National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT Shillong Q&A: Campus, Placements, Programs, Fees, Loan, Hostel, Scholarship & Ranking 2026

Placements are managed centrally by NIFT. Companies like FabIndia, Raymond, H&M, Manyavar, Arvind, Bata, and regional handloom brands recruit from the campus. Average packages are generally in the INR 6 LPA range.

Yes, hostel accommodation is available mainly for girls. Boys usually arrange private/PG accommodation nearby as on-campus hostel for boys is limited.

The permanent campus is located at Umsawli, Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793012, in a scenic hilly area about 31 km from Shillong Airport.

Admission is through the national NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE), followed by the Situation Test (for B.Des) or GD/PI (for MFM). You can choose Shillong as your preferred campus during counselling.

NIFT Shillong offers four B.Des programmes - Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design - and one postgraduate programme: Master of Fashion Management (MFM).