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NIFT Kannur (Kerala): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Rankings
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The NIFT 2026 application process for NIFT Kannur admission to UG and PG courses is anticipated to begin in the third week of Nov 2025.
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NIFT Kannur Highlights 2025
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur is a government institute that was established in 2008 and was shifted to its permanent campus in 2012. The infrastructure of NIFT Kannur, comprises a building of eight floors given by the State Government of Kerala. Due to this, the design school offers 20% supernumerary seats for candidates with the state domicile of Kerala. The institute offers BDes and BFTech at UG level, MDes and MFM at PG level and Continuing Education Programme (CEP) Programmes in various specialisations including Photo Journalism, Basic Calligraphy, Home Furnishing Production & Fashion Technology, Fashion Fundamentals and Apparel Export Merchandising and Apparel Costing across Design and Technology streams.
The institute has been ranked 16 for Fashion Design by Outlook in 2019. Currently, NIFT has 18 campuses spread across the country, namely NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bengaluru, NIFT Chennai, NIFT Gandhinagar, NIFT Hyderabad and NIFT Kolkata, among others. The admission is based on the national-level entrance examination conducted by NIFT called NIFT Entrance Exam. The college has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 400 people. NIFT Kannur offers hostel facility on-campus for female students only.
Below mentioned are some of the key highlights regarding NIFT Kannur:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
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Establishment year |
2008 |
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Campus size |
10 acres |
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Student intake |
UG: 221 PG: 90 CEP: 125 |
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Ownership |
Autonomous |
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Ranking (2019) |
- Ranked 16 for Fashion Design by Outlook |
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Number of courses |
12 courses across 2 streams |
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Number / Types of scholarships offered |
Two, Need-based |
|
Total collaborations |
4 |
|
International collaborations |
- University of Northampton, UK - AMFI, Amsterdam - Fashion Institute of Technology, New York - Queensland University of Technology, New Zealand |
|
NIFT Prospectus 2021 |
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The exam is conducted once every year and it consist of two parts, i.e, first one is, written exam and second is, situation test/personal interview.
- Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT.
- Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.
The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes that offer the following courses - BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM courses.
The highest package offered to the recently passed out students was INR 9 LPA. Check the table below to know the NIFT Kannur the highest package:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 9 LPA |
NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2024 Round 3 was released for different M.Des, MFM and B.Des courses. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI quota. For the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks ranged between 206 and 2229. The most competitive course was Master of Design (M.Des), with closing cutoff of 206. The easiest to get into for the General AI category candidates was B.Des I Textile Designing.
Candidates can refer to the table below to check the closing Cutoff ranks for different courses offered at NIFT Kannur:
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Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur is a government institute established in 2008. It offers B.Des under four specializations they are-:
B.Des. (Fashion Design)
B.Des. (Textile Design)
B.Des. (Knitwear Design)
B.Des. (Fashion Communication)
The Basic Eligibility Criteria - 12th Pass. The candidate must have cleared 10+2 examination of any recognised board or he/she must have secured a passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
And basic Admission Criteria is the NIFT Entrance test.
NIFT Kannur's B.Des programs are all strong, but cater to different interests.
- Fashion Design
- Knitwear Design
- Textile Design
- Fashion Communication
(1) 1 person found this helpfulNIFT, Kannur Admission Dates 2025
Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must apply online on the official website of NIFT, Kannur. The below-mentioned are NIFT, Kannur admission dates for 2025:
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Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The total course fee is inclusive of tuition fees, hostel charges, registration fees, security deposit, etc. Some of the fee components along with the amount for the NIFT Kannur MFM course are mentioned below:
Fee Components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
Tuition fees | INR 5.86 lakh |
Hostel fees | INR 1.80 lakh |
One-time Payment | INR 21,300 |
NOTE: The given fee is as per external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.
Admission criteria for MDes at the NIFT, Kannur, the candidates should have passed B. Des or any other graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) releases the official schedule at - niftadmissions. The schedule includes the event-wise dates related to the NIFT 2025 entrance exam. This includes the release of the NIFT 2025 application form, the application last date (with regular and late fees), written exam date, declaration of results, etc. Alternatively, the candidate can follow this page to stay updated about NIFT 2025 exam.
NIFT, Kannur Rankings 2024
NIFT Kannur rankings 2024 will be available here once out.
| Publisher | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Today | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| The Week | – / – | – / – | 12 |
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
The National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur accepts NIFT entrance exam for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT cutoff 2023 was concluded for the academic year 2023-24. As per the NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for B.Des was 1279 for the General category students for the All India quota. For 2022 and 2021, NIFT Kannur last round closing ranks for B.Des stood at 1631 and 1666.
Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023 for B.Des course for the General All India category students:
| Course | 2023 |
|---|---|
| B.Des. in Fashion Communication | 1084 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Design | 1279 |
| B.Des. in Knitwear Design | 2975 |
| B. Des. in Textile Design | 3083 |
NIFT Kannur Placements 2024
NIFT Kannur placements 2024 will be available here once out. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur 2022 placements schedule has been released. CheckNIFT Placement Brochure 2022
| Course | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| B.Des | ₹4.11 LPA |
| M.Des | ₹6.1 LPA |
| MFM | ₹6.1 LPA |
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Commonly asked questions On Placements
All the important details related to NIFT Kannur placements are mentioned below:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 9 LPA |
| Placement rate | 60% - 70% |
| Popular recruiters | Trident Hotels, Raymond, Gucci |
NOTE: The above details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.
The college has not released any placement data for the year 2023. However, as per Shiksha review, the highest package offered to BDes in Fashion Design students stood at INR 6 LPA during the recent placement drive. For a better understanding of placement data recorded for BDes in Fashion Design, students can check the table below:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 6 LPA |
| Average package | INR 4.80 LPA |
| the lowest package | INR 3.60 LPA |
| Placement rate | 70% |
Note: The placement stats mentioned in the table above are gathered from Shiksha review page. Hence, the stats may vary further.
As per Shiksha students' reviews, the placement percentage offered to the students in recent recruitment drives was between 60% and 70%. The following table depicts the NIFT Kannur placement rate:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| Placement rate | 60% - 70% |
NIFT Kannur Scholarships 2025
NIFT Kannur scholarships 2025 will be available here once out. NIFT Kannur offers scholarships in terms of monetary assistance to deserving candidates. Currently, it offers two scholarships schemes, which are mentioned below:
Udaan-NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies: Under this scholarship, the students are offered allowance/ financial assistance depending on the country where they seek admission in design courses.
NIFT Sarthak: This scholarship waives off 50% to 100% of tuition fees of the students depending on their gross family income.
Commonly asked questions On Scholarships
Check below the list of documents required for "UDAAN Scholarship at NIFT Kannur:
- One self-attested passport size photograph with signature
- Income declaration-affidavit (Format- B) on non-judicial stamp paper of 10 (Rupees Ten) by each parent.
- Proof of permanent residence.
- Photocopies of Passport and PAN card of parents / guardian and applicant. However, in case the student /parent/ guardian does not possess PAN Card and/or Passport, then an Affidavit may be taken from the student to that effect.
- School leaving certificate for class X and XII (Proof of school fee, wherever possible).
- The copy of receipt of tuition fee paid for the current semester i.e. July – December. vii. Schedule (Format -C details of agricultural land and property, etc.) duly signed by parent with relevant revenue record.
- Bank statements for the last 12 months for all the accounts mentioned in Schedule (Format- C).
Copy of Important Document Required (If Applicable)
- 3 year's Income Tax returns copy/Form 16 for salaried / 16 A for business owners.
- Vehicle registration copy
- Tehsildar certificate of agriculture land alongwith certified revenue records such as khasra, khatouni, etc.
- Documents related to any other scholarship / sponsorship receipt. Document related to SC / ST / OBC / PHP certificate
NIFT Kannur Popular Courses
4 yearsNIFT Kannur Course and Fees 2025
NIFT Kannur offers BDes and BFTech at UG level and MDes and MFM at PG level. The duration of UG programmes - BDes and BFTech offered by NIFT Kannur is four years. For PG programme - MFM and MDes the duration is two years. Apart from UG and PG programmes, it also offers five Continuing Education Programmes (CEPs) with a duration ranging from 24 days to 4 months. The seat intake for BDes is 44 each for Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design and Fashion Communication. The seat intake for BFTech, MFM and MDes is 45 each.
Some of the popular NIFT Kannur courses are mentioned in the table below, along with their specialisations and fee details:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Des(4 courses) | 13 LGet Fee Details | |
M.Des(1 course) | 6.2 LGet Fee Details | Exams : GAT |
MFM(1 course) | 6.2 LGet Fee Details | Exams : GAT |
B.FTech(1 course) | 13 LGet Fee Details | Exams : GAT |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
NIFT Kannur offers B.Des programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, and Knitwear Design. Each programme admits 44 students, making a total of 176 students for B.Des at NIFT Kannur. To be eligible, you need to pass the 12th class with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and have a good score in the NIFT Entrance Exam.
So, there are opportunities for 176 students to pursue their B.Des dreams at NIFT Kannur.
Total course fee is cumulative of several components such as tuition fee, registration fee, security deposit, etc. Tabulated below are some of the fee components along with the amount for the NIFT Kannur BDes course:
Fee Components | Amount (for 4 years) |
|---|---|
Tuition fees | INR 12.34 Lakh |
Hostel fees | INR 3.50 Lakh |
One-time Payment | INR 21,300 |
NOTE: The given fee is as per external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.
For the current academic year (2022–2023), the hostel price is Rs. 46000, excluding mess fees. In addition to the foregoing, new participants must pay a non-refundable security deposit of Rs. 3000 and a refundable security deposit of Rs. 3000, for a total of Rs. 52000 for non-AC rooms with triple occupancy. Charges for triple occupancy AC rooms will be Rs. 90,000 plus Rs. 6,000 in refundable security, for a total of Rs. 99,000 (subject to construction completion). It could vary in accordance with authority decisions, and any changes would be announced separately.
In addition, one month's worth of Mess fees may be applied for Mess Security.
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The participating businesses change from year to year, and the list could change in response to collaborations and changes in the sector. Top businesses that have previously been reported to take part in the placement drive at NIFT Kannur include:
- Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.
- Future Group
- Raymond Ltd.
- Pantaloons Fashion & Retail Ltd.
- Shoppers Stop Ltd.
- Arvind Brands Ltd.
- Reliance Brands Ltd.
- Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd.
- Myntra
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Wipro
- Titan Industries Ltd.
- Max Fashion
- Westside
- Van Heusen
- Allen Solly
- Pantaloons
- AND Design India Pvt. Ltd.
- Raymond Apparel Ltd.
The National Instituite of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT 2026 at the time of seat allotment and counseling.
The cut-offs will be available institute and category-wise for all the program at nift.admissions.nic.in.
The cut-offs will be prepared by considering factors like the seat intake, the merit rank of candidates, admission category, etc. Note that if the seat intake is increase the cut-off would likely go down and vice versa.
The cut-offs are available for the following titles:
- Opening and Closing Rank Details for NIFT UG Counselling 2026
- Opening and Closing Rank Details for NIFT UG (Lateral Entry) Counselling 2026
- Opening and Closing Rank Details for NIFT PG Counselling 2026
To download the cut-offs, visit: https://nift.admissions.nic.in/or-cr/
Students are required to pay the application fee to submit the form and complete the application process of NIFT Kannur. It is non-refundable. It should be noted that the fee is taken from the official source and is subject to change. Interested candidates can find out the category-wise NIFT Application fee that has to be paid in the table mentioned below:
Category | NIFT Kannur 2024 Application Fee |
|---|---|
General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category | INR 3,000 |
SC/ ST/ PwD Category | INR 1,500 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kannur was established in 2008. It is ranked 9th amongst the 16 NIRF institutes across India. It is a government institute and is equipped with top class infrastructure great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs, and specialised workshops etc. It offers various courses under the UG and PG program.
National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur is a government institute. It has a great infrastructure and is equipped with great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs, and specialised workshops for hands-on learning. It has been ranked 16 for Fashion Design by Outlook in 2019 and holds a good placement record as well.
While on the other hand National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai is one of the renowned campuses in India.It is ranked four by India Today 2021 for Fashion Design. It also has a good placement record where in 90% students were placed in various domestic and international industries with good compensation package. Even NIFT Chennai is equipped with state of the art faculties, well designed infrastructure etc.
Thus, which institute is good totally depends on one's personal choice and preference.
NIFT Kannur is a government institute. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and addmission into these courses is based on marks scored in NIFT Entrance Exam. To check your merit list at National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur you can follow the following steps-:
- Go to the official website of NIFT, i.e. nift.ac.in.
- Click on “NIFT 2023 Results”.
- Enter NIFT Roll number, Date of Birth, and Application number.
- Click on the Proceed/log in button.
- The result will be displayed on your screen, verify all the details present in it.
- Take the printout for future purposes.
- Candidates whose name appears in the final merit list are eligible to register for NIFT 2023 Counselling for UG as well as PG programs.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 11 months ago
NIFT Kannur predominantly does degree programs, but they have some Diploma and certificate courses such as Fashion Fit and Style, Apparel Production, and other stuff like CAD for Fashion or Surface Embellishment. These are not all on offer every year, so it would be much better to check it on their
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The list of eminent companies that were part of NIFT Kannur placements in recent years is presented below:
| NIFT Kannur Placements: Top Recruiters | |
|---|---|
| Raymond | Trident Hotels |
| Nike | Arvind Textile Industry |
| Lifestyle | Fab India |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
People generally have positive views about NIFT Kannur for B.Des. The institute offers different specializations and has a good campus with excellent facilities for a well-rounded learning experience. Many students appreciate the opportunities for international collaborations and studying abroad. Ho
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Answered a year ago
Admission Process
Admission Test
Eligible candidates are required to appear for the General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) conducted by the university based on their exam scores.
Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI)
Shortlisted candidates will have a group discussion and
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a year ago
NIFT is providing good placements, in the past they have also provided good placements. The highest salary offered was Rs. 50,000 per month, and the lowest salary offered was Rs. 30,000 per month. The average salary offered was Rs. 40,000 per month. Gucci and D&G were the top recruiting companies.
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