NIFT Shillong brings different programmes in academics for the 2025–26 session in the era of fashion design, technology, and management. The undergraduate courses at the institute include the Bachelor of Fashion Design (B.FD) with specialisations in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, and Fashion Communication. Postgraduate programmes consist of the Master of Design (MFD) and Master of Fashion Management (MFM), while the Continuing Education department offers short-term diploma and certificate courses in areas such as fashion styling, merchandising, and textile crafts.
The institute conducts course programmes in such a way as to provide completely practical industry experience to its enrolled students. Students here take full advantage of the institute’s strong network with top fashion houses, export centers, and global design institutes, on a regular basis in order to catch up with the industry trends including the best academic learning.
The courses here have an average duration ranging from 2 to 4 years, with total fess for the same ranging between INR 5.6 lakhs and INR 12.3 lakhs, depending on the respective programme and the specialisation.
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official NIFT website and qualify for the NIFT Entrance Exam, comprising the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview. Admissions are based on merit, and deserving students can also avail of scholarships offered by the institute and the Ministry of Textiles.
At NIFT Shillong, undergraduate programmes are crafted to blend creativity with practical innovation. The institute offers Bachelor of Design (BFD) in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, and Fashion Communication merging design thinking with production management.
Each programme duration is 4 years, integrating studio practice, workshops, and industry internships. The course fee for bachelors is INR 1381300. Admission is through the entry barrier, the NIFT entrance exam, and the institute provides scholarships and financial aid for deserving candidates.
Course Name | Duration | Total Fee (INR) |
B.F.M. (Bachelor of Fashion Management) | 4 years | 1381300 |
Bachelor of Fashion Design (BFD) | 4 years | 1381300 |
Bachelor of Accessory Design (BAD) | 4 years | 1381300 |
Bachelor of Textile Design (BTD) | 4 years | 1381300 |
Bachelor of Fashion Communication(BFC) | 4 years | 1381300 |
Bachelor of Foundation Programme Design (BFPD) | 4 years | 1381300 |
NIFT Shillong offers specialised postgraduate programmes that prepare students for leadership and innovation in the fashion industry. The institute provides a Master of Fashion Design (M.FD) focused on advanced design research, creativity, and interdisciplinary learning, and a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) that develops managerial and strategic skills for careers in retail, luxury, and fashion business management.
Each PG programme has a two-year duration, blending theoretical study with hands-on projects, case studies, and industry collaborations. The fee is around INR 6.5 lakh for the entire course, depending on the programme and category. Admission is granted through the NIFT Entrance Exam (GAT) followed by a personal interview, and meritorious students may avail themselves of scholarships or financial aid offered by the institute.
Course Name | Duration | Fee (INR) |
M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management) | 2 Years | 656500 |
Master of Fashion Design (MFD) | 2 Years | 656500 |
Master of Accessory Design (MAD) | 2 Years | 656500 |
Master of Textile Design (MTD) | 2 Years | 656500 |
Master of Fashion Communication(MFC) | 2 Years | 656500 |
Master of Foundation Programme Design (MFPD) | 2 Years | 656500 |
At NIFT Shillong, the CE Programme in Fashion is designed for students eager to contribute in short-term research to the fashion and design ecosystem. The CE course delves into these basic areas such as textile design, & fashion styling, focused on academic leadership and industry-related research thinkers.
The CE programme fee at NIFT Shillong typically ranges between INR 8,555 and INR 20,000 for the entire duration, depending on the research mode and specialisation. This programme empowers candidates to push the boundaries of design and fashion studies while contributing to India’s emerging creative fields.
Course Name | Duration | Total Fee (INR) |
Textile Design Mastery | 6 days | 20,000 |
Contemporary Fashion Styling | 7 days | 8,555 |