NIFT Shillong and NIFT Patna are a Public and a Public Institute respectively located in Shillong, Meghalaya and Patna, Bihar. Fees at NIFT Shillong range from ₹3.3L to ₹5.6L per year, compared to ₹3.3L–₹5.9L at NIFT Patna. NIFT Shillong offers 2 programs across multiple streams and NIFT Patna 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.
NIFT Patna edges out NIFT Shillong by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in more affordable (₹1.5L/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr). National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are a public and a public institute institution in Design, based in Shillong, Meghalaya and Patna, Bihar 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, NIFT Shillong is Tier 1 and NIFT Patna is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 15+ companies recruit from NIFT Shillong, 2+ from NIFT Patna.
NIFT Patna is more affordable at ₹1.5L/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr, a difference of ~18%.
NIFT Shillong: 6 facilities, NIFT Patna: 7. Programmes: NIFT Shillong offers 2, NIFT Patna offers 3.
Choose NIFT Patna if: ranking, placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
NIFT Patna has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight.
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NIFT Shillong vs NIFT Patna — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Showing 3 differences. 5 facilities are shared.
