Top B.Design Colleges in Fashion Design - India

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NIFT was set up at Delhi in 1986 and had only one programme of Fashion Design in its first year. The campus initially started functioning from a temporary two room set up in its formative years and shifted to a full-fledged campus in 1994. The building designed by Dr. B.V. Doshi is based on the concept of a central step-well to conserve rainwater, a traditional Indian Baoli and is listed as one of the modern Iconic architecture of Delhi.

Established in the year 1995 in “Fashion Capital of India”, today NIFT Mumbai is spread over 10 acres in Navi Mumbai, boasts of  state of the art hostel facilities for girls and boys students, world class infrastructure, highly equipped labs and machine rooms. Campus possesses latest sports infrastructure and well monitored well equipped canteen facility. The institute has highly trained faculty members with strong industry connect. NIFT Mumbai offers employment opportunities to aspirants across all NIFT centers.

NIFT has been a pioneer in fashion education in India, bringing together knowledge, creative thinking and critical independence. Over the past 30 years, the institute has stood as a beacon for inclusive thinking, bringing forth competent individuals who specialize in Design, Technology and Management. NIFT Bengaluru is located in a prime area with all facilities and infrastructure in and around the campus

NIFT Chennai was established in the year 1995. Completing a wonderful journey of more than two decades, the center has set up a remarkable and ideal platform for the aspiring and creative young generation in the field of Fashion with Design, technology and Management

The NIFT Campus at Gandhinagar, considered to be perhaps the greenest city in India, was established in 1995 at a temporary campus building allotted by Govt. of Gujarat at Sector 26, Gandhinagar. Later Government of Gujarat allotted a plot of 20,000 sq.mt. land for NIFT Gandhinagar’s permanent Campus near Infocity which became operational in February 2004. An additional 10,000 sq. mt. land was allotted for the Girls’ Hostel, Director’s Bungalow and Staff Quarters.

NIFT Patna was started in June, 2008, from its transit campus situated in the prestigious Udyog Bhavan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna and from July 2014 it has start functioning from its own permanent campus at Mithapur Farms, Patna.

The NIFT Hyderabad campus sits between India’s IT hub - Hi-tech city and the state craft village, Shilparamam; appropriately epitomizing one of its core mottos, tradition meets modernity. With such close proximity to the IT industries and a vibrant city sphere, the campus boasts of modern amenities while still closely rooted to its cultural diversity. The permanent campus was established in 1999 and the main building is noted for its architectural grandeur and versatility. The campus facilities provide an ideal environment for an all rounded learning experience and holistic growth.

Founded in 1995, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata is a leader in the Eastern Part of India for providing education in the field of Design, Technology and Management. NIFT Kolkata is one of the five oldest Centres among the NIFT fraternity. With a symbiotic balance amongst the state government and the garment industries, NIFT Kolkata stands as a pioneer of fashion training and research.

Pearl Academy New Delhi is a Private College and it was established in 1993 and accredited by AICTE. Pearl Academy New Delhi offers 55 courses in Design, Media and Mass Communication, Management streams. Popular courses are BA, Certificate, PGD. The placement record of the college varies from stream to stream. Highest package was 14 Lacs in 2019 academic year.

Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune set up in 2002. Students discover ways to increase primary understanding and capabilities making powerful use of the sketchbook, discovering recording methods, increase visible perception, collecting expert attitudes to set initiatives, and displaying a critical, contextual and ancient consciousness withinside the regions of design. Symbiosis Institute of Design was approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC. Ranked 10 For Fashion Design By Indiatoday 2021. Symbiosis Institute of Design courses are offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degree (i.e Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Industrial Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) Fashion Design.

NIFT Kannur started functioning from a temporary campus in 2008 and moved to its current permanent campus in 2012. It is a serene campus located away from busy towns but active within. The sprawling campus of 10 acres houses the academic block which is an architectural master piece raises like a spiral from 2 floors to 8 floors. The infrastructure was given by the State Government of Kerala. This allows a reservation of 20% supernumerary seats for the students of the state domicile.

NIFT Shillong started its humble beginning from June, 2008.The institute boasts of a very close contact with the intellectual art and design sect of the society all over the country. Due to the advantage of being one of the pioneer institutions coming in the state, the institute is now very well networked to satisfy the academic requirements of NIFT at Shillong. The Centre is currently offering Four Undergraduate 4 Years courses - Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication.

Pearl Academy Jaipur is a Private College and it was established in 2007 and accredited by AICTE. Pearl Academy Jaipur offers 11 courses in Design, Media and Mass Communication streams. Popular courses are PGD, BA, Certificate.

Situated in picturesque Kangra Valley, overlooking beautiful Dhauladhar Himalayan Ranges, Kangra Centre started its journey in 2009, tracing the vision of NIFT. The centre was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of Textiles, Mr. Shankar Singh Waghela and Hon'ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal on 5th August 2009, which has started playing an important role in contributing to various segments of the textile, apparel, lifestyle accessories, and fashion

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology is a university of recognition that aims to impart quality value based education of international standards for its students. With 23 unique campuses and 1,800 faculty and researchers, the university has bagged a number of awards, ranks and recognition. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, is one such institute of this university that has marked its position in the education industry.

Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar is Multi Dimension, Co-Educational Institution & one of the most prestigious and sought after colleges of North India under the aegis of Apeejay Education Society with an 'A+' grade by NAAC

Amity University Lucknow Campus (AULC) is a constituent unit of Amity University, Uttar Pradesh & it was established in the year 2004 with the sole objective to impart research & innovation driven education in the region The 40 acre state of the art campus is a fine blend of global education, training & research within academic ambience. With the latest teaching methodologies AULC offers UGC recognized Undergraduate & Post graduate courses in multiple disciplines.