Established in 1986, National Institute of Fashion Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New Delhi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), NCT of Delhi. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mumbai, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Raebareli, Patna, Shillong, Bhopal, Kannur. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Textiles of India, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NIFT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.