

NIFT Mumbai, formally named the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai, was established in 1995 by the Ministry of Textiles. As one of the earliest campuses of NIFT, it now ranks 2nd for its Fashion Design program according to India Today Ranking 2024, and 20th in Design as per IIRF Ranking 2024. The institute provides a variety of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and Continuing Education courses. Its main offerings include B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, and MFM, along with diploma and multiple certification courses. The B.Des program stands out as the flagship course, with the first-year fee for 2025 set at INR 3.42 Lakhs. Admissions at NIFT Mumbai are determined by the NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview. Collegedunia reviews indicate that the B.Des program boasts a 77% placement rate. In 2024, the highest salary package reached INR 17 lakhs per annum, with average packages falling between INR 5-6 lakhs per annum. Leading companies such as Raymonds, Shahi Exports, RBL, Vardhaman, Arvind, Siyaram, H&M, Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra are among the top recruiters taking part in NIFT Mumbai's placement drives.