National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT Shillong Placements 2025: Highest Package, Average Salary & Top Recruiters

NIFT Shillong operates under a centralised placement system managed by the NIFT Head Office’s Industry Linkage & Placement unit. This means the overall placement process, company registrations, scheduling, and final offers are coordinated centrally, while the campus-level placement cell supports local coordination and smooth execution. 

Top Recruiters are mostly from sectors like Apparel, Retail, International Brands, E-Commerce, Luxury, Designers, and many others. Some of the common roles offered are Fashion Designer, Merchandiser, Textile Designer, Brand Manager, Buyer, Stylist. Top recruiters areRaymond, FabIndia, H&M, Manyavar, Arvind Lifestyle Brands, Bata India, Local handicrafts brands, Amazon, Snapdeal, regional exporters, and Northeast craft/handloom companies, and many others. 

Key Responsibilities of the Placement Cell:

• It prepares students through grooming sessions, portfolio review, mock interviews, resume building, and industry interactions. 
• It coordinates internships, which often lead to Pre-Placement Offer (PPOs). 
• It facilitates company registrations, schedules interviews, resume-building, and industry interactions.
• It maintains industry linkages, including regional coordinators for Chennai and supports alumni networking and off-campus opportunities.