Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala
 An Institute of Excellence Managed by Centre For Continuing Education Kerala (CCEK) | |
| Established | April 4, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Mission | Providing a common platform for fashion education, research and training |
| Chairman | Prof. C. Raveendranath |
| Director | Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S[1] |
| Owner | Government of Kerala |
| Location | Vellimon, Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 8°57′37″N 76°38′35″E / 8.960303°N 76.643081°ECoordinates: 8°57′37″N 76°38′35″E / 8.960303°N 76.643081°E |
| Website | IFTK-Kollam |
The Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala or IFTK-Kollam is a fashion technology institute located at Vellimon in Kollam, India. IFTK-Kollam is first of its kind from Government of Kerala with the intention of developing professionals for taking up leadership positions in fashion business in the emerging global scenario. IFTK-Kollam is inaugurated by the then honourable Chief Minister Sri.V.S Achuthanandan on 5 April 2010. The academy is in technical collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.[2] This is the one and only fashion technology institute under Government of Kerala. The Institute aims at providing a common platform for fashion education, research and training.[3]
Location
The institute is located at the beautiful surroundings of Vellimon in Kollam, about 13.5 km away from Kollam city centre.
- Kollam Junction railway station - 13.8 km
- Kollam KSRTC Bus Station - 12.8 km
- Kollam Port - 17.3 km
- Kollam KSWTD Ferry Terminal - 12.8 km
- Kundara - 4.7 km
- Paravur - 26.5 km
Courses
- Bachelor of Fashion Design(B.Des)[4]
- Diploma in Fashion Design(3 years)
- Post Graduation in Garment Manufacturing Technology(2 years)[5]
Facilities
- Smart classrooms equipped with most modern facilities
- Laboratories
- Resource Center
- Canteen
- Hostel facilities
References
- ↑ "Network Coordination Committee - IFTK". IFTK Official website. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "IFTK phase II activities begin". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "Allow us freedom to implement RTE Act: CM". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "Admission for Academic Year 2015". IFTK. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "COMING UP". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
