National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), founded in 1986, is the country's pioneering institute of fashion education, and it has been at the forefront of supplying professional human resources to the textile and clothing industries. It was established as a formal institute by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 2006, with the President of India serving as a 'Visitor,' and it now has full-fledged campuses around the country. 

Kangra Center, located in the gorgeous Kangra Valley and overlooking the majestic Dhauladhar Himalayan Ranges, began its journey in 2009, mirroring the vision of NIFT. On August 5, 2009, the Minister of Textiles, Mr Shankar Singh Waghela, and the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, inaugurated the center, which has begun to play an important role in contributing to various segments of the textile, apparel, lifestyle accessories, and fashion communication industries. Besides, well-established fashion-related industries in and around the county, NIFT Kangra students have access to and opportunities in non-traditional industries such as E-commerce, Multimedia, and start-ups. 

Many NIFT Kangra students form and collaborate with diverse professional teams to deliver innovative products and services. The institute frequently invites industry experts, renowned artists and designers, and well-established alumni to share their valuable experiences with students. NIFT Kangra fees differ on the basis of course type and duration.

Students are given scholarships and fellowships to do cross-disciplinary research, industry surveys, and benchmarking studies. Student development is a top element in the institute's financial plan. Every year, a significant amount of money from the NIFT Development Fund is put to good use in this key area. 

To maximize the potential of its students, the NIFT Kangra's Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance Plan provides students from low-income families with discounted tuition at each campus. Students can be classified into one of three tiers of financial aid based on their family income.

Many learners have benefited from this program in the past. Furthermore, several renowned garment companies have stepped forward to support NIFT students in their academic and creative endeavors. Pioneers in the sector, such as ITC and HomeShop 18, have established honors and scholarships to acknowledge and complement academic excellence. This supplies pupils with incentives from their first year of study.

• Mr Kaustav Sengupta, Associate Professor Leather Design Department, Chennai was invited as a Jury member of Shilpa Guru Award – 2011 and as a Jury member of Co-optex Exhibition - 2010

National Institute of Fashion Technology offers Postgraduate courses in Fashion Management, and also undergraduate courses in the streams of Fashion Design, Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT), Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology courses and fees is enlisted below :

Fashion Design Course:

• Course Type: Undergraduate Course
• Year of Commencement: 2009-2010
• Number of Students Enrolled: 132

Bachelor of Fashion Technology BFT (Apparel Production) Course:

• Course Type: Undergraduate Course
• Year of Commencement: 2009-2010
• Number of Students Enrolled: 102

Accessory Design (AD) Course Details:

• Course Type: Undergraduate Course
• Year of Commencement: 2009-2010
• Number of Students Enrolled: 113

Textile Design (TD) Course Details:

• Course Type: Undergraduate Course
• Year of Commencement: 2009-2010
• Number of Students Enrolled: 117

Fashion Communication (FC) Course Details:

• Course Type: Undergraduate Course
• Year of Commencement: 2009-2010
• Number of Students Enrolled: 122

Fashion Management (MFM) Course Details:

• Course Type: Postgraduate Course
• Year of Commencement: 2021-2023
• Number of Students Enrolled: 23

Work in Progress in National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra:

Throughout the course, students participate in a variety of learning activities, workshops, and projects that provide them with practical experience based on the curriculum of NIFT Kangra as well as the students' individual interests.

Candidates interested in studying fashion can apply for admissions online at the NIFT website. Application costs of NIFT must also be paid using an online payment method, which may differ depending on the candidate's category.

• In order to be considered for the selection process, applicants must pass the NIFT's 'Creative Ability Test.'
• Admission to NIFT, Kangra is dependent on the GAT/CAT entrance exams and the availability of seats. 
• NIFT's concerned officials will compile a list of selected candidates, which will be made public online, and applicants are obliged to respect their choice in any manner.

Necessary details for NIFT Kangra Application:

• A valid email address (the email should be valid for at least one year).
• Details about your personal and educational history.
• Certificate of caste/tribe/class (for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Persons with disabilities can get a disability certificate.
• Scanned picture image in jpg/jpeg format with a file size of no more than 50 KB.

All the above details need to be submitted, and the candidate should frequently log in to the website for further details. The college application procedure is done entirely online. A candidate can apply on the NIFT college website if he or she has satisfied all of the prerequisites.

• Visit the NIFT official website and register as a new user using a valid email address.
• Log in to the NIFT Kangra website with a login id and password once the applicant has verified the account.
• Navigate the screen until you find the "NIFT Kangra UG Admission 2021 Link."
• When you click on the link, you will be sent to a new page that contains the application form of NIFT Kangra. 
• When you click on the link, you will be redirected to a new page that contains the application form. Fill in the details with your personal and academic information.
• Upload a scanned copy of your most recent passport-sized image and signature.
• Once the data are filled out, payment will be initiated.
• Credit cards, debit cards, online banking, and demand payments are all options for payment.
• Applicants applying by Demand Draft must submit a printout of the Application Form, which must be completed in all respects, together with the Demand Draft.

Students have to check the official website daily for new updates. The last date to apply to the National Institute of Fashion Technology is Dec to Jan 2023 (tentative).

The NIFT entrance examination is a test offered by the institute to take admission into the institute. For undergraduate B.Des programs at NIFT, Kangra is determined by the marks gained in a written examination that includes a Creative Writing Test (CAT) and a General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a situational analysis test taken by shortlisted students. BFT at NIFT Kangra is determined by the results of the General Ability Test (GAT).

There are well-qualified professors at the National Institute of Fashion Technology who are quite knowledgeable about the subjects. NIFT Kangra curriculum includes dyeing, weaving, design process, embroidery, and so on. Textile design is then separated into two parts, one for the home and the other for a deeper grasp of each category. You will also have the opportunity to perform industrial projects and internships.

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) supports its students in all aspects of their lives. All NIFT campuses in India are known for their holistic development.

• Spectrum - Spectrum is NIFT Kangra's annual cultural festival when students from NIFT and all of Kangra's prominent educational institutions engage in events ranging from the performing arts to sports, debates, fashion exhibits, and literature.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Events 

UpComing:

• On March 28, 2023, NFDI will issue a notice inviting business ideas for incubation.

Other:

• The H&M Global Innovation Award was given to NIFT's i-SMART (STITCH for RMG).
• For its debut edition, the 'NIFT Journal of Fashion' seeks research articles.
• Amrut Mahotsav Azadi

• NIFT has conducted a nationwide sizing survey in order to create India's first country-sized particular chart, which would provide Indians with better-fitting clothing.
• Gender, location, and age will be collected as part of the mapping survey.
• The first round of the survey will concentrate on creating a size chart for persons aged 15 to 65, while the second step will map sizes for children and footwear.

All final-year students participate in the Graduation Project, in which they are assigned to a specific industry house for six months and work on specific projects or briefs assigned by the host company and related to real-life experience. This allows the student to apply what he or she has learned in the classroom to actual industry requirements and expectations.

The majority of the student's learning output manifests itself in practical explorations and presentations, which the student undertakes as both individual and group projects. This not only supplements the student's practical learning but also improves soft skills like time management, teamwork, stress management, and professional presentation techniques.

The International Linkages and Exchange Programs at NIFT Kangra have been strengthened further to allow for student and faculty exchanges as well as joint research projects. The outbound mobility of NIFT Kangra students increased during the academic year 2017-18.

• Ms Ananta Kumar, Ms Samiksha Gupta, Ms Shranya Kumar, Ms Srija Sharma, Ms Rit Sinha, and Ms Astha Sharma took part in a student semester exchange program at Swiss Textile College in Switzerland ENSAIT in France.
• Ms Anubha Arora is currently enrolled in the student semester exchange program at ENSAIT in France.
• Ms Aishwaryashree has been selected for the dual degree program at FIT in New York, USA.
• Ms Disha Ahuja and Ms Shailja Bohara, both semester IV students at NIFT Kangra, have been selected for semester exchange programs at Swiss Textile College and Saxion College of Arts, respectively.