The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Patna is a government institution that was founded in 2008. Initially, NIFT Patna was situated in Udyog Bhavan, Gandhi Maidan, before moving to its own permanent campus at Mithapur Farms in 2014. The institute has achieved rankings of 5 for Fashion Design by Media in 2021, 4 for Fashion Design by Media in 2020, and 6 for Fashion Design by The Week in 2020. It offers programs such as BDes, MFM, and Continuing Education Programme (CEP) in various specializations across Design, Technology, and Management streams.
At present, NIFT has 18 campuses located throughout the country, including NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bengaluru, NIFT Chennai, NIFT Gandhinagar, NIFT Hyderabad, and NIFT Kolkata, among others. Admissions are based on the national-level entrance examination conducted by NIFT, known as the NIFT Entrance Exam. NIFT is recognized for its infrastructure and provides essential facilities to students, including accommodation, well-equipped labs, indoor sports facilities, medical services, and a resource center. Below are some key highlights regarding NIFT Patna:
Particulars | Statistics |
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Year of establishment | 2008 |
Student intake | UG: 220 PG: 45 CEP: 36 |
Ownership | Autonomous |
Rankings | - Ranked 5 for Fashion Design by Media 2021 - Ranked 6 for Fashion Design by The Week 2020 - Ranked 4 for Fashion Design by Media 2020 |
Number of courses | 7 courses across 3 streams |
Recruiting companies | Aditya Birla Nuvo, Amazon, Snapdeal, etc. |
Total collaborations | 4 |
International collaborations | - University of Northampton, UK - AMFI, Amsterdam - Fashion Institute of Technology, New York - Queensland University of Technology, New Zealand |
Number and types of scholarships offered | 2, Need-based |