What is NIFT?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is the leading institution for fashion education in India. Established as a statutory institute in 2006, with the President of India as a ‘Visitor’, it operates fully-fledged campuses across the country. Over the years, NIFT has also served as a knowledge service provider to both the Union and State governments, focusing on design development and the promotion of handlooms and handicrafts.
Admission to this premier fashion institute can be competitive, but PAHAL DESIGN is one of the best institutes to help you prepare for the NIFT Exam with expert guidance and focused training.
Campuses
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Bengaluru
New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
Bhopal
Daman
Gandhinagar
Raebareli
Patna
Jodhpur
Srinagar
Bhubaneswar
Kannur
Panchkula
Shillong
Kangra
Hyderabad
Varanasi
Courses offered by NIFT
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Textile Design
Knitwear Design
Fashion Communication
Accessory Design
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech)
Apparel Production
Master of Design (M.Des)
Master of Design
Master of Fashion Management
Master of Fashion Technology
Proven Track Record
Creative
Development Workshop
Focused Practical Training
Online + Offline Flexibility
Comprehensive Study Material
Personalised Guidance
Experienced Faculty
NID-Specific Curriculum
Why Pahal Design?
Career Paths
1. Fashion Designer
Design clothes for brands, boutiques, or launch your label.
- Apparel Designer (Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear)
- Costume Designer (Film/TV)
- Couture or Ready-to-Wear Designer
2. Textile Designer
Design fabrics, prints, weaves, or surfaces for apparel and furnishings.
- Surface Pattern Designer
- Print Developer
- Fabric Innovator
3. Fashion Communication
Blend creativity with media, marketing, and tech.
- Fashion Photographer
- Fashion Journalist
- Graphic Designer (Fashion)
- Social Media Strategist
- Visual Merchandiser
4. Fashion Technology
Bridge fashion and engineering
- Product Developer
- Production Manager
- CAD Designer
- Quality Analyst
5. Fashion Management
Ideal if you’re interested in business, branding, and retail.
- Fashion Buyer / Merchandiser
- Brand Manager
- Retail Manager
- Supply Chain Executive
- Marketing Strategist
6. Accessory Designer
Design bags, footwear, jewellery, watches, belts, etc.
- Footwear Designer
- Jewellery Designer
- Leather Goods Designer
7. Entrepreneur / Fashion Start-up
Many NIFT grads launch their own:
- Fashion brands
- Boutiques
- E-commerce stores
- Design studios
8. Higher Studies (India & Abroad)
Pursue a Master’s in:
- Fashion Management
- Design
- Luxury Brand Management
- Fashion Technology
- MBA or M.Des (IIT/NID)
Top Recruiters from NIFT
Pahal Design Courses
| Course | For | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
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Foundation Batch |
9th – 11th Std. |
Saturday & Sunday |
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Weekdays Batch |
12th Appearing / Passed out Students |
5 Days in a week |
|
Weekend Batch |
12th Appearing / Passed out Students |
Saturday & Sunday |
|
Crash Course |
Batch 12th Graduate Appearing / Passed out Students |
6 Days in a week |
|
Weekdays Batch (M.Des)
NIFT |
Graduate Appearing / Passed out Students |
3 Days in a week |
|
Weekdays Batch (M.Des)
NIFT |
Graduate Appearing / Passed out Students |
Saturday & Sunday |
|
Weekdays Batch (MFM /
M.FTech) – NIFT |
Graduate Appearing / Passed out Students |
3 Days in a week |
|
Weekend Batch (MFM /
M.FTech) – NIFT |
After the 1st Phase of NID (M.des)/Abroad Study |
Saturday & Sunday |
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PI Batches (MFM /
M.FTech/M.des) – NIFT |
After the 1st Phase of the Exam |
Till exam date |
