Best B.Des Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam Score in India

LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.

The World University of Design offers Bachelor of Design in different 11 specializations including B.Des. in Computer Science and Design, B.Des. in Animation and Game Design, B.Des. in Transportation Design, B.Des. in Product Design, B.Des. in Fashion Design, B.Des. in Graphic Communication Design, B.Des. in Film and Video, B.Des in UX and Digital Product Design, B.Des. in Fashion Communication, B.Des. in Interior Architecture and Design, and B.Des. in Textile Design.
However, the best BDes branches offered by World University of Design are Animation and Game Design, UX and Digital Product Design, and Interior Architecture and Design.

To be eligible for the BDes course at School of Design, MIT WPU, students must have passed Class 12 in any stream with English as a compulsory subject and at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra).

Yes, at NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue a BDes program. This programme is offered with multiple specialisations, including Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc. Candidates willing to take admission can check the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Four years
Mode	Full time
Eligibility	Pass in Class 12 or equivalent
Selection Criteria	NIFTEE + Counselling
Tuition Fees	INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 12.3 lakh

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

To complete the application process, students must pay application fees. The UPES DAT 2026 application fees is INR 1,750. The application fees must be paid online by net banking, credit card, debit, and demand draft.

Pimpri Chinchwad University offers various courses in Engineering, Design, Management, Law and others. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams as per each course. To get seat students meet the set eligibility criteria for each course.

No, candidates cannot apply directly after completing Class 12 for ITM IDM BDes admissions. To apply for ITM IDM BDes admissions, candidates need to appear in one of the accepted entrance exams including ITM IDM entrance exams, NIT DAT or SEED.

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024 was released for different categories under the All India quota. At 400 rank, it is possible to get admission into a few courses for candidates belonging to any category. For instance, the last-round closing cutoff for the General All India category candidates closed at a range of 65 and 654. 

Students can refer to the table below to have an idea of the courses available at the mentioned rank. The table consists the cutoff for the General All India category:

Course	2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design	299
B.Des. in Textile Design	437
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	654
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	65
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	218
Master of Design (M.Des.)	71
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	47
B.Des. in Fashion Design	208

 

To join NIFT Chennai, candidates need to appear for the Creative Ability Test and the General Ability Test. 

Candidates who manage to clear the entrance tests will be called for a GD and PI round. 

Candidates who perform well in these rounds will be alloted seats in their preferred courses offered by NIFT Chennai.

Candidates can apply online on the institute's website. Aspirants can follow below steps to apply at NIFT Hyderabad:

1: Go to the website of NIFT and open the application form

2: Tap on Registrations for Admissions from the available menu.

3: On this redirected page, click on the "New Log In" tab.

4: Begin with the registration process by entering all the details, such as name, DOB, desired programme, etc.

5: After filling in all the details, click on "Submit".

6: Now, fill out the complete application form and upload the image of your signature and a recent passport-size photograph.

The college has not released the salary package for the year 2022.  According to Shiksha review, the highest package offered for BDes Fashion Design was INR 6 LPA during the recent placement drive. NIFT Chennai students were offered various roles such as Associate Designer, Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist and many more. This is to note that, the highest package and roles offered are gathered from Shiksha review page. Hence, the stats and roles offered mentioned here may vary further.

Yes, candidates with 58% and above score in Class 12 can get admission to some of the Bennett University courses. However, for programmes such as BA LLB, BCA and BBA, at least 60% aggregate is required. Below is the eligibility requirement for top Bennett University courses:

Course	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
MBA	UG degree with at least 50% aggregate
BA LLB (Hons)	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate (best of 3 subjects) and English or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
BCA	Class 12 with English as a compulsory subject with at least 60% aggregate (best of three subjects) or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
BBA	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate (best of three subjects) with English as a compulsory subject or with a minimum score of 24 in IB Board
PhD	Master's degree in relevant subject with at least 50%-60% aggregate

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar accepts NIFT entrance exam scores for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT cutoff 2025 for Round 1 is out for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. As per the NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff 2025, the first-round closing ranks across different courses ranged between 84 and 751 for the General All India category students. The most competitive course for the General AI category candidates was Master of Design (M.Des.) with the cutoff rank of 84. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates must secure a rank up to 751 or below to be eligible for NIFT Gandhinagar admission.

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT Gandhinagar B.Des cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for the General All India category students:

Course	NIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design	358
B.Des. in Textile Design	751
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	202
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production	218
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	124
B.Des. in Fashion Design	301
Master of Design (M.Des.)	84

Yes, Somaiya School of Design has a dedicated Partnership & Placement Council that houses a network of Startups, Corporates, Design Studios and allied organisations who look forward to provide job opportunities to students. Other than this, the course-curriculum of BDes programme at Somaiya School of Design is coupled with live projects, practical sessions and internships that help students to get industry-ready.

The placement details of DOT School of Design are yet to be released on the official website of DOT School of Design. However, the institute offers various assistance programmes to help students choose their path into the future, which are presented below:

• Industry Connect (INC): It connects industrial experts and students.
• D - SPARC - Design Incubation & Research Initiation: In this program students receive many forms of support to help them develop original ideas or initiatives and launch their own businesses.
• Fablab: In this program DOT provides a designer with real workspace and resources to complete their creations.

Avantika University and School of Design UPES both offers BDes programme. Given below is the comparison table of both the design colleges offering BDes course based on salary and fee parameters:

College Name	Total Tuition Fees	the highest Salary
Avantika University	INR 13.88 lakh	INR 27 LPA
School of Design, UPES	INR 13.02 lakh	INR 10 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of NIFT Patna alumni are placed in the Arts and Design sector with a 42% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Sales, Media and Communication, Purchasing, and Engineering.