NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023: Check Category-Wise NIFT Entrance Cutoff Ranks

Neha Arora
Neha Arora
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3 mins readUpdated on Sep 11, 2024 16:28 IST

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023, based on NIFT Entrance result, ended for admission to BDes/MDes/BFTech/MFM courses. The cutoff was released for candidates in different categories under the All India quota. Considering the General AI quota, the last-round closing Cutoff ranks for admission to various courses ranged between 140 and 1063. The highly demanding courses among all were Master of Design, Master of Fashion Management, BFTech in Apparel Production, and BDes in Accessory Design. The course with comparatively easier admission was BDes in Textile Design. The details of branch-wise and category-wise cutoff for NIFT Gandhinagar, for Round 1 and the Last Round are provided in this article. Further, candidates can find attached the NIFT Gandhinagar BDes Cutoff ranks for the latest and the previous year in the table provided below:

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2025 NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2024

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2022

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  • NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for General AI Category
  • NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for OBC AI Category
  • NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for SC AI Category
  • NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for ST AI Category
  • NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for EWS AI Category
  • NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for PWD AI Category

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for General AI Category

For the General AI category candidates, the closing Cutoff ranks for different courses ranged between 140 and 1240. The toughest course to get into NIFT Gandhinagar for the General AI category was MDes. The Round 1 and the last round closing ranks for the MDes course stood at 140. The table provides the Round 1 and Last Round closing Cutoff ranks for all the courses offered at NIFT Gandhinagar:

Course Name Round 1 Last Round
B.Des. in Accessory Design 1063 1063
B.Des. in Textile Design 1240 1240
B.Des. in Fashion Communication 332 332
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production 248 248
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 158 158
B.Des. in Fashion Design 468 468
Master of Design (M.Des.) 140 140

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for OBC AI Category

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 was released for the OBC AI quota candidates. The closing Cutoff ranks for Round 1 and the last round ranged between 594 and 3069. The Cutoff for MDes closed at 594, making it the most competitive specialisation. The table below provides the Closing Cutoff ranks for the same category for Round 1 and the Last Round:

Q:   What is the expected NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff 2024?
A:

Based on NIFT Entrance exam, NIFT Gandhinagar can be expected to range between below mentioned ranks for the General category for the offered courses: 

The above mentioned ranks are anticipated taking into consideration the last three year ranks. 

Q:   When will NIFT cutoff be released?
A:

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/

Q:   What is NIFT Gandhinagar BDes in Fashion Communication cutoff other than General category?
A:

NIFT Gandhinagar B.Des cutoff 2025 has been released for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. For the General category, the NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff 2025 for Round 1 ranged between 301 and 751 for B.Des admission. For categories other than the general, the cutoff ranks are tabulated below:

CategoryNIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025 (AI Quota)
OBC859  - 2448
SC1930 - 4578
ST4006 - 7220
EWS949 - 3295
PWD7213 - 8339
Course Name Round 1 Last Round
B.Des. in Accessory Design 1406 1406
B.Des. in Textile Design 3069 3069
B.Des. in Fashion Communication 1521 1521
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production 852 852
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 608 608
B.Des. in Fashion Design 1222 1222
Master of Design (M.Des.) 594 594

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for SC AI Category

For the SC AI category, the Round 1 and the last round closing ranks for admission to NIFT Gandhinagar are given in the table below. The Cutoff was released for BDes courses, MFM and MDes. The Round 1 and the last round closing ranks for MDes stood at 504

Course Name Round 1 Last Round
B.Des. in Accessory Design 6122 6122
B.Des. in Textile Design 5997 5997
B.Des. in Fashion Communication 4196 4196
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 1144 1144
B.Des. in Fashion Design 2369 2369
Master of Design (M.Des.) 504 504

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for ST AI Category

For the ST AI category, the closing Cutoff ranks for various courses ranged between 742 and 7626. The most competitive course was MDes and the least competitive one was BDes in Textile Design. The list of all the courses offered for the ST AI quota is given in the table below:

Course Name Round 1 Last Round
B.Des. in Textile Design 7626 7626
B.Des. in Fashion Communication 6026 6026
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 1157 1157
B.Des. in Fashion Design 2837 2837
Master of Design (M.Des.) 742 742

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for EWS AI Category

For the EWS AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks were released for various courses. The most competitive course among all was MDes, with the last-round closing ranks of 673 for Round 1 and the Last Round.  

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar 2023?
A:

The last merit rank admitted, which varied based on the category, was the minimal cut-off for M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar in 2022. The minimal cutoff for the general category was around 415. The minimum cutoff for the EWS category was around 485. It is vital to remember that these are not the starting ranks, but rather the final merit ranks admitted. With initial ranks ranging from 58 (Open Category) to 124 (General Category), M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar in 2022 had far higher starting positions.

Particularly for the General and Open categories, NIFT Gandhinagar's M.Des cut-off ranks are quite competitive. Achieving admission into this programme requires not only a great portfolio and interview skills but also a high NIFT entrance exam score.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar?
A:

The cutoff information for the Master of Design (M.Des) programme at NIFT Gandhinagar indicates that candidates' scores must fall within the range of 103 and 124. This range serves as a benchmark, and candidates with scores within this specified range are typically considered eligible for admission to the M.Des programme at NIFT Gandhinagar.

It's important to note that cutoff scores may vary from year to year based on factors such as the overall performance of candidates in the entrance exam, the number of available seats, and the institute's admission policies. Aspiring students should refer to the official NIFT Gandhinagar website or contact the institute directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information on cutoff scores and admission criteria for the M.Des program.

Course Name Round 1 Last Round
B.Des. in Accessory Design 3444 3444
B.Des. in Textile Design 2999 2999
B.Des. in Fashion Communication 4987 4987
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production 1027 1027
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 810 810
B.Des. in Fashion Design 2229 2229
Master of Design (M.Des.) 673 673

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2023 for PWD AI Category

NIFT Gandhinagar PWD Cutoff 2024 for the PWD AI category candidates is tabulated below. The Round 1 and the last round cutoff ranks ranged between 815 and 8357

Course Name Round 1 Last Round
B.Des. in Accessory Design 8170 8170
B.Des. in Fashion Design 8357 8357
Master of Design (M.Des.) 815 815
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In 2025, the NIFT cutoff ranks ranged between 364 and 461 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, yes, if you belong to the General AI category, there is a chance that you can secure a seat at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar, for the M.Des course. However, p

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For candidates belonging to the OBC AI category, the NIFT 2025 closing ranks in Round 3 ranged between 461 and 2933 for admission to multiple courses and specialisations. Please note that the cutoff rank varies for different courses, specialisations, rounds, and categories. To view the Round 3 closi

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Answered 4 months ago

The Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar 2025 will be out soon on the official website. The Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar 2024 can give a fair idea for this year.

The following table shows the NIFT Gandhinagar 2024 Round 1 Cutoff for Fashion Design:

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC7251485
Gen-EWS11052770
Open208466
Open (PwD)88248824
SC8762586
ST30043306

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The fee range for the BDes programme at NIFT Gandhinagar ranges between INR 6.1 lakh-INR 12.3 lakh. The fee structure is sourced from unofficial sources, hence indicative. The fee might cover various academic expenses like tuition fees, examination fees, library fees, and other relevant charges. It

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