The NIFT Jodhpur developed the world's best centralised placement gateway method in the fashion industry. For the 2025 academic year, the campus is building on its established success, focusing on deepening relationships with a diverse roster of recruiters. The centralised cell at Jodhpur meticulously coordinates with the nodal office headquarters to ensure that students from disciplines like Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Apparel Production have access to a variety of national and international brands.
NIFT Jodhpur is projecting a 15-18% increase in the average compensation package for its 2025 batch due to a more diverse mix of recruiters, including D2C startups, international luxury brands, and sustainable textile companies. This shift is influenced by curriculum updates focusing on digital marketing, sustainable fashion, and entrepreneurship, and the institute expects a sharp rise in Pre-Placement Offers driven by companies converting internships and projects into full-time roles.
The placement process for this running year is not just a formality, but it is a part of the students' academic and practical journey, so they should definitely find roles that match their specific skills and creative aspirations.
Placement Details | Statistics |
Highest Package | INR 6 LPA |
Average Package | INR 2.4 LPA |
Placement | 75% |
Top recruiters | Nykaa, Tata Cliq, Aditya Birla, Reliance, and Arvind |
Popular sectors for hiring | Textile industry, garment manufacturing, retail, fashion, e-commerce, textile, and design industries |
A comparative analysis of the placement data between 2024 and 2025 reveals a narrative of steady growth and strategic expansion for NIFT Jodhpur. Recruiters of 2024 were predominantly from the large-scale manufacturing sectors, with a presence of e-commerce platforms. NIFT’s Jodhpur placement drive has been successfully executed with the help of the hybrid model method, recovering fully from the covid-pandemic disturbances and setting a solid benchmark for the upcoming placement year.
The university's placement cell has also improved pre-career counselling for final semester students by using feedback from the previous year's student reports. These adjustments, along with strong company interest, point to a highly positive outcome for the graduating class.
NIFT Jodhpur's 2025 placements are driven by a sharp rise in pre-placement offers for its interns and a new strategy to promote students' skills in traditional Rajasthani crafts. This focus on sustainable, artisan-focused design is attracting a diverse mix of large companies and niche brands. While 2024 saw high demand for B.F.Tech graduates, 2025 is shifting towards B.Des students specialising in Fashion Communication and Lifestyle Accessories.
The placement cell also aims at establishing more placement opportunities and mentorship programs by using alumni networks in the year 2025. Common recruiters include Reliance Brands, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL), Arvind Fashions, and Myntra, and the institute is also engaged in negotiations with emerging companies within the D2C and e-commerce luxury industry.
The Training & Placement (T&P) cell at NIFT Jodhpur provides students with advance support, such as portfolio reviews, interview preparation sessions, and soft-skills workshops.
Placement Details | 2024 | 2025 |
Highest Package Offered | INR 5.8 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Average Package Offered | INR 2 LPA | INR 2.4 LPA |
Placement Rate | 75% | 75% |
Top Recruiters | Aditya Birla, Reliance, and Arvind | Nykaa, Tata Cliq, and Zivame |