National Institute of Fashion Technology

What National Institute of Fashion Technology does

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), headquartered in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, is India's premier statutory institute for fashion education, founded in 1986 and elevated to statutory body status by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 2006 with the President of India as the institute's 'Visitor'. Operating under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, NIFT runs 18 professionally managed campuses spanning New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Shillong, Bhubaneswar, Daman, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Panchkula, Patna, Raebareli and Srinagar. The institute delivers a four-year Bachelor portfolio (B.Des in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication and Textile Design, plus B.F.Tech), postgraduate programmes (M.Des, MFM, MFT), doctoral research, and short-duration Continuing Education Programmes (CEPs) ranging from six-day workshops to one-year certificates.\n\nThe institute's core technology consists of specialised departmental curricula — Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, and Fashion Management — supported by Resource Centres that catalogue international and contemporary Indian fashion collections, including works by renowned designers. NIFT holds four granted patents in textile/sewing engineering (self-defence wearable 2013, sewing-skill operator evaluation 2018, needle replacement system 2019, magnetic system to prevent scattering of broken sewing machine needles 2024) and operates the NFDI Incubation centre, publishes the NIFT Journal of Fashion, and runs craft-cluster projects in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handlooms). International partnerships connect NIFT to the Fashion Institute of Technology New York (Dual Degree), NABA Italy, KEA Denmark, Bunka Japan, Ensait France, STF Switzerland and Saxion Netherlands via student-exchange and short-term academic programmes.\n\nNIFT's revenue model is primarily tuition-driven across UG, PG, doctoral and CEP programmes, augmented by government grants under its statutory status and project-based fees from MoUs with central ministries (Textiles, Defence, Tribal Affairs), state governments, and corporate clients such as Zivame (Actoserba) and Modenik Lifestyle for Management Development Programmes. Admissions are administered centrally through the National Testing Agency's NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE), followed by e-counselling for seat allocation across the 18-campus network, with campus placements running centrally each year to connect graduates with industry employers. Note: the firmographic profile's description of NIFT as a 'joint venture between a consortium of six major banks and private sector' conflicts with primary-source documentation that establishes NIFT as a statutory government institute under the Ministry of Textiles; the statutory-institute framing is adopted here.

Name

National Institute of Fashion Technology

Legal name

National Institute of Fashion Technology

Website

https://nift.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NIFT is India's statutory fashion education institute, operating 18 campuses offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and continuing education programmes in fashion design, technology, and management to students, industry professionals, and government clients.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fashion Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

Keywords

• Fashion design education
• Undergraduate design programs
• Postgraduate fashion management
• Continuing education training
• Textile design courses

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Programme Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and continuing education programmes at 18 campuses across India.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NIFT delivers professional fashion education and training through undergraduate (B.Des, B.F.Tech), postgraduate (M.Des, MFM, MFT), doctoral, and continuing education programmes across 18 campuses in India. The institute combines classroom instruction with hands-on design development, craft cluster initiatives for traditional artisans, research publication through the NIFT Journal of Fashion, and startup incubation via NFDI, serving students, working professionals, traditional artisans, and government bodies.

Product overview

NIFT operates as a unified educational institution offering undergraduate (B.Des, B.FTech), postgraduate (MFM, MFT, M.Des), doctoral programmes, and continuing education certificate courses across 18 campuses pan-India. The portfolio includes core design and management programmes alongside specialized modules like the Craft Cluster Initiative for traditional crafts integration, the NIFT Journal of Fashion for academic research, and NFDI Incubation for entrepreneurship. Continuing Education Programmes provide flexible short-term options ranging from 6-day workshops to one-year diplomas in areas like Fashion Clothing & Technology, Fashion Retail Management, and Textile Design Mastery.

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Products and services

• NIFT Undergraduate Programmes (B.Des and B.F.Tech) Four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design, plus Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), offering foundational professional education for students who have completed 10+2.
• NIFT Postgraduate Programmes (M.Des, MFM, MFT) Two-year Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Fashion Management (MFM), and Master of Fashion Technology (MFT) programmes for graduates seeking advanced specialized expertise for leadership roles in the fashion industry.
• NIFT Doctoral Programmes Research-focused doctoral (Ph.D) programmes for advanced academic and industry research in fashion and textile domains.
• NIFT Continuing Education Programmes (CEP) Short-term certificate and diploma programmes ranging from 15 days to one year, designed for industry professionals and students seeking skill enhancement in fashion, retail, and apparel technology across multiple NIFT campuses.
• Fashion Clothing & Technology (FCT) One-year continuing education programme covering apparel manufacturing, garment construction, and fashion technology skills; 30 seats, 5 days/week, ₹1,07,085/- including GST.
• Fashion Retail Management (FRM) One-year programme focusing on retail operations, store management, and fashion business strategies; 30 seats, 3 days/week, ₹1,03,840/- including GST.
• Design, Pattern Making & Design Studio Management for Ethnic Apparel (DPDS) Six-month programme on ethnic apparel design, pattern making, and design studio management; 30 seats, 5 days/week, ₹93,810/-.
• Apparel Merchandising & Manufacturing Technology (AMMT) Six-month programme covering apparel merchandising, production planning, and manufacturing technology; 30 seats, 5 days/week, ₹74,340/-.
• Textile Design Mastery: From Concept to Market Six-day intensive workshop on textile design from conceptualization to commercial production, offered at NIFT Shillong.
• Contemporary Fashion Styling One-week short-term programme on fashion styling techniques and contemporary industry practices, offered at NIFT Shillong.
• Craft Cluster Initiative Initiative supported by Development Commissioner Handlooms and Handicrafts to integrate traditional Indian craft traditions into NIFT curriculum through sustained interaction with craft communities nationwide, providing design intervention and training for artisans.
• NFDI Incubation Incubation centre supporting startups and entrepreneurs in fashion, design, and technology innovation, operated as an extension of NIFT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established as statutory institute under Act of Parliament since 2006
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIFT and KILT Design InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026NIFT and KILT design institutes are collaborating with LIDCOM, LIDKAR, and Prada for artisan training programmes related to Kolhapuri chappals, training 180 artisans over three years.
• Government of India (Ministry of Defence)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2022NIFT Delhi developed conceptualized proposals and brief write-ups for Tableaux for Republic Day Parade 2022, assigned by Government of India.
• Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board (KSK&VIB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 December 2014NIFT signed MOU with KSK&VIB for strengthening Brand Karnataka Khadi through integrated product mapping, design intervention, product diversification and development, training and marketing activities. MOU signed by Sh. P.K. Gera IAS (then Director-General, NIFT) and Sh. Raghuram, CEO, KSK&VIB.
• Jammu & Kashmir Industries and Commerce DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT is expanding collaboration with J&K's Industries and Commerce Department to integrate modern technology with traditional craftsmanship through short-term courses and diploma programmes (15 days to one year) for artisans in the handicrafts and handloom sector.
• Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of TextilescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT collaborated with the Ministry of Textiles on the 'Vishwa Sutra — Weaves of India for the World' initiative, unveiling traditional Indian handloom weaves reinterpreted through design inspirations from 30 countries at the Femina Miss India pageant.
• Department of Handlooms, Govt. of Tamil NaduminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru undertook design intervention projects for various weavers' cooperative societies to develop contemporary and trendy designs in cotton, silk sarees, and other varieties.
• Karnataka Thanda Development Corporation LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru conducted Skills Development Training on Ethnic Apparel programme for Karnataka Thanda artisans, training 28 participants across Karnataka in March 2022.
• Actoserba (Zivame)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru conducted Management Development Programme (MDP) on Technical Aspects on Fabrics & Prints for Zivame team of 32 members including designers, buyers, sourcing managers and merchandisers.
• Modenik Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru partnered for Executive Development Programme on Apparel Management for top-level employees of Modenik Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. (parent company of brand Enamor).
• Ensait FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru collaborates with Ensait France for student exchange programmes in fashion management, design, and technology. The campus welcomes Ensait France students for semester exchange.
• STF SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru conducts exclusive 2-week short-term academic programs customized for STF Switzerland students, successfully running for more than a decade.
• Saxion University, NetherlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Bengaluru has hosted students from Saxion University in the Netherlands for exchange programmes.
• Fashion Institute of Technology, New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Delhi has signed MoUs with renowned international universities and is commencing a Dual Degree programme with Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.
• NABA and PDM, ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT students regularly participate in exchange programmes at NABA and PDM in Italy.
• KEA DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT students participate in exchange programmes at KEA Denmark.
• Bunka, JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT students participate in exchange programmes at Bunka, Japan.
• Indian ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Delhi was approached to improve the Combat uniform of the Indian Army in its entirety, enhancing fabric and garment design for weight, comfort, and maintenance.
• Government of NCT of DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Delhi signed MOU as Knowledge Partner with Government of NCT of Delhi for School of Specialized Excellence (SoSE), designing and implementing curriculum for fashion design & aesthetics programme.
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT Delhi signed MoU with Ministry of Tribal Affairs to design uniform and bed linens for Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Uniforms and Logo of EMRC featured in Republic Day Parade 2023 Tableau.
• PVR NestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFT successfully completed uniform design project for WASH Champions of PVR Nest, enhancing existing uniform design.

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Recent moves7 records

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Direct peers

• London College of Fashion (UAL): Constituent college of University of the Arts London, one of the largest specialist fashion schools globally. Direct peer offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes spanning fashion design, technology, and business — fully comparable to NIFT's portfolio.
• Symbiosis Institute of Design: India-based design school under Symbiosis International University offering undergraduate programmes in fashion design, communication, and product design. Direct regional peer competing for the same Indian student pool as NIFT.
• Bunka Fashion College, Japan: Japan's largest and most prestigious fashion school, founded 1919. Direct peer with long-established fashion design and technology programmes — NIFT has a student exchange agreement with Bunka evidencing direct comparability.
• IFM Paris (Institut Français de la Mode): Top French fashion and luxury education institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programmes in fashion design and management. Direct peer comparable in scope to NIFT's design and management portfolio.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): Top US-based design school globally recognized for fashion design, fashion management, and design studies. Direct peer offering comparable degree programmes to NIFT's B.Des, MFM and M.Des with strong industry placement focus.
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York: Premier public fashion school in New York with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, technology, and management. Direct peer — NIFT has a signed MoU with FIT for a Dual Degree programme, evidencing direct comparability and student-exchange overlap.
• NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Italy: Private academy of fine arts and design in Milan offering BA and MA programmes in fashion design, textile design, and fashion marketing. Direct peer — NIFT students regularly participate in exchange at NABA evidencing direct comparability.
• Pearl Academy: India's leading private fashion and design school offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, communication, and business. Direct peer in the same Indian market with overlapping student base and competing for the same talent pipeline.
• Domus Academy, Italy: Milan-based private postgraduate design school offering Masters programmes in fashion design, fashion styling, and textile design. Direct peer in postgraduate fashion education; comparable to NIFT's M.Des and MFM programmes.

Regional players

• IFDT (Institute of Fashion Design and Technology) – MAEER's MIT Institute of Design: India-based design school under MIT ADT University offering B.Des and M.Des programmes in fashion and textile design. Regional peer operating in the same Indian market with comparable fashion design offerings to NIFT's UG/PG programmes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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