AIFD and NIFT Kolkata are a Government and a Public respectively located in Bangalore, Karnataka and Kolkata, West Bengal. Fees at AIFD range from ₹2.0L to ₹2.0L per year, compared to ₹3.3L–₹5.9L at NIFT Kolkata. AIFD offers 1 programs across multiple streams and NIFT Kolkata offers 3 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.
AIFD edges out NIFT Kolkata by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in more affordable (₹68.0K/yr vs ₹1.5L/yr). Army Institute of Fashion and Design (AIFD) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are a government and a public institution in Design, based in Bangalore, Karnataka and Kolkata, West Bengal respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
Neither college currently holds a published NIRF ranking. In terms of tiering, AIFD is Tier 1 and NIFT Kolkata is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 5+ companies recruit from AIFD, 6+ from NIFT Kolkata.
AIFD is more affordable at ₹68.0K/yr vs ₹1.5L/yr, a difference of ~125%.
AIFD: 7 facilities, NIFT Kolkata: 9. Programmes: AIFD offers 1, NIFT Kolkata offers 3.
Choose AIFD if: ranking, placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
AIFD has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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AIFD vs NIFT Kolkata — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
The gap between the Fees bar and Package bars shows your return on investment.
Lower rank = better
| Facility | AIFD | NIFT Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
 Auditorium | ||
 Gym |
Showing 2 differences. 7 facilities are shared.
