NIFT Short term Courses: Diploma and Certificate Programmes and Fee Structure
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NIFT offers Certificate programmes which include diplomas, certificate courses, Continuing Education (CE) Programmes, etc. These courses are for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, etc., who want to learn about fashion technology.
NIFT short-term courses
NIFT provides short-term courses at all the NIFT campuses. The courses help students and professionals to develop skills and knowledge in the field of fashion, design, technology, industry and management. These programmes include diploma and certificate programmes. They aim to provide lifelong learning and industry-relevant education that enables participants to enhance professional capabilities, acquire new competencies and respond to changing industry requirements.
NIFT Diplomas and certificates are available at various NIFT campuses. Candidates must check with each campus which short-term course they want to pursue.
- NIFT Short Term Courses: Overview
- List of Short Term Diploma Programmes at NIFT
- List of Short Term Certificate Programmes at NIFT
- How to Apply for NIFT Short Term Courses?
- Diploma course at NIFT Delhi
- Fees for Certificate courses at NIFT Delhi
- NIFT UG and PG Diploma at NIFT Delhi
- Fees for Diploma courses at NIFT
NIFT Short Term Courses: Overview
Check out the highlights for NIFT Diploma and certificate courses.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Programmes | NIFT Diploma Programmes and NIFT Certificate Courses |
| Campuses | 20 |
| Students Enrolled | 10k |
| Programmes Offered | 13 |
| Course Type | Regular / Full-time Evening / Weekend / Part-time |
| Duration | NIFT Diploma Programmes: 1 to 2 Years Certificate Programmes: 1 Week to 1 Year |
List of Short Term Diploma Programmes at NIFT
The list of Diploma programmes at NIFT is given below. NIFT Diploma programmes are offered at campuses like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Kolkata, NIFT Bengaluru, NIFT Chennai, NIFT Mumbai, etc. The duration is 1-2 years. Candidates are requested to read the NIFT eligibility criteria before applying to these courses.
- Duration: 1- 2 years
- Application fee: Rs. 9300 +18% GST = 10974
- 1200+ 18% GST = INR 1416
- Eligibility: Minimum of 10 +2 / 10 +2 with 1-2 years of experience /10 + 2 with Diploma
- No. of students: 30
| Course Name | Course Duration | Offered by Specific NIFT Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Leather Products | 2 Years (UG) | New Delhi |
| Foundation Diploma in Textile & Leather Design | 1 Year (UG) | New Delhi, Kolkata |
| Fashion Product Design and Technology | 1 Year (UG) | Bengaluru, Chennai |
| Fashion Fit & Style | 1 Year (UG) | Mumbai, New Delhi |
| Diploma in Interior Design & Sustainability | 1 Year (PG) | New Delhi |
| Fashion Innovation & Sustainable Design (FISDC) | 1 Year (PG) | New Delhi, Mumbai |
| Indian Craft Appreciation | 1 Year (PG) | Kolkata, Gandhinagar |
| Fashion Entrepreneurship | 1 Year (PG) | Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad |
List of Short Term Certificate Programmes at NIFT
The list of certificate programmes at various NIFT campuses is given below. The duration is between 6 months and 1 year. Certificate courses are offered by NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bengaluru, NIFT Chennai, NIFT Hyderabad, etc.
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Application fee: 1200+ 18% GST = INR 1416
- Eligibility: Minimum of 10 +2 / 10 +2 with 1-2 years of experience /10 + 2 with Diploma
- No. of students: 30
| Course Name | Course Duration |
Offered by Specific NIFT Campus
|
|---|---|---|
| Innovative Pattern Making & Design (IPMD) | 1 Year | New Delhi |
| Garment Export Merchandising Management (GEMM) | 1 Year |
New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai
|
| Apparel Design & Fashion Technology (ADFT) | 1 Year |
Bengaluru, Hyderabad
|
| Design in Boutique Apparel Accessories (DBAA) | 1 Year |
Gandhinagar, Hyderabad
|
| Creative Fashion Styling (CFS) | 6 Months |
Mumbai, New Delhi
|
| Visual Merchandising | 6 Months | Mumbai |
| Visual Storytelling for Influencer Marketing | 6 Months | Mumbai |
| Design Development for Athleisure | 6 Months | Bengaluru |
| Contemporary Bridal Trousseau Design | 6 Months |
New Delhi, Mumbai
|
How to Apply for NIFT Short Term Courses?
To apply at NIFT short-term programmes, candidates need to follow these steps:
- Go to the NIFT website: nift.ac.in/ce-programes.
- Click on Continuing Education (CE)
- Scroll down; you will find tabs for diploma and certificate courses.
- Click on Diploma/ Certificate course. A link to fill the form will appear.
- Fill the form, upload the documents and pay the fees on the details provided
- The number of NIFT coordinators will also be provided.
Diploma course at NIFT Delhi
NIFT Delhi offers diploma courses like Creative Fashion Styling (CFS) and Visual Storytelling for Influencer Marketing (VSIM).
| CE Programme Name | Dept. Offering | Eligibility | No. of hours/day and No. of days/week | Weekdays/ Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Fashion Styling (CFS) | KD | Minimum of 10 +2 / 10 +2 with 1-2 years of experience /10 + 2 with Diploma | 3/4 days per week | 3/4 days per week |
| Visual Storytelling for Influencer Marketing(VSIM) | FC | 10+2 or Above | 3 days/week | 3 days/week |
Fees for Certificate courses at NIFT Delhi
The fees, including the programme fee, resource centre fee and security deposit is given below.
| CE Programme Name | Programme Fee + 18% GST (in Rs.) | Programme Fee with GST | Resource Centre Membership Fee (in Rs.) 2500+ 18%GST | Refundable Security Deposit (in Rs.) | Total Programme Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Fashion Styling (CFS) | 80,000+18%GST | 94400 | 2950 | 4000 | 102766 |
| Visual Storytelling for Influencer Marketing(VSIM) | 85000/- + 18% GST | 100300 | 2950 | 4000 | 108666 |
NIFT UG and PG Diploma at NIFT Delhi
NIFT Delhi offers one-year and two-year diploma programmes in Fashion Leather Product, Diploma in Interior Design & Sustainability (PG), FISDC (PG).
- Duration: 1 year to 2 months
- Application fee: Rs. 9300 +18% GST = 10974
- No. of students: 30
| UG or PG Diploma/ | Dept. Offering | Duration | Eligibility | No. of hours/day and No. of days/week |
Weekdays/ Weekends
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Leather Product (UG) |
LD | 2 Years | 10+2 with or without 1 to 2 Years of Experience | 5 Days/week |
During Day time
|
| Diploma in Interior Design & Sustainability (PG) |
TD | 1 year | Graduate | 4 Days/week |
During Day time
|
| FISDC (PG) |
KD & TD | 1 year | Graduate | 4 Days/week (Offline & Online) |
During Day Time
|
Fees for Diploma courses at NIFT
The fees, including the programme fee, resource centre fee and security deposit is given below.
| UG or PG Diploma/ | Fee | Programme Fee with 18% GST | Registration Fee (in Rs.) Rs. 9300 +18% GST |
Resource Centre Membership Fee (in Rs.) Rs. 4000+18% GST |
Refundable Security Deposit | Examination Fee | Total Programme Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Leather Product (UG) |
400000 | 472000 | 10974 | 4720 | 9900 | 3900 | 501494 |
| Diploma in Interior Design & Sustainability (PG) |
300000 | 354000 | 10974 | 4720 | 9900 | 3900 | 383494 |
| FISDC (PG) |
265000 | 312700 | 10974 | 4720 | 9900 | 3900 | 342194 |
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