These are the ten leading fashion institutes and colleges in India, ranked by popularity. Contact details are given for each, along with every NIFT campus.
Please note: these listings date from the original compilation and contact details change. Verify addresses, telephone numbers and admission requirements directly with each institute before applying.
The ranking
| Rank | Institute | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Institute of Design (NID) | Ahmedabad |
| 2 | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) | Seven campuses nationwide |
| 3 | Pearl Academy of Fashion | New Delhi |
| 4 | School of Fashion Technology | Pune |
| 5 | JD Institute of Fashion Technology | New Delhi |
| 6 | Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) | Noida |
| 7 | Apeejay Institute of Design | New Delhi |
| 8 | National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD) | Chandigarh |
| 9 | Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) | Mohali |
| 10 | Wigan and Leigh Fashion School | Kolkata |
1. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Main Campus, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007
Phone: +91 (079) 2662 3692
Website: www.nid.edu
2. National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT operates across seven campuses, which is a considerable practical advantage: the qualification is the same wherever you study, so you can apply to the campus that suits you geographically.
Website for all campuses: www.nift.ac.in
NIFT New Delhi
NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi 110 016
NIFT Mumbai
NIFT Campus, Plot no 15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210, Maharashtra
Phone: 022 27745549, 27745692, 27744659
NIFT Hyderabad
NIFT Campus, opposite Hitech City, Madhapur, Hyderabad 500081
Phone: 040 23110842, 843, 844, 4537
NIFT Kolkata
NIFT Campus, Plot 3B, Block LA, near 16 No. Water Tank, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700 098
Phone: 033 23358872 / 2890 / 8348 / 7332 / 8350
NIFT Chennai
NIFT Campus, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani, Chennai 600113
Phone: 044 22542755, 044 22542756
NIFT Bangalore
NIFT Campus, CA Site No 21, Sector 1, 27th Main, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Phone: 080 25632550
NIFT Gandhinagar
NIFT Campus, GH-0 Circle, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat
Phone: 079 23240832, 23240834, 23227807, 23227920
3. Pearl Academy of Fashion
A-21/13, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi 110028
Phone: +91 41417693-94, 25703451 / 5478 / 8506
Website: www.pearlacademy.com
4. School of Fashion Technology, Pune
OFT Campus, near Cummins Engineering College, Karvenagar, Pune 411 052, Maharashtra
Phone: +91 20 25474328 / 25472782 / 25478184
Website: www.softpune.com
5. JD Institute of Fashion Technology
38 Nishant Kunj, Main Road Pitam Pura, near Sona Jewellers, opposite 335 Metropole, New Delhi 110034
Website: jdinstitute.in
6. Footwear Design and Development Institute
A-10/A, Sector 24, Noida 201 301, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: +91 120 4500100
Website: www.fddiindia.com
7. Apeejay Institute of Design
54 Institutional Area, Tughlakabad, New Delhi 110044
Phone: +91 11 29956208
Website: www.apeejay.edu/aid
8. National Institute of Fashion Design
International Institute of Fashion Design, INIFD House, SCO 32-33-34-35, Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 160009
Phone: +91 172 2784980, +91 172 2784981
Website: www.nifd.net
9. Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology
B-68, Phase VII, Industrial Area, Mohali 160 055
Phone: +91 172 5044994, 5044995, 5093623, 5090669
Website: www.niiftindia.com
10. Wigan and Leigh Fashion School
41 Hazra Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
Phone: +91 476 5620 / 55
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between NID and NIFT?
NID is a design institute with a broader remit across design disciplines. NIFT is focused specifically on fashion technology and operates across seven campuses.
Does the NIFT campus matter?
The qualification is the same across campuses, so you can choose on location, facilities and specialisms rather than on standing.
Are these details current?
They date from the original compilation. Verify addresses, phone numbers and admission requirements with each institute before applying.
For a fuller directory see our list of fashion institutes in India, and for career context see fashion career scope.
