Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam at 11th Graduation Day

Shri Mayilsamy Annadurai at Vetripadigal '09

Padmashri.A.Sakthivel, as President of Tirupur Exporters' Association, founded the institute in 1997, and christened as ‘NIFT TEA College of Knitwear Fashion'. An illustrious institute, imparting in-depth Garment Technology - proud paradigm, unique of its kind, anywhere in the world, is his brain child.

NIFT TEA's course curriculum is designed by a team of eminent knitwear industrialists and expert academicians to teach Fashion Design, Knitting Technology, Processing, Apparel Production, Management and Marketing. An ISO 9001:2000 certified institute which has a nationwide reputation as a Center of Excellence has talented faculty members with industry specific experiences to teach the students; apart from guest lectures and seminars.

NIFT TEA offers, Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in six specializations in addition to Diploma Courses.

Being located strategically as a sandwich between TEKIC (Tirupur Export Knitwear Industrial Complex) and THADCO (Tamilnadu Adidravidar Development Corporation), two huge knitwear industrial complexes housing more than 300 units, students have abundant opportunities to undergo internships, enjoy the fruits of innovative concept Earn While Learn and later find rewarding career options, readily. The wet-processing units operate in the periphery.

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