Discontinued (Mar 2022)- Certificate in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology 

offered by NIFT Kolkata

Joining NIFT Kolkata without entrance exam doesn't seem like a possibility. As per the Institution's admission guidelines, candidates must appear for the  The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) exam.  The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:

• Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.  

NIFT Kolkata offers both UG and PG programmes in Fashion Designing, Bachelor of Fashion Technology, Leather Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication, etc. NIFT admission based on the NIFT entrance exam. At the end of the admission procedure, candidates are required to pay the tuition for final seat allotment. Find below course wise fees: 

NIFT Kolkata is famous for its BDes and BFTech courses offered in various specialisations in the field of Design, Fashion Technology. It is an integral part of the NIFTs. Students can pursue the flagship BDes course in various specialisations, such as Textile Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Knitwear Design, etc. Admission to the course is done based on a valid score in NIFT Entrance Exam. Furthermore, the institute also accepts foreign students for admission to its courses. Students fulfiling the eligibility criteria can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the course of choice by registering online.

NIFT Kolkata is one of the top fashion institutes in India. The institute provides various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Fashion Technology. According to student reviews on Shiksha, the placement rate is usually around 85% to 100%. The the highest package offered was INR 12 lakh, while the average package stood at INR 7 lakh, and the lowest package at INR 4 lakh. Some of the top recruiters include Titan, FabIndia, Manish Malhotra, etc. Students also secured internships in top brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Sabyasachi, Tommy Hilfige, Michael Korgs, and more. The faculty are well-experienced and highly knowledgeable. NIFT Kolkata infrastructure provides ample space for students to unleash their creativity with well-equipped labs, spacious classrooms, and a library filled to the brim with relevant books. Students can go through student reviews to decide whether NIFT Kolkata is worth taking admission to or not.

Yes, NIFT Kolkata offers Certificate/Continuing Education/ Diploma Programme in multiple specialisations. The programme includes, one year, six months, and less than six months duration. To be eligible for the programme, candidates must have a minimum of twelve years of school education and bachelor's degree.