National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra was established in 2009 by the Ministry of Textile, Government of India. NIFT Kangra is accredited by both University Grants Commission and AICTE. The college has been ranked 17 for Fashion Designing by INDIA TODAY 2022. It offers a Bachelor of Design Program under 4 Major Specializations and a Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT) in Apparel Production. The college offer admission through the General Ability Test (GAT) followed by the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and Situation Test which is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology every year.

NIFT Kangra has recorded the highest package and average package of INR 9 LPA and INR 3.7 LPA in the placement drive. The top recruiters are Amazon, Jabong, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq, Ajio, VIP luggage, Titan, Reliance Groups, Carlo, Pantaloons, ITC, Decathlon, Gitanjali Group, Wills Lifestyle, and Triburg.

NIFT Kangra Highlights

Particulars Statistics
Campus Location Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Courses Offered 10 UG and 1 PG
No. of Seats 232
Fees Range INR 558,000-1,174,000

NIFT Kangra Ranking

The below table shows the year-wise ranking details of National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra:

Ranked by Years Rank
India Today 2022 17 out of 49 colleges in India
The Week 2022 17 out of 33 colleges in India
Outlook 2022 12 out of 17 colleges in India
IIRF 2023 29 out of 30 colleges in India

NIFT Kangra Courses & Fees

The below table shows the course details of the courses offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra:

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
B.Des
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,109,000
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 from a recognized school/ board.
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Bachelor in Fashion Technology
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 270,900 (1st-year fees)
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 from a recognized school/ board.
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NIFT Kangra Cutoff

NIFT Cutoff 2022:

Courses 2022 Cutoff By Rank 2020 Cutoff By Rank 2019 Cutoff By Rank
MFM 635 - -
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) 1032 573 527
B.Des Fashion Communication 1422 1694 1274
B.Des Fashion Design 1814 1809 1458
B.Des Accessory Design 2472 2061 2006
B.Des Textile Design 2702 2489 2098

NIFT Kangra Placement

In the 2022 Placement drive at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra, the students' highest CTC & average CTC bagged INR 9 LPA and INR 3.7 LPA respectively. Top recruiters who participated in the placement are Amazon, Jabong, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq, Ajio, VIP luggage, Titan, Reliance Groups, Carlo, Pantaloons, ITC, Decathlon, Gitanjali Group, Wills Lifestyle, Triburg. It has placed over 300 successful candidates over the years with a placement percentage of 80%.

NIFT Kangra Scholarships

National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra provides scholarships on both financial and merit cum means based.

  • SARTHAK: Sarthak is a Financial Assistant Scheme for those Meritorious Students who come from the economically weaker section. Under this scholarship, eligible candidates get up to 75% of fee relaxation.
  • UDAAN: Udaan is a MEANS – CUM - MERIT SCHEME FOR FOREIGN STUDIES. It works for the relaxation cost for those students who wish to continue their student exchange program with the Partnering Institute / University with gifts.

NIFT Kangra Facilities

National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra has various facilities like a library, cafeteria, hostel, sports complex, gym, hospital/ medical facilities, wifi campus, shuttle service, music room, labs, and others.

NIFT Kangra vs NIFT Bhopal

Particulars NIFT Kangra NIFT Bhopal
Established Year 2009 2008
Ranking 2472 2807
Fees Comparison INR 11.74 Lakh INR 12.78 Lakh
Accepted Exams NIFT Entrance Exam NIFT Entrance Exam
Total Seats 41 44
Top Courses Offered B. Design and B.F. Tech B. Design and M.F.M.
Facilities
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Hostel
  • Sports Complex
  • Gym
  • Hospital / Medical Facilities
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • Shuttle Service
  • Music Room
  • Labs
  • Others
  • Design Studio
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Hostel
  • Sports Complex
  • Hospital / Medical Facilities
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • Shuttle Service
  • Convenience Store
  • Labs
  • Others
Scholarship Facilities Udaan and Sarthak Sarthak
Average CTC INR 3.7 LPA INR 4.3 lakhs
Top Recruiters Amazon, Jabong, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq, Ajio, VIP luggage, Titan, Reliance Groups, Carlo, Pantaloons, ITC, Decathlon, Gitanjali Group, Wills Lifestyle, and Triburg ITC, Landmark, Lifestyle International, Puma, and Sabyasachi

NIFT Kangra FAQs

Ques: Is there any placement cell at NIFT Kangra?

Ans. No, National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra has no placement cell of its own.

Ques: In which sectors students passed out of NIFT Kangra can work?

Ans. Design, FMCG, retail, sales, and marketing are the sectors in which students passed out of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra can work.

Ques: In which month does the admission to NIFT Kangra start?

Ans: NIFT Admission generally starts in the month of November.

Ques: What specializations does NIFT Kangra offer?

Ans. National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra offers specializations in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication.

Ques: For what NIFT Kangra is known?

Ans. National Institute of Fashion Technology Kangra is known for its B.Des Program for the flagship major Fashion Designing (FD).