NIFT Shillong - Overview, Courses & Fess, Admissions, Infrastructure, Placements, Scholarships, Hostel Details
- Shillong , Meghalaya
NIFT Shillong Latest Updates
December 13, 2024
- The NIFT 2025 seat matrix has been released. It has details of the seat allotment across different specializations for design courses. Candidates can download the specialization-wise seat matrix PDF on the official NIFT website. This matrix will help candidates understand the distribution of seats in different categories and specializations.
November 23, 2024
- NIFT Application Form 2025 - NTA has released the application form for NIFT 2025 on November 22, 2024. The application has released online at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.
November 21, 2024
- NIFT Application Form 2025 - NTA is expected to release the application form for NIFT 2025 soon. The application will be released online at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.
November 07, 2024
- The NIFT 2025 application form will be released soon by the NTA. Students interested in B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M programs can apply and the exam is scheduled for February 2025.
NIFT Shillong started in June 2008, as one of the top national institutes of fashion technology across India. Situated at Old NEIGRIHMS Campus, it provides four UG Courses for 4 years -
Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design & one PG course for 2 years - Fashion Management. As an innovator of fashion education, this institute plays an important role in the growth of the fashion industry.
NIFT Shillong Highlights:
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Institute Name |
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shillong |
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Establishment Year |
2008 |
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Location |
Shillong, Meghalaya |
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Affiliation |
Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India |
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Courses Offered |
- Undergraduate: B.Des (Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design) - Postgraduate: MFM (Master of Fashion Management) |
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Mode of Study |
Full-time and part-time |
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Fee Structure |
INR 70,800 - 1,174,000 (approx.) |
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Campus Facilities |
Well-equipped campus with design labs, workshops, and learning resources |
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Faculty Expertise |
Experienced faculty in Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Lifestyle Accessory Design, etc. |
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Original Campus Location |
Initially at Old NEIGRIHMS campus; now fully operational at new campus |
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Industry Connect |
Strong ties with the fashion, textile, and apparel industries. Opportunities for internships and workshops |
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Alumni Network |
Strong alumni network in fashion design, management, and entrepreneurship |
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Internship Opportunities |
Available with top brands in the fashion and textile sectors |
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Research and Development |
Focus on design innovation, sustainability in fashion, and supporting local artisans |
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Cultural Impact |
Contributing to the growth of the fashion industry in the Northeast and supporting local craftsmanship |
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Official Website |
https://www.nift.ac.in/shillong/ |
National Institute of Fashion Technology Quicklinks:
NIFT Shillong Course & Fess:
NIFT offers four UG Courses Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design & one PG course for 2 years - Fashion Management.
| UG Programmes | Year of Commencement | Current Strength (Students) |
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| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Accessory Design | 2008 | 98 |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Fashion Design | 2008 | 128 |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Textile Design | 2020 | 52 |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Fashion Communication | 2020 | 58 |
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | 2013 | 49 |
| Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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| B.Des (4 Courses) | 3.26 Lakhs - 1st Year Fees | 10+2 |
| MFM | Total Fees - 6.46 Lakhs | Graduation |
NIFT Shillong Admission:
Admission is based on an Entrance exam & merit-based.
NIFT Shillong cutoff highlights:
| Course | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
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| B.Des. in Accessory Design | 2352 | 3402 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Communication | 1541 | 2054 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Design | 1925 | 2537 |
| B.Des. in Textile Design | 2666 | 3269 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology Infrastructure:
- NIFT Shillong is situated in Meghalaya which translates into the "Abode of Clouds".
- It is looking forward to shifting to the permanent campus nearing completion at Umsawli.
- The Campus spreads over a massive 20-acre area.
- The National Resource Centre is the library of NIFT Shillong which has many books journals and online resources.
- There are 3 hostel blocks for the girls.
NIFT Shillong Ranking Highlights:
| Ranking Publication | Stream/Category | 2024 Ranking | 2023 Ranking | 2022 Ranking |
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| India Today | Fashion Design | 15 out of 56 | 16 out of 51 | 14 out of 49 |
| The Week | Fashion Technology | 13 out of 39 | 11 out of 34 | 13 out of 33 |
| Outlook | Design (Fashion Design) | 15 out of 17 | 15 out of 17 | 15 out of 17 |
| IIRF | Design (Fashion Design) | 25 out of 30 | 25 out of 30 | 22 out of 30 |
NIFT Shillong Placement Highlights:
NIFT Shillong provides a great opportunity for placement to every student, the highest package is 5 lakhs & average is 3.88 lakhs
NIFT Shillong Scholarship Highlights:
NIFT provides SARTHAK scholarship benefits to students it's based on merit & who are financially weak. Providing a maximum of 100% tuition fee waivers.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Income Ceiling | Financial Assistance |
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| SARTHAK Undergraduate (UG) | Meritorious, economically weaker students | Up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs | 100% Tuition Fee Waiver |
| Above Rs. 1.5 Lakh to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | 75% Tuition Fee Waiver | ||
| Above Rs. 2.5 Lakh to Rs. 4 Lakhs | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | ||
| SARTHAK Postgraduate (PG) | Meritorious, economically weaker students | Up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs | 75% Tuition Fee Waiver |
| Above Rs. 1.5 Lakh to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | ||
| Above Rs. 2.5 Lakh to Rs. 4 Lakhs | 25% Tuition Fee Waiver |
National Institute of Fashion Technology Hostel Details:
- There are three hostel blocks for the girls.
- There is no hostel accommodation facility for the boys.
- There is a basketball court facility in the hostel block.
- NIFT Shillong Infrastructure has a common mess facility for the hostel girls.
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong Highlights
| Affiliate University | NIFT Delhi |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Total Area (In Acre) | 1.33 |
| Construction Area (Sq. M) | 1801.16 |
| Year of Establishment | 2008 |
| Website | www.nift.ac.in |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong Student Diversity
| Category | Muslim Minority OBC | Muslim Minority General | ST | SC | OBC | General |
| Male | - | - | 2 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 43 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 32 | 55 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong Rankings
| Publisher | Ranking & Year | Criteria |
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#14 in 2022 | Fashion Design |
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#9 in 2021 | Fashion Design |
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong Courses and Fee Structure
Courses offered by National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong
- Specialization:
- Accessory Design
- Fashion Design
- Textile Design
- Fashion Communication
- Specialization:
- Fashion Management
Contact Details
Contact Us
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong - National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Shillong Campus (Old NEIGRIHMS Campus), 'C' Block, Pasteur Hills Lawmali
- +913642308818
- www.nift.ac.in
