Some Facts of IIFT
  • IIFT is presently the biggest fashion institute (in strength) of New Delhi, India ( in private & govt. Sector).
  • IIFT was the first institute to introduce CAD Tech (Computer Aided Designing) in private sector in 1993 and since then successfully include it in its two year courses free of charge.
  • IIFT has launched forth first time special classes with fee subsidy of 50% for economically weaker sections of society in June’95, June’96 and June’97.
  • IIFT has launched for the first time "Garment Business Administration" course in Indian 1994 and has been successfully running it since then
  • IIFT is the only institute set up by leading fashion technologist trained in U.K. the other institutes are generally set up by people doing business in other fields (as part of their expansion program of their business).
  • IIFT has received maximum growth rate in the number of students in private sector in eight years from 40 to 4000 above. IIFT is giving training in Part Time courses, Full Time courses, Short Term courses in August and January, besides in-company training program. Late evening classes, early morning classes and classes for economically weaker section are also held in IIFT.
  • IIFT has launched for the first time "Fashion Magazine on Video-Fashion Vision" in India in 1993 and so far made more than 45 editions.
  • IIFT has launched for the first time the concept of video Bio-Data in India.
  • IIFT has encouraged for the first time the men’s entry in the field of fashion education.
  • IIFT was started in 1990 with 40 students and approximately more than 45,000 people have been trained so far in its eleven years of existence. (One of the fastest growing institute of India).
  • Among the several fashion institutes operating in India IIFT has organised maximum number of fashion shows in India for encouragement of its students.
  • IIFT has introduced for the first time audio-visual presentation in fashion studies in India in 1990.
  • IIFT has introduced for the first time "French" subject as a part of their course curriculum in two years fashion course in India in 1991.
  • IIFT has produced for the first time "designer catalogue" for its students in India in 1995 and subsequently in 1996.
  • IIFT has organised one of the largest ever fashion show (3 days) in Oct.’94.
  • IIFT has incorporated for the first time maximum number of subjects in fashion designing field (18-20 subjects) giving wider exposure to students.
  • IIFT is the only institute of India having computerized class control system (weekly/daily basis) for the whole year for all courses. No private and govt. Institute maintained this system on daily basis till the beginning of 1998. While IIFT is maintaining it since 1990.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute of India having organized more then 200 fashion shows within a span of 18 years on grand scale.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which had its corporate field on video till the beginning of 1998.
  • IIFT is one of the few institute which presented its students creation outside India successfully (in Kathmandu ).
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute having placement cell with all information about companies/placement of students which is accessible to all visitors on request.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute having maximum fashion articles in Indian news/media.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute presenting counseling during peak days with visual presentation to guide new candidates properly.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which has organised one of the biggest fashion show ever held in India in Indira Gandhi stadium for its students the capacity of the audience was about 12,000
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which has introduced production management, quality control, garment grading, range development etc. In its fashion designing 2 years course in 1991.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute whose student has judged and got best national costume award in miss world competition in 1994
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which reviews students studies verbally and in writing during the week by teachers and students on weekly basis just to make sure studies are properly conducted in its campus.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which encourages its students for creativity and practical for garment designs. It is the only institute whose fashion show garments are more practical. This approach is now also adopted and followed by other institutes including govt. Owned institutes.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which organize exhibitions on fashion forecasting, commercial art, interior designing work for public such exhibitions are held two to three times during the year. IIFT is one of the few fashion institutes whose students from neighboring countries like Nepal, Mauritius, etc., Come for training.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute in private sector which has received more than 200 inquiries from the buyers. The buyers are from Canada, U.K., U.S.A., Australia, Austria, Spain etc. For forecasting, manufacturing, designing etc. IIFT is the only fashion institute where one can find students from almost all states of India.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute whose students represented India in Miss World competition (Miss Karminder Kaur in 1994).
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which designed the garments for various state governments.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which designed garments and organised fashion shows for Delhi Govt.- Delhi tourism, Haryana govt.- Haryana tourism, U.P. Govt.-U.P. tourism, Rajasthan tourism, Indian Air Force etc. Successfully.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute having acknowledged by satellite channels and Doordarshan for telecast of its students work. The IIFT shows are telecast by them time to time on various channels available in India. IIFT is the only fashion institute invited for presentation of its students creation in world famed Surajkund craft fair successfully for 2 years in 1995, 1996.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute invited for presentation of its students creations in world famed "Taj Mahotsava" in Agra in 1996.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute invited for presentation of its students creations in world famed "Taj Mahotsava" in Agra in 1996.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute till beginning of 1996 invited by U.P. handlooms, govt. Of U.P. to design various outfits utilizing its fabrics in 1995.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute having maximum govt. Officials appreciation that includes former ministers also for its yearly activities
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute having co-educational environment and biggest strength in New Delhi. IIFT is the only fashion institute which organized maximum workshop etc. During their academic year 1996 & also in 1997.
  • Haat in 1995. It gives practical exposure during studies. IIFT is the only fashion institute approved by Ms. Sushmita Sen – Miss Universe 1994 for designers recruitment in feb.’97.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute of India which has participated in SAARC Countries show held in Sept.’96 in Kathmandu.
  • IIFT is one of the institute in fashion education in India where campus recruitment was started from march,’97. IIFT is one of the only institute which has organized more than 20 workshops and seminars during Jan.’97 (record number in India) in 20 days time.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which presented its collection during an international event in India (in Jaipur during international polo meet).
  • IIFT is one of the only institute whose student and faculty members started on forecasting one and half year before the season (work of s-98 and jw-98 started Dec.,’96).
  • IIFT is one of the only institute invited by U.P. Tourism for Lucknow Mahotsava in nov.’96.
  • IIFT is one of the only institute invited by ministry of tourism, govt. Of Haryana to launch Nahar Singh fort – a fort in Haryana for public view etc.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute which has organised more than 100workshops/seminars during 8 months (aug.’97 – Feb.’98).
  • IIFT is one of the few institutes having industry link programmes for students.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute organising career exhibition – explore 2000 for third successful year for new comers of fashion education (1994, 95 and 96).
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute whose students get complementary/concessional membership of international textile and fashion council
  • IIFT is the only fashion institutes whose students get consultancy for starting of their own business free of charge.
  • IIFT is the only fashion private institute other than govt. recognized NIFT which has taken part in India garment fair Jan.’96 and presented forecasting for S & W 1997 by its own research wing.
  • IIFT is one of the oldest fashion institute of New Delhi. Many fashion institutes were established after its establishment.
  • IIFT is the only institute in Asia which is having its own resource centre which provides its services to various organization & personnel from garment industry for fashion forecasting, fabric research, design creation, market identification, quality control, domestic market research, international market research, manufacturing facility guidance, designing the ranges for domestic & export market, trade fairs & design presentations etc.
  • IIFT is the only Institute in Asia which displayed the complete range of designer wear outfits for both domestic as well as international market for s/w 1999 * s/w 2000 in India through its own fashion show "trends & styles’ 98" & get appreciation from both print & electronic media & also displayed these outfits in Paris, London, Germany & Dubai & these outfits were very much praised by the patrons of international fashion market.
  • IIFT is the only institute which is offering a special physical fitness classes for its students on a nominal charge for their physical fitness through signorina-tym & aerobic centre.
  • To show the creativity & talent of its upcoming designers in front of print media,. Electronic media, export / buying / garment house personnel from India * abroad IIFT provide a chance to sho9wthese designs through IIFT ’s p-ratibimb – boutique.
  • IIFT is the first fashion institute which a\launched India’s first high fashion showroom for current & futuristic fashion trends naming pr’s cleop0atra – haute couture, inaugurated by famous bollywood actress Ms. Raveena Tandon in may’98.
  • IIFT ’s pr’s Cleopatra-haute couture is India’s first showroom for current & futuristic fashion trends.
  • IIFT ’s resource division is headed by Mr. Pawan Sodhi – leading fashion designer of India & graduate from IIFT & had specialization in fashion forecasting, designing the ranges, fashion rendering, draping & drafting etc. He has visited & also participated in many fashion events /exhibition abroad like pret-e-porter (Paris), Sehm (Paris), Igdeo (Germany) etc.
  • IIFT had organised a special career fair "look of 2000" at IIFT premises from 14th may’98 onwards & invited the students from various colleges/institutes of Delhi & also from nearby areas
  • IIFT organised career workshop for students from various colleges & institutes of Delhi & nearby areas.
  • IIFT organised a two months suffer training programmes for M.B.A. students from various colleges, institutes & universities
  • IIFT launched some specialize courses for the students in association with some European leading colleges, institutes & universities.
  • IIFT also organised some special training camp abroad for its students as well as teaching staff
  • IIFT is the only organisation which is providing a special students exchange programme with some of the prestigio0us fashion colleges and universities from abroad.
  • IIFT is having a special tie up with some prestigious & universities for its faculties
  • IIFT is the only institute of India whose delegation visited pret-e-porter (exhibition) – Paris, Sehm (exhibition on men’s wear) – Paris, Igedo (exhibition) – Germany & displayed the ranges for coming seasons & all these designs were appreciated & accepted for international fashion markets.
  • IIFT is one of the few institutes of India whose delegates were invited by some fashion colleges & universities for their expert opinion about Indian fashion.
  • IIFT is the only institute which had organised around fashion shows in a short span of eleven years.
  • IIFT had organised its annual prize distribution ceremony at hotel le meridian for the performance of students during their training period.
  • IIFT is the only institute which is having its information centre in London
  • IIFT is the only Fashion Institute, which has organized fashion event in prestigious Vigyan Bhawan on 1st Jan 2001.
  • IIFT is the only institute, which has done 40 fashion shows in a year 1998-1999.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute, which was visited by cine star like Sushmita Sen, Shilpa Shetty, & Raveena Tondon
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute, which has given 25000 professional in 11years.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute, which was visited by representative of various universities of UK.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute whose students have visited Canada & USA for further studies.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute in private sector which has done 150 fashion shows in 11 Years.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute in which fashion shows models cum actresses like Anupama Verma, Namrita Shirodkar, Pooja Batra, Mehar Bhasin, Karminder Kaur, Preeti Mankotia.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute whose student Gracy Singh is launching herself in 2001 In Movie Lagaan.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute in Indian Fashion Institute, which has organized fashion exhibition in Las Vegas (USA) in Feb.2001
  • IIFT is the only Fashion Institute, which has done 15 Fashion Shows in Mauritius in four days in 1999 and also four shows in 2000.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute, which has displayed its boutique garments in prestigious india international garment fair.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institute, which has displayed its boutique garments in prestigious indapparel '99.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institue, which displayed its boutique's garment in the prestigious "indexpo '99" fair in port-louis, mauritious
  • IIFT was the only fashion institute, whose boutique's garments are in retail in dubai.
  • IIFT is the only fashion institue which has displayed its botuqie's garments in middle east - dubai
  • IIFT has awarded as a best Fashion Institute of India 2011 by World Management Congress in December 2011
  • IIFT is the only institute whose Founder Chairman has awarded by the Fashion and Textile Service award 2012 by the Swarnim Bharat Nirman.

Session of IIFT

Session of IIFT commences each year from May/August/September. Fresh admissions are also made each year in January. Candidates must apply at least 3 months in advance for each Session.

Minimum Qualification

  • 1. Full Time Diploma /Certificate Courses: - Candidate must have completed 16 years of age and passed (10+2) or its equivalent examination from a recognised Board, candidate appearing in above examinations may also apply.
  • 2. Part Time Certificate Courses: - Candidate must have completed 21 years of age and should Possess a Degree besides having relevant experience in Garment / Textile Industry. Or Candidate with 10+2 qualification and relevant experience in Garment industry.
  • 3. Full Time P.G. Diploma Courses: - Degree in any discipline from recognised university & relevant experience in garment industry.
  • 4. Six- Month CAD Diploma Courses: - Graduation or Diploma in the relevant course or working experience in related Industry.

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Recent Activities
IIFT Delegate Mr Ratnadeep Lal - Founder Chairman IIFT Group honoured by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Award on 22nd March 2015
IIFT Delegates Ratnadeep Lal - Founder Chairman IIFT Group & Prateek Lal - Asst Director IIFT Group invited as a Special Guest in Designer Next 2015 on 22nd March 2015 in Eagle Studio , Noida
IIFT Organised Aaj ki Delhi Model of the Year 2015 on 11th March in Hotel Bristol , Gurgaon
IIFT Organised a Bollywood Night to celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema on 11th March 2015 in Bristol Hotel , Gurgaon
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