NIFT Navi Mumbai - National Institute of Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology Navi Mumbai was established in the year 1995. NIFT, Mumbai is part of the 17 NIFT institutions located across India. The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai is a prestigious Institute of  Fashion Design and Fashion Technology. It has been a key player in measuring performance and processes in the fields of fashion education, research and development, training, and consulting. Located in the ‘Fashion Capital of India’ NIFT, Mumbai is the leading design institute in the city. 

Spread across 10 acres in Navi Mumbai, NIFT, Mumbai has well-equipped labs, machine rooms, smart classrooms, etc. It was established under the Ministry of Textiles, the Government of India's auspices. Students after graduating from NIFT, Navi Mumbai have been working as Entrepreneurs, Brand Managers, Quality Controllers, Designers, Fashion Coordinators, Merchandisers, Production Managers, Marketing Heads, etc. in leading national and international organisations. 

Some of the graduates have gone on to become successful brands in their own right. NIFT, Navi Mumbai has attained national repute for its preeminent status as an industry-oriented state-of-the-art training centre and has reached the pinnacle of academic excellence and thought leadership on different fashion platforms. 

The college's goal is to produce a large number of highly qualified technical professionals in the fields of fashion design, technology, and management who can lead the Indian fashion industry and help it compete better in the global economy.

NIFT, Mumbai offers UG and PG courses in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Technology, etc. They also offer Diploma programmes and Continuing Education programmes. 

Student development is a top element in the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai financial plan. Every year, a significant amount of money from the NIFT Development Fund is put to good use in this core area. The institute's Means-cum-Merit programme aims to maximise the potential of its pupils. Students might be placed in one of three monetary aid slabs based on their parents' income. 

This programme has helped a lot of students in the past. Furthermore, many renowned garment companies have stepped forward to support NIFT students in their academic and creative endeavours. To recognise and compliment intellectual brilliance, pioneers in the industry have developed awards and scholarships such as ITC, HomeShop 18, and others. 

• Cluster Projects at NIFT Navi Mumabi

NIFT has developed and implemented a new Craft Cluster Initiative Program with the active support of the Ministry of Textiles, Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), and Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), aims to offer NIFT alumni with continuous exposure to the handloom and handicraft clusters, thus providing an opportunity for creative innovation and experimentation. 

• VisioNxt: Trend Insight and Forecasting Lab

The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has sanctioned VisioNxt: Trend Insight and Forecasting Lab under the Research and Development scheme to build an Artificial Intelligence based deep learning model capable of forecasting fashion directions for India. Over the course of three years, this programme will produce India's first ever indigenous fashion and retail forecast. The project is projected to help a wide spectrum of clothing and textiles companies.

• Study Abroad Programme

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, USA, had formed a strategic collaboration with NIFT. The collaboration is a watershed moment for NIFT, as it is the first of its type. This new international dimension provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a select group of NIFT students to earn a Dual Degree from both NIFT and FIT. 

Students from NIFT study for two years in their home institute, followed by one year at FIT. Following that, the students return to NIFT to complete their studies and earn a Dual Degree from both institutes. 

Study Abroad programme offered at NIFT in collaboration with:

• Annual Membership of Cumulus, International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media
• Annual Membership of International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), A global network of International Fashion and Textile Institutes
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)                                               
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
• BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)  
• Donghua University 
• KEA- Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
• Ecole Duperre
• Ecole NationaleSuperieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (ENSAIT)
• EnaMoma (PSL), France
• ESMOD, Germany
• IED IstitutoEuropeo di Design
• Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)
• Politecnico di Milano (PDM)
• Bunka Gakuen University
• The Fashion and Design Institute (FDI)
• Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI)
• Royal Academy of Arts (KABK)
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences
• Massey University
• SchweizerischeTextilfachschule STF
• De Montfort University (DMU)
• Glasgow School of Arts (GSA)
• Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
• Nottingham Trent University
• University of Northampton
• Oklahoma State University
• Buffalo State, The State University of New York
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York
• North Carolina State University
• The Savannah College of Art and Design

The NIFT Mumbai curriculum has evolved and grown with the expansion of the Indian fashion sector. NIFT graduates have had a notable presence in both the Indian and worldwide fashion due to thier creative aptness. 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai curriculum cultivates a design sensibility that strikes a balance between global fashion aesthetics and an Indian soul. It caters to the needs of the Indian export market, as well as couture and prêt-à-porter. The capacity to create and channel creativity is instilled through holistic inputs on generic design and a focused approach to clothes. 

Through visits, industry-related projects, and lectures by industry experts, the revised curriculum is aimed to instil a strong communication design foundation with an improved industry interface. Furthermore, in addition to the existing industry exposure, internship, and graduation project, the new curriculum includes a required industry connection beginning in semester III in the form of field visits, classroom projects, and special lectures by industry professionals and experts. 

With three Inter-Disciplinary Minors to choose from, the new curriculum provides a lot more freedom. The combination gives students multi-skills and empathy, allowing them to work across disciplines while reducing redundancy. IDMs are available to UG and PG students in each department.

The goal at National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai is to keep a close eye on students' progress as competent professionals and to provide constructive criticism on their performance and development.

NIFT, Mumbai accepts students for a total of eight courses in the UG and PG level programmes. NIFT, Navi Mumbai courses include fashion design, apparel production, accessory design, fashion management, etc.  All of the institute's courses are exclusively accessible in the full-time study style. Specializations in these courses are available at the institute, such as B.Des in Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, and so on. NIFT Mumbai offers diploma courses and continuing education programmes. Below is a comprehensive list of all the courses offered at NIFT, Mumbai.

B.Des Fashion Design (FD) at NIFT Navi Mumabi

Inter-Disciplinary Minors 

• Fashion Exploration (UG)
• Fashion Representation (UG)
• Fashion Process (PG)

The cluster programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai combines traditional rural craftwork by partnering with indigenous rural craftsmen. Internships in leading fashion houses/manufacturing units provide students with significant insight into the wide spectrum of Indian fashion, allowing them to strengthen their knowledge and tackle practical problems. The graduating fashion collections, which are designed and produced by the students and showcased at the Design Collection display, demonstrate this versatility in the final year.

B.Des (Accessory Design) at NIFT Navi Mumbai

Jewellery, body gears, home accessories, craft, furniture, footwear, bag, interiors, and designing experiences are among the classic and new sectors of the global fashion business arena where accessory design graduates are employed at the highest levels in the industry. NIFT Mumbai alumni have also been able to tap into the possibilities of developing markets such as UX/UI design, smart wearables, consumer interface design and product design, and online market channels. Many graduates of the Accessory Design programme are now successful business owners. Inter-Disciplinary Minors are available.

B.Des(Textile Design) at NIFT Navi Mumbai

Inter-Disciplinary Minors 

• Textile Appreciation (UG)
• Textile Surface and Structure (UG)
• Textile Manufacturing and Sourcing (PG)

Students can work as Designers, Merchandisers, Buyers, Managers, Home/Fashion Stylists, and Trend Forecasters in mills, export houses, buying agencies, design studios, handloom and handicraft cooperatives, NGOs, home and apparel retail brands and online stores, or work independently as Entrepreneurs in the textile and fashion industry. Some of the graduates have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs, creating trends and making significant advances in the fashion industry.

B.Des (Knitwear Design) at NIFT Navi Mumbai

Inter-Disciplinary Minors 

• Sportswear (UG)
• Knitwear Merchandising (PG)

Students apply what they've learned in class to industry-simulated conditions, and they do an internship in the industry to refine their skills in both flat and circular knitting. Their design and technical knowledge culminate in the final year with an individual design collection or graduation project in the industry that demonstrates the students' ability to conceive conceptually and translate that thinking into knitted clothes.

B.Des (Fashion Communication) at NIFT Navi Mumbai

Inter-Disciplinary Minors

• Story Telling and Narratives
• Fashion Journalism and New Media
• Fashion Trend Studies
• Advertising and Copywriting
• 2D Animation and Motion Graphics
• Moving Images and Editing
• Visual Culture Studies
• Design Representation

National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai offers experimentation, mixtures, and futuristic material as part of a fashion communication course. Modules such as Omni-channel (UX), sensory design, augmented reality, and virtual experience design with artificial intelligence has been added because they are the future of the fashion and other retail industries.

Fashion Communication graduates have endless opportunities to explore and broaden their perspectives as new occupations emerge in the field. Fashion Communication graduates are versatile and passionate about more than one field, including branding, style, social media marketing, photography, commercial fashion space, UI & UX design, and graphics. Students are well-versed in information, concept basis, and skill by the time they graduate. 

B. F. Tech (Apparel Production) at NIFT Navi Mumbai

Inter-Disciplinary Minors

• Apparel Manufacturing Process (costing of fashion products, work-study and ergonomics)
• IT applications for Fashion Business (data management techniques, web design, e-commerce in fashion, artificial intelligence application)

The B.F Tech. the curriculum aims to prepare students for a variety of positions in the apparel manufacturing industry. The curriculum introduces many fundamental subjects such as clothing manufacturing technology, information technology, quality management, artificial intelligence, and so on, in order to address the diverse nature of difficulties encountered by the sector.

During their final year, the students are also encouraged to perform relevant research. The graduation projects are primarily focused on solving real-world challenges in the areas of garment design and development, manufacturing, and related fields.

M.Des.(Master of Design) at NIFT Navi Mumabi

Inter-Disciplinary Minors

• Trends and Culture (trend spotting, visual culture, trend interpretation, using forecast for fashion)

Graduates of this degree from National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai will be prepared to occupy significant positions in the fields of Craft, Textiles, Special Needs, Publications, Media, Lifestyle Products, Graphics, and User Experience Design in large fashion, design, or corporate houses. Individual trajectories in the design industry domains are enabled by the of expertise pursued by each student. Graduates will be able to work in government and corporate research and development institutions. Students are also prepared for academic jobs with this course.

M.F.M.(Master of Fashion Management) at NIFT Navi Mumbai

Inter-Disciplinary Minors 

• Entrepreneurship

The program's most recent advancements have been in the areas of mall management, e-commerce, and store operations. Intellectual property rights, social media marketing, luxury management, services marketing, e-commerce, and the study of special product groups are among the new areas of study that have been added to the curriculum. 

Students complete a company-sponsored graduation research project with an organisation of their choice in order to apply their previous semesters' learning to solve challenges. Most of the top Fashion firms and brands have recruited students. Some of them are also headed by NIFT alumni. 

Diploma Courses at NIFT Navi Mumabi

• Fashion Fit and Style (FFS)
• Fashion Entrepreneurship (FE)
• Apparel Production & Merchandising (APM)
• Advanced User Studies (AUS)

Continuing Education Programmes at NIFT Navi Mumbai

• Fashion Clothing Technology(FCT)
• Fashion Retail Management (FRM)
• Luxury Product Design(LPD)
• Apparel Costing & Fashion Merchandising Management(ACFMM)
• Apparel Design & Development(ADD)
• Creative Fashion Styling(CFS)
• Creative Pattern Making (CPM)
• Visual Merchandising (VM)
• E-Commerce for Fashion Business (ECFB)
• UI/UX Design (UI/UXD)

At the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai girls and boys have their own hostel buildings, each with an on-site canteen. Both hostels are safe with 24*seven CCTV surveillance, with male and female security officers on duty 24 hours a day. The following important utilities are provided in each hostel:

• Bed with mattress
• Godrej Cupboard
• Study table with chair
• Split AC unit in AC rooms
• Automatic washing machines 
• Gym area
• Recreational room
• Stitching machines
• Indoor and outdoor games
• Beauty parlour
• Jogging track
• Mess facilities that include Breakfast, Lunch, Evening snacks and Dinner.
• Internet lab 
• Library
• TV room

The Student Development Activity Clubs at National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai provide opportunities for students to participate in a variety of activities (SDAC). The SDACs have unique access to the Wednesday evening zero hour.

• Sports Club

The Sports Club at NIFT Mumbai promotes various sports-related activities. Table tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, throwball, and cricket are among the sports supported. According to the sport, the activities are split into leagues. Throughout the year, the leagues hold on-campus tournaments to encourage participation among the student body. Converge, the primary annual Meet, pits the key teams from all universities against one another. Some teams are also given the chance to compete in sporting competitions held by other institutions.

• Cultural Club

Students from various academic years and departments at NIFT Mumbai participate in this club. Various events are held, inviting artists and performers to participate in cultural exchanges. The Cultural Club organises Spectrum, the Institute's yearly festival. The fashion team, dance team, music team, and other groups collaborate with the club, which typically has one or two faculty mentors.

• Social and Environmental Club

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai Social and Environmental Club organises tournaments and events to commemorate a variety of Indian and international festivals. In addition to celebratory activities, the club sponsors a variety of social events such as blood drives, donation camps, and NGO visits to educate students about the importance of socially inclusive growth. The club organises a unique event called Health Week, during which several camps are set up and students and professors receive free medical assistance and checkups.

• Literary Club

The Literary Club brings all of these things to the table: debates, discussions, poetry, creative writing, event planning and administration, and sharing experiences. The Literary Club at National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai is always on the lookout for new ideas and creatively analysing old ones.

• Film and Photography Club 

This club is in charge of all visual communication activities, including lights, camera, and action at NIFT Mumbai. Although their responsibilities and efforts are not limited to those listed above. Members of the club also assist other students in honing their photography and filmmaking talents. The club also designs NIFT yearbooks.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Navi Mumbai Events

At National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai student development programmes are centred on offering opportunities for co-curricular activities and engagement with sister campuses. The Institute's annual festival, 'Fashion Spectrum,' allows students to show off their creativity. At NIFT's 'Converge,' the Sports and Cultural National Meet, the finest of the best from all campuses compete against one other.

• On October 2, 2020, the Honorable Minister of Women and Child Development and Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the E-Book Uttunga', which was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's life and edited, developed, and designed by fashion communication students.
• Ms Sarbani Mookherjee, Ms Ishita Sarkar, and Mr Aditya Ratnaparkhi, MDes, presented a paper titled UNFURL- Ease mental strain induced by Cognitive overload Behavioural Therapy at the International conference India HCI 2020.
• 'Recreating the technique of the past to construct a better society for the future,' stated Ms Natasha Turkar in a study report. She also spoke at the eighth I'CORD Conference, which was hosted by IDC IIT Powai and IISC Bangalore in January 2021, as one of the year's youngest presenters.
• Ms Jharna Raj came in second place in the DFCCIL (Dedicated freight corridor corporation of India Ltd.) Logo Design Competition.
• Under the Vigilance Awareness Week competition-2020, Mr Jishnu Sengupta, fashion communication, and Itisree Ipsita, Fashion Communication, won first and third place, respectively, in digital Illustration on the topic "Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)."
• Ms Anwesha was awarded first prize in an Italian competition for Moda Beilla Design in April 2021.
• Ms Shivani Priya received first place in the Dress Up Volkswagen Challenge for producing a Volkswagen uniform design.
• For their shoe design for the international brand Jimmy Choo, Ms Hema and Ms Anyeesha, Fashion Design, were among the first five.