National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong

Yes, NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is considered a very good option for pursuing a Certificate in Fashion Retail Management due to its strong reputation in the fashion industry, industry-relevant curriculum, experienced faculty, and good placement opportunities within the retail sector; making it a valuable qualification for those looking to enter or advance in fashion retail management. 

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate (UG) students. These programs are intended to help students from economically weaker backgrounds pursue their studies. 

To get admission into the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) programme at NIFT, you need to register online, appear for the NIFT entrance exam (General Ability Test - GAT), followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round for shortlisted candidates, with final selection based on your performance in all stages combined; foreign nationals might need to take GMAT instead of the NIFT entrance exam. 

According to available information, the average package for MFM students at NIFT Shillong is generally considered to be between INR 3 Lacs per annum and INR 8 Lacs per annum. This range aligns with the average salary for MFM graduates across various NIFT campus.

The NIFTs are considered among the best design colleges in the country. As per most of the educational institutions rankings, the NIFTs frequently rank among the top 10. For instance, NIFT Delhi has been ranked No. 1 in the India Todays . The 2nd and 3rd positions were occupied by NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore, respectively. The older NIFTs continued to outrank most of the newly established NIFTs, and all other design colleges. So, it is no surprise that the NIFTs continued to be the 1st preference of most design aspirants.