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National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong campus is one of the 18 centres of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi. NIFT Shillong Institute was established in 2008 as the first premier fashion institute in the Northeast. NIFT Shillong courses include B.Des - Accessory Design, B.Des - Fashion Design, B.Des - Textile Design and B.Des - Fashion Communication.
National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong also offers a two-year master of fashion management (MFM) at the postgraduate level. NIFT Shillong admission to these programmes is offered through NIFT entrance exam. The NIFT Shillong campus is a pioneer fashion education institute in Meghalaya. The campus is spread across 28 acre area. The permanent NIFT Shillong campus has been built under the Shillong township project which also plans to host IIM, IHM, and social bodies such as the United Nations Resource Centre. NIFT Shillong courses are attempt to bring traditional crafts, creativity and skills into the mainstream.
The NIFT Shillong fees varies for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The campus has a resource centre which hosts around 6,500 books and is equipped with modern facilities including digital resources. Hostel and playground facilities are also available at the institute.
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The NIFT Shillong cutoff 2025 has been officially released by the authorities. NIFT Shillong cut off is available below in the table for different rounds of B.Des course.
| Courses | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | 1277 | 2075 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | 2528 | 2781 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | 2165 | 2556 |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication) | 1731 | 2021 |
The new campus of NIFT Shillong is in Umsawli, Shillong. The institute is connected with a small airport in Umroi. Direct buses and taxi services are also available from Shillong to NIFT Umroi. Students can also reach NIFT Shillong using all-weather NH 40 which connects Shillong with Guwahati, Assam.
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Established | 2008 |
| Exam | NIFT Entrance Exam |
| Courses | 2 Degrees and 5 Courses |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Student Count | 428 |
| Campus Size | 20 acres |
The eligibility criteria of NIFT Shillong MFM programme is Candidates should have passed graduation in any stream from an institute/university recognised by law Or Candidates should have passed the 3-years undergraduate diploma programme from NIFT/NID.
The various types of job roles offered to the NIFT Shillong students are store manager, space designer, trend analyst, fashion designer, costume designer, and others.
Yes, NIFT Shillong provides two types of scholarships to the students: “SARTHAK” - NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme for UG and PG students and “UDAAN” - NIFT Means-cum-Merit financial assistance for foreign studies.
Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong has several clubs and committees for the students such as cultural club, sports and photography club, literary club, social service and environment club.
The basic eligibility criteria to get admission in B.Des course is that the candidates should have passed 10+2 from any recognised board.
Yes, the NIFT Shillong has several industry linkages such as Zoya, Melorra, Allen Solly, Havells, Satyani, Jaguar, Wild Craft, Future Group, Blue Stone.com, National Centre for Design and Product Development.
GAT is General Ability Test and CAT is the Creative Ability Test required for students to clear in order to get admission at National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong.
National Institute of Fashion Technology was established in the year 2008. Interested students can apply for admissions by filling out the online application form.
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