National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

NIFT Kannur is the pioneering institute in fashion education, set up in 1986. In 2006, NIFT became a statutory institute under an act of the Indian Parliament. There are 17 campuses across the country with all the required infrastructure. The president acts as the "visitor" for all the campuses. NIFT is working in the areas of design development, handloom and handicraft. 

NIFT Kannur aims towards training quality professionals to go out in the fashion industry. It enhances the artistry within the students and makes them compatible, theoretically and practically, to fit into the fashion industry. Moreover, the degrees awarded by the institute are recognised worldwide. 

NIFT Kannur lies in the land of the Gods, Kerala, away from the hustle of the cities. NIFT started working as a temporary campus in 2008 and became permanent in 2012. The infrastructure is provided by the state government, so there is a 20% reservation for the state students.

The faculty at NIFT Kannur is very talented and helpful. Moreover, the college provides every facility that students require. Several courses for UG, PG, and CE are present at NIFT Kannur. Students can choose any course according to their choice.

Among all the 17 campuses across India, NIFT Kannur campus stands at the 9th rank.

NIFT Kannur Courses

NIFT is the first institute in the country for gaining fashion education. It has an important role in providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industries. NIFT is imparting theoretical and practical knowledge to its students to become trained individuals. 

There are five NIFT Kannur UG courses. These include several programmes for fashion design, the apparel industry and communication. The available seats in the courses range from 115 to 130 in these courses. The names of these courses are listed here: 

• B.Des Textile Design
• BFT Apparel Production
• B.Des Knitwear Design 
• B.Des Fashion Design 
• B.Des Fashion Communication 

There are also NIFT Kannur PG courses like MFM (Fashion Studies) and M.Des Design Space. Students all over the country can apply for these courses. 

NIFT Kannur also has Continuing Education (CE) courses along with the normal UG and PG courses. The CE courses include the below-mentioned courses:

• Photojournalism
• Basic Calligraphy
• Home Furnishing Production and Fashion Technology
• Fashion Fundamentals 
• Apparel Export Merchandising and Apparel Costing

For NIFT UG course admissions, all candidates have to fullfill the following criteria:

• Qualifying age - The maximum age of the candidate accepted is 24 years during the commencement of the session. It is extended for five years for SC/ST and physically disabled candidates. 
• Educational Qualification - The qualification required varies on the type of course. The basic requirements according to the degree are below: 

NIFT Kannur B.Des courses

The candidates must fulfil any of the following criteria:

• The candidate must have passed class 10+2 from any recognised board.
• The candidate must have passed the secondary school examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. 
• The candidate must have passed out from a public school/board/university in India or abroad, which is equivalent to 10+2.
• The candidate must have cleared the General Certificate Education Examination at the Advanced Level. 

NIFT Kannur BFTech Courses 

To apply for NIFT BFTech courses, candidates must fulfil any of the following criteria:

• The student must have passed 10+2 from any recognised board.
• The student must have passed 10+2 from National Open School.
• The candidate must have passed out from a board/school in a foreign country that is equivalent to 10+2. 
• The candidate must have cleared the General Certificate Education Examination at the Advanced Level. 

The candidates should fulfil the following criteria for the NIFT PG courses:  

• Qualifying age: There is no particular age bar for the master's programmes at NIFT. 
• Educational Qualification: The educational requirements are different for different courses. The minimum requirements are mentioned below.

NIFT Kannur M.Des Courses 

The candidate must fulfil any of the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline from any recognised institute.
• Undergraduate diploma of three years from NIFT/NID.

NIFT Kannur MFM Courses

The candidate must fulfil one of the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline from any recognised institute.
• Undergraduate diploma of three years from NIFT/NID.

NIFT Kannur MFTech Courses

The candidate must fulfil any of the following criteria:

• BFTech from any National Institute of Fashion Technology across the country.
• BE./B.Tech from any recognised institute.

Candidates can apply online at the official website. The students need to make sure that they are eligible to apply for the course. Once this is verified, the students can go to the website and apply. The NIFT application process for this year has already started. The application is for the exams for various courses. Once the application is accepted, the students receive the admit card for the exams. The NIFT Kannur application process is as follows:

• Visit the official website of NIFT.
• Click on the NIFT admission tab or the notification appearing to fill up the application form. 
• Fill in all the required information. Make sure that all the details provided by you are correct.
• Upload all the documents that are required. 
• Payment is accepted only by online mode. It can be done via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. 
• The eligible candidates receive the admit card after the application for the selection test. They also get the details about their examination centre and the exam. 
• The students who want admission to the NIFT Kannur UG courses get selected based on the rank they acquired in the selection test. The students get into various colleges after the counselling is over. 
• After the selection test, they also have personal interviews and group discussion rounds. Based on the aggregate results, the students get admission. 

NIFT Kannur Application Fees

The NIFT application fee has to be paid via online mode. The available options include net banking, credit card, debit card, and UPI. The fee varies across categories. 

• A non-refundable fee of Rs 3000 is for Gen/OBC/Gen EWS categories.
• A non-refundable fee of Rs 1500 is for SC/ST/PWD categories.

How to Fill in the NIFT Kannur Application Form?

The application for the NIFT Selection Test has to be done online. The application portal is easy to handle and has a good user interface. The process for application is as follows. 

• Open the official website of NIFT. 
• Click on the admission tab.
• The application form will open up. 
• Fill in all the personal information asked for in the application form. 
• Fill in the educational details in the application form. 
• Upload all the documents that are marked as necessary in the application form. 
• Finally, review all the information and make any corrections required. 
• Pay the application fee through the preferred mode.

• The NIFT Kannur application form is to be filled out by February 2022.
• The application status for eligibility will be updated by the second week of April 2022.
• The NIFT admission cards will be released by the last week of April 2022.
• The written exam is scheduled to be conducted in the first week of May 2022.
• The results will be out by the last week of May 2022.
• Research proposal presentations and interviews will be conducted in the third week of June 2022. 
• The final results will be out by the second week of July 2022.
• Registration and payment of fees will be done in the last week of July 2022.
• The new session is expected to begin by the 2nd of August 2022.

The selection of the students to NIFT Kannur is based on their rank attained in the NIFT selection test. The tests are different for different courses. The results are uploaded to the official website of the institute. 

Based on the results, the students get their ranks. After this, there is the conduction of various rounds of counselling. Based on the counselling, the students get admission to various colleges across the country. 

NIFT Kannur Entrance Exams 

NIFT conducts various selection tests individually. Interested candidates have to pass these exams to get admission to NIFT. There are different sets of exams for all courses. They are as follows:

• B.Des: For NIFT B.Des admissions, the interested candidates have to appear in three exams. These exams include the CAT (Creative Ability Test), the GAT (General Ability Test), and the Situation Test. The weightage is 50% for CAT, 30% for GAT and 20% for the Situation Test. 
• M.Des: For NIFT M.Des admissions, students have to appear in three exams. These exams include CAT and GAT. The third round consists of group discussions and personal interviews. The weightage is 40% for CAT, 30% for GAT and 30% for GD/PI. 
• BFTech: For NIFT BFT admissions, students need to appear only in GAT.
• MFTech: For NIFT MFT admissions, students have to appear in GAT, along with group discussions and personal interview rounds. The weightage of GAT is 70% and GD/PI is 30%.

The NIFT curriculum is all about training individuals to become professionals in the fashion industry. The programme structure at NIFT is designed so that all the students get personal attention. The characteristics and features of the curriculum at NIFT are:

• The subjects in NIFT consist of four types. These include majors, deepening specialisations, minors, and general electives. 
• The minors are interdisciplinary. They help the students acquire several skillsets. Students can opt for the field of their intellectual interest. 
• The general electives have subjects like personality development, communication skills, critical thinking skills etc. It helps the students to develop a good personality and mould it accordingly.
• There is a Craft Cluster initiative that has been integrated into the curriculum recently. It enhances the industry interaction, and the students move towards professionalism. 
• The contact hours for the practise have been increased, so the students get more exposure.
• The newly emerging fields get integrated into the curriculum, so the students remain updated. These fields include Artificial Intelligence, designing ergonomic environments, fashion thinking, headgear design, smart jewellery, smart textiles, and several others. 

The NIFT Kannur placement process is centralised. The companies can recruit eligible students from any campus. There are three processes to fulfil the purpose. These are:

• NIFT on-campus placements: Several companies visit for on-campus placements. All the final year students are eligible to appear in the placement process. The companies can conduct their interviews and appoint the appropriate candidates. 
• NIFT pre-placement offers: Companies are free to extend pre-placement offers to students before the final placements. It is a sort of job offer. These offers are made based on the overall performance of the students. The internships, projects, and various training done by the students are considered. The students can also get a letter of recommendation from their professors. It has a good impact on the company. 
• NIFT off-campus placements: When the campus placements are over, the institute continues to provide jobs to its graduates. The companies that don't appear in the campus placements raise requirements frequently through Industry and Alumni Affairs (I&AA). 

NIFT scholarships are offered to its students so their education process can be smooth. It leaves the students stressed-free, and they can continue their education. Meritorious, needy, and deserving students should not suffer due to financial stress. The scholarship programmes at NIFT include:

• SARTHAK: It is a scheme for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are specific criteria to apply for the scholarship. The students can be selected based on their family income and the students' scores. 

For undergraduate students:

• The students having parental income up to Rs 1.5 LPA get 100% financial assistance in tuition fees. 
• The students having parental income from Rs 1.5 LPA to Rs 2.5 LPA get 75% financial assistance in tuition fees. 
• The students having parental income above Rs 2.5 LPA up to Rs 4 LPA get 50% financial assistance in tuition fees. 

For postgraduate students:

• The students having parental income up to Rs 1.5 LPA get 75% financial assistance in tuition fees. 
• The students having parental income above Rs 1.5 LPA up to Rs 2.5 LPA get 50% financial assistance in tuition fees. 
• The students having parental income above Rs 2.5 LPA up to Rs 4 LPA get 25% financial assistance in tuition fees. 

How To Apply For NIFT Scholarships?

Students can fill out the application online or offline. The application forms are available in several departments at the college. The application forms are also available on the official website of NIFT.

The process is as follows: 

• The students need to fill out an application form. Personal details are to be filled out, and then the mandatory and applicable documents are to be attached. 
• The mandatory documents consist of a passport-sized photo, an income declaration, proof of permanent address, a photocopy of the PAN or passport of the applicant and guardian, a school leaving certificate for classes 10 and 12, and a receipt of the paid tuition fees. 
• The applicable documents consist of a 3-year income tax return copy, a vehicle registration copy, documents related to any other scholarships, and SC/ST/OBC/PHP certificates.
• Then the process of scrutiny and approval occurs. All the documents attached by the students are verified. The application gets approved based on these documents. The eligible candidates get the scholarships. 

The NIFT Kannur campus has a large spread. There are eight floors in the academic block, with numerous facilities. All the basic amenities are available nearby. Medical facilities are also available on the campus. There are several places nearby that offer good food. Students can avail of any service they need. 

NIFT Kannur Infrastructure 

The NIFT Kannur infrastructure is phenomenal. The campus has spacious classrooms, modern computer labs, pattern making labs, garment construction labs, and photo studios.

There is a workshop block on the campus where the students have their hands on several things. The students can do weaving, textile processing, printing, and much more. Also, there is a resource centre where there is a large stock of online and physical knowledge. 

There is a hostel facility available on the campus for girls. There are large auditoriums and classrooms. There is a cafeteria on the campus. The campus also has a gym so that the students can stay healthy and fit. 

There is a large store of online and physical knowledge. The area is known as the Resource Centre at NIFT, despite the Central Library. The students can sit there and read whatever they want. The students can also get the books they need.

• Hostel 
• Resource Centre
• Cafeteria
• Computer Labs
• Pattern Making Labs
• Garment Construction Labs
• Photo studios
• Weaving Labs
• Textile Processing Labs
• Printing Labs
• Auditorium
• Playground 
• Gym