Co-create the future with design, technology and management.

India's premier academic institution, training the makers, thinkers and practitioners of tomorrow.

PROJECTS & STORIES

Ideas That Matter

Student Project

The Art of Appearance

Harshdeep

Knitwear Design, NIFT New Delhi, 2026

Student Project

Crafts of Bihar

Mayank Raj

Fashion Communication, NIFT Kangra, 2026

Work Across NIFT

FC CRD Visit to Nuapatna Cluster

Mr. Ritesh Panda

Fadat Block Printing Jaipur

Dr. Ankur, Batch 2022-26

Soof Embroidery

Dr Rahul Kushwaha

Sanjhi Craft

Sanjhi Craft, Batch 2023-27

Bagru Printing Craft

Bagru Printing Craft, Batch 2023-27

Kodambakkam Saree, Madurai

Kodambakkam Saree, Madurai, Semester 7, Batch 2022–26

Villianur Terracotta Craft

Villianur Terracotta Craft, Semester 7, Batch 2022–26

Rhythm of the Loom

MUKTHY S, Batch 2023-27

Wooden lacquer Toys, Varanasi

Tulika Mahanty

Handwoven dhurries: Jawaja

Dr. Harleen Sahni, Batch 2026

AMA-The Caretakers of the Legacy

Lavdeep Singh, Batch 2023-27

Maggar

Lavdeep Singh, Batch 2022-26

Beyul : A Legacy carved in Wood

Ksankupar Khongstit

The Legacy of Khesh

Jyoti Prakash Behera

Khat Tak : The Woven Stories of the Tang's

Ksankupar Khongstit

Handloom Weaving in Gayaji

Rajni Srivastava

F&LA CBDP Project

Mr. Ritesh Panda, Batch 2022–26

Kalakshetra

Kalakshetra, Batch 2023-27

Campus

One NIFT, Many Campuses

20

Campuses

16K

Students Enrolled

13

Programmes Offered

40

Years of Excellence

51K

Alumni

CRAFT CONNECT

Design meets living traditions.

CRAFT CONNECT

Design meets living traditions.

Through Craft Cluster Initiatives, graduation projects, research and artisan collaborations, NIFT works with craft communities across India to document, preserve and innovate traditional knowledge systems.

760

Crafts Collaborated

28

States Reached

5000+

Artisans Engaged

20

NIFT Campuses Involved

Design interventions that create lasting impact

Students and faculty collaborate with artisans through field immersion, documentation, product development, design innovation and market-focused interventions.

Craft Registry

A comprehensive record of India's craft traditions.

Research & Publications

A national resource for textile and craft scholarship.

Cultural Collections

Digital collections celebrating India's material culture.

Craft Atlas

Mapping India's living craft traditions.

EVENTS

CHHAAP@Sabarmati - 3rd Annual Edition

EVENTS

CHHAAP@Sabarmati - 3rd Annual Edition

23 to 30 October 2026

NIFT Gandhinagar to host Chhaap - a vibrant platform where tradition meets innovation. The event will feature over 100 artisan and NIFT alumni stalls representing diverse crafts, textiles, and creative enterprises from across the country. Visitors can also explore the NIFT Theme Pavilion, NIFT CCI and outreach exhibits, showcasing design-led initiatives and community engagement projects.

Venue

Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad

Duration

8 days

Entry

Open to public

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EVENTS

Bharat Tex 2026

EVENTS

Bharat Tex 2026

14 to 17 July 2026

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is participating as the official Knowledge Partner for Bharat Tex 2026, where it will lead dynamic masterclasses, panel discussions, and pitch fests to shape the future of India's textile and fashion ecosystem.

Venue

New Delhi · Pragati Maidan

Duration

4 days

Entry

For Registered Participants

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Academic Partnerships

Bridging Classrooms. Building Futures

Academic Partnerships

Bridging Classrooms. Building Futures

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International Collaborations

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Countries Connected

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Student Exchanges

Alumni

Making Their Mark

The NIFT alumni network spans generations of designers, entrepreneurs, educators and innovators who continue to shape the future of fashion and design across the world.