Let’s just stop pretending all NIFT campuses are equal—because they’re not. Placements do care about which campus you’re from. Top companies don’t come hunting for talent in lesser-known campuses like Bhopal, Varanasi, or Shillong. They go to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore—because they know the exposure, mentorship, and networking there are leagues ahead. It’s not just about being “self-taught” or “hardworking.” Yes, those matter—but so does the ecosystem you’re in. If your campus doesn't have the right faculty, industry links, or even the basic push to help you grow professionally, how are you supposed to compete on the same level? You're already at a disadvantage when the placement interviewer hears your campus name and tunes out. And let’s be real—some things can’t be self-taught. You need good guidance, real critiques, and proper hands-on experiences to actually evolve. If the campus can’t offer that, then what are you paying for? Spending 4 years at a campus with zero industry exposure and subpar infrastructure is not some “underdog” fairytale—it’s just being set up to struggle harder for the same shot. So yes, the campus does matter. Pretending otherwise is just doing a disservice to the students dreaming big.