About
NIFD
Est. 1997 · 28 Years · Jammu & Kashmir, India
1997
Year Founded
1000+
Allumni
100+
Events Hosted
98%
Placement Rate
- Admission Open
- Founded in 1997
- 1000+ Allumni
- 98% Placement Rate
- Admission Open
- Well Qualified & Experienced Staff
- Beauty & Makeup
- Legacy of 28 Years
- Admission Open
- Interior Designing
- Jammu's Got Talent
- Bakery & Patisserie
- Workshops
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Nurture. Inspire.
Transform.
* To provide industry-oriented design education with strong practical exposure
* To promote entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities
* To support women empowerment through skill development initiatives
* To nurture creativity, innovation, and professional ethics among students
* To contribute meaningfully to community development through training programs
Our Vision
India's Voice on
the Global Runway.
To become a leading centre of excellence in design and skill development in Jammu & Kashmir and beyond—where creativity meets opportunity, and students are empowered to transform their talent into successful careers and meaningful livelihoods.
We envision: creating confident, industry-ready designers and professionals
promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among youth expanding opportunities for women through skill education strengthening connections between education and real-world industry needs
reaching rural communities through inclusive training initiatives
Our Values
What We Stand
For.
- Creative Courage — we celebrate bold, unconventional thinking
- Heritage & Craft — deep respect for India's artisan traditions
- Sustainability — responsible design for a better world
- Inclusivity — fashion that speaks to every culture and body
- Excellence — uncompromising standards in education & practice
- Industry Integration — real-world skills, from day one
Our Journey
History & Timeline
NIFD Jammu inaugurated by supermodel Shefali Talwar and Mrs. Kiky Sihota, marking the beginning of a creative revolution in the region.
- “Hum Honge Kamyab” Fashion Show dedicated to Kargil Martyrs; Chief Guest: CM Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
- ₹21 lakhs raised and donated to AWWA.
- Summer Fest ’99 with Miss India Gul Panag.
- Launch of NIFD Fashion Planet.
- Summer Fest 2K Exhibition inaugurated by Shefali Talwar.
- Launch of NIFD Fashion Planet.
- Summer Fest 2K Exhibition inaugurated by Shefali Talwar.
- “Fashion Fantasies” show featuring top models; showstopper Aditi Govitrikar.
- Exhibition “Navpuratan” inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Anil Goswami.
- \Exhibition “Tatva – The Five Elements” showcasing student creativity
- Convocation (2000–2003 batch).
- Launch of Akhnoor Centre.
- Exhibition “Seasons” inaugurated by Miss India Parmita Katkar.
- Exhibition “Fantasies” and degree launch by Miss India Sayali Bhagat.
- Awarded Best Centre in Academics by Annamalai University.
- Exhibition “Monsoons Hungama”.
- Training of 23 candidates under Women Development Corporation (JUDA).
- Exhibition “Rangeela Desh” inaugurated by Miss India Niharika Singh.
- Interaction with Debojit Saha and Vineet Singh.
- Launch of Udhampur branch.
- Training under Social Welfare Department
- “Budding Designers – Gen X” Kids Fashion Show.
- Celebration of 10 Years of NIFD Jammu.
- “Fibre to Fashion – Harmony” show inaugurated by Minister Gulchain Singh Charak.
- Exhibition “Harmony” inaugurated by Minister R. S. Chib.
- Baisakhi fashion show at Jammu University (JK Tourism collaboration).
- Students selected for Lakmé Fashion Week.
- Exhibition “Spice in Traditions”.
- Celebrity interaction with Sahil Salathia.
- Participation in Jammu’s Got Talent – Season 1.
- “Buzzy Springs” Fashion Show.
- Visit by actor Himanshu Malik.
- Interaction with designer Ashley Rebello.
- Exhibition “Prakriti” inaugurated by Handloom Department Director.
- Summer Fest Exhibition inaugurated by Minister Raman Bhalla.
- Exhibition “Kriti – A Work of Art” inaugurated by actress Neha Bagga.
- Career seminar “Design Your Career, Design Your Life” with industry experts.
- Fashion Show “Cherry Blossoms – Spring is Here Again”.
- Participation in Jammu Fashion Week.
- Exhibition “Expressions – Define Yourself”.
- “Spectrum – The Prism of Colours” Fashion Show (Jammu Tourism).
- Exhibition & workshop at Bhimgarh Fest.
- Celebration of 25th Convocation Milestone.
- Fashion Styling Showcase “A Look from the Closet”.
- Participation in Khushi – Women Entrepreneurs Show.
- Fashion Show Fulkari 2.0 (Jammu Tourism).
- Mega Exhibition “Rise in Jammu & Kashmir”.
- Fashion Show at Jammu’s Got Talent – Season 10.
- Internships provided to 130 students from Parade College.
- Eco Fashion Show “From Trash to Treasure” (Earth Day).
- Mega Exhibition at Shalz Medispa.
- Styling Partner for Super Model Club calendar shoot.
- Skill training under JKRLM (Govt. initiative).
- Internships for 100 students from Parade College & GCW Gandhi Nagar.
- Styling Partner for Dogri Calendar 2026.
- Bakery training for Army families at Nagrota.
- Workshop “Beauty Beyond Basics – Makeup Hacks”.
- Baisakhi Fashion Show “Desi Andaaz”.