NIFT Shillong and SID are a Public and a Private respectively located in Shillong, Meghalaya and Pune, Maharashtra. Fees at NIFT Shillong range from ₹3.3L to ₹5.6L per year, compared to ₹4.0L–₹4.9L at SID. NIFT Shillong offers 2 programs across multiple streams and SID 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.
SID edges out NIFT Shillong by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in . National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and Symbiosis Institute of Design - (SID) are a public and a private institution in Design, based in Shillong, Meghalaya and Pune, Maharashtra 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 SID is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 15+ companies recruit from NIFT Shillong, 23+ from SID.
SID is more affordable at ₹1.6L/yr vs ₹1.8L/yr, a difference of ~13%.
NIFT Shillong: 6 facilities, SID: 7. Programmes: NIFT Shillong offers 2, SID offers 2.
Choose SID if: ranking, placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
SID has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight.
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NIFT Shillong vs SID — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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