Dear student, ROOTS Collegium is not connected to the National Institute of Fashion Technology in any way. NIFT is a public institution established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Textiles. It is one of the most prestigious fashion design institutes in India and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fashion design, fashion technology, and fashion management. ROOTS Collegium, on the other hand, is a private institution that offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fashion design, fashion technology, and fashion business management. The college is located in Bangalore, India. While ROOTS Collegium is not connected to NIFT in any way, the college is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college also has a good reputation in the fashion industry and its graduates have been placed in top fashion companies.