National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test -2016

1     Does NIFT offer any other courses other than the full time program?

NIFT has developed a range of Continuing Education Programmes, which have been developed in consultation with reputed academicians and industry practitioners. These programmes reflect the requirements and concerns of the industry and have been carefully planned to spur professional growth, and are relevant to individuals at different stages of their careers.

The CE Certificate Programmes are aimed at complementing the practical knowledge of the industry professionals with formal technical education in their respective areas of work. The flexible schedule enables the participants to pursue the programme without interrupting their professional activities. With focus on interactive learning, the programmes provide a congenial environment that integrates theory with practice. The participants receive a NIFT certificate on successful completion of the programme.

Check out details on : http://www.nift.ac.in/ce.html

2     How are students evaluated in the regular programs?

Continuous evaluation and assessment is undertaken throughout the semester by way of assignments, projects, internships and presentations. Juries comprising academicians and industry professionals assess students' work and capabilities. The aim is to closely monitor students' evolution as competent professionals and provide critical feedback to students on their performance and development.

3     What are the facilities provided on campus in terms of services to the students?
Students are provided with library (Resource center), hostel facility, canteen, sports zone, medical doctor, Internet access, transportation facility. Check out the specific center website for more details.

4     What type of companies visit for the campus placement regularly?

Name of few employers department wise 

Masters of Fashion Management : Abhishek Industries, Adidas, Aditya Birla Group, American Pacific, Arthur Anderson, Arvind Mills, Ashima , Benetton, Blackberrys, Body shop, Busana Apparel Group, Calvin Klein, Canary Blue, Carrefour, Colour Plus, Creative Group , Creatnet, Debenhams, East West, Esprit, Fabindia, FCuk, Federated Group, Francis Wacziarg, Future Group, GAP India, Givo, Indian Terrain, Infosys, ITC Wills Lifestyle , JWT, Koutons, Lacoste, Landmark ,Levis, Li & Fung, Lifestyle, Marks & Spencer, Mast Lanka, MCann Erickron, Mckinsey, etc. 

Masters of Fashion Technology : Ambattur Clothing Company, Arvind Mills, Busana Apparel Group, Epic Design, Gokaldas Images, Impulse, H&M, ITC LRBD, KSA Technopak, Madura Garments , Pantaloon Export Garments, Triburg, Texport Garments, Network Clothing Ltd, Intimate Apparels, Petexx India , Alok Industries, Nike, Adidas, Li & Fung , Orient craft, Shahi Export House ,Richa Group, LNJ Bhilwara Group, Raymonds, Blackberrys, Creatnet, Koutons, Landmark, AMC, OGTC Group, etc 

Bachelor of Design ( Fashion Design) : Arvind Garments, Benetton, Freelook, Indus League Clothing, ITC Ltd, Levis, Lifestle, Madura Garments, Modelama Exports, Omega Designs, Orient Craft, Pantaloon, Proline, Shahi Exports, Span India, Spykar , Swarvoski India, Uni Style India, Designers like Rohit Bal, Gaurav Gupta, etc.

Bachelor of Design ( Accessory Design) : Godrej, Matti Design, United Color of Benetton, Pantaloon, Westside, Adidas, Episode, Reliance Retail, Charbon, Swarovski, Tiffany, Michael Aram, Li & Fung, D’damas, Liberty Shoes Ltd. Gitanjali Jewellery Pvt. Ltd, VIP luggage, Tanishq, Titan, ITC Wills Lifestyle Ravisaant etc.

Bachelor of Design ( Leather Design) : ABC Leathers Ltd, Alpine International, Apollo International BCC, Bhartiya International, Century Overseas, Crew BOS, Impluse, Kabir Leathers, Liberty, Lifestyle, Rabia Leathers, Superhouse Leathers Ltd, Triburg, Vivaldi Leathers, Designers like J J Valaya, Varun bahl, Manav Gangwani, etc. 

Bachelor of Design ( Textile Design) : Arvind Mills , Indian Terrian, Grasim Industries, Madura Brands, Mafatlal Industries Ltd, Nahar Industries , Shingora International, Ambadi Enterprises, Crew BOS, Himmatsingka Seide, Abhishek Industries, Welspun India, Shades of India, Linenscapes (India) Ltd. Textrade International Pvt. Ltd, Mura Fabrics, Portico, Creative Mobus Fabrics, Rateria Exports, Mahajan Overseas, Triburg, Bharat Silks , Third World Exports, The Shop , etc. 

Bachelor of Design ( Knitwear Design) : Madura Garments ITC LRBD, Gap, Triburg , Raymond, Gupta Exim, Cascade Enterprises, Pratibha Syntex, Nahar Group of Industries, SPL Industries, Rajah Hosiery, Oswal Woolen Mills, Uni Style Images, Indian Terrian , Impulse, Arvind Brands, Orient Craft, Lakra Brothers, Matrix, RMS Joss, etc. 

Bachelor of Design ( Fashion Communication) : Pantaloon, Shopper’s Stop, marks & Spencers, Christian Dior, Lifetsyle, Benetton, Liberty, Freelook, Lopez Designs, Marie Claire, Images, Times of India, Asian Age, Couture Asia, Femina , FDCI, MTV, NDTV, Times Now, Headlines Today, Perfect Relations, Wizcraft, Ogilvy & Mather, Lintas, Madura Garments, Encompass Events, Vogue , Creative Crest, JWT, IC, Tanishq , etc. 

Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) : Pokarna Group, Gini & Jony, Integra Apparels, Third Eyesight, Taffeles, Laguna Clothing, AYN Accessories (Hong Kong), Pantaloon, ITC LRBD, Color Plus, Celebrity Fashions, Amabattur Clothing Company, LT Karle, RMX Joss, Texport Syndicate, Gokaldas Exports, etc.

5     Is the placement center centric or common across all centers?

The placement in NIFT is centralized for all centers and disciplines.

6     Can the student of any center intern in any place in India/abroad?

Yes. The student can take up internship anywhere with the consent of department.

7     Is there a committee for anti-ragging act at the centers?

Yes each campus has a committee to take care of this. The committee comprises of faculty members and the administrative staff.

8     How does the organization function?

The Institution is headed by the Director General, Who sits at the NIFT HQ in New Delhi. Each Campus is headed by a Director. The academic departments have Chairpersons as academic heads of the respective departments. Each campus the department is headed by the Campus coordinators. Full details can be gathered from the establishment manual posted on the website – Page 13

9     How many heads of departments are there in NIFT

Two –DEAN (A) and Head (AA)

10     Who are key persons at the campus level?

The key persons at the campus level are the

1. 1. Director
   2. Registrar
   3. Campus Coordinators
   4. Regional Industry Coordinator
   5. Cluster Initiative Coordinator

The details of the centers and their contacts are available at www.nift.ac.in.

11     Are there any guidelines and Norms for Woman’s Grievance Committee?

Yes there are guidelines and Norms for women’s grievance cell. The same may be gathered from Page numbers 83, 84, 85 of the establishment manual. The establishment manual is available onwww.nift.ac.in

12     What does the standing Internal Advisory Committee does and how do they function.

The standing internal advisory committee has been constituted by DG –NIFT for transparent, objective and participative decision making. The details of the various units are Cleary spelt out in the establishment manual from page number 75 to 82

13     Are there recruitment rules for the teaching faculty?

Yes, the recruitment rules are clearly defined in the establishment manual. The complete recruitment rules with the competency code and eligibility criteria is mentioned in the establishment manual from page numbers 95 to 133

14     What is the selection Process of various administrative and academic posts in NIFT?

The Selection process for various groups Academic, Administrative and technical posts in NIFT explained in the establishment manual from page number 134 to 142. It is available on NIFT website

15    What is the conduct rules followed in NIFT?

NIFT follows Government of India; central Civil services (CONDUCT) Rules, 1964 as amended from time to time. For further details log on to : www.persmin.nic.in

16     All the details provided in the academic manual are subject to change/amended from time to time as deemed fit.

For any further detailed information kindly visit www.nift.ac.in or visit the nearest NIFT Campus.