Madras Institute of Fashion Technology (MFT) is an educational trust which was established in the year 2000 and registered under the Government of Tamil Nadu. in the city of Chennai with a vision of producing well- qualified and efficient fashion, Management and IT Professionals, who are kept abreast on the latest developments in the Fashion Designing, Fashion Management and Fashion CAD. MFT has been promoted by a group of eminent educationalists and industry professionals with a mission to transfer the career conscious youth into employable candidates. Successful professionals from various fields with proven credentials and rich experience support it. MFT’s on going mission is to become a regional centre for fashion studies offering a wide spectrum of courses in the different aspects of fashion. Today, the institution is a pre-eminent fashion institution in India, playing a key role in identifying, training and moulding many of India’s successful Fashion Designers and Fashion Merchandisers. MFT has been continuously evolving and growing, all the while adhering to the focus of developing the fashion designers in India.
MFT has also developed many Fashion courses such as Diplomas, Undergraduate and Post graduate programmes for those keen to pursue creative studies on full-time and part-time basis via collaborated arrangements with the best Government Universities such as Alagappa University-Karaikudi, Tamilnadu Open University-Chennai, Bharathiar University-Coimbatore, Periyar University-Salem, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University-Tirunelveli. The success of our Institute has been largely due to the outstanding commitment of faculty and staff, all of whom are committed to get students through the examinations in flying colors, which are set and marked to strict standards by the University. This has resulted in a rapid multifold increase in enrolment. Today, MFT has earned an international reputation for its high-quality curricula, innovative teaching, artistic creation and community outreach.
MFT group of educational trust authorized by the best Government Universities such as Alagappa University-Karaikudi, Tamilnadu Open University-Chennai, Bharathiar University-Coimbatore, Periyar University-Salem, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University-Tirunelveli to offer various PG, UG and Diploma courses like MBA, MCA, M.Sc (Computer science, IT, Mathematics, Psychology, Bio Informatics, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry), M.Com, MA( Sociology, political science, Criminology and Police Administration, Industrial Relations, Child care and education etc ), M.Sc Maths, M.Lis, B.Com, BA, B.Lit, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, PG Diploma in (computer application, Bio Informatics , Micro bio Bio technology, Fitness management, International Business, Yoga Education technology, Communicative English, Insurance management, Export Management, Tamil Research Methodology ) Diploma in ( Computerized accounting, Labor law, Spoken English, Management, Media Arts, etc,.
VISION
To build and nurture a new generation of professionals and designers who can spearhead as leaders in the future by helping the Indian Fashion and Apparel Industry achieve and sustain global leadership.
MISSION
To promulgate global standards of education in the field of fashion and apparel management.
GOALS
• To provide good quality Fashion Education.
• To develop the student ability to apply multidisciplinary concepts, tools and techniques to solve organizational problems.
• To provide a sound foundation in design and fashion with a strong industry orientation and the students are trained with the latest trend information of colour, fabric and styles suitable to the global market and competition.
• Students get to train on machine and the methodology of today’s advanced technology.
• Participation in seminars and conferences related to the industry to upgrade the student’s knowledge.
• In-house training on projects to gain further exposure and expertise.
• Providing skilled manpower in collaboration with industry people.
• To promote a MFT style of artistic presentation.
VALUES
• Academic excellence
• Innovation
• Creativity
• Authenticity, Integrity and accountability with a touch of passion, pride and commitment. Collaborations
MFT takes an active role in developing academic exchange. Institute has established tie-ups with number of Universities and Research institutions and Garment industries. MFT collaborates with Alagappa University-Karaikudi, TamilNadu Open University-Chennai, Bharathiar University-Coimbatore, Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univeristy-Tirunelveli, etc. to conduct its Diploma and Under Graduate Courses Fashion Courses in full time and part–time basis. In addition, tie-ups with many renowned fashion institutions and colleges in India to ensure its standards are pegged to the rest of the world such as Central Leather Research Institute-Chennai, Richpeace Group Co. Limited-Chennai etc. Such National links present invaluable interaction opportunities for our students and teachers.
Alagappa University-Karaikudi
MFT has been recognized as a collaborative programme institute by Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, TamilNadu. The University was established under a Act of Tamil Nadu State Legislature in 1985. It has jurisdiction over two Revenue Districts of Tamil Nadu and has in its ambit 15 Post-Graduate Departments, 2 Constituent Colleges and 26 Affiliated Colleges offering courses in various disciplines catering to the educational needs of more than a lakh of students.The University has emerged from the galaxy ofInstitutions initially founded at Karaikudi by the munificent and multifaceted personality (late)Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar.The Alagappa University has emerged as a pioneer institution in offering undergraduate full time courses in B.S. Apparel fashion designing and B.S. Fashion apparel management as well as other subjects in our two decades of its existence. Alagappa Univeristy has the honour of being awarded grade ‘A’ by NAAC and is a member of the Common wealth Universities and the Association of Indian Universities.
Tamilnadu Open University-Chennai
MFT is also a recognized Vocational Programme Institute and Programme Study Centre for TamilNadu Open University, which offers diploma courses in fashion designing and garment making, diploma in apparel and fashion design and BSc(apparel fashion design). TNOU was founded in 2002 by the Tamilnadu State Government and was recognized by the UGC in 2004, with the objective of introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education systems in the educational scenario of Tamil Nadu, as well as, coordinating such systems and setting the standards for such systems. It is the 10th State Open University established in the country. The Head Office of the University is located at Chennai and the University operates through the Schools of study, Vocational programme Centres (VPCs), Programme Study Centres (PSCs) and Learning Resource Centre (LRCs). TNOU plays a vital role in introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education systems.
Bharathiar Univeristy-Coimbatore
MFT is an authorised study centre of Bharathiar University and offers B.Sc. costume design and fashion technology for fashion aspirants and various bachelor and master degrees in business, arts and science. University was originally founded in 1982 by the Government of Tamilnadu under the provision of Bharathiar University Act 1981. The University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi is enshrined with the motto ”Educate to Elevate”. In the University , every effort is harnesses to realize his dream of making educational institutions as temple of learning. Later the University received the recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi for the purpose of grants. University has been ranked as one of the top- ranked Universities with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
Periyar University-Salem
MFT* is an authorised study centre of Periyar University ( *sister concern Chennai institute of Management & Technology, Chennai) offers MBA Apparel Merchandising. University was founded in the year 1997 in memory of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, the rationalist and greatest social reformer in the 20th century, by an Act of Tamil Nadu State Legislature. The Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) was established in 2001-2002 to serve the student population and offers Undergraduate, Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma courses.
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University –Tirunelveli
MFT is an Extension Learning Centre offers various Diplomas courses in Fashion Management, Fashion Merchandising & Production Management and Foreign Trade & Import Documentation open to students who are pursuing regular course of studies. University was established in the year 1990 under the act 31 of 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, as a teaching-cum-affiliating University, with the date of inception being September 7, 1990. The university is named after Tamil poet literature, Prof.P. Sundaram Pillai (1885-1897) who is the author of the famous Verse drama, Manonmaniam.
Richpeace Group Co., Limited
MFT has also established tie-ups with Richpeace Group Co., Limited to offer Richpeace 3D Textile and Fashion Design system and Garment CAD system. Richpeace was established in 1992, dedicated in providing Textile and Garment CAD/CAM total solutions to the world. Through 16 years of developing, Richpeace Group has formed the structure of plurastic technology; systematic product lines, sales networks and international market operating and has established 6 platforms for computerized embroidering, quilting, knitting, schiffli, garment CAD/CAM an remote control system, etc. Richpeace commits itself to rebuild the traditional industry with new-high technology at all times, so as to make people’s work more easy and life more colourful.
