NIFT has to its credit more than 70254 Alumni since its inception in 1986, who are working with the industry in key decision making positions and are instrumental in shaping the future of fashion business as change agents in India and abroad. Alumni are working at various levels as Entrepreneurs, Brand Managers, Quality Controllers, Designers, Fashion Coordinators, Merchandisers, Production Managers, and Marketing Heads, etc in leading national and international organisations. Some of the alumni have become successful brands themselves. The design alumni have presented their work on the ramps of Milan, Paris, New York and other fashion centres. They are also active in the fields of media and films. Celebrities and fashion icons across the globe attest to the designers' success in styling and dressing them. Alumni are also active in taking their knowledge to the grass root levels, working with NGOs across India to bring together the craftsman and modern technology and design.