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NIFT Mumbai: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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3.8 /5

(37 Reviews)

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Estd. 1995

Last updated on 4 Jun '26

3.1

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

3.7

Faculty & Course

4.2

Campus Life

3.5

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2027

3.6

Great faculty, good education, but the infrastructure and sourcing can be challenging.

Placements: The on-campus placements haven’t been that good lately, so most people apply for off-campus opportunities. During placements, priorities are given to the higher campuses. For example, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. Last time, they made a new rule where only 3/5 companies one can select to sit for the placement process, and in most of the cases, many companies backed out, and then students were left with a smaller number of companies to apply for.

Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure is good. I personally feel they should have more machines. During juries, there is a lot of chaos as both the juniors and seniors need them. The college is in Navi Mumbai. It becomes very difficult to source materials as we have to travel to Mumbai. I wish the college was in Mumbai itself. We would have had more exposure. As for the hostel, it’s decent, but the only downside is the hostel food, which is very bad.

Faculty: The main reason I think people are willing to come to NIFT is the quality of education and the teachers. The faculty members are really good, and they are always ready to help us. However, you have to make an extra effort to approach them with any problems, as usually, they do not check each student personally, but if you go to them, they are very helpful.

Other: I feel NIFT is the best place to study if you are into fashion and want to make a career in it. Even the industries know the quality of students NIFT makes, and that’s why priorities are given to NIFT students as compared to other students from other colleges. In India, definitely, NIFT is one of the best places to learn fashion.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025Read More

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2025

4.4

NIFT Mumbai in a nutshell.

Placements: The placement in NIFT is not extraordinary in terms of package, but there are good companies that participate in the process. For internships and job placement, big retail giants like Reliance, ABFRL, Tata Trent, and Dmart come in. About 60% of students get help from the college for the same.

Infrastructure: The facilities provided by NIFT are good. The hostel rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Food, on the other hand, is average. The classrooms and labs are well-equipped and add to the experience of doing everything hands-on and not just relying on presentations.

Faculty: Being in the textile design department gives you the best facilities. They're well-educated and all from different fields in textile. The curriculum is a mix of practical and theory in an appropriate ratio. The exams are tough but interesting to work on, and will give you an insight into professional presentation in front of actual industry experts.

Other: I personally chose textile design because it gives me a wider spectrum of fields to enter post-graduation. I'm more inclined towards the details on the surface than the forms. This course gives me the freedom to do just that, play around with fabric and different surfaces as well as different techniques to achieve that. I think the collaboration between different departments is something that can be improved, but the college is slowly moving towards it. The college life apart from that is very lively and eventful. There are amazing events, competitions, conferences, and opportunities that NIFT opens up to you.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024Read More

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2028

3.8

Overall good experience, just not worth the fees we pay.

Placements: The in-house placements are not worth the fees we pay. A very small percentage of our seniors got good placements, or merely decent placements. Internships usually start after the 4th semester, but students are very active at NIFT; they find work outside the college themselves, which helps them in their portfolio.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is decent enough, the hostel facilities are good, but the food is okay-ish. The college has good Wi-Fi and water facilities. The classrooms are large enough, and the library is the best place in the entire campus; it is like a treasure for design students. The quality of food in the hostel mess fluctuates very frequently; else, it is fine.

Faculty: The faculty members are very helpful, and the curriculum is changed every year according to industry requirements. The faculty members help you anytime you reach out to them, and all of your concerns are brought to their notice. Teachers also consider your efforts rather than comparing them with others.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024Read More

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NIFT Mumbai admission 2026 is open.

The NIFT 2026 result is out for admission to the UG and PG courses. Candidates can log in to the official website to view their results. NIFT Mumbai admission 2026 is open.

NIFT Mumbai Highlights 2026

National Institute of Fashion and Technology Mumbai is also popularly known as NIFT Mumbai. It is a government college also known as the 'Fashion Capital of India'. It is one of the 18 campuses of NIFT and has ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

NIFT Mumbai courses are offered to students at the UG, PG and diploma levels. NIFT Campus Mumbai admissions are conducted on the basis of NIFT Entrance Exam (except for Diploma and Certificate courses). Some other NIFT College Mumbai top highlights are as follows:

India Today #3	Bata India Limited, H&M, Monte Carlo	INR 13 LPA
Fashion Design 2025	Top Recruiters	Highest Package

Why choose NIFT Mumbai?

Students can go through some of the USPs of NIFT Kharghar in this space:

1. Why should I consider the National Institute of Fashion Technology over other universities?

Rankings: The institute has been ranked 3rd by India Today 2025 (Fashion Design).
Star Placements: The packages offered to students during NIFT Mumbai placements ranged between INR 3.5 LPA and INR 13 LPA.

2. How is the quality of education at NIFT Mumbai? Is it worth studying?

It has been ranked 5th by The Week 2025 (Fashion Design).
NIFT Mumbai has collaborated with various colleges, organisations, and universities such as EnaMoma, France, Glasgow School of Arts (GSA), UK; Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), Italy and more.

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Q: Does NIFT Mumbai offer good placements?

The key highlights of NIFT Mumbai placements in recent past is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 13 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.5 LPA
Placement rate	90%
Top recruiters	Bata India Limited, H&M, Monte Carlo

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from Shiksha student reviews, and hence may vary.

Q: Why is NIFT Mumbai so expensive?

Candidates taking admission to various courses offered by NIFT Mumbai may find NIFT expensive. Bing a private university, this can be the case but worry not to provide equal chance to every student to study in this college, the college offers scholarships. These scholarships can conver the students studying expensives. Some of the scholarships include Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme, UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies, and others.

Q: What is the rank required for NIFT Mumbai B.Des course for OBC category students?

To be eligible for admission to the BDes course, the OBC AI students need to secure a rank of 2885 or below. Students can refer to the table below for the round 1 and last round closing ranks of various courses for this category.

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Des. in Accessory Design	810	872
B.Des. in Textile Design	1802	1929
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	2250	2885
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	502	502
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	455	964
B.Des. in Fashion Design	602	1348

Q: Can I get into NIFT Mumbai with 400 rank?

NIFT Mumbai eligibility criteria does not specifies the minimum aggregate to apply for a course. However, aspirants must pass Class 12 to apply for UG and graduation for PG courses. Besides, candidates have to qualify NIFT Entrance Exam for admission to UG and PG courses. The application process is carried out via online mode. Some of the popular programmes that the institute offers are BDes, BFTech, and MDes.

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NIFT Mumbai Courses and Fees 2026

NIFT College Mumbai offers various courses to students at the UG and PG levels. And as a student, we're all interested in knowing if a college offers a course of my preference. To answer - What does the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai have for me?

At the UG level, the college offers BDes and BFTech programmes to students. The college offers a BDes programme to students in several specialisations, namely Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, and Fashion Communication.
At the PG level, the National Institute of Fashion and Technology Mumbai offers MDes and MFM courses to students.
The college also offers short-term weekend and evening education programmes (Certificate) and Diploma (full-time regular) in Design, Management and Technology.

The second question is - Is it affordable for me?

Fees: The fees for its flagship BDes ranges between INR 5.6 lakh - INR 13 lakh.
Scholarships: The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai offers various scholarships such as Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance to its students.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(6 courses)	9.3 L - 13 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam GAT+1 More
M.Des(1 course)	6.2 LGet Fee Details	– / –
Certificate(5 courses)	41.3 K - 1.3 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
B.FTech(2 courses)	5.6 L - 13 LGet Fee Details	Exams : GAT
MFM(1 course)	6.2 LGet Fee Details	Exams : GAT

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Q: When was the NIFT 2026 exam conducted?

NIFTEE 2026 was conducted on February 08, 2026. Written tests comprised a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates.

Q: What are the courses offered at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai courses are offered in the Fashion and Apparel streams. The college mainly covers areas like innovation process, retail chain, branding, marketing and positioning of the product. Some of the popular courses offered at the college are BDes, MDes, MFM, etc.

Q: What is the total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode and across several specialisations. The total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT campus Mumbai ranges between INR 9.3 lakh to INR 13 lakh.

Q: Can you share details about BFTech course offered at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai offers Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) at undergraduate level. The institute offers the course in Apparel Production. Students who have passed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board can apply for the course. National Institute of Fashion Techonology (NIFT) Mumbai, also accepts lateral entry for the course. Interested candidates can visit the official website of NIFT Mumbai to apply for the programme online by filling out the application form.

NIFT Mumbai Popular Programmes 2026

NIFT College Mumbai offers various courses to students at the UG and PG levels. The college offers BDes and MDes as its flagship courses. These courses are offered for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. NIFT Mumbai courses are offered in full-time mode in several specialisations.

Some of the popular specialisations offered under the BDes programme are Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, and more. Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must apply online on the official website of NIFT Mumbai. Below mentioned are some of the popular courses offered by NIFT College Mumbai:

B.Des

6 Courses

3.9(22)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹9.32 L - 12.96 L

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Placement Rating

3.2

M.Des

1 Course

4.0(1)2 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.16 L

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Placement Rating

1.0

Certificate

5 Courses3 months - 1 year

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹41.3 K - 1.3 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

– / –

B.FTech

2 Courses

3.5(13)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.63 L - 12.96 L

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Placement Rating

3.1

MFM

1 Course

4.2(1)2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.16 L

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Placement Rating

4.0

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Q: Is NIFT Mumbai good for BDes?

Yes, NIFT Mumbai is good for BDes programme. It is one of the 18 campuses of NIFT and has ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025. The college offers a BDes programme in full-time mode for 4 years. It is offered in several specialisations such as Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc.

Q: Can I get direct admission in NIFT, Mumbai?

No, without the entrance exams, admissions are not possible in NIFT, Mumbai. Candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams for admissions. The accepted entrance exam is NIFT Entrance Exam. Atteempt as many NIFT question papers as possible, study according to the NIFT Exam Pattern, and also attempt as many NIFT mock test as possible for a successful admission to various courses.

Q: Does NIFT Mumbai offers any certificate courses?

Yes, NIFT Mumbai offers various courses to students at UG, PG, and Certificate levels. The college offers certificate courses to students in several specialisations such as Creative Fashion Styling (CFS), Fashion Retail Management, E-Commerce & Social Media Marketing, etc. These courses are offered for a short-term duration.

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Moreover, most of the students of our batch got pre-placement offers from their respective companies in which they were doing their graduation project.

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There were no head designers to guide me, and I had to resign it as there was no chance of getting any good exposure for learning any practical work.

Based on 13 Reviews

Rudrani

B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2028

3.8

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Good campus life but don't keep any fancy expectations, you'll be disappointed. Be open to learning.

Placements: NIFT Mumbai Accessories Design: 90%+ placements, salaries 3.5-13 LPA. Top recruiters: Titan, Amazon, Myntra, Hidesign, Flipkart, Godrej. Roles: Product Designer, UI/UX, Merchandiser, Creative Consultant. Internships at Fastrack, Tata, startups. Covers jewelry, smart wearables, and digital design. Many alumni become entrepreneurs.

Infrastructure: Girls hostel is very good, food is not the best but better than most hostels, college infrastructure is also very good. In both places, whatever complaints are made, they're taking action upon immediately. The resource centre aka library is very good and filled with super expensive and rare books, make use of it.

Faculty: No exams are taken, only jury is done where we have to show all our works we've done throughout the course. Whatever we are taught helps in portfolio development. If you choose Mumbai campus, you really get to opt for so many opportunities outside campus, it's truly very fun.

Other: Facilities are top notch, at least in the top two campuses: Delhi and Mumbai.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024Read More

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2026

4.2

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Good placement but the campus is small.

Placements: The average package is around 5-6 LPA, but the recruiters include top fashion companies such as Aditya Birla, Fabindia, and Decathlon. Most roles offered are for positions like merchandiser or buyer. While many students secure jobs through the college placement process, some also apply externally. The NIFT tag significantly enhances employability.

Infrastructure: The campus area is limited due to its location in Mumbai, but overall, the facilities are impressive. The library boasts an extensive collection, and students have access to WGSN and Promostyl. Each room has separate Wi-Fi, although the speed could be improved. Labs are equipped to meet all requirements for garment construction.

Faculty: The faculty members are approachable and supportive. The curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on learning. Exams are conducted in the form of jury presentations, typically involving projects that span the entire semester. Faculty members are always available to provide guidance and support.

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2023

3.8

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of Bachelors in fashion technology from the NIFT Mumbai.

Placements: NIFT was offering good placements and internship opportunities to its students. In the last semester, around 30–40% of the students gets placements at this college. The average package offered at this college was between 4-6 LPA. The top recruiters were Perals group, Tata luxury, Puma India, etc. Students also gets internship with good stipend.

Infrastructure: The college had good infrastructure and facilities for our course. In our course department, all the necessary facilities were available for the students. Various modern facilities for drafting and designing were available at the college. Sports, Wi-Fi, library and all other facilities were available for the better learning of the students.

Faculty: The professors at our college were helpful, qualified and knowledgeable about our course. All the teachers were teaching us well. The course curriculum followed at the college was relevant and it made the students industry-ready. Semester exams at the college were of a moderately difficult level. Various workshops were organized at the college by the teachers.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read More

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2026

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai.

Placements: Almost 100% of students get placed every year in our college. The highest salary package offered is 12 LPA. The average salary package offered ranges between 5 LPA - 6 LPA. Top recruiting companies are RBL, Arvind, Vardhaman Textile, Raymonds, H&M, etc. Top roles offered are apparel production manager, quality manager, garment merchandiser, and warehouse manager.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good. Our college provides good facilities. Our college has Wi-Fi-equipped classrooms, well-equipped labs, and an extensive resource center. The hostel facilities are good. The food served in the hostel is good. Medical facilities are available in the hostel. The hostel has a recreation room, a court, etc.

Faculty: Our teachers are highly qualified. They are helpful and knowledgeable. They make students industry-ready. They guide us. Semester exams are not very difficult. The pass percentage is 50%.

Other: The best thing about this course is that it offers a variety of subjects and knowledge of different areas in one particular course. They should provide more practical knowledge. Many events and fests are held in our college. Our college is very good. Our college has good surroundings. Scholarship facility is available in our college.

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2023Read More

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2024

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Placements: Placements are very good from Mumbai, Bangalore, or Delhi for the students with good marks. There are higher chances of getting a good placement. Around 70% of students got internships.

Infrastructure: Course is very good with facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and a library. Lab coordinators are very good and helpful. Hostel for girls is very good and for boys is above average. Canteen food is very good, takes proper care of hygiene.

Faculty: Exams are very well conducted. All the teachers are well qualified and very helpful. During online classes (due to Covid) a lot of students faced problems in understanding practical portions but it is something which was everywhere and can't be helped.

Other: Students have to learn pattern making and garment construction from Sem 2 to Sem 4. It is very difficult. Campus could be bigger.

Reviewed on 15 May 2022Read More

NIFT Mumbai Admission Updates 2026

While we now know why one should choose NIFT College and what it has for its students, we must also know - How should one get admission here?

NIFT Campus Mumbai admissions are conducted on the basis of NIFT Entrance Exam (except for Diploma and Certificate courses).
Candidates must also clear the course-specific eligibility criteria for admission.
The application process is held in online mode.
Interested candidates can apply directly through the official website.
Further, candidates seeking admission to the BDes programme must pass a Class 12 passed or equivalent exam from a recognised board.

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Q: How can I get admission at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai admissions are conducted on basis of NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates must also clear the eligibility criteria of courses for admission. Interested candidates can apply directly through the official website. Candidates seeking admission in MDes programme must be graduated from a recognised institute or University.

Q: What is the last date to fill out the NIFT application form?

The NIFT 2026 registration window is now closed. With a late fee of INR 5,000, candidates were apply online until Jan 19. Further, the phase 1 exam was held on Feb 8, 2026.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for admission to B.Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

The cutoff for the 2023 B.Des programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, was 80th rank for fashion communication and 191st rank for fashion design. For 2022, 2021, and 2020, the cutoff was in this range plus or minus 10 ranks.

According to previous year trends, the 2024 cutoff for the open category at NIFT is expected to be 30.50. You can check the cut-off marks on the official NIFT website:

Go to the NIFT website

Click the Admissions tab on the home page
Click Last Merit Rank Admitted in Admissions 2024
Download the PDF and save it for future reference
You can also check the cutoff at the NIFT admission portal at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BDes course at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai offers BDes course to students at the UG level. It is offered for 4 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for BDes at National Institute of Fashion and Technology, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must be Class 12 passed or equivalent exam from a recognised board.

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NIFT Mumbai Placements 2025

The biggest query of a student when they are in the process of finalising a college is - Will I even get a job? What’s the reality of placements at NIFT Mumbai?

As per the verified students’ reviews on Shiksha for NIFT College Mumbai, the institute is rated 3.8 out of 5 for its placements. Check the details of job offers given to NIFT Mumbai below:

As per the student reviews on Shiksha, the placement rate achieved was almost 90%.
The packages offered to students during NIFT Mumbai placements ranged between INR 3.5 LPA and INR 13 LPA.
Top recruiters such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Westside and others were a part of the NIFT Mumbai placement drive.

Top Recruiters

Calvin Klein

Pantaloon

Marks and Spencer

Infosys

Tanishq

TitanIndustries

Reliance Retail

Spykar

GODREJ

Raymonds

Shoppers Stop

Tommy Hilfiger

Westside

Amrapali Group

Adidas

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NIFT Mumbai Application Process 2026

NIFT Mumbai application process is conducted in an online mode. Students can check the step-wise application process below :

Open the official website at www.nift.ac.in and click on the three dots shown at the very top.
Click on the 'Admission' option
Select the Apply Now option.
Start the NIFT registration process by providing the required details
Complete the application form
Pay the application fee.

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Q: What are the documents required for admission at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at National Institute of Fashion and Technology Mumbai is conducted online or offline. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheet
Leaving Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Signature

Q: Will my candidature for NIFT 2024 be cancelled if I select the wrong admission category?

The candidate has to select their admission category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2024 application form. The candidate must make sure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate supporting their category.

Note that the category selected by a candidate at the time of submitting the application form will be considered as final.

If a candidate selects a reserved category i.e. SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD but fails to submitted a valid Category Certificate, he or she will be considered for open category seats provided any benefit of relaxed age or income or cut offs has not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the Admission Process. If any benefit has been availed, the candidate’s application will be rejected.

Also, if a reserve category candidate is considered for open category, then he/she will have to pay the difference in amount of application fee as applicable for open category.

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NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2025

NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2026 is yet to be released for admission to several Design courses. Meanwhile, candidates can check the NIFT 2025 cutoff ranks to get an estimate of the upcoming 2026 cutoff. For the General AI category, the last round of NIFT Mumbai BDes cutoff 2025 ranks were in the range of 90 and 655. BDes in Fashion Design had the lowest cutoff of 90, making it the most competitive for admission. The easy-to-grab BDes specialisation was BDes in Fashion Communication, with a lenient last round cutoff rank of 97 for admission in the General category.

At the PG level, the institute offers MDes and MFM courses, wherein the most challenging for admission was MFM with NIFT last round closing rank of 73 in the General category. Check the table below to view the first and last round closing ranks of all the courses offered at this institute:

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NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	79	65	97
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	115	218	175
Master of Design (M.Des.)	79	71	95
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	77	47	73
B.Des. in Fashion Design	191	208	90

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Q: What is the Cutoff for NIFT Mumbai for B.Des in Fashion Design 2025?

The Cutoff for NIFT Mumbai for B.Des in Fashion Design 2025 will be out soon once the Stage 2 Exams are over and the final results are declared. However, we can get a fair idea by looking at the Cut offs for NIFT Mumbai Fashion Design 2024.

The following table presents the Cutoff for Round 1 under All India Quota:

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
OBC	517	870
OBC (PwD)	5828	5828
Gen-EWS	937	1498
Open	3	170
Open (PwD)	3193	3193
SC	816	1275
SC (PwD)	4848	4848
ST	1736	2094

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NIFT Mumbai vs Other NIFTs- Which is better?

NIFT Mumbai is one of the popular instituites of Fashion and Technology. Students must consider location, fees, ranking, faculty, infrastructure, and others for choosing a college. Check below comparison between National Institute of Fashion and Technology Mumbai and other institutes:

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B.Des

M.Des

Certificate

B.FTech

MFM

UG Diploma

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIFT Mumbai	-/-	₹ 9.32 L - 12.96 L	-/-
NIFT Bangalore Compare	-/-	₹ 5.63 L - 12.96 L	-/-
IDC School of Design	₹ 19.63 LPA	₹ 8 L	-/-
BITS Design School	-/-	₹ 30.8 L	-/-
Woxsen University Compare	₹ 6.2 LPA	₹ 13.45 L	-/-
NIFT Hyderabad Compare	-/-	₹ 6.07 L - 12.96 L	-/-

The values are of the latest years available with Shiksha. For more details, check detailed comparison

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Q: Which is better for pursuing a BDes - IIT Bombay or NIFT Mumbai?

Both IIT Bombay and NIFT Mumbai are recognised for their BDes course. For better comparison, below are some parameters to compare BDes programme of both the institutes:

Parameter	IIT Bombay	NIFT Mumbai
Total tuition fee*	INR 8 Lacs - INR 11.6 lakh	INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 11.7 lakh
Overall NIRF Ranking 2023	4	NA
Specialisation	Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, etc.	Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, etc.
Selection criteria	UCEED	NIFT Entrance Exam

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, data might vary.

NIFT Mumbai Scholarships 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai offers various scholarships such as Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance to its students. Candidates from economically weaker families as well as meritorious students are offered scholarships at NIFT Mumbai. Some of the scholarships offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT are mentioned in the table given below:

NIFT Scholarships
Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme	UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies

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Q: Does NIFT Mumbai offer scholarships to students?

Yes, Students from economically weaker families as well as meritorious students are provided scholarships at NIFT Mumbai. Some of the scholarships offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT are mentioned in the table given below:

NIFT Scholarships
UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies	Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme

Q: What are the top Scholarships for M.Des at NIFT Mumbai and how to avail them?

The total fee is around INR 150,000 per semester. The scholarship provided is called SARTHAK and it provides financial aid to economically weaker students.
For scholarships, you have to provide documents like Aadhar card, pan card, your bank details and your last one-year transaction details of bank, your income certificate.
The scholarship is only for tuition fees and the student has to take care of the food and lodging expenses.

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NIFT Mumbai Rankings 2025

NIFT Mumbai rankings 2025 are out. It is ranked by various ranking bodies such as India Today, The Week, and others. A few of the important NIFT Mumbai rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
India Today 2025	Fashion Design	3
The Week 2025	Fashion Design	5

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
India Today	2	2	3
The Week	3	4	5

Best among India Today ranked colleges in Maharashtra in 2025->

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NIFT Mumbai Faculty

NIFT Mumbai has experienced faculty members who are PhD, degree, and diploma holders. Some of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai faculty details are mentioned below:

Faculty Name	Faculty Qualifications
Dr. Kundlata Mishra	PhD in Protective Clothing
Neena Lokare	Undergraduate in Fashion Design
Dr. Patricia Sumod	N/A

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Q: How is the faculty at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai has experienced faculty members who are degree, PhD, and Diploma holders. Some of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai faculty details are mentioned below:

Faculty Name	Faculty Qualifications
Neena Lokare	Undergraduate in Fashion Design
Dr. Patricia Sumod	N/A
Dr. Kundlata Mishra	PhD in Protective Clothing

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NIFT Mumbai Collaborations and Partnerships

NIFT Mumbai has collaborated with various colleges, organisations, and universities for better placements or for student or faculty exchange programmes. NIFT Mumbai has signed MoUs with various companies, organisations, and industries. Candidates can check more information about the NIFT collaborations in the table below:

NIFT Collaborations
EnaMoma, France	Glasgow School of Arts (GSA), UK	Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (ENSAIT), France
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), USA	Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), Italy	-

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NIFT Mumbai Infrastructure

NIFT Mumbai has a huge campus of more than 10 acres of land. The college offers various facilities to students such as modern classrooms, a big library, conference halls, transportation, and others. There are hostel facilities available for both boys and girls. For boys, there are 29 rooms and for girls, there are 273 rooms.

How is the campus? Will I be safe there?

This is the next question that comes up when students are on the verge of finalising their college for admission. NIFT Mumbai is rated 3.8 out of 5 for its Hostel and Campus as per the Shiksha verified reviews. Check out what a few students have to say about NIFT College Mumbai:

Mahika Soni, B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2025 mentions:

- The facilities provided by NIFT Mumbai are good. The hostel rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Food, on the other hand, is average.

- The classrooms and labs are well-equipped and add to the experience of doing everything hands-on and not just relying on presentations.

Khushi Mehra, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2026 mentions:

- The campus area is limited due to its location in Mumbai, but overall, the facilities are good.

- Each room has separate Wi-Fi, although the speed could be improved.

- Labs are designed to meet all requirements for garment construction.

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Q: Is there a ragging culture at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai has an Anti-Ragging Cell. Hence, the freshers will never meet with this problem while studying in this college. The college premises has strict laws against the student found guilty of any act such as abusing, assaulting, threatening, teasing and embarrassment to new students, among others.

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NIFT Mumbai FAQs

Candidates can check the NIFT Mumbai FAQs below:

Q: How many seats are there for MDes at NIFT Mumbai?

The total seat intake for NIFT Mumbai MDes course is 43, including all the categories such as Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), GEN- EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST and OBC (NCL). For the NRI/ Foreign Nationals category, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai MDes total seat intake is 5.

Q: Is there any age limit for appearing in NIFT?

In case of the B. Des and B.FTech programmes, the candidates should be less than 24 years as on July 1 of the admission year. There is relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. However, there is no age limit for applying to the postgraduate programmes at NIFT. When applying for admission to design courses at the NIFTs, the candidate must also carefully go through the academic requirements. Note that even if a candidate qualifies the NIFT Entrance Exam but doesn't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, he or she will not be considered for admission.

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What courses are offered at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered 3 months ago

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai, popularly known as NIFT Mumbai provides degrees in the field of Fashion Technology, and Design at UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate levels. The college offers various programmes such as BDEs, B F Tech, MDes, MFM, Diploma and Certifications. It is a

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Can I take direct admission at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered 3 months ago

No, you cannot take direct admission at NIFT Mumbai. The college offers merit-based admission based on the scores in NIFT exam. Merit is calculated based on score in GAT, CAT exam as well as situation test and personal interview. Candidates need to clear the cutoff of exam and fulfill the eligibilit

Raj Priya

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What documents are required at the time of admission at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered 3 months ago

Candidates should carry original as well as copies of the given documents at the time of admission:

Class 10 marskheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
State Domicile
Caste Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
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Raj Priya

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Is admission open at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered 3 months ago

NIFT Mumbai offers entrance-based admission. The registration window for NIFT entrance exam is closed now. The application window ran from December 8, 2025, to January 19, 2026 (with late fees). The entrance exam for 2026 was conducted on February 8, 2026.

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What is the total tuition fee at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered 3 months ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai total tuition fee for different courses is provided in the table below: