NIFT

The courses offered by NIFT are:- 

Undergraduate Programs:

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
• Fashion Design
• Leather Design
• Accessory Design
• Textile Design
• Knitwear Design
• Fashion Communication
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech)
• Apparel Production

Postgraduate Programs:

• Master of Design (M.Des)
• Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
• Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

Admissions Direct admission is rarely available at the NIFT Kangra. The students are enrolled by the institute based on the performance in the NIFT entrance, which comprises a written exam, group discussions, and personal interviews. However, in some instances, the facility of direct admissions is availed by a few candidates in cases of sports quotas or other exceptional achievements-but this would be rather an exception. You may contact the admissions office to obtain the latest and most accurate information regarding chances of direct admission, particularly in cases of exceptional circumstances.

Any candidate who wants to enroll in the MFM course of NIFT, Kangra must be an undergraduate degree holder in any discipline from any recognized Institute or University in India. Two critical components of the selection process are General Ability Test (GAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The GAT evaluates the candidates on general aptitude as well as knowledge about the domain, analytical and prudent judgment, while the PI evaluates the candidates on their creativity and imagination as well as resolving problems and communication abilities.

The highest package in NIFT Kangra's placements is about INR 11 LPA, but in general, the average package ranges from INR  4 LPA to INR 6 LPA, depending on candidate and portfolio quality. Companies like Ambattur Clothing Ltd, AGNI, and ABK Ethnics stay active in participation.

NIFT Kangra is the academic school for fashion studies, especially the postgraduate MFM program. The institute started functioning in 2009 and obtained widespread popularity as it provided strong academic sessions along with quality facilities like separate hostels for girls and boys, labs and a library. NIFT comes under the AICTE approved body of the government. Thus, NIFT offers a rigorous curriculum to train the students for industrial requirements. Students are given theoretical and applied knowledge that equips them for management, marketing, and product development among other roles in the garment industry.

Candidates need to appear for the written tests consisting of Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) conducted by the Institute. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Situation Test. Admission is done through counselling based on the performance in CAT/ GAT and Situation Test scores.To get into PG courses, individuals should have completed a UG degree from NIFT, NID or any other recognized institution. Aside from the educational qualifications, aspirants are required to attend an entrance exam to attain a NIFT admission.