NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024: Check Category-wise NIFT Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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4 mins readUpdated on Dec 12, 2025 14:58 IST
NIFT Hyderabad published its round-wise cutoff for UG and PG specialisations based on opening and closing ranks. The cutoffs were released for All India quotas, covering General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories. The General AI last-round cutoff ranged between 112 and 1158, with MFM as the most sought-after program.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Hyderabad cutoff 2024 had been announced for admission to UG and PG programs, including BDes, B.FTech, and MFM. Based on multiple rounds of seat allocation, cutoff had been published for the candidates. Cutoffs were released for All India quota, covering categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD. For General AI category, Last Round cutoff spanned from 112 to 1158, with the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program securing its position as most competitive course. On other hand, B.Des in Knitwear Design had highest rank, indicating least competition. The OBC category cutoffs spanned 496 to 3732, showcasing moderate level of competition across courses. Explore NIFT Hyderabad category-wise cutoff 2024 in article below.

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  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category

During the NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2024, the General AI cutoffs for 2024 indicated a high demand for B.Des in Fashion Communication course, which concluded at 112 in the Last Round. Apart from it, Master of Fashion Management and B.Des. in Fashion Design also performed well, with closing ranks of 145 and 474, talking about the B.FTech in Apparel Production, it showed a moderate level of competition among the candidates respectively. More details about cutoff ranks are provided in the table below.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

484

661

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

195

112

B.Des. in Fashion Design

472

474

B.Des. In Knitwear Design

1023

1158

B.Des. in Textile Design

988

988

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

100

145

B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production

279

530

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the rank required for NIFT Hyderabad B.Des admission?
A: 

As per the NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2025, the overall closing rank for BDes ranged bteween 209 and 1196 for the General AI category. Hence, students need a rank of at least 1196 or below to gain admission at NIFT Hyderabad for the BDes course branches.

Students can refer to the table below for the round 1 and last round cutoff for the General AI category. Other categories, round, courses, etc, will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Des. in Accessory Design452737
B.Des. in Fashion Communication209264
B.Des. in Fashion Design370525
B.Des. in Knitwear Design11461196
B.Des. in Textile Design9451010
Q:   Can I get into NIFT Hyderabad with a cutoff rank of 300?
A: 

Yes, you can get NIFT Hyderabad with a cutoff rank of 300 depending on the category you belong to. For the General AI category, the NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2025 ranged from 102 to 1196 for this category. Students can refer to the table below to know which course they qualify for for the this category. Please keep in mind that this is the cutoff for the General AI category, other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

CourseNIFT Hyderabad Round 1 cutoff 2025NIFT Hyderabad Last Round  cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design452737
B.Des. in Fashion Communication209264
B.Des. in Fashion Design370525
B.Des. in Knitwear Design11461196
B.Des. in Textile Design9451010
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)102119
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production202394
Q:   Is there any age limit to apply at NIFT Hyderabad?
A: 

Candidates applying for UG courses at NIFT Hyderabad have to meet the age criteria. The maximum age should be 24 years as or on August 1 of the admission year. There is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates.

Q:   What is the seat reservation criteria at NIFT Hyderabad?
A: 

NIFT Hyderabad reserves seats for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS and PwD category candidates. Check below category-wise reservation criteria:

CategoryReservation %
SC15%
ST7.5%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)27%
Gen-EWS10%

Person with Disability (PwD)

5%

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category

Among all the OBC AI category candidates, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) course was high-in-demand at a competitive rank of 496 for the last-round. In addition to that, a few more popular courses among the OBC candidates were B.Des. in Fashion Management and B.FTech in Apparel Production with closing ranks of 984 and 1508 for the last-round. Candidates can check out NIFT Hyderabad round-wise cutoff 2024 from the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

1287

2215

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

848

984

B.Des. in Fashion Design

1326

1936

B.Des. In Knitwear Design

2955

3295

B.Des. in Textile Design

2766

3732

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

468

496

B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production

1024

1508

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NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category

ST AI candidates seeking admission to NIFT Bhopal in 2024 encountered cutoffs exclusively for B.Des, B.FTech, and MFM programs. During the NIFT Hyderabad SC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round varied from 902 to 9488. With reference to last-round cutoff, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) was the hardest course to enter into NIFT Hyderabad. Likewise, B.Des in Textile Design was the least competitive. Mentioned below are the NIFT Hyderabad branch-wise cutoff 2024 available for the candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

3127

8527

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

2181

2864

B.Des. in Fashion Design

2617

6161

B.Des. In Knitwear Design

5635

8281

B.Des. in Textile Design

6222

9488

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

837

902

B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production

1227

2606

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I join NIFT Hyderabad directly?
A: 

No, you can't apply in NIFT Hyderabad right away without first completing the admissions process. Like all other B.Des programs at NIFT campuses, NIFT uses an intense selection procedure to make sure that only the most talented and motivated candidates are chosen.The main entrance exam for all B.Des programs at NIFT campuses, including Hyderabad, is this nationwide exam. To move on to the next round, you must score highly.

You will receive an invitation to take a Situational Test at the NIFT Hyderabad campus if you pass the NIFT Entrance Exam. This test evaluates your ability to communicate, be creative, and solve problems.The Personal Interview is the last phase, during which a panel of specialists will hear about your motivations, professional objectives, and general personality.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for BDes at NIFT Hyderabad?
A: 

Aspirants must pass Class 12 from a recognised board to apply for BDes courses at NIFT Hyderabad. Candidates also need to pass NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT + GAT) followed by a Situation Test for admission.

Q:   Can I get into NIFT Hyderabad with 70% in class 12th?
A: 

Greetings
Predicting admission to NIFT Hyderabad just on the basis of your 12th grade grades is challenging. Even though 70% is excellent, your chances of being selected for NIFT rely on how well you do on the NIFT entrance exam, the competition that year, and any reserved category advantages that may be offered. Focus on aceing the NIFT exam, monitor official cutoffs, and tour several NIFT campuses and design schools to improve your prospects.
Make sure you are prepared for the NIFT entrance exam by reviewing previous years' papers, taking practice tests, and, if required, signing up for a coaching course run by professionals.

Thank you.

Q:   What is the Nift hyderabad NIFT cutoff 2025 for OBC?
A: 

 NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2025 was released for the OBC AI category for admission to BDes, BFTech and MFM courses. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks. According to the overall closing cutoff, the ranks varied between 496 and 4091. Among all the courses, the most competitive one for admission in the last round was MFM course, with closing rank of 560. Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 and last round cutoff ranks for various courses. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Des. in Accessory Design17801861
B.Des. in Fashion Communication838934
B.Des. in Fashion Design15142190
B.Des.5 in Knitwear Design35884091
B.Des. in Textile Design26783439
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)496560
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production6731037

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category

For ST AI category, NIFT Hyderabad B.Des cutoff 2024 ranged between 4085 and 8947, with B.Des in Fashion Design being the top choice and B.Des in Knitwear Design showing lower demand. However, considering the overall cutoffs, B.FTech in Apparel Production turned out to be the most demanded course. Candidates can explore the table below for additional information on cutoffs.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

9502

8168

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

9209

4996

B.Des. in Fashion Design

4666

4085

B.Des. In Knitwear Design

8947

8947

B.Des. in Textile Design

7574

7574

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

 -

2489

B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production

1654

1654

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for all the designing courses offered at NIFT Hyderabad. Based on the Last Round closing ranks, B.Des. in Fashion Communication had the lowest and B.Des. in Knitwear Design had the highest cutoff ranks. Further, the Fashion Communication and Knitwear Design had the Last Round cutoff of 8423 and, 9636, respectively.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

8732

8732

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

8423

8423

B.Des. in Fashion Design

6100

8824

B.Des. In Knitwear Design

8585

9636

B.Des. in Textile Design

9027

9027

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NIFT MFM Cutoff 2025 at NIFT Hyderabad?
A: 

NIFT MFM Cutoff 2025 was announced for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India category. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 102 to 119. On the other hand, for the OBC AI category students, the overall cutoff varied between 496 and 560. Refer to the pointers below to know the cutoff range for all India categories. 

  • General: 102 to 119
  • OBC: 496 to 560
  • SC: 609 to 636
  • ST: 776 to 776 ( R1)
  • EWS: 804 to 804 (R1)
Q:   What is the eligibility for MFM at NIFT Hyderabad?
A: 

Aspirants must pass a bachelor's degree in any discipline to apply for MFM programme at NIFT Hyderabad. Candidates who have completed UG Diploma of a minimum of three-years from NIFT/ NID can also apply for MFM programme.

Q:   How many seats are available in NIFT Hyderabad for BDes?
A: 

The total seat intake of BDes course at NIFT Hyderabad is 210. To secure a seat at the BDes course at NIFT Hyderabad candidates must crack the NIFT entrance exam successfully to be considered. To apply, students must visit the official website of NIFT and apply online. Check out the total seat intake for the BDes Lateral Entry Course at NIFT Hyderabad

Q:   What are the factors that affect NIFT Hyderabad BDes cutoff?
A: 

While preparing cutoff for the NIFT Hyderabad BDes course, the authorities will consider examination and admission-related factors. The listed factors will be checked and considered by the authorities while determining the cutoff of NIFT Hyderabad BDes - previous years' cutoff trends, difficulty level of the exam, total number of qualified candidates, total number of candidates applying for a specific course, number of seats available for admission, etc. After checking all of these factors, the authorities will prepare the NIFT Hyderbad BDes cutoff for BDes admission

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category

As per the cutoff data below, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) proved to be the most competitive course in the EWS AI category. Likewise, the least competitive course was B.Des. in Knitwear Design. More popular courses includes B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production, and B.Des. in Fashion Communication. Mentioned below are the course-wise cutoffs available for the NIFT Hyderabad EWS quota candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

3477

3516

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

1487

3001

B.Des. in Fashion Design

3417

3757

B.Des. In Knitwear Design

4379

6271

B.Des. in Textile Design

4473

5001

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

866

917

B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production

1291

1104

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NIFT Hyderabad offers admission to candidates based on their scores in NIFT Entrance Exam. Aspirants need to appear for Creative Ability Test and General Ability Test for BDes and MFM courses. Candidates have to only appear for GAT for admission to BFTech. Selected candidates are called for Situatio

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Candidates need to pay an application fees to apply for a course at NIFT Hyderabad. Check below category-wise application fees:

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NIFT Hyderabad reserves seats for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS and PwD category candidates. Check below category-wise reservation criteria:

CategoryReservation %
SC15%
ST7.5%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)27%
Gen-EWS10%

Person with Disability (PwD)

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NIFT Hyderabad offers 'SARTHAK' NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme to UG and PG students. Below is the scholarship offered to UG students under this scholarship:

CategoryAnnual Household IncomePercentage of Financial Assistant offered under the Scheme
AUp to INR 2 lakh100% of tuition fee
BAbove INR 2 Lacs up to INR 4 lakh75% of tuition fee
CAbove INR 4 Lacs up to INR 6 lakh50% of tuition fee
DAbove INR 6 Lacs up to INR 8 lakh25% of tuition fee

 

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Candidates applying for UG courses at NIFT Hyderabad have to meet the age criteria. The maximum age should be 24 years as or on August 1 of the admission year. There is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates.

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NIFT Hyderabad offers scholarships to meritorious and economically-weak students. The institute offers 'SARTHAK'-a financial scheme for UG students. NIFT also offers 'UDAAN' merit-cum-means scholarship scheme to foreign students.

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Aspirants must pass a bachelor's degree in any discipline to apply for MFM programme at NIFT Hyderabad. Candidates who have completed UG Diploma of a minimum of three-years from NIFT/ NID can also apply for MFM programme.

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NIFT Hyderabad gives maximum weightage to NIFT Entrance Exam in the selection process. Below are the selection parameters and their weightage for BDes admission:

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