National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata (NIFT Kolkata) was established in 1995 as one of the premier fashion education institutions in India. Located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, the institute operates as a Public institution under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. NIFT Kolkata holds the distinction of being a Deemed university and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute has consistently maintained its position as a leader in fashion education, securing Rank 1 in the NIRF Fashion Design category 2025. NIFT Kolkata offers a comprehensive range of programmes across various levels including Undergraduate programmes such as Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech), Postgraduate programmes including Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Fashion Management (MFM), and Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech), as well as PhD programmes in Design and Fashion Management. The institute specializes in multiple domains including Fashion Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Leather Design, Fashion Technology, and Fashion Management. Admissions to NIFT Kolkata are conducted through the NIFT Entrance Exam, which is held annually for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The institute is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade and has NBA accreditation for its programmes. NIFT Kolkata spans across a well-equipped campus that provides state-of-the-art facilities for fashion education, combining creative learning with technical expertise.