XLRI and NIFT Mumbai are a Private and a Public Institute respectively located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. XLRI holds a NIRF rank of #7. Fees at XLRI range from ₹11.6L to ₹15.0L per year, compared to ₹2.0L–₹5.6L at NIFT Mumbai. XLRI offers 5 programs across multiple streams and NIFT Mumbai offers 5 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.
XLRI edges out NIFT Mumbai by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #7, 199+ recruiters vs 0+. XLRI and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are a private and a public institute institution in Management, based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
XLRI holds a NIRF rank of #7. NIFT Mumbai is not currently ranked in NIRF. In terms of tiering, XLRI is Tier 1 and NIFT Mumbai is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 199+ companies recruit from XLRI.
NIFT Mumbai is more affordable at ₹1.9L/yr vs ₹6.3L/yr, a difference of ~239%.
XLRI: 9 facilities, NIFT Mumbai: 9. Programmes: XLRI offers 5, NIFT Mumbai offers 5.
Choose XLRI if: ranking (NIRF #7), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose NIFT Mumbai if: more affordable (₹1.9L/yr vs ₹6.3L/yr) are your priority.
XLRI 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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XLRI vs NIFT Mumbai — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | XLRI | NIFT Mumbai |
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