DKTE and NIFT Shillong are a Private (Autonomous) and a Public respectively located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Shillong, Meghalaya. DKTE holds a NIRF rank of #26. Fees at DKTE range from ₹50.0K to ₹1.1L per year, compared to ₹3.3L–₹5.6L at NIFT Shillong. DKTE offers 5 programs across multiple streams and NIFT Shillong offers 2 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 NIFT Shillong by 3 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #26, more affordable (₹23.0K/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr). DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute (DKTE) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are a private (autonomous) and a public institution in Engineering, based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Shillong, Meghalaya 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. NIFT Shillong is not currently ranked in NIRF. DKTE is NAAC accredited with Grade A+.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 34+ companies recruit from DKTE, 15+ from NIFT Shillong.
DKTE is more affordable at ₹23.0K/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr, a difference of ~687%.
DKTE: 9 facilities, NIFT Shillong: 6. Programmes: DKTE offers 5, NIFT Shillong offers 2.
Choose DKTE if: ranking (NIRF #26), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
DKTE 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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DKTE vs NIFT Shillong — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | DKTE | NIFT Shillong |
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Showing 3 differences. 6 facilities are shared.
