Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore, (IIFT, Bangalore), is a private institute awarded National Educational Excellence Award. For UG programs, the Institute is affiliated to Bangalore University, whereas PG, PG diploma and diploma programs are offered in collaboration with Karnataka State Women’s University. The institute offers UG courses in B.Sc and PG courses in MFM in the discipline of design. It also offers online diploma course.  Admissions are offered on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the institute. Admission for 2023 are currently ongoing.

The institute conducts on-campus recruitment for students. 90% of the students were placed in the batch of the previous year. The highest package is offered at INR 3.36 LPA and the average package is offered at INR 2.25 LPA. The institute also provides a number of Training Programs in association with the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka. Top fashion companies like Tommy Hilfiger, Arrow, US Polo Assn., Aditya Birla Fashion and many more visit the campus as a part of their campus drive to recruit the students. Check: IIFT Bangalore Placement

In addition to this, the institute also has a Limca Book of Records in its name for displaying 542 designs displayed by 82 designers showcased by 52 models in their annual fashion show “Fashionite 2010”

Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore Key Facts

  • IIFT Internships: The institute sends its students to Paris for one month's internship in various Fashion Houses, Media Houses, Retail Giants, E-commerce Companies, Major Fashion Brands, etc.
  • IIFT Faculty: IIFT has more than 40 faculty members, including permanent and visiting faculties out of which 4 are Ph.D holders having expertise knowledge in their respective fields of the subject. Check: IIFT Bangalore Faculty
  • IIFT Scholarships: The institute provides scholarships to students on the basis of merit. Special Scholarships to the students of ex-servicemen and for the reserved category is also provided.
  • IIFT Fees Range: The total fee of B.Sc is INR 6 LPA whereas the total fee for MFM is INR 5 LPA

IIFT Bangalore Rankings And Achievements

  1. IIFD entered into the Limca Book of National Records for displaying 542 designs displayed by 82 designers showcased by 52 models in their annual fashion show “Fashionista 2010”.
  2. IIFT College of Fashion students secured the 1st, 8th and 4th rank in Bangalore University during the previous years in B.Sc. in Fashion and Apparel Design.
  3. Higher education review top institute award
  4. Higher education digest top institute award
  5. National Educational Excellence Award
  6. Asia Education Summit Award
  7. University ranking & Gold medal ranking by student
  8. Conducts IIFT Annual Fashion Shows / Bangalore Fashion Week
  9. Awarded “Top institute offering best fashion design course in India” by Asia Education 2022.

IIFT Bangalore Courses

IIFT Bangalore offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certification courses. Following are the details of the courses:;

Courses Details
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 10+2 (Arts, Science or Commerce)
Specialization: Fashion and Apparel Design
MFM Duration: 2 year
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (any stream)
Specialization: Fashion Technology
PG Diploma Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Minimum Class 10th Pass, Good Communication
Specializations: Fashion Design & Boutique Management, Fashion Styling & Communication
Diploma Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Minimum Class 10th Pass, Good Communication
Specializations: Fashion Design & Boutique Management, Fashion Styling & Communication
Certificate Duration: 3 months
Eligibility: 10th standard / S.S.L.C, Basic Knowledge Of Illustration & Designing
Specializations: Fashion Designing, Advanced Fashion Designing and Illustration

Check: IIFT Bangalore Courses & Fee

Admission to IIFT is done through online mode. Admissions are done based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination, online entrance examination and on a first cum first serve basis subject to availability of seats. 

How to Apply?

Candidates need to apply at the official website of the Institute for the different courses.

  • Visit and official website of IIFT Bangalore.
  • Under the admission section, fill out the application form
  • Submit the form along with a statement of purpose
  • Once the admissions cell will receive your application, you will have to give a telephonic interview.

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IIFT Bangalore Placements

The institute has an on-campus placement. The institute also provides a number of Training Programs in association with the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka. Major recruiting companies are Tommy Hilfiger, Arrow, US Polo Assn., Aditya Birla Fashion, Central, Lifestyle, Arvind, Max, Shopper Stop, Reliance Retail and many more. IIFT is the only Fashion Institute that sends its students to the Fashion capital Paris, France for a one-month internship. Also, students of IIFT get a chance to visit Paris, France during Paris Fashion Week and gain backstage experience of the Fashion Show.

Particulars Stats/Salary
No. of students placed  14
Highest salary INR 3 LPA
Average salary INR 2.25 LPA
Minimum salary INR 1.8 LPA

IIFT Bangalore Facilities

Library: IIFT Library serves as a platform of knowledge with 1870 volumes of books and national magazines and journals in the field of fashion and apparel design. The CD and DVD ROM are also available in the Library for the students to have knowledge of fashion shows and fashion catalogs. The library has an enormous collection of reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, textbooks, e

Labs: The institute has various labs such as the design lab, textile lab, sewing lab, pattern lab, and dropping lab providing students with practical knowledge of the theoretical subjects.

Check: IIFT Bangalore Reviews

IIFT Bangalore Scholarship

The concession and scholarship at IIFT Bangalore are as follows:

  • Concessions:
    • ​15% concession on fees for SC/ST students.
    • 15% concession on a fee for children of Ex-Servicemen.
  • Scholarship: 15% scholarship to students who have secured more than 85% in PUC or 12th standard or previous qualification required for the course

IIFT Bangalore FAQs

Ques. Which all fashion week a student of IIFT attend?

Ans. The student can attend Bangalore Fashion Week, IIFT Fashion shows and Paris Fashion Week. 

Ques. Can one apply through offline mode for IIFT?

Ans. No, Candidates can apply for admission by filling the application form online. The application fee is to be paid while submitting the application form.

Ques. What is the location of the IIFT?

Ans. The college is very centrally located in the Vijayanagar area of Bangalore. The nearest international airport to the college is the Kempegowda International Airport which is at a distance of about 40 km from the college.

Ques. Do I have to attend daily in the weekend diploma program in IIFT?

Ans. The weekend diploma program is a course of the duration of 1 year, during which one has to attend the class only on weekends that is Saturdays and Sundays.

Ques. Why should I choose IIFT?

Ans. The key benefits of joining IIFT is as follows:
  • Limca Book Record Holder
  • Only fashion institute which sends their students to Paris for one-month internship.
  • Faculty at IIFT provides one on one mentorship to students and help them along their journey at iift.
  • Regular seminars and workshops are conducted by industry experts to share their knowledge and experience with the students.
  • One of the Top Fashion Designing Colleges in Bangalore
  • Best and Highly experienced faculty
  • Top Ranked Module
  • Internship opportunities
  • 100% Placement Assistance
  • Seminar by Industry Experts & Frequent Workshops