The Annual Design Collection (DC) Show of NIFT Kangra was successfully held on 25 May 2026 amidst great enthusiasm and celebration of creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. The event marked the culmination of the academic journey of the graduating students and served as a platform to showcase their talent and design excellence.

The Convocation Ceremony for the graduating batch of 2025 was held with great solemnity and pride at Tanda Auditorium. The Chief Guest, Padamshree Biman Bihari Das, graced the occasion with his presence and inspiring words. The Guest of Honour, Ms. Deepshikha Chawla, added to the dignity of the event. Other distinguished dignitaries included Dr. Shinju Mahajan, Head of Academic Affairs, NIFT, who administered the convocation pledge, and Prof. (Dr.) Rahul Chandra, Director, NIFT Kangra, who presented the academic report.

Dr. Swati Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra. She specializes in technical textiles, sustainable materials, polymer composites, and biocomposites. She received her Ph.D. in Textile Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where her research focused on green composites based on ramie fabrics and polylactic acid (PLA). She teaches textile and material-related courses and actively engages in interdisciplinary research at the interface of textile engineering and sustainable material development.