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About ADI

Legacy of Creative Education

26+ years of specialised education across Event and Sports Management.

That same career-led philosophy now shapes Fashion and Interior Design at ADI.

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26+

Years of legacy

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1000s

Students trained

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Pioneer institutions

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Campuses today

CH 01 / 0626+ Years of Specialised Education

How it began

Six chapters tracing the path from pioneer institutions in events and sports to a new-age design college.

  1. Illustration of a designer with blueprints standing at the base of a classical pillar, representing a strong foundation.
    01 · The foundationADI
    CHAPTER 01

    26+ Years of Specialised Education

    Career-led, by design.

    ADI is built on a legacy of practical, industry-focused training that has shaped student outcomes across disciplines for more than two and a half decades.

  2. Illustration of an event manager on stage with spotlights and microphone, representing NAEMD.
    02 · NAEMDADI
    CHAPTER 02

    The NAEMD Legacy

    Pioneer in event education.

    NAEMD pioneered Event Management education in India — thousands of students trained through industry-driven programmes, live productions and real-world exposure.

    • India's first event mgmt college
    • Thousands of alumni
    • Industry-led curriculum
    • Live event projects
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    03 · NASMADI
    CHAPTER 03

    The NASM Legacy

    Sports, professionally.

    NASM brought the same rigour to Sports Management — professional programmes, industry-oriented learning and career pathways into one of India's fastest-growing sectors.

  4. Illustration of hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel with sketches pinned on a board behind.
    04 · The methodADI
    CHAPTER 04

    Practical Learning, Always

    Create. Present. Apply.

    Students learn better when they create, present and apply. That belief — proven over 26+ years — now powers every studio, portfolio review and showcase at ADI.

  5. Illustration of an industry expert leading a masterclass with students around a studio table.
    05 · The exposureADI
    CHAPTER 05

    Industry Exposure

    Real rooms. Real briefs.

    Masterclasses, expert sessions, studio visits and industry interactions help students understand professional standards and the real opportunities ahead.

  6. Illustration of a diverse group of creative students walking forward with portfolios under a sunrise.
    06 · The futureADI
    CHAPTER 06

    Built for the Next Generation

    Legacy, refreshed.

    A legacy of education, strengthened by practical learning — now shaping the next generation of creative professionals and entrepreneurs in Fashion and Interior Design.

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