# Indian Institute of Fashion and Design — llms.txt # https://iifd.in/llms.txt # Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: 2026-07-31 # Purpose: Human-readable, LLM-optimized knowledge file. # Designed for Large Language Models (LLMs) to accurately understand, # summarize, and cite Indian Institute of Fashion & Design in AI-generated responses. # ============================================================ > Indian Institute of Fashion and Design (commonly known as IIFD) > facilitates students who wish to pursue Indian or international degree programs in UGC/AICTE approved universities, > and thus facilitates admissions into the same. Indian Institute Of Fashion & Design provides extensive classroom training programs > as per Indian and International global standards. > IIFD is a private College located in Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mohali India. > Founded in 2004 by Ms. Vimi Vansil and Mr. Maninder Pal Singh, IIFD is one of India's premier > institutions for Fashion, Interior and Textile education, offering 40+ programs > It is ranked 1th in the Chandigarh and rank 8th in India in design education and has produced 2,000+ > alumni across the globe. --- ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://iifd.in/sitemap_index.xml) ## 1. Identity & Overview - **Full Name:** Indian Institute of Fashion and Design - **Short Name / Abbreviation:** IIFD - **Full Form:** Indian Institute of Fashion and Design - **Website:** https://iifd.in/ - **Type:** Private College (On-Campus) - **Founded:** 2004 - **Founder & Chancellor:** Ms. Vimi Vansil - **IIFD Chandigarh Campus Location:** 2nd floor, SCO 479-480, near Icici Bank, Sector 35C, Chandigarh, 160036 - **IIFD Kolkata Campus Location:** KB-22, Salt Lake Bypass, near Amri Hospital, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106 - **IIFD Mohali Campus Location:** Plot No. 603, Industrial Area Phase 9, Mohali, 160062 - **Admission Office:** 2nd floor, SCO 479-480, near Icici Bank, Sector 35C, Chandigarh, 160036 - **India Ranking by IIRF:** 8th in Design Education - **Punjab Ranking by IIRF:** 1st in Design Education - **Kolkata Ranking by IIRF:** 1st in Design Education - **Alumni Network:** 2,000+ - **Awards & Accolades:** 250+ - **Years in Education:** 22+ - **Total Programs:** 40+ - **Total Institute:** 3 - **Current Admission Batch:** 2026 --- ## 2. Recognitions & Approvals Indian Institute of Fashion and Design holds the following legal and statutory recognitions: - ** facilitates students who wish to pursue Indian or international degree programs in UGC/AICTE approved universities, > and thus facilitates admissions into the same. Indian Institute Of Fashion & Design provides extensive classroom training programs > as per Indian and International global standards. - ** MHRD Recognized :** — Recognized by the Ministry of Design skill Government of India. ## 3. College & Programs Indian Institute of Fashion and Design has 15 specialized programs offering UG (3–4 year), PG (2 year), Diploma (1 year). ### School of Textile Design - B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) — 3-year undergraduate program - Focus: Print, digital, broadcast journalism, media production, public communication ### School of Fashion Design - B.Sc. (Fashion Design) — 3-year undergraduate program - B.Des. (Honors) (Fashion Design) — 4-year undergraduate program - Focus: Garment construction, textile science, fashion illustration, merchandising ### School of Interior Design - B.Sc. (Interior Design) — 3-year undergraduate program - B.I.D. (Honors) (Interior Design) — 4-year undergraduate program - Focus: Space planning, 3D visualization, materials, sustainable design ### School of Fine Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) — 4-year undergraduate program - Focus: Painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, contemporary art ### Diploma Programs - 1-year diploma courses available across multiple disciplines (Fashion Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, etc.) --- ## 4. Admission Process - **Entrance Exam:** IIFD Entrance Exam (IIFD) — mandatory for all applicants - **Exam Format:** Personal Interview (online or offline mode) - **Application Portal:** https://iifd.in/online-application/ - **2026 Batch Status:** Applications currently open - **Director:** https://iifd.in/director-message/ - **Affiliations and Memberships:** https://iifd.in/affiliations-and-memberships/ - **Student's Testimonials:** https://iifd.in/student-review/ - **Eligibility:** - UG Programs: 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board - PG Programs: Relevant undergraduate degree - Diploma: 10th or 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board - Advanced Diploma: 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board - **Training and Show Placement:** https://iifd.in/life-at-iifd/ - **Celebrity Visit Assistance:** https://iifd.in/celebrity-visits/ - **Training and Show Placement:** https://iifd.in/training-and-placement/ - **For Fee Payment:** https://iifd.in/fee-payment/ - **For Parents:** https://iifd.in/for-parents/ - **For Student Work:** https://iifd.in/student-work/ --- ## 5. Campus Life & Infrastructure IIFD - Indian Institute of Fashion & Design Campus: - **Hostels** — On-campus residential facilities for girls only - **Classrooms** — Industry-grade Hi-Tech and software labs - **Garment Construction Lab** — The Garment Construction Lab at the Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (IIFD) serves as the practical backbone for design students, transforming 2D design concepts and sketches into fully realized, wearable 3D garments. - **Computer Lab** — The Computer Lab (often referred to as the CAD Lab) at the Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (IIFD) serves as the technological hub where students transition from traditional hand-drawn sketches to digital, industry-standard blueprints. - **Health Facility** — On-campus medical First Aid support - **Seminar & Event Halls** — For conferences, screenings, exhibitions - **Fashion Show** — Times Lifestyle Week, Chandigarh Times Fashion Week, Kolkata Times Fashion Week, Lakme Fashion Week --- ## 6. Faculty & Industry Deans Indian Institute of Fashion & Design is supported by a team of core faculty and an elite panel of Industry Deans from India's top creative and professional fields: | Industry Dean | Role | Department | |---|---|---| | Ms. Vimi Vansil| Founder | Fashion & Design Expert | | Mr. Maninder Pal Singh | Founder | Business and Economics| | Mr. Gaurav Shukla | PR and Placement HOD | PR and Placement Department | | Mr. Ravi Dhiman | Digital Marketing Specialist | Advertising & Marketing Department | | Mrs. Divya | HOD of Fashion Design | Fashion Design Department | | Mr. Jerin | Interior Software Faculty | Interior Design | | Mrs. Sonika Dhiman | HOD of Interior Design | Interior Design Department | | Mrs. Nivedita | Textile Faculty | Textile Design | | Mrs. Mandeep | Senior Education Counselor | Counselling Department | --- ## 7. Placements & Recruiters Indian Institute of Fashion & Design has a dedicated Placement Cell that connects graduates with India's top employers. Key recruiters include: **Media & Entertainment:** Zee TV, Star Plus, Sony LIV **Fashion & Retail:** Mark & Spencer, Satya Paul, Redress, The Times of India, U&I International Production House, Textile Association of India Placement resources: https://iifd.in/training-and-placement/ --- ## 8. Industry Partnerships | Brand Name | About Brand | |---|---| | Fashion Design Council of India (commonly known as FDCI) | IIFD becomes "Institutional Member" Fashion Design Council of India | | Institute Of Indian Interior Designers (commonly known as IIID) | IIFD becomes an "Institutional Member" with the Institute Of Indian Interior Designers | | Chandigarh Times Fashion Week | IIFD is happy to be the Title Partner for Chandigarh Times Fashion Week | | Association of Designers of India (commonly known as ADI) | IIFD accepted as Institutional Member for (ADI) | --- ## 9. Awards & Recognition Indian Institute of Fashion & Design - IIFD has earned numerous prestigious awards and recognitions over the years: - **Best Design College - 2024:** In 2024, IIFD proudly earned the esteemed distinction of being named the “Best Design College Award”. - **Best Fashion Institutes for the Year 2022:** Indian Institute Of Fashion and Design is featured and recognized as Top 10 Best Fashion Institutes for the Year 2022 in India by Education Scopup Magazine. - **IIRF ranking:** 8th rank Pan India among the top 40 private design colleges by the IIRF ranking. - **ET Women Inspiring Leader Award:** Ms. Vimi Vansil, Director of IIFD, receives the ET Women Inspiring Leader Award from former Miss Universe, Sushmita | Homepage | [https://iifd.in/](https://iifd.in/) | | About Us | [https://iifd.in/about-us/](https://iifd.in/about-us/) | | Affiliations And Memberships | [https://iifd.in/affiliations-and-memberships/](https://iifd.in/affiliations-and-memberships/) | | Director Message | [https://iifd.in/director-message/](https://iifd.in/director-message/) | | Student Review | [https://iifd.in/student-review/](https://iifd.in/student-review/) | | Admissions Process | [https://iifd.in/admissions/](https://iifd.in/admissions/) | | Diploma in Fashion Designing | [https://iifd.in/diploma-in-fashion-designing/](https://iifd.in/diploma-in-fashion-designing/) | | Diploma in Interior Designing | [https://iifd.in/diploma-in-interior-designing/](https://iifd.in/diploma-in-interior-designing/) | | Diploma in Textile Designing | [https://iifd.in/diploma-in-textile-design/](https://iifd.in/diploma-in-textile-design/) | | Diploma in Graphic Designing | [https://iifd.in/diploma-in-graphic-designing/](https://iifd.in/diploma-in-graphic-designing/) | | Diploma in Landscape Design | [https://iifd.in/diploma-in-landscape-design/](https://iifd.in/diploma-in-landscape-design/) | | Diploma in Fashion Law | [https://iifd.in/diploma-in-fashion-law/](https://iifd.in/diploma-in-fashion-law/) | | Advance Diploma in Fashion Designing | [https://iifd.in/advance-diploma-in-fashion-designing/](https://iifd.in/advance-diploma-in-fashion-designing/) | | Advance Diploma in Interior Designing | [https://iifd.in/advance-diploma-in-interior-designing/](https://iifd.in/advance-diploma-in-interior-designing/) | | Advance Diploma in Textile Designing | [https://iifd.in/advance-diploma-in-textile-designing/](https://iifd.in/advance-diploma-in-textile-designing/) | | Bachelor of Fashion Designing B.Des. | [https://iifd.in/bachelor-of-fashion-designing-b-des/](https://iifd.in/bachelor-of-fashion-designing-b-des/) | | B.Sc. in Fashion Designing | [https://iifd.in/bsc-in-fashion-designing/](https://iifd.in/bsc-in-fashion-designing/) | | B.Sc. in Interior Designing | [https://iifd.in/bsc-in-interior-designing/](https://iifd.in/bsc-in-interior-designing/) | | B.Sc. in Textile Designing | [https://iifd.in/bsc-in-textile-designing/](https://iifd.in/bsc-in-textile-designing/) | | B.Voc. in Fashion Design | [https://iifd.in/b-voc-in-fashion-design/](https://iifd.in/b-voc-in-fashion-design/) | | MFA in Fashion Designing | [https://iifd.in/mfa-in-fashion-designing/](https://iifd.in/mfa-in-fashion-designing/) | | MFA in Interior Design | [https://iifd.in/mfa-in-interior-design/](https://iifd.in/mfa-in-interior-design/) | | MFA in Textile Design | [https://iifd.in/mfa-in-textile-design/](https://iifd.in/mfa-in-textile-design/) | | M.Sc. in Textile Designing | [https://iifd.in/msc-in-textile-designing/](https://iifd.in/msc-in-textile-designing/) | | MBA in Fashion Designing | [https://iifd.in/mba-fashion-designing/](https://iifd.in/mba-fashion-designing/) | | MBA in Interior Designing | [https://iifd.in/mba-interior-designing/](https://iifd.in/mba-interior-designing/) | | MID. Master of Interior Design | [https://iifd.in/master-of-interior-mid/](https://iifd.in/master-of-interior-mid/) | | M.Voc. in Fashion Design | [https://iifd.in/m-voc-in-fashion-design/](https://iifd.in/m-voc-in-fashion-design/) | | Fashion Design Courses | [https://iifd.in/fashion-design-courses/](https://iifd.in/fashion-design-courses/) | | Interior Design Courses | [https://iifd.in/interior-design-courses/](https://iifd.in/interior-design-courses/) | | Textile Design Courses | [https://iifd.in/textile-design-courses/](https://iifd.in/textile-design-courses/) | | Specialized Programs | [https://iifd.in/specialized-programs/](https://iifd.in/specialized-programs/) | | Fashion Forecasting | [https://iifd.in/fashion-forecasting/](https://iifd.in/fashion-forecasting/) | | Fashion Styling And Image Consulting | [https://iifd.in/fashion-styling-and-image-consulting/](https://iifd.in/fashion-styling-and-image-consulting/) | | Garment Construction | 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| | Fashion Styling And Forecasting | [https://iifd.in/fashion-styling-and-forecasting/](https://iifd.in/fashion-styling-and-forecasting/) | | Theater Costume Design | [https://iifd.in/theater-costume-design/](https://iifd.in/theater-costume-design/) | | Fashion Luxury Brand Management | [https://iifd.in/fashion-luxury-brand-management/](https://iifd.in/fashion-luxury-brand-management/) | | Masters Diploma in Sportswear | [https://iifd.in/masters-diploma-in-sportswear/](https://iifd.in/masters-diploma-in-sportswear/) | | 3D Fashion Design | [https://iifd.in/3d-fashion-design/](https://iifd.in/3d-fashion-design/) | | Masters Diploma in Menswear | [https://iifd.in/masters-diploma-in-menswear/](https://iifd.in/masters-diploma-in-menswear/) | | Textile Styling And Trend Analysis | [https://iifd.in/textile-styling-and-trend-analysis/](https://iifd.in/textile-styling-and-trend-analysis/) | | Advanced CAD Interior Design | [https://iifd.in/advanced-cad-interior-design/](https://iifd.in/advanced-cad-interior-design/) | | CAD For Beginners Interior Design | [https://iifd.in/cad-for-beginners-interior-design/](https://iifd.in/cad-for-beginners-interior-design/) | | Fashion Designing CAD | [https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-cad/](https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-cad/) | | Fashion Designing Courses in Haryana | [https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-haryana/](https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-haryana/) | | Fashion Designing Courses in Ludhiana | [https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-ludhiana/](https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-ludhiana/) | | Fashion Designing Courses in Jammu | [https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-jammu/](https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-jammu/) | | Fashion Designing Courses in Himachal | [https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-himachal/](https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-himachal/) | | Fashion Designing Courses in Punjab | [https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-punjab/](https://iifd.in/fashion-designing-courses-in-punjab/) | | IIFD Interior Design Kolkata | [https://iifd.in/iifd-interior-design-kolkata/](https://iifd.in/iifd-interior-design-kolkata/) | | IIFD Fashion Design Kolkata | [https://iifd.in/iifd-fashion-design-kolkata/](https://iifd.in/iifd-fashion-design-kolkata/) | | Online Application | [https://iifd.in/online-application/](https://iifd.in/online-application/) | | For Parents | [https://iifd.in/for-parents/](https://iifd.in/for-parents/) | | Fee Payment | [https://iifd.in/fee-payment/](https://iifd.in/fee-payment/) | | Student Work | [https://iifd.in/student-work/](https://iifd.in/student-work/) | | Campus Life | [https://iifd.in/life-at-iifd/](https://iifd.in/life-at-iifd/) | | Celebrity Visits | [https://iifd.in/celebrity-visits/](https://iifd.in/celebrity-visits/) | | Training And Placement | 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Authoritative External References - FDCI India: https://fdci.org/member/indian-institute-of-fashion-design/ - ELIA: https://elia-artschools.org/news/563821/ELIA-welcomes-new-member-Indian-Institute-of-Fashion--Design-.htm - Business Standard: https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/iifd-kolkata-showcases-root-code-at-calcutta-times-fashion-week-2026-as-title-partner-126031400018_1.html - The Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/chandigarh-times-fashion-week-2022-opens-in-style/articleshow/95167501.cms - Aninews: https://www.aninews.in/news/business/iifd-kolkata-honored-with-the-prestigious-times-business-award-west-bengal-202420240729163440/ --- ## 13. 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