Mr. Samarendra K Jha is the Director of INIFT, Kolkata. He has completed his master’s degree in Economics. In addition to this, he has 25 years of experience in the field of Academics. He mainly has experience in the field of Designing and Management.

INIFT Kolkata

What is the rate of admissions in your college? Has it increased from the last year?

Our admission rates have been steadily increasing over the years, and we are proud to say that we have experienced an increase of 10% in admissions since last year.

Have you introduced any new programs at your college? If yes, please give us a brief highlight of the same. If not, then do you plan on introducing any?

We recently introduced a new program in sustainable fashion design, which has received a lot of positive feedback from students and industry professionals. We are always looking for opportunities to innovate and introduce new programs that cater to the changing needs of the industry.

Do you have any extracurricular activities/ programs to enhance the skills of the students or expose them to real-world challenges?

Yes, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities and programs that allow students to develop their skills and gain real-world experience. These include industry visits, internships, and workshops conducted by industry professionals.

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What are the placement statistics of your college?

Our placement statistics are very promising, with a majority of our students being placed in top companies in the industry. We provide department-wise statistics to ensure transparency and enable students to make informed Decisions.

Till date, what has been your average package offered to the student? Please tell us about the highest package offered to the student as well.

Our average package is around Rs. 4 lakhs per annum, and the highest package offered to a student was Rs. 10 lakhs per annum.

Being the Director of INIFT, what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

Our philosophy of leadership is based on empowering our students and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to succeed. We believe in leading by example and fostering a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

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With the competition so high, how do you guide your students to survive in such a competitive scenario?

We encourage our students to focus on developing their skills and gaining practical experience through internships and industry projects. We also provide them with access to career counselling services and job placement support to help them succeed in a competitive job market.

Our major objectives are: 

  • To provide diversified knowledge to students for pursuing their careers.
  • To provide internship opportunities and full exposure to the market during the training period.
  • To provide entrepreneurial knowledge to the students.
  • To produce designers as the leaders of the industry. 
  • To provide international exposure to the students.