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Sayeba Naushad
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New Delhi, Updated on Jun 17, 2025 10:38 IST

In a recent poll conducted by Shiksha among NIFT 2025 aspirants, NIFT Delhi emerged as the top choice. The poll provides insight into student preferences as they await final results and gear up for the counselling process.

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With the NIFT 2025 results and Counseling Process coming soon, a poll was conducted by Shiksha among 1700+ respondents. The poll shows that most students are aiming for NIFT Delhi.

Shiksha Poll: Which NIFT institute are you aiming for in NIFT 2025?

NIFT Delhi (35%) remains the most preferred campus for its reputation, location, and top placements. NIFT Mumbai (25%) attracts aspirants for its creative vibe, industry access, and media exposure. NIFT Bangalore (19%) is popular for its balanced lifestyle, tech-design ecosystem, and vibrant campus life. NIFT Chennai (11%) is chosen by many for its strong design foundation and specialized course offerings, whereas NIFT Hyderabad (10%) is preferred for its modern infrastructure and focus on textile and fashion tech.

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Poll Result

Why NIFT Delhi Tops the List?

NIFT Delhi remains a long-standing favourite among aspirants due to

  • its consistent top rank in design education
  • Location in the fashion and media hub of India

  • Strong industry connections and placements

  • Prestigious faculty and alumni network

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While NIFT Mumbai and Bangalore also saw a significant share of votes, campuses like Chennai and Hyderabad still remain popular choices, especially for specialised programmes like Knitwear Design and Textile Design.

What’s Next in NIFT 2025 Admission Process?

With the NIFT 2025 final results expected shortly and counselling set to begin soon, students will now translate these preferences into actual choice-filling during NIFT counselling rounds.

Stay tuned for more updates on NIFT cut-offs, counselling tips, and closing ranks for each campus.

Q:   NID vs NIFT - Which one should you choose?
A:

NID (National Institute of Design) and NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) are two of the most prestigious design institutes in India. Admission to the NIDs is conducted through the NID DAT entrance exam, while admission to the NIFTs is based on NIFT entrance exam scores.

Both institutes offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various design disciplines, including fashion design, textile design, graphic design, product design, and more. However, there are some basic and also major differences between the programs offered at the two institutes. 

NID is primarily focused on design education and research, and offers a wider range of design programs compared to NIFT. The academic curriculum of the NIDs emphasizes on design thinking, innovation, and problem-solving. It also offers programs in specialised areas such as Transportation & Automobile Design, Toy & Game Design, and Ceramic & Glass Design, which are not offered by NIFT.

The NIFTs, on the other hand, are primarily focused on fashion education and offers a specialised curriculum in fashion design, textile design, fashion management, and other related areas. The academic curriculum of the NIFTs emphasizes on fashion trends, design aesthetics, and technical skills. It also has a strong industry connect and offers numerous internship opportunities, which can be beneficial for students seeking career opportunities in the fashion industry.

In terms of placements, both NID and NIFT have a good track record of placing students in top design firms and companies. However, the placement opportunities may vary depending on the specialisation and individual skills.

Ultimately, the choice between NID and NIFT depends on your interests, career goals, and the type of design education you are looking for. Both the NIDs and NIFTs are among the top-ranked design colleges in the country and offer an excellent academic platform for design aspirants, so you must do the necessary due diligence, research and evaluate the programs offered by both institutes before making a decision.

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Sandeep Yeolekar

3 months ago

Plz give me the comparison between the programme B F Tech in NIFT with any other B Tech programme in NIT

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3 months ago

B.F.Tech at NIFT focuses on fashion technology, apparel production, and merchandising, preparing students for technical roles in the fashion and garment industry whereas B.Tech at NIT offers a wide range of engineering disciplines such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical,

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