From Sketches to Runways - Behind the Seams at NIFT

The course and subjects included are actually quite comprehensive. Right from the foundation program where they teach you material handling of common materials and drawing till the end year where it is constrained to your department. The course contains a lot of topics covered which enhance your skills.

The fee structure for National Institute of Fashion Technology for an academic year varies by semester anand category. For non NRI students, the annual fee is around 2,00,000, including tution fees 1,72,850 per semester, library fees of 11,500 and other charges like medicare, exam and alumni membership fees.

The overall social life at NIFT was pretty great. There are a couple of clubs that you could be a part of like cultural, sports, literary, etc. There is a lot of party culture as well and the social club tries their best with creative ideas of programs. Moreover the juniors and seniors share a great bond as well.

NIFT is a government college which is top ranked for a design college. Other private colleges like Pearl academy do not even offer a degree and are not that respected in the industry. The entrance exam consists of two parts GAT and CAT. GAT is general aptitude test of maths, English and general knowledge and Cat is to assess your artistic and creative abilities. This is followed by a Situation test to assess your material handling and presence of mind.

There are three exams confucted in total. The mid term, end term and end term Jury. The faculties are very subjective some of them are great and very nurturing whilst some are extremely partial and hypocritical. It is not always a good relation with the faculty

There is a hostel available just for girls but they are expected to return back by 9.30 pm on weekdays. Hence most people move out after the first year and get their own accommodation like PGs or Flats. There is a canteen which is open till 8.30pm only thus students order out post that.