NIFT Bengaluru, also referred to as NIFT Bangalore, was founded in 1997 and is recognized for imparting knowledge in the field of Fashion Technology to students. It operates as an autonomous government institution. The Institute achieved a ranking of 2 for Fashion Design in The Week 2020 and Media 2020 rankings. NIFT provides BDes, MFM, MFT, and MDes programs across various specializations. Additionally, it offers a range of continuing education programs. Overall, NIFT has 16 campuses located throughout the country. The NIFT College Predictor, developed by Unilist.com, assists students in predicting the college where they may gain admission based on their anticipated exam scores.
The Institute also facilitates student exchange programs, with students from ENSAIT, France, and STC visiting the campus regularly. NIFT has formed partnerships with several international universities, including Saxion University in the Netherlands, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Queensland University of Technology in New Zealand, and AMFI in Amsterdam. The highlights of NIFT Bengaluru are summarized in the table below:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|
Establishment year | 1997 |
Also known as | NIFT |
Ownership | Public |
Location | Bengaluru |
Ranking(s) | -Ranked 2 for Fashion Design by The Week 2020 -Ranked 2 for Fashion Design by Media 2020 |
Entrance exam accepted | NIFT Entrance Exam |
Number of courses | 21 courses across two streams |
Student intake | 327 |
Types of scholarships offered | Two: Means-Based, Merit-cum-Means |
Average placement package (2019) | Rs 3 LPA (Overall) |
Top recruiter | Amore Magazine, Decathlon, Bata India, etc. |
Mode of education | Full-time/Part-time |
Modes of application | Online/Offline |
Collaborations | -AMFI, Amsterdam -Fashion Institute of Technology, New York -Queensland University of Technology, New Zealand |
Official website | www.nift.ac.in/bengaluru |