Discipline	Design
Program Level	PhD
Qualification	Ph.D
Total Seats	5
Program Duration(in Months)
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern	Other
Program Description	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers doctoral programme through its Head Office in Delhi. The programme is in recognition of high academic achievements, independent research and application of knowledge in the areas of Design, Management and Technology as applied with reference to textile, fashion, lifestyle, apparel, craft and any other related field. Interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research are also encouraged. NIFT recruits outstanding researchers to create a vibrant research culture and strengthen the research focus of NIFT. NIFT research training gives candidates the skills they need to conduct research, which aims to solve critical problems affecting the industry, communities and the environment. NIFT expects its PhD scholars to demonstrate independent research and thought leadership through publications in academic journals and scholarly presentations of their work and also their passion for knowledge and research, for developing new ideas and paradigms. Creativity and the potential to do outstanding research must be a hallmark of their personality and intellectual skill set. PhD degree would read the title of the thesis and would not state any area i.e. Design, Management, Technology.
Admission & entry requirements	Programme Duration For Full Time Scholars The Scholars shall normally submit their thesis within a period of FOUR years, with the option of submitting in three years from the date of their initial registration for the PhD Programme. However, as a special case, this limit may be extended to a maximum of five years by the DG-NIFT after which the registration shall stand automatically cancelled. However, the scholar will not receive any financial assistance in this extended period. For Part Time Scholars The Scholars shall normally submit their thesis within a period of SIX years, with the option of submitting in four years from the date of their initial registration for the PhD Programme. However, as a special case, this limit maybe extended to a maximum of seven years by the DG-NIFT after which the registration shall stand automatically cancelled. ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY (Full Time & Part Time) Qualification Master’s degree in the relevant area of Design, Management or Technology (or) equivalent qualification from an institute/ university of national/ international repute Min Education after class X - 07 years CGPA : Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10 point scale (5.5 for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) Work Experience- None Qualification Where the Master’s Degree is found to be in a discipline not relevant to the areas identified by NIFT Min Education after class X - 07 years CGPA : Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (5.5 for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) Work Experience- 10 years of professional experience (teaching / working) in the proposed area of research -------------------- Qualification Where the Master’s Degree is found to be in a discipline not relevant to the areas identified by NIFT Min Education after class X - 07 years CGPA : Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (5.5 for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) Work Experience- 10 years of professional experience (teaching / working) in the proposed area of research --------------------- Qualification Bachelors degree in the relevant area of Design, Management or Technology (or) equivalent qualification from an institute/ university of national/ international repute Min Education after class X - 05 years CGPA : Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 8.0 on a 10-point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 75% (75% for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded Work Experience- 10 years of professional experience (teaching / working) in the proposed area of research