XLRI and NIFT Chennai are a Private and a Public respectively located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. XLRI holds a NIRF rank of #7. Fees at XLRI range from ₹11.6L to ₹15.0L per year, compared to ₹17.7K–₹5.9L at NIFT Chennai. XLRI offers 5 programs across multiple streams and NIFT Chennai 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 Chennai by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #7, 199+ recruiters vs 3+. XLRI and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are a private and a public institution in Management, based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 Chennai is not currently ranked in NIRF. In terms of tiering, XLRI is Tier 1 and NIFT Chennai is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 199+ companies recruit from XLRI, 3+ from NIFT Chennai.
NIFT Chennai is more affordable at ₹1.5L/yr vs ₹6.3L/yr, a difference of ~308%.
XLRI: 9 facilities, NIFT Chennai: 9. Programmes: XLRI offers 5, NIFT Chennai offers 5.
Choose XLRI if: ranking (NIRF #7), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose NIFT Chennai if: more affordable (₹1.5L/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.
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XLRI vs NIFT Chennai — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | XLRI | NIFT Chennai |
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