NIFT Shilong category-wise cutoff for B.Des. in Textile Design?

Answered 11 months ago

The NIFT Shilong cutoff 2025 has been released up to multiple rounds, wherein the closing rank for B.Des. in Textile Design during Round 3 admission was 2781 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, check out the table provided below:

Category	NIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025
General	2781
OBC	5720
SC	8514
ST	6464
EWS	7464

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get Master of Fashion Management course at NIFT Shilong with a rank of 800?

Answered 11 months ago

If you belong to the General category under the AI quota, admission to the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) course at NIFT Shilong is not possible with a cutoff rank of 800. In 2025, the maximum cutoff required was 532 till Round 3 for MFM admission among the students belonging to the General AI q

Rashmi Sinha

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