Srinagar Campus

The two-year Master of Fashion Management programme, offered by the Department of Fashion Management Studies, develops professionals for the business, management and strategic dimensions of the fashion industry. The curriculum integrates fashion marketing, merchandising, buying, retailing, sourcing, supply chain management, business analytics, brand and strategic management, global marketing, luxury fashion and entrepreneurship.

The two-year Master of Fashion Technology programme, offered by the Department of Fashion Technology, prepares professionals for advanced roles across fashion technology, apparel manufacturing, product development and supply chain management. The curriculum integrates engineering, technology, management, research and innovation, with emphasis on advanced textile materials, functional textiles, apparel quality engineering, product engineering and modern manufacturing systems.

The two-semester Foundation Programme forms the common starting point for undergraduate education at NIFT, bringing Design and Fashion Technology students together through a shared learning experience in Design and Technology fundamentals. The programme develops core skills in visualisation, communication, creative thinking, material exploration and digital tools, while introducing students to fashion, technology, sustainability and the wider design ecosystem.

The four-year Accessory Design programme, offered by the Department of Fashion & Lifestyle Accessory, develops designers for the diverse and evolving world of lifestyle products and fashion accessories. The curriculum integrates design thinking with traditional and new-age materials, emerging technologies, Indian crafts and sustainable practices.

The four-year Fashion Design programme, NIFT’s flagship programme, offers a holistic foundation in design with a focused approach to apparel. The curriculum develops design sensitivity by balancing global fashion aesthetics with an Indian perspective, while addressing the diverse requirements of couture, prêt-à-porter, exports, niche markets and handcrafting.

The four-year Fashion Communication programme, offered by the Department of Fashion Communication, develops versatile design professionals for the fashion, lifestyle, media and creative industries. The curriculum positions communication as a strategic bridge between fashion products, brands and consumers, integrating design thinking, visual communication, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), trend research and forecasting, and emerging media.