Exchange/ Twinning programme at NIFT
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Aditi asked me if the exchange/ twinning programme at NIFT needs an entrance exam. Well, no it doesn’t.
Twinning programme means you pay tuition fees at NIFT and the other college. Exchange means you pay only NIFT’s tuition fee.
I did the 7th semester at Ryerson,
First, the college people send a notice for Exchange Programme to third year students, also fourth year sometimes. The notice is sent to all the students of all the UG and PG courses, at all centres. The notice has a list of colleges that people from FC, FD, tech etc can apply for; colleges in
I went to
Do try for the exchange programme. Don’t opt out right in the beginning for reasons like money because all that might work out in the end, especially if you have a relative in the city you wish to go to. Even if big money is spent, it is totally totally worth it. An enriching experience absolutely.
Here is an idea of my expenditure:
+ Hotel room rent with food included = CAD $1000 per month for 4 months
(But could have gone for rooms at CAD$ 400 per month as well.)
+ Add flight tickets (roundtrip) = CAD $1000 approx.
+ Compulsory Medical insurance = CAD$ 250.
The rest was for shopping, eating out, having fun.
Nothing much on college as they gave us hand-outs and all facilities.
And when you are set to go, take lots of ball pens, not clothes! Rs 2 ball pens at $2 make you miss your homeland!
Moby Pahwa went to Canada from FC, Mumbai for 1 year, starting late 2008. Here is what he has to say:
The best thing that happened to me, during my UG at Nift was my exchange programme, Though my UG course isn’t over yet, but i doubt any thing even close to good will come my way in my last year at NIFT, Ha!!! I went to Ryerson, like Malvika. LOVED IT, SO totally worth it!!! U’ll be amazed at how much u learn in just 4 months.
About funds, don’t worry. I think Nift from this year is funding half of the total expenses. Thats so cool!
If ur from Mumbai, tell them ur from Bombay(they don’t know Mumbai). People, at least in Canada have a misconception that BOMBAY is something like Paris n LA…hah n if u tell them that that local trains don’t have doors, ull see the most unique facial expression on this earth. It’s hilarious. Try it!
It’s the first time two students from Ryerson are coming to Nift Delhi n Mumbai for an exchange. All the best 
(Bombay-Paris-LA..hahahaha)
N thanks a lot Malvika for literally writing my SOP. Owe it all to U! 
MOBY
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Anshu Jaiswal went for 1 semester exchange programme to
Hmmmmm ……. even I went for the exchange to Ryerson only. Definitely it is totally worth it. Some people wonder is it good? Do you really learn something? They say it might be of no use, it’s a waste of time and money. So I really want to tell all these confused people to clarify with students who have been on exchange instead of forming opinions without experience. In
And yeah, it is not like you apply and you will be selected for sure. Out of all the NIFT centres only a few students get this opportunity. So don’t lose it.
AJ , NIFT CHENNAI 2005-09
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July 2nd, 2009 - 00:20
u r wcum moby
dude.. it’s too funny telling canadians that if thr is no place in the train, ppl get ON teh train in india. n of course, if u’re a guy u can pee anywhere, ha ha ha
July 2nd, 2009 - 06:26
hey malvika tht ws really informative …….will try to get in the same colg as u went specially afta reading the experience above …….
so i guess u have to perfrm well in 1st as well as 2nd yr ……
so tht if they ask for ur statement of marks …..u can give them a cool marksheet ……hehehe
but i really wanted to knw bout the whole exchange prog thing …..n thanks a lot for the info ….as always …..thanku ……
July 3rd, 2009 - 10:59
@anshu,malvika ….
like how many people get selected ?????
any rough idea ……
????
July 12th, 2009 - 05:43
its written above that nift will be sharing half of the expenses of exchange programs form this year…can you pls tell at an average how many lakhs do we expect will be spent????it looks quite expensive…how will i convince my parents???are loans a good idea???
July 12th, 2009 - 23:37
@kriti:
MOby says he ‘thinks’ NIFT will be sharing half the expenses. How can you say “its written above that nift will be sharing half of the expenses of exchange programs form this year”
July 21st, 2009 - 21:01
hey malvika….i want to know… are there any exchange programmes with singapore as well..for fashion communication???
July 21st, 2009 - 23:16
@ tina: i don’t know
July 26th, 2009 - 13:51
Hi malvika ma’am
I chose NIFT Mumbai FD 2009 batch. Due to certain circumstances I need a transfer to kolkata. Is it possible ?
please provide the detailed process. Thank you.
August 4th, 2009 - 10:04
Hey Malvika
This was a great write up of your experience.. My sis has got into NIFT Delhi – TD. I wanted to know if there is any standard list of forign universities. If there is one, could you please help me in locating it.
Thanks a ton.
Vishal
August 5th, 2009 - 07:25
@vishal: no, i dont know of any standard list; but when NIFT offers the exchange/twinning programme they put forward a list of colleges they have ties with and you could select from.
August 22nd, 2009 - 12:20
hiy..
i am in 5th sem applying for exchange programme…
could plz tell me about ny1 who has gone to LCF, MODART or ROUBAIX…??
thanks a ton..
August 24th, 2009 - 03:18
Hey,
I am a 3rd sem. MFTech(Apparel Production) student. We are offered exchange programs in MODART France for the Fashion and Accessories design courses. Could u plz tell me (If you know) if i would be eligible for FD exchange program as i am a Apparel Production course student.
Thanks a lot.
Shikha
September 24th, 2009 - 10:59
hey malvika…does NIFT have an exchange with teh university of pennsylvenia in FC as well ???
November 13th, 2009 - 22:23
forgot to say that i am not a PCM student!!
sorry for this long comment!! its just out of a confused mind!!
thanking you in anticipation.
tc..
April 23rd, 2010 - 00:31
Hi Malvika Ma’am!
Reading your blog has been an enlightening experience but I wish you could tell something more about the MFM course, placements and exchange programs specifically for MFM, as all your articles are dedicated to FD or FC courses..
Waiting for your reply ^_^
April 23rd, 2010 - 11:45
@ NEha: Thx. But i dont know about MFM :/
May 8th, 2010 - 17:43
hey
i was just surfing the net to get some opinions on whether i should study abroad or india?
i ve gotten admission in london college of fashion and ive tried out for nift as well, but the results have’nt come out..if by any chance i do get a place at nift too, where shl i head? london or stay back in india?
would really appreciate some help coz im going crazy about wht to do…!!
June 6th, 2010 - 18:34
hey malvika i totally love ur blog!!! its so helpful nd amazing for us!! i jst gt admission in nif dis yr nd i gt 196th rank m confused whether i’l get fc b’lore or not!!! plzz help me outt!!
July 4th, 2010 - 02:43
Your blog is amazingly informative! Learned a lot from here. I have chosen LD from chennai. Dont know how it’ll be there. *fingers crossed*
And i really wanted to know..how much scope is there in LD?
Is chennai a good centre for LD?
July 10th, 2010 - 01:13
Hey:) just entering first year this month, FD, in chennai. Really interested in the twinning programme, but is the economic cost worth it? i mean, you graduate with your juniors right? And is italy a better choice than canada?
thanks:)
July 21st, 2010 - 16:54
hey malvika, absolutely love dis blog of yours..! very infomative..! well i need your help…n guidance…i jus passed my sem 4 frm KD,NIFT,MUMBAI…n i wish to go to FIT,NEW YORK in my sem 7…do you know of any student who has been to FIT for a students exchange programme..??? i dnt wana go newer else…as i plan to studty Management from FIT after sem 8..so sem 7 wud be a gud experience…can you guide me thru dis please..!
August 20th, 2010 - 01:36
hey, hi..
does nift mumabi has any exchange programme with any university in germany also apart from italy??