NIFT Shillong and NIFT Kolkata are both Public institutions located in Shillong, Meghalaya and Kolkata, West Bengal. Fees at NIFT Shillong range from ₹3.3L to ₹5.6L per year, compared to ₹3.3L–₹5.9L at NIFT Kolkata. NIFT Shillong offers 2 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.
NIFT Kolkata 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 both public institutions in Design, based in Shillong, Meghalaya 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, NIFT Shillong is Tier 1 and NIFT Kolkata is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 15+ companies recruit from NIFT Shillong, 6+ from NIFT Kolkata.
NIFT Kolkata is more affordable at ₹1.5L/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr, a difference of ~18%.
NIFT Shillong: 6 facilities, NIFT Kolkata: 9. Programmes: NIFT Shillong offers 2, NIFT Kolkata offers 3.
Choose NIFT Kolkata if: ranking, placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
NIFT Kolkata has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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NIFT Shillong vs NIFT Kolkata — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Showing 3 differences. 6 facilities are shared.
