The education programmes at NIFT are extensively integrated with fashion business. The intense and dynamic interaction between the industry and academics provides requisite insight and appreciation of business dictates. Internship and industry visits as well as realistic projects, seminars and interactions provide opportunities for students to appreciate and understand the working of the industry. NIFT conducts continuing education programmes, in-house training programmes, seminars and workshops for the industry on emerging concerns and current developments. The institute also undertakes research and consultancy projects for the industry with its expertise in design, management and technology at strategic and operational levels.