Which one institution is best for B.des NIFT, NID or IIT BOMBAY, IIT GUWAHATI (UCEED)
All these institutions are among the best when it comes to Design programmes. These are among the premier design colleges that are known for offering good placements as well.
Every year, thousands of aspirants appear for the entrance exam conducted by the respective institute. Sample this- For a total of 2,010 B. Design seats at NIFTs, nearly 22,000 candidates appear for the entrance test. Similarly, for 100 B.Design seats at NID, around 5,000 students take the test. IIT Bombay and IIT Guwahati have only 30 and 45 seats respectively.
All these design institutes are known for imparting the best of both- theory as well as practical. But among these, NID can be given a slightly higher edge than others. Specifically dedicated to provide design education, it offers 8 design programmes that come under 3 faculties- Industrial Design, Communication Design and Textile, and Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design. Please note that only Ahmedabad campus offers B.Design programmes.
Make your final decision after considering all the factors- number of seats, fee structure, return on investment, relocation, etc.
All the best.
Popularly conceived as a glamorous field, the domain has cut-throat competition and vast challenges as well. However, there is wide scope in India as well as abroad. You will have varied options including designing, research, cloth production, textile designing, etc. You may join fashion houses/manufacturing/export units for a paid job or launch your own label in market.
Hope this helps.
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