Placement is the prerequisite requirement of every student, and so is the case in NIFT. NIFT traces down its existence since 1986 and is in the endeavor of evolving and changing itself to be a parallel with the constantly changing market and the trends of Fashion thriving & in demand.

Across 16 Campuses, NIFT placements is creating histories in the Textile designing industry by Sculpting out the individuals with the power of creating an identity with new fashion. In 2006 NIFT was registered as a Statutory Institution by the Indian Parliament Act.

NIFT has always been striving to create a magical combination of modern and traditional culture to create a contemporary fashion.

At NIFT, the faculties are set to create a mass of self-motivated students who belong to the Clusters of people who always dream high and achieve new heights.

Here at NIFT, a combination of Arts, Crafts, and traditional heirlooms to Technological production of clothes, Everything is taught, and students are trained to develop a dynamic fashion that fits in multiple trends irrespective of the demographics and demands.

Designers hailing from NIFT are the individuals who are posing a great competition to the fashion market because they have been provided with the cutting-edge academic methodology as well as understanding and exposure to an environment where a combination of techniques, technology, and traditional practice has been brought to the table to unfold their true potential, encapsulating creative and intellectual excellence. Furthermore, NIFT placements have consistently demonstrated the institute's commitment to producing industry-ready professionals who excel in various facets of the fashion world.

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To Enhance and upscale these skills, the requirement for the right platform is crucial. Keeping the same in mind, NIFT provides placement opportunities to Fresh Graduates each year (B.Des, BFTech, M.Des, MFTech) at the campus only.

Recruiters from diverse industries, including Textile, Accessories, Interior Design, and others, participate in the NIFT placement fair to select candidates for their companies. These students, known for their creativity, skill, and revolutionary ideas, bring dynamic benefits to the organizations they join.

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Industrial Session

NIFT Placements creates an environment where the spirit of lifelong learning and desire to create a new market is constantly growing in the students, and a sense of productivity and efficiency becomes a vital trait of the individual hailing from this Fashion technology Institute.

To elevate this and encourage this attitude of continuous learning, NIFT provides Industrial Engagement to the Students where they will get optimum exposure to the real-life industry.

This is to make them learn how to take up new challenges without negatively impacting their performance. The Students here learn to create a balance between professional and Ethical practice so that they can stand out as a professional.

Also, the revised curriculum at NIFT focuses on developing the intellectual as well as ethical knowledge of Students. 

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The recruiters from various industries—textile, accessories, interior design, and others—participate in our placement fair to select candidates for onboarding in their companies.

Our students exemplify a blend of creativity, skill, and revolutionary ideas, poised to bring unparalleled benefits to any company they join.

The new curriculum at NIFT offers a comprehensive education, balancing classroom learning, workshops, excursions for enhanced outcomes, and various upskilling practices.

These engagements are provided in NIFT Placements by these listed means:

• Seminars and Mass meetings with the industry Experts for Industrial Insights.
• Classroom Assessment (Funded)
• Excursions to real-time Companies
• Internships
• Research and Dissertations
• Workshops in Industries for Practical Learning

NIFT is taking a holistic approach to continuously and actively incorporate industries and.m bring them to campus to provide more exposure and opportunities to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in NIFT.

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NIFT Placements Process

Two employed students from NIFT have two Major Methodologies. The first one is campus placement, and the second one is pre-placement offers.

Before diving into that, let's look at the eligibility criteria: this category of the placement process under which Companies reserve the right to provide placement. 

Eligibility 

You must satisfy the below NIFT Eligibility Criteria to be eligible for admission.

• The company should have registration under 1956-2013. Or if not, then it has to be a Multinational Company, Which must have an Operational unit in India and must be dealing in Fashion domains which must include Dresses, apparel, Accessories, Shoes, bag & Jewellery.
• It must be a group of companies dealing in the Fashion Industry.
• Or it could be an independent firm however it should be registered either under MSME or Firm Act
• Must be a Company Specialized in offering Workshops and Training.

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Let's quickly Jump to the nature of placement to obtain further details:

On Campus Placement

To begin with, the Companies need to inform the NIFT Placements management unit beforehand about their interest in becoming a part of the on-campus placement drive in the Campus.

For that, they need to register with NIFT one or two months before the Scheduled date and then once they are approved by the management. They are free to conduct the placement drive within the NIFT Campus.

Pre-placement offers 

These offers come to the student way before the campus placement drive takes place. These job offers are often channelized by the companies who are providing Internship or workshop conducting opportunities to the Students.

These are usually performance-based offers and are Extended by the companies to the students who are already employed as interns or associates in the company, however, for a restricted time.

However, once the students receive this PPO, they become ineligible to be a part of the On-campus placement drive. 

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Here, let's look at the dates scheduled for the On-campus placement drive for Avadi year 2024. 

Phase 1	April 25th May 7th, 2024	Interview in Online and Offline Mode
Phase 2	June 1st - June 9th, 2024	Interview in Online and Offline Mode

Companies coming on campus: Major Recruiters 

Tanishq	Sonata	Kalyan Jewellers	Zara
Mura Fabrics	Abhishek Zaveri	Amore Magazine	Artex Apparels
Aura Jewels	Avada apparels	Avenue Supermarts Ltd.(D-Mart)	Avi Design Group
Babyshop - Landmark Group	Banswara Garments	Bata India Limited	Beebay Kids Apparels Pvt. Lt
FLF - Central & FSL (Future Style Labs)	Flowery Fashion	Future Group	Find Business Ventures Pvt. Ltd
Gamma	GanjamNagappa& Son Pvt Ltd	Gaurav Gupta	GEERT FAB
Gem	GINZA INDUSTRIES LIMITED	Monte Carlo India	Libaas

Conclusion

 NIFT placements are a testament to the institute's commitment to fostering industry-ready professionals. With a structured placement process, diverse job opportunities, impressive salary packages, and strong industry connections, NIFT ensures that its graduates are well-placed to embark on successful careers in the fashion industry. The continuous evolution of NIFT's placement strategies ensures that the institution remains at the forefront of fashion education, providing its students with the best possible start to their professional journeys. For those looking to make a mark in the dynamic world of fashion, NIFT placements offer an invaluable gateway to achieving their career aspirations.

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