NID vs NIFT ?

Both the institutes are highly ranked, but which is better for fashion designing?

99 Followers | 12.8k Views | Posted 2015-08-27 12:52:06
Started by Prateek Sengar

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    Subhas Tagore

    a month ago

    1. Relevance in UPSC Syllabus

    • NID (Design & Innovation focus):

      • Can be linked to Art & Culture (GS I) ? Industrial design, crafts, creative industries.

      • GS III (Economy, Science & Tech, MSME, Make in India, Startup India) ? NID contributes to design-led manufacturing, innovation ecosystem.

      • Essay Paper ? Design thinking, innovation in governance, Atmanirbhar Bharat.

    • NIFT (Fashion & Textile focus):

      • Strongly relevant to Art & Culture (GS I) ? Indian textiles, crafts, handlooms, fashion heritage.

      • GS III (Economy, Exports, Employment, MSME sector) ? NIFT plays a role in boosting textile exports, fashion industry, women-led entrepreneurship.

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    Munira Saify | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    If you are going for specialisation in design courses then NIFT otherwise NID.
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    Aparna Lilith | Contributor-Level 7

    2 years ago
    NID and NIFT are both design institutes in India. NID stands for the National Institute of Design and NIFT stands for the National Institute of Fashion Technology. NID focuses on industrial design, communication design, textile design, and other related areas, while NIFT focuses on fashion technology and management. Both institutes offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in their respective fields.
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    Megha Jain | Contributor-Level 7

    2 years ago
    Hi, so basically so there's no such comparison between NIFT and NIFT as in what is better. NIFT and NID both are top design colleges in India, but the courses they offer are not the same. NIFT stands for National Institute Of Fashion Technology which clearly suggests that it's a fashion focused college. NID stands for National Institute of Design and it has a core design focused approach. Hence, you need to find out about the courses they offer and choose according to your interest.
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    Anshika Maurya | Contributor-Level 9

    2 years ago
    NID (National Institute of Design) and NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) are two of the most prestigious institutions for design and fashion education in India. Here are some differences between the two:
    Programs offered: NID offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various design disciplines such as Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile Design, etc. While NIFT offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fashion-related fields such as Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication, etc. Focus areas: NID has a broader focus on design and innovation, while NIFT has a specific focus on the fas
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    Avani Jain

    2 years ago
    NID is, by far, the best Indian institute for product designing, product concept development, and design innovation, acclaimed globally for design excellence. NID teaches students about design and art, aesthetic sense and extracts of design engineering. It is focused on art, aesthetics and product development.
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    Syed Hamza

    2 years ago
    NID courses are focused on particulars but NIFT courses covered broader study of any field. NID courses will lead you to a specific job, but NIFT can help you to choose multiple job options. NIFT is having minimum 30 seats in all of their courses in 15 centers (presently 15). NID avg.
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    VIRAJ SINGH

    2 years ago
    NID is the one of India's top design school specialising in Idea creation design engineering and product development among the other things NIFT on the other head is premier league concerned with clothing textile garment construction and style among other things.
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    sazel anand

    2 years ago
    NID is one of India's top design schools, specialising in idea creation, design engineering, aesthetics, and product development, among other things. NIFT, on the other hand, is primarily concerned with clothing textiles, garment construction, and style, among other things. This is the difference in this nid and nift major difference.
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    Prachi Srivastava

    2 years ago
    NID is one of India's top design schools, specialising in idea creation, design engineering, aesthetics, and product development, among other things. NIFT, on the other hand, is primarily concerned with clothing textiles, garment construction, and style, among other things. Animation, graphic design, product design, exhibition design, and other disciplines are available at NID. Fashion design, leather design, accessory design, and fashion communication are just a few of the courses available at NIFT. Animation film design, garment design, ceramic and glass design, digital game design, communication design, furniture design, information
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    Praveen Kumar | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    NID (National Institute of Design) and NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) are both prestigious institutes for design education in India. NID offers courses in various design disciplines such as Product Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Animation Film Design, Graphic Design, etc. NIFT, on the other hand, offers courses in fashion and textile design, fashion communication, knitwear design, leather design, and more. The focus of NID is more on developing design thinking and problem-solving skills, while NIFT focuses on developing creative and technical skills related to fashion and textiles. Both institutes have excellen
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    Commented by

    Rajat Pareek

    2 years ago
    NID is one of India's top design schools, specialising in idea creation, design engineering, aesthetics, and product development, among other things. NIFT, on the other hand, is primarily concerned with clothing textiles, garment construction, and style, among other things.
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    Abirlal Bhattacharjee

    2 years ago
    NIFT as it offers a variety of choices.
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    Praveen Kumar | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    NID is one of India's top design schools, specialising in idea creation, design engineering, aesthetics, and product development, among other things. NIFT, on the other hand, is primarily concerned with clothing textiles, garment construction, and style, among other things.
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    Simran Srivastava

    2 years ago
    Although both NID and NIFT are famous institutions and have consistently churned out the best minds in fashion and design, let us SEE consider the various aspects of these institutes. NID is, by far, the best Indian institute for product designing, product concept development, and design innovation, acclaimed globally for design excellence. NID teaches students about design and art, aesthetic sense and extracts of design engineering. It is focused on art, aesthetics and product development. NIFT is India's leading institute for fashion design and year-on-year the best stylists and fashion designers have emerged from here. NIFT is focus
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    Commented by

    Anuradha Kumari

    2 years ago
    Hi Prateek, NID is one of India's top design schools, specialising in idea creation, design engineering, aesthetics, and product development, among other things. NIFT, on the other hand, is primarily concerned with clothing textiles, garment construction, and style, among other things.
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    5 years ago
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    Commented by

    mansha fatima

    5 years ago
    NIFT undoubtedly takes an edge when compared to any other fashion designing institutes. NID too is a good choice but nift is the best.
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    SHIVANT KUMAR PANDEY I am a Full Stack Developer. | Guide-Level 11

    6 years ago
    NIFT is not so much demand in india. Opt for NIFT is just time waste.
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    Aanchal Aggarwal Looking out for others. | Guide-Level 11

    6 years ago
    Hello, If you want to pursue career in fashion designing than go for Nift and for other courses prefer Nid. All the best. If you find this helpful do give an upvote.

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