NIFT Accepting Colleges in Kerala 2026

College of Architecture Trivandrum (CAT), established in 2011, is a premier institution in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), it is renowned for its B.Arch and M.Arch programs, fostering design excellence on its 12-acre campus. CAT nurtures future architects.

National Institute of Fashion Technology, a distinguished institute established in 2007 in Kannur, Kerala, offers a total of 5 courses across various disciplines. This non-private college member, National Institute of Fashion Technology, is renowned; the institute has 359 students enrolled in programs such as B.Des, B.FTech, and M.Des across its Design, Fashion, Fashion Technology, Engineering, Management specialized departments. The National Institute of Fashion Technology has been ranked 11th by India Today 2025 under the Fashion Design category. Further, NIFT Kannur also secured 10th position by Outlook 2024 for Fashion Design (Government), showcasing its standing. This top-ranked premium institute (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), with The Week placing it 12th in 2025 for Fashion Technology.