NIFT Chennai Starts Admissions for Diploma Courses 2018

India's premiere design college, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai has started their admission process for diploma programmes at both UG & PG level which are offered at the design school for the 2018-19 academic year. The diploma programmes offered by NIFT Chennai include:

NIFT Chennai Diploma Courses:

Fashion Fit and Style Diploma course at NIFT Chennai:

• About the Course: This course will offer a training program in technical design & artistic skills integrating theory & practice.
• Duration: Two-year Diploma. Students can consider converting the Diploma program into a regular course through the Lateral Entry test.
• Syllabus: Fashion Studies, Draping, Fashion Styling & Costume study, Illustration, Pattern Making, Garment Construction etc.
• Course Fees: 3 Lakhs INR- + 18 % GST

PG Diploma in Apparel Production and Merchandising at NIFT Chennai:

• About the Course: This course aims at providing requisite skill sets in the field of apparel manufacturing and merchandising.
• Duration: One-Year Diploma
• Syllabus: Hands-on training on making patterns and garment making alongwith a thorough understanding of the merchandising process. This course also includes an eight-week internship in any apparel firm or garment making industry of the student's choice, where they will be expected to combine their classroom learning with the practical observations in all the functions of the selected firm.
• Course fees: 1.5 Lakhs INR + 18% GST

The classes for diploma programmes will be conducted during daytime as part of regular working hours. The classes for the diploma courses will not be more than six hours on any given day.

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Eligibility Criteria for NIFT Chennai Diploma Courses:

• For 2-year Diploma Course: Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination
• For 1-year PG Diploma course: Graduate in any field
• Age Limit: There is no age limit for both diploma and PG diploma programmes

Note* - Candidates who have 2-3 years of work experience will be given preference for both Diploma & PG Diploma programmes.

Selection Process for Diploma Courses at NIFT Chennai:

The final selection of the candidates for the Diploma as well as PG Diploma courses offered at NIFT Chennai will be on the basis of qualifying test/ personal interview and work experience. The institute will release the merit list containing the name of candidates who are shortlisted for admission to diploma courses. The merit list will be released on the official website of the institute.

Application Process for Diploma Courses at NIFT Chennai:

The application form for the NIFT Chennai diploma programmes is available at the campus itself. Candidates can obtain the diploma form and prospectus by paying an application fee of Rs. 200 by post or by enclosing a Demand Draft (DD) of amount Rs.300 that is drawn in the name of NIFT and is payable at Chennai. The last date to pay the fees for the diploma course is 6th August 2018. However, the fees once paid for the diploma programmes at NIFT Chennai is non-refundable.

Important Dates for Diploma Courses at NIFT Chennai:

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NIFT has multiple campuses in India offering UG, PG & Diploma courses to its students. Campuses include:

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