National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD), Andheri Mumbai was established in the year 2003 with just 6 students, in present, has an intake capacity of about 200 students. The institute is affiliated with Medhavi Skill University and recognised by Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development. Further, NIFD has international affiliation London School of Trendz, UK. NIFD Andheri Bandra was awarded as “No1 Design institute in Mumbai” year 2022/2023 by Times of India. The institute was also awarded as the platinum Center amongst 180 NIFD Centres for excellence in Fashion and Interior design education-2022. 

NIFD offers UGC approved Degree and MSBD Diploma (Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development ) to the students. The primary areas of academics of the college are Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles Design. It proudly has been recognized as the best center for academic purposes nationwide. The Fashion Institute offer B.Voc, B.Des, M.Voc, M.Des, MBA and several short-term certificate courses in Fashion and Interior Design. Admissions to such courses are done on the merit-basis. 

With 20 years of excellence, Ishan Education provides strong academics to make the students industry ready. The faculties at NIFD are well versed having 20 to 25 years of industry experience. The mentors are Manish Malhotra and Ashley Rebello for Fashion Design. The famous Twinkle Khanna had recently introduced the Interior Academy as part of the International Institute of Fashion Design.  NIFD provides 100% placement opportunities to the final year students. Some of the recruiters that visit the campus during the placement are ANA Designs, Sleek Kitchen, Abu jani Sandeep Khosla, Tommy Hilfiger, Neeta Lulla and Many more.

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NIFD Mumbai Highlights

Institute Type Private
Establishment Year 2003
Types of Programs | No. of Programs Certificate, Diploma, UG, & PG programs | 13
Mode of Registration Online and Offline
Official Knowledge Partner Lakme Fashion Week
Official Education Partner Femina Miss India
Facilities available

Library, Cafeteria, Computer Labs, Makeup Room, Hostel etc
Official Website www.nifdandheri.com
Admission Helpdesk +91 9820237151 / 8828002397
Location

4th & 5th floor, Trans Avenue, behind Versova, SV Patel Nagar,
Andheri(W) Mumbai - 400053

NIFD Andheri Awards

  • Awarded as the “Trendsetter Design Institute” by Governor of Maharashtra 2022.
  • Awarded by Times Education Icons as “Best Design Institute” in Mumbai- 2022.
  • Awarded “No1 Design institute in Mumbai” year 2022/2023 by Times of India. 
  • Awarded Icons as Best Design Institute by Times Education.
  • Awarded "Best fashion & Interior designing institute" by 'Global quality awards'.
  • Best Fashion Designing Institute in Mumbai.
  • Most Promising Fashion Design institute in Maharashtra.

NIFD Andheri Courses

The institute offers one-year, two-year, three-year, and super specializations in various fields of fashion & interior designing and the course fee is INR 3.60 Lakh onwards. The table below indicates the name of courses and their eligibility:

Name of Course Duration Specialization Eligibility
Diploma 1/2/3 Years

Fashion & Interior Design

 Passed 10 
Bachelor in Design (B.DES) 4 Years Passed 10 + 2 
Bachelor in Vocation (B.Voc) 3 Years
Master in Design (M.DES) 2 Years Passed Graduation/Bachelor’s Degree
Master in Vocation (M.Voc)
MBA
PG Diploma 3 Years

National Institute of Fashion Design also offer Short term courses to the students. Below are the details of the same:

  • Fashion Styling
  • Accessory Design
  • Luxury Brand Management
  • Fashion Communication
  • Pattern making Garment Construction
  • CAD
  • Interior Styling
  • Set Design
  • Exhibition Design

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NIFD Andheri Admissions

National Institute of Fashion Design Andheri Mumbai Registration procedure is online and offline as well.

NIFD Registration Procedure

Applicants can register themselves via online or offline mode, follow the subsequent steps to apply:

Steps Online Offline
Step 1 Visit the official website (www.nifd.net) Visit the official website (http://www.nifdandheri.com/)
Step 2 Go to Home page and click on 'Apply Now' & 'New User' Go to Home page and click on 'Apply Now'
Step 3 Register yourself with a valid contact number and email id Download the application form and fill in the required details like p[ast qualifications, permanent address, desired courses, and more
Step 4 Enter NIFD Andheri Login credentials and NIFD Application form will appear or avail the form from the institute itself.
Step 5 Duly fill the form and submit it with payment of application form as per your course via credit/ debit card Post your form with payment to the following address:

(NIFD Andheri
4th-5th floor, Tdrans Avenue,
SV Patel Nagar, Andheri
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053)

Admission to the certificate, diploma, UG, and Ph.D. courses are done on merit basis followed by a personal interview. Basic selection criteria is first-cum-first-serve. Successful candidates can enroll themselves once document verification is done. Documents required during the time of admission are listed below:

  • Class 10th board certificate/ mark sheet
  • Class 12th board certificate/ mark sheet
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate/ mark sheet (if applied for PG)
  • Master’s degree certificate/ mark sheet (if required)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Permanent Address proof
  • Category certificate (if required)
  • Transfer/ Migration certificate

After the completion of document verification, eligible candidates can complete their admission procedure by paying the fee of the desired course. 

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NIFD Andheri Placements

NIFD provides assistance to the final year students during the placement drive. The placement cell provides training to the students to face the corporate world. Some of the companies that visit the campus during the placement season are:

Fashion Design Placements
Aza Fashions Rajat Tangri Abu jani Sandeep Khosla
Zara New Zealand Manish Malhotra Nachiket Barve
Vero Moda Pria Kataria Puri Neeta Lulla

A few companies that visit for Interior Design Placements at NIFD Andheri are detailed below:

Interior Design Placements
K Raheja Group Shreem Interiors Talati Interiors
Hafiz Contractor ANA Designs Ministry of Lights

NIFD Andheri Infrastructure

NIFD Andheri offers a state of art infrastructure facilities to the students. The institute offers well equipped classrooms along with fully Wi-Fi campus, to make learning a fun. More facilities offered at NIFD Andheri are detailed below:

  • Hostel
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer Labs
  • Pattern Making Laboratory/ Draping Labs
  • Juki Machine Equipped Sewing Laboratory
  • Interior Design Laboratory
  • Makeup Room

  • Studio Space For Photoshoots

NIFD FAQs

Ques. Why should I join NIFD Andheri?

Ans. Some of the reasons to join NIFD Andheri are detailed below:​

1. High flying placement records - The National Institute of Fashion Design feels extremely honored to have a batch of students that ceaselessly perform beautifully and get various awards. The institute provides placements facilities to its students, grooms them to face recruiters, and imports knowledge so that top-notch designing companies like Vero Moda, Zara New Zealand, Aza Fashions and other industry recruit the students. The maximum package offered to students was INR 600000 PA.

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2. Industrial visits - The students at the Fashion School get an amazing chance to get an onsite experience of various industries that are into Fashion or Interior Designing. This is a unique method by which the students gain an insightful and practical knowledge vis-à-vis what they learn in the classrooms.

3. Personalized study schedule - It is probably one of those few institutes which let the student adjust their classroom timings with their personal schedule. Hence they may be pursuing their college studies and yet can get an opportunity to start picking up knowledge on fashion and interior designing through the broad range of courses at the National Institute of Fashion Design.

Ques. What is the seat intake at NIFD Andheri?

Ans. The seat intake is 30 for each course. The aspirants looking for admission can visit the official website for more information.

Ques. What is the fee at NIFD Andheri?

Ans.  The fee for 1st year is INR 3.60 Lacs onwards. Check: NIFD Fee

Ques. What is the hostel fee at NIFD Andheri?

Ans. The hostel fee ranges from INR 1.2 lacs to INR 1.8 Lacs. More information: NIFD Hostel Fee