National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Patna

Patna's National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a government-run institute founded in 2008. NIFT Patna was originally housed in Udyog Bhavan, Gandhi Maidan, until moving to its own permanent campus in Mithapur Farms in 2014. India Today 2021 placed the institute 5th for Fashion Design, 4th for Fashion Design 2020, and 6th for Fashion Design by The Week 2020. NIFT entrance exam is scheduled for February 05, 2023. 

NIFT currently has 18 campuses around India, including NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bengaluru, NIFT Chennai, NIFT Gandhinagar, NIFT Hyderabad, and NIFT Kolkata. The NIFT entrance exam, a national-level entrance examination, is used to determine admission. NIFT is well-known for its infrastructure, which includes accommodations, well-equipped labs, an indoor sports facility, medical facilities, and a resource center for students.

Patna's National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was founded in 2008. It is a public university that offers courses in Fashion Design, Management, and Technology.

NIFT Patna currently provides B.Des and Bachelor of Fashion Technology degrees at the undergraduate level, as well as Master of Fashion Management at the graduate level. A one-year Certificate program in Fashion & Clothing Technology is also available at the institute.

• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)-Patna student, represented India at the Frankfurt Style Award.

New Delhi, India: For the academic year 2023-24, NIFT might announce the dates for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews for MFM, M.Des, and MF.Tech admissions soon. 

NIFT will host the Situation Test for the B.Des program. The NIFT Situation Test 2023 will take place on NIFT campuses all around the country. Candidates who pass the NIFT 2023 written exams are asked to take the NIFT 2023 Situational Assessment.

NIFT Patna is ranked 8 in the 2019 Outlook India Magazine's annual ranking of India's Best Fashion Technology Institutes (in association with Drishti Strategic Research Services), up from 6 in 2018.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Courses and Fees

NIFT Patna provides BDes and BFTech at the undergraduate level, as well as MFM at the graduate level. NIFT Patna's undergraduate programs - BDes and BFTech - last four years. The MFM postgraduate program lasts two years. It also provides one-year Continuing Education Programs (CEPs) in addition to undergraduate and graduate programs. Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication each having 44 seats available in BDes. MFM has a seat input of 44 while BFTech has a seat intake of 45. The Continuing Education Program has 36 seats available.

The table below lists some of the most popular NIFT Patna courses, along with their specializations and fees:

National Institute of Fashion Technology Courses

• List of UG Programs at National Institute of Fashion Technology

B.Des. (Fashion Design)

B.Des. (Leather Design)

B.Des. (Accessory Design)

B.Des. (Textile Design)

B.Des. (Knitwear Design)

B.Des. (Fashion Communication)

B.FTech. (Apparel Production)

• List of PG Programs at National Institute of Fashion Technology

M.Des. (Master of Design)

M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management)

M.FTech. (Master of Fashion Technology) 

• NIFT encourages its Ph.D. researchers to display autonomous research and thought leadership through academic journal publications and scholarly presentations, as well as a passion for knowledge and study, and the development of new ideas and paradigms. Their attitude and intellectual skill set must include creativity and the ability to conduct great research. The title of the thesis would appear on the Ph. D degree, but no area would be specified, such as Design, Management, or Technology. 

• Continuing Education (CE) programs at the National Institute of Fashion Technology help the industry as well as aspiring and working professionals. 

Below are the details of the courses offered by the National National Institute of Fashion Technology, and its faculty. 

The Dean is NIFT's academic leader (Academics). Prof. Dr. Vandana Narang is the current Dean of NIFT.

Departments include:

• Fashion Design Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Purva Khurana)

• Textile Design Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. M.Vasantha)

• Leather Design Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Usha Narasimhan)

• Knitwear Design Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. V.Yashoda Kumari)

• Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. G. Chiranjeevi Reddy)

• Fashion Communication Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Vibhavari Kumar)

• Design Space Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Shalini Sud)

• Fashion Management Studies Department (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Rajeev Malik)

• Fashion Technology Department (Chairperson: Prof. R. Russel Timothy)

• The Foundations Program (Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Varsha Gupta)

Every department has a Chairperson who is in charge of the overall operation.

Eligibility for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programs (B.F.Tech)

1. Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication)

Candidates must have completed one or more of the following:

• Any authorized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi, that offers a +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern.

• Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) (IB).

• Any public school/board/university examination approved by the Association of Indian Universities is similar to the 10+2 system in India or abroad.

• A passing grade in the National Open School's Senior Secondary School Examination in a minimum of five subjects.

2. Apparel Production Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech.)

Candidates must have completed one or more of the following for admission at the National Institute of Fashion Technology:

• Any approved Central/State Board of Secondary Examination in the 10+2 pattern, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and the Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi, with Physics and Mathematics. 

or

• Advanced (A) level General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB) or equivalent.

• Any public school/board/university examination approved by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics in India or in a foreign country.

• A passing grade in the National Open School's Senior Secondary School Examination with a minimum of five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics. 

Or

• A three- or four-year diploma in any discipline of engineering approved by the AICTE or a state board of technical education is required.

Reserved Seat Details are as follows:

The following are the seats reserved for various categories in each program:

Castes of the Scheduled 15%

7.5% for Scheduled Tribes

27% Other Backward Communities (non-creamy)

Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 5% (horizontal reservation cutting across categories).

10% EWS for seats in open categories.

15% foreign nationals/SAARC/NRI (supernumerary).

State-owned properties (20%) (supernumerary).

At the Srinagar Campus, Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh received 35%.

NIFT's eligibility and entrance standards must be met by qualified candidates.

Master's Programs There is no upper age limit for applying to NIFT's Master's Programs.

1. Master's Program Eligibility - Design, Management, and Technology Design: M.Des (Master of Design).

Candidates must have completed one or more of the following for admission at NIFT, Patna:

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an Indian institute or university recognized by law, or

A three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT / NID is required.

• As part of its Master's degree, the course would not give any basic design knowledge or skill development.

2. M.F.M. Management (Master of Fashion Management)

Candidates must have completed one or more of the following:

• Undergraduate degree in any subject from any Indian institute or university recognized by law.

OR a three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT / NID

• M.F.Tech. in technology (Master of Fashion Technology)

Candidates must have completed one or more of the following:

• NIFT has a B.F.Tech.

OR

• B.E. / B.Tech. from any Indian Institute / University that is legally recognized.

The entrance test result for NIFT Patna admission 2023 might be revealed in the months of May/June 2023. On April 27, 2023, the institute will complete the GDPI (Group Discussion and Personal Interview) for admission to master's degree programs. The final result will be weighted at 20% for the Situation Test, 50% for the CAT, and 30% for the GAT for admission to B.Des. Candidates will be shortlisted for NIFT 2023 counseling and seat allocation using the final merit list.

Candidates for undergraduate and certificate programs must have completed 10+2.

A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is the minimum qualification for a postgraduate course.

Candidates for the B.Des. program must be at least 23 years old. The PG course has no age restrictions.

For the B.Des. program, candidates from SC/ST/PWD are offered a 5% age relaxation.

The NIFT Patna entrance exam is used to determine admission to all courses.

Candidates must pass a written test that includes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT).

The application fee for NIFT is INR 2,000 (General category) and INR 1,000 (Professional category) for UG and PG programs (reserved category). Students can pay this fee online via net banking, credit/debit card, UPI, etc. 

Candidates can apply for NIFT Patna's undergraduate and graduate programs over the internet. Candidates can apply for the Continuing Education (CE) program in both online and offline formats. The following is a step-by-step application procedure:

Step 1: First, go to the NIFT Patna official website.

Step 2: Select "Admission" from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Create login credentials in step three.

Step 4: Complete the relevant information, including educational, personal, and residential information.

Step 5: Fill out and submit the NIFT application form.

Step 6: Print a copy of your application form for your records.

Design for Fashion

The 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. 

Design in Leather

The integration of design concepts with material understanding is emphasized. Students explore and develop materials, techniques, forms, and components through a multidisciplinary approach and exposure to the industry through field visits, tannery training, Craft Cluster programs, industrial internships, and graduation projects.

Accessory Design 

Accessories are personal items that function, conceptualize, and aesthetically relate to people and their surroundings. Exploration, digesting, and playing with concepts, ideas, and materials are all part of the NIFT Patna course in order to provide a platform for new ideas and powerful personal expression. 

Lectures, Projects (studio, live, and collaborative), Group work, Field visits (traditional and modern), Self-study, Presentations, and reflections are among the approaches used in the programs. Traditional artisan processes are taught alongside the use of modern technology tools to students. 

Design of Textiles

The program is based on the integration of design creative energies with textile technology, while also taking into account the designers' current historical, social, and cultural settings. A focus on learning specialist software is also placed on exploring digital and non-traditional approaches to design, fabric structures, and surfaces. Students are also exposed to a craft atmosphere through this program.

Knitting Patterns

The curriculum is meant to produce well-rounded professionals capable of dealing with the issues of circular and flat-bed knitting in both domestic and international markets. Designers, Creative Managers, Merchandisers, Production Managers, and Entrepreneurs are all options. Knitwear design students are exposed to a diverse range of environments.

Communication in Fashion

In the Indian retail landscape, a slew of new prêt and luxury companies are popping up, and it's become critical for each of them to have a distinct brand identity for maximum impact and visibility. By offering a forum for these firms to express their products, identities, and strategies, Fashion Communication has made it possible for them to do so. 

Fashion Technology Bachelor's Degree (Apparel Production)

The NIFT course curriculum aims to introduce many vital streams such as garment manufacturing technology, information technology, quality management, artificial intelligence, and others, keeping in mind the unique type of difficulties encountered by the business. The course teaches students the principles of aesthetic and design components, as well as managerial fundamentals. 

For placements, top organizations from every area, including journalism, media, and FMCG, come to NIFT Patna. The following is a list of course-specific recruiting businesses that have visited NIFT Patna during placement drives in the past:

Student development is a top element in the institute's financial strategy. 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 Financial Assistance plan allows students from low-income families to receive reduced tuition at all NIFT campuses in order to maximize their potential. Students might be placed in one of three monetary aid slabs based on their parent’s income. This program has helped many students in the past. Furthermore, many renowned garment companies have stepped forward to support NIFT students in their academic and creative endeavors. Pioneers in the industry, such as ITC and HomeShop 18, have established awards and scholarships to recognize and reward academic excellence. This serves as motivation.

The library at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Patna houses a variety of literature on design, technology, and management. The wing also has a subscription to journals, periodicals, and publications, as well as a print, visual, and creative material collection.

NIFT Patna Hostel is a female-only hostel on campus. All rooms are partially furnished with a table, chair, built-in shelves, a bed, and a mattress, among other things. Water purifiers, canteens, medical aid, Wi-Fi, indoor sports facilities, and reading rooms are just a few of the amenities provided by the institute. 

• Hostel for Girls

• Badminton Court

• Basketball Court

• Tennis Court

• Volleyball Labs

• Shared Rooms

• In-Campus Hostel Sports Complex Available Facilities: Badminton Court

• Basketball Court

• Tennis Court

• Volleyball

• Computer Lab

• IT Lab

• Garment Construction Lab

• Design Studios are among the facilities available.

• Cafeteria of Design Studio

• Medical Facilities / Hospitals

• Campus Shuttle Service with Wi-Fi

• Classrooms with A/C

• Other Services: Conference Rooms