DKTE and AIFD are a Private (Autonomous) and a Government respectively located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Bangalore, Karnataka. DKTE holds a NIRF rank of #26. Fees at DKTE range from ₹50.0K to ₹1.1L per year, compared to ₹2.0L–₹2.0L at AIFD. DKTE offers 5 programs across multiple streams and AIFD offers 1 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
DKTE edges out AIFD by 4 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #26, more affordable (₹23.0K/yr vs ₹68.0K/yr), 34+ recruiters vs 5+. DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute (DKTE) and Army Institute of Fashion and Design (AIFD) are a private (autonomous) and a government institution in Engineering, based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Bangalore, Karnataka respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
DKTE holds a NIRF rank of #26. AIFD is not currently ranked in NIRF. DKTE is NAAC accredited with Grade A+.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 34+ companies recruit from DKTE, 5+ from AIFD.
DKTE is more affordable at ₹23.0K/yr vs ₹68.0K/yr, a difference of ~196%.
DKTE: 9 facilities, AIFD: 7. Programmes: DKTE offers 5, AIFD offers 1.
Choose DKTE if: ranking (NIRF #26), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
DKTE is the recommended choice. It builds a clear lead across our tracked parameters.
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DKTE vs AIFD — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | DKTE | AIFD |
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 Auditorium | ||
 Gym |
Showing 2 differences. 7 facilities are shared.
