NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025: Check Category-wise NIFT Cutoff Ranks

4 mins readUpdated on Jan 31, 2026 15:02 IST
NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final rounds of results. The cutoff was released for admission to the UG and PG-level design courses for various categories, like General, SC, ST, OBC, etc., under the All India category. Students could avail admission to BDes, MFM, and BFTech courses.

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final rounds of results. The cutoff was released for admission to the UG and PG-level design courses for various categories, like General, SC, ST, OBC, etc., under the All India category. Students could avail admission to BDes, MFM, and BFTech courses. 

For the General AI category, the last round category ranged from 119 to 1196, wherein the most competitive course for admission was Master of Fashion Management (MFM), with the last round cutoff of 119. Students have to read the full article to know the category-wise cutoff ranks for different courses in the first and final rounds.

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  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for General All India Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for OBC AI Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for SC AI Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for ST AI Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for EWS AI Category
  • NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for PWD AI Category

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for General All India Category

For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 119 to 1196 for this category. In the last round, the most and least competitive courses for enrolment were MFM and BDes in Knitwear Design course, with the last round cutoff being 119 and 1196, respectively. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round cutoff ranks for all the other courses. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BDes in Accessory Design 452 737
BDes in Fashion Communication 209 264
BDes in Fashion Design 370 525
BDes in Knitwear Design 1146 1196
BDes in Textile Design 945 1010
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 102 119
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production 202 394
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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 2025 for OBC AI Category

The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks. According to the NIFT Hyderabad BDes cutoff 2025, the most competitive course for admission was BDes in Fashion Communication, with the cutoff being 934 in the last round and 838 in the first round. In contrast, the easiest BDes course specialisation was Knitwear Design, with the first and last round ranks being 3588 and 4091, respectively. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the first and last round ranks for all other courses, like MFM and BFTech, and other BDes course specialisations. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BDes in Accessory Design 1780 1861
BDes in Fashion Communication 838 934
BDes in Fashion Design 1514 2190
BDes in Knitwear Design 3588 4091
BDes in Textile Design 2678 3439
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 496 560
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production 673 1037
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NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for SC AI Category

For the SC AI category, the cutoff was released for admission to the BDes, MFM and BFTech courses. For admission to the MFM course, the last round cutoff rank was 636 for this category. When compared to the OBC AI category, where the last round cutoff for the same course was 560, we can conclude that the competition for this category is lower. More details in the table below.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BDes in Accessory Design 3559 5977
BDes in Fashion Communication 2227 3848
BDes in Fashion Design 2195 4135
BDes in Knitwear Design 5816 7022
BDes in Textile Design 4902 5870
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 609 636
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production 1551 1620
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Commonly asked questions
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
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)

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for ST AI Category

For this category, the BDes course was released for specialisation in Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, and Textile Design. Among all these, the least competitive one was Knitwear Design, with the cutoff being 8773 in the last round and 8134 in the first round. 

On the other hand, the most competitive one was Fashion Communication, with the round 1 cutoff being 4390 and 7485 in the last round. To know more information, see below.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BDes in Accessory Design 7093 7693
BDes in Fashion Communication 4390 7485
BDes in Fashion Design 3425 7992
BDes in Knitwear Design 8134 8773
BDes in Textile Design 7693 8770
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 776 776
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production 1425 3075

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for EWS AI Category

 The last cutoff was 804 for the Master of Fashion Management course for this category. When compared to the ST category under the All India quota, we can conclude that the competition was lenient here, as the ST AI category admissions for the aforementioned course were closed at 776 rank. 

To know the cutoff for the first and last round for other offered courses, students can see the table below.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BDes in Accessory Design 2273 3078
BDes in Fashion Communication 763 1760
BDes in Fashion Design 1617 3349
BDes in Knitwear Design 4294 5001
BDes in Textile Design 3349 3980
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 804 804
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production 2069 2654
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Commonly asked questions
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:   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

Q:   Does NIFT Hyderabad follows seat reservation for BDes course?
A: 

Yes, NIFT Hyderabad does follow seat reservation for BDes courses. The seats are reserved for SC/ ST/ Persons With Disabilities (PWD) / Foreign Nationals /SAARC / NRI, in BDes programme. Check out the below table to learn more about the seat allocated to reserved categories below: 

Reserved Category Percentage of Seat Reserved 
SC15%
ST 7.5%
OBC (NONCREAMY)27%
Persons With Disabilities  (PWD)5% Horizontal reservation for Differently Abled Person (with 40% or more disability) cutting across all sections, i.e., .
SCs, STs, OBCs, Non-Creamy,  and General category.
State Domicile20% (supernumerary)
Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI15% (supernumerary)



Q:   When was the NIFT 2026 exam conducted?
A: 

NIFTEE 2026 is to be 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. 

GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for PWD AI Category

For this category, the cutoff was only released for the BDes course specialisation. The most challenging course for admission in the last round was BDes in Fashion Communication, with the cutoff being 5034. Those who were not able to attain a seat for this course can also try for BDes in Fashion Design, where the cutoff was slightly more relaxed at a higher rank of 7377. Students can check out the table below to know the cutoff for other courses.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BDes in Accessory Design 7424 7424
BDes in Fashion Communication 5034 5034
BDes in Fashion Design 7377 7377
BDes in Knitwear Design 8536 8192
BDes in Textile Design 8187 8192
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Answered a month ago

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:

CategoryApplication Fees
Open/ OBC-NCL/ Open-EWSINR 2,000
SC/ ST/ PwDINR 500

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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)

5%

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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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Answered a month ago

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:

ParameterWeightage
GAT30%
CAT50%
Situation Test20%

 

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