National Institute of Fashion Technology New Delhi

National Institute of Fashion Technology New Delhi, established in 1986, stands as the flagship institution of the NIFT network and is located in Hauz Khas, South Delhi. Operating as an autonomous statutory institute under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, NIFT New Delhi has earned the distinction of being a premier fashion and design institution. The institute holds Rank 1 in NIRF Fashion & Design Category 2025 and is recognised by the Ministry of Education as an institution of national importance. NIFT New Delhi offers comprehensive programmes across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in fashion, design, management, and technology domains. The institute is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade and maintains international recognition through collaborations with global fashion schools. Admission to various programmes is conducted through the NIFT Entrance Examination, which assesses creative ability, general knowledge, and communication skills. The campus spans 10 acres and provides state-of-the-art facilities including design studios, computer labs, textile laboratories, and fashion museums. NIFT New Delhi has consistently maintained excellence in placements with leading fashion brands, retail chains, export houses, and luxury brands recruiting students. The institute offers specialisations in fashion design, textile design, fashion communication, leather design, accessory design, fashion technology, and fashion management. With a legacy of over three decades, NIFT New Delhi continues to shape the future of India's fashion industry through innovative curriculum, industry partnerships, and research initiatives.