National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra

NIFT Kangra has a strong reputation for placing its B.Des graduates with top companies. Some of the well-known recruiters for students from this campus include leading names in the fashion and retail industries such as Raymond, Benetton, Arvind, ITC, Madura Garments, and lifestyle brands like Levis and Tanishq. In addition, export houses such as Shahi Exports, Orient Craft, and Pantaloon are known to visit the campus for recruitment. Students often land positions in areas such as fashion design, marketing, merchandising, and retail management. Placement packages typically range from 4 LPA to 11 LPA, with higher offers depending on the student's skills, portfolio, and industry demand.

No, you cannot join NIFT Kangra for the B.Des programme without taking the NIFT Entrance Exam. The entrance exam is a mandatory requirement for admission to all undergraduate courses, including B.Des, at NIFT campuses. The selection process consists of two key parts: the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a personal interview (for certain courses). These assessments evaluate your creative skills, general aptitude, and knowledge in areas related to design and fashion. The exam is an essential part of the admission process, and there are no provisions for direct admission without it. You must clear the entrance exam to be considered for admission to the B.Des programme at NIFT Kangra or any other NIFT campus.

To apply for the B.Des. programme at NIFT Kangra, you need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. You should have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognised board, or an equivalent qualification from a foreign institution recognised by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates who have completed a 3-4 year Diploma recognised by AICTE or state boards are also eligible to apply. Additionally, candidates must appear and qualify in the NIFT entrance examination, which includes a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and a General Ability Test (GAT). Once the entrance exam is cleared, shortlisted candidates need to go through document verification and counseling for final admission.

To get into B.Des in NIFT Kangra, the eligibility criteria must be qualified by stating that "the candidate must have passed 10+2 of any stream Science/Commerce/Arts from a recognized board of respective state. The upper age limit is 23 years, but SC/ST/PwD candidates are provided with an age relaxation of up to 5 years." And admission will be taken based on scores obtained in the NIFT entrance exam. Then the shortlisted students undergo document verification and pay tuition fees.

The application process happens online through NIFT's official website. A candidate needs to download the form and fill it, along with the application fee, and then submit the hard copy. The hard copy of the form after submitting must be kept