Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Online Certificate in Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Traditional Retail at NIFT Gandhinagar

If you are looking at Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Online Certificate in Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Traditional Retail, NIFT Gandhinagar runs it as a 1-year, full-time undergraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers consumer behaviour, brand management, sales and digital marketing.

NIFT Gandhinagar is a public/government institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIFT Gandhinagar — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means consumer behaviour, brand management, sales and digital marketing. Typical first jobs: brand, sales or digital marketing roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask NIFT Gandhinagar for the current semester-wise plan.

NIFT Gandhinagar has not published a fee for Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Online Certificate in Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Traditional Retail on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Online Certificate in Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Traditional Retail, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NIFT Gandhinagar's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NIFT Gandhinagar or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in consumer behaviour? You will spend 1 year on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does NIFT Gandhinagar compare with other colleges offering PGD?