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Hans India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
NIFT Hyderabad kicks off Orientation 2025 with a vibrant start
Hyderabad: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Hyderabad, has welcomed its new student batch with a vibrant three-day orientation program that began on Wednesday. The event marks the beginning of the academic journey for 248 fresh entrants—215 undergraduates and 33 postgraduates—who arrived from across India to embark on careers in design, fashion technology, and management. The inaugural session, held at the NIFT Auditorium, was attended by distinguished guests including Prof. Dr. Malini Divakala, Director of NIFT Hyderabad, Joint Director Dr. Prithwiraj Mal, and former CAC Dr. M Annaji Sharma. Faculty Coordinators Prof. Jyothirmai S (CC-FP) and Prof. Rajyalakshmi (CC-FMS) also welcomed the incoming cohort. During the session, students and their parents were introduced to campus facilities, academic departments, student clubs, and mentorship resources. Key highlights included presentations on student health services, banking and hostel arrangements, besides a guided campus tour. A special segment showcased the vibrancy of Hyderabad City, helping students acclimate to their new surroundings. The orientation also spotlighted NIFT's commitment to holistic student development. Interactive initiatives such as 'Feel the Beat – Fuel the Health' (a Zumba wellness program), 'High on Life – Not on Substance,' and 'Sustainability Starts with You' were launched to promote healthy and responsible lifestyles. Networking events with NIFT's international linkage partners added a global dimension to the proceedings. The final day, August 1, will culminate in a colourful cultural showcase titled 'Rang Tarang', starting at 2.30 PM in the auditorium. The talent show will feature performances from the newly admitted students and serve as a celebratory conclusion to the orientation. NIFT Hyderabad's Orientation 2025 aims not just to induct students into academic life, but to ensure their social and emotional transition is both smooth and memorable, the NIFT Hyderabad director said.
India Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Tailored to succeed National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Hyderabad
NIFT's Hyderabad campus is where tradition meets innovation to shape a new generation of fashion designers who are globally attuned, yet deeply committed to India's regional crafts NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (NIFT) , Hyderabad No. 4 (2025) up from No. 6 (2020) Since its inception in 1995, NIFT's Hyderabad campus has grown into a vital hub for fashion education and innovation in South India. From just two courses at launch, it now offers seven, serving over 1,000 full-time and 60 part-time students on its expansive nine-acre campus. 'NIFT's early establishment in Hyderabad placed it at the forefront of design education in a region with a rich handloom and craft tradition,' says director Dr Malini Divakala. That legacy continues through the institute's active role in supporting Geographical Indication (GI) status for nine traditional crafts across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Seminars, workshops and field projects are central to this outreach. The institute's academic ethos is marked by interdisciplinary learning that's locally rooted yet globally aware. Its faculty includes PhD-holders, published researchers and seasoned industry consultants. Landmark contributions include Pramanik, a comprehensive publication on 10 GI-certified handicrafts and handlooms from the Telugu states. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE The institute partners with organisations such as the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) to give students hands-on experience with rural artisans. A collaboration with the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society and Satavahana University is paving the way for a new programme in Design & Technology. Alumni describe their time at NIFT as transformative. 'It was a space of growth, where diverse perspectives, collaborative spirit and academic rigour come together seamlessly,' says Rakesh Ranjan from the class of 2007. For Tuhin Roy, four years his senior and now an entrepreneur, 'NIFT gave me more than just technical skills; it gave me a mindset, vision, a voice and a global perspective rooted in Indian sensibilities.'
