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

6 mins readUpdated on Feb 2, 2026 16:20 IST
NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the multiple UG and PG-level design courses for various categories under the Home State and All India quota. The cutoff was released for the BDes course and its various specialisations, and the BFTech course at the UG level. At the PG level, the cutoff was declared for the MDes and MFM courses.

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the multiple UG and PG-level design courses for various categories under the Home State and All India quota. The cutoff was released for the BDes course and its various specialisations, and the BFTech course at the UG level. At the PG level, the cutoff was declared for the MDes and MFM courses. 

For the General AI category, the cutoff in the last round ranged from 521 to 3152, wherein the Master of Design course was the most challenging course for admission, with the last round cutoff of 521. To know the category-wise cutoff for different courses for various categories and quotas, read the full article.

Table of contents
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for General All India Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for OBC All India Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for SC All India Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for ST All India Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for EWS All India Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for PWD AI Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for General HS Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for OBC HS Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for SC HS Category
  • NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for ST HS Category
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NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for General All India Category

The NIFT Kangra cutoff 2025 was published for the BDes course and its various specialisations, BFTech, MDes and MFM courses. Students should know that the lower the rank, the higher the competition. Accordingly, among all the courses offered, the two most competitive for admission were the MDes and the MFM courses, with the last round rank being 521 and 799, respectively. To know the cutoff information for other courses, for the first and final rounds, students can see below.

Q:   How much rank should I score to get into NIFT Kangra for B.Des?
A:

National Institute of Fashion Technology accepts NIFT entracne exam scores, followed by NIFT Counselling process for admission to the B.Des courses. As per the NIFT Kangra cutoff 2024, the last round closing ranks for B.Des ranged between 1346 and 3277 for the General All India category students. So, considering the last round closing ranks, candidates must secure a rank up to 3277 to get a seat in NIFT Kangra for B.Des admission. 

Tabulated below is the NIFT Kangra B.Des cutoff 2024 for the students belonging to the General AI category:

Course2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design3036
B.Des. in Fashion Design2274
B.Des. in Fashion Communication1346
B.Des. in Textile Design3277
B.FTech. in Apparel Production2118
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)770
Master of Design248

 

Q:   Can I get into NIFT Kangra with a cutoff score of 900?
A:

NIFT Kangra accepts NIFT Cutoff ranks for B.Des admission. The NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2024 was released for Round 3. The Cutoff ranks for the General AI category candidates ranged between 205 and 2418. The most competitive Cutoff rank for the same was Master of Design, with the Cutoff rank of 205. The easiest to get into NIFT Kangra, as per the round 3 Cutoff was B.Des in Textile Designing. Therefore, candidate with Cutoff rank of 900 can seek admission to NIFT Kangra.

Candidates can refer to the table below to check the Cutoff ranks for General AI category for NIFT Kangra:

Course2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design1226
B.Des.5 in Fashion Design1313
B.Des. in Textile Design2418
B.FTech. in Apparel Production1208
Master of Design205
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Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Accessory Design 1827 3080
BDes in Fashion Design 1594 2628
BDes in Fashion Communication 1118 1700
BDes in Textile Design 2147 3152
BFTech in Apparel Production 1105 2975
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 372 799
Master of Design 181 521

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for OBC All India Category

According to the NIFT Kangra BDes cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 5089 to 6486. According to the last round, the most challenging specialisation for admission was BDes in Fashion Design, with the cutoff being 5089. On the other hand, the easiest specialisation for admission was Textile Design, with the cutoff being 6486. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for other offered courses as well.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Accessory Design 4169 5858
BDes in Fashion Design 4199 5089
BDes in Fashion Communication 3098 5686
BDes in Textile Design 4941 6486
BFTech in Apparel Production 2144 2975
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 949 823
Master of Design 481 633

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for SC All India Category

For this category, the UG-level courses had the first round cutoff ranging from 5870 in the first round to 7820 in the first round. According to the first round cutoff range, the hardest bachelor 's-level course was BDes in Fashion Communication, with the cutoff of 5870 in the first round. When compared to the cutoff for the OBC AI quota, the same course had a cutoff of 3098 in the first round. This difference in the ranks suggests that the competition for this category is higher than for the OBC AI. Students can refer to the table below to know more:

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Accessory Design 7390 8465
BDes in Fashion Design 6223 6644
BDes in Fashion Communication 5870 7157
BDes in Textile Design 7820 6920
BFTech in Apparel Production 2903 2903
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 688 688
Master of Design 611 705

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for ST All India Category

For this category, the cutoff was released for the 3 BDes course specialisations, namely Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design. Among these three, the most challenging for admission was 7485 for the Fashion Communication specialisation, according to the last round. 

The cutoff was also declared for the MDes course, with the first and last round cutoffs being 696. Students can check out the table below to know the course-wise cutoff for this category for the first and last rounds. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Fashion Design 6993 7824
BDes in Fashion Communication 7485 7485
BDes in Textile Design 8497 8497
Master of Design 696 696

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for EWS All India Category

For the EWS AI category, the cutoff was released for the BDes course specialisations for admission at NIFT Kangra, wherein the most and least competitive specialisations were Fashion Design and Textile Design, according to the last round cutoff being 4405 and 6746, respectively.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Accessory Design 4739 6741
BDes in Fashion Design 3513 4405
BDes in Fashion Communication 3169 5457
BDes in Textile Design 5095 6746

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for PWD AI Category

For this category, the cutoff was only published for the BDes Fashion Communication course. The cutoff in the last round was 8009. When compared to the EWS AI category, where the last round cutoff was 5457. Thus, we can conclude that the competition for this category is easier than the EWS AI category. To view the cutoff in tabular form, see below. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Fashion Communication 8009 8009

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for General HS Category 

The NIFT Kangra cutoff 2025 was also published for admission to the General, OBC, SC, and ST categories under the Home State quota. For the General AI category, the most competitive course for admission was the Master of Design, with a cutoff of 703 in the last round. The cutoff was also released for BDes course specialisations and BFTech course in Apparel Production at the bachelor's level, and MFM course at the PG-level. Students can refer to the table below to know the same.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Accessory Design 7030 7030
BDes in Fashion Design 4636 4636
BDes in Fashion Communication 8015 8015
BDes in Textile Design 7030 7030
BFTech in Apparel Production 2512 2512
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 716 716
Master of Design 703 703

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for OBC HS Category

Students who want admission to the NIFT Kangra have to appear for the NIFT entrance examination and take part in the counselling process to be eligible for admission. For the OBC HS category, the cutoff was only released for the BDes in Fashion Communication course. The round 1 and last round cutoff was 8015. Students who want to see the cutoff in tabular form can see below.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Fashion Communication 8015 8015

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for SC HS Category

Admission at NIFT Kangra for the SC HS category was only offered for the BDes in Fashion Communication course. In 2025, the round 1 cutoff for this course was 8075. The OBC HS quota had a cutoff of 8015 for the same course. When compared to this category, the competition here is lower, as the rank is higher. Remember, the higher the rank, the lower the competition.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Fashion Communication 8075 8075

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025 for ST HS Category

BDes cutoff 2025 is available for the ST HS category in the table below. The cutoff was only released for the BDes in Fashion Design course for this category. The round 1 and last round cutoff rank for the course is the same, at 8085. This could mean that most students belonging to this category had already accepted their seats in the first round itself, and only a few students left their seats for admission somewhere else. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank)
BDes in Fashion Design 8085 8085

 

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Answered 8 months ago

Yes, NIFT Kangra is a must-check for everyone wishing to study fashion design in college. For several years, various ranking organisations have listed NIFT Kangra as one of the best "Fashion Design" institutes. The institute offers a wide range of UG and PG programmes such as MFM, MDes, and BDes. At

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Admission to NIFT Kangra is entrance based for the UG and PG programmes. 

NIFT Kangra admits students on the basis of entrance and other admission rounds.
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Yes, while pursuing a BDes from NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue various skill-based courses. In the time of increasing competition in the job market, having only theoretical knowledge might not be enough to get the dream job. Thus, students who wish to get a dream job are encouraged to develop v

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Candidates wishing to get a seat in NIFT Kangra are requuired to follow the entrance based admission process. Candidates must make sure to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam and follow the admission process that is mentioned on the official website of the institute. 
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The entrance exam accepted by NIFT Kangra is NIFTEE. Candidates are required to follow the entrance-based admission process to stand a chance at recieving the final admission offer. Candidates who do get the final admission offer must pay the course fee and secure their seat in the programme. 
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Answered 8 months ago

NIFT Kangra offers the following courses for candidates who are eligible for admissions :

BDes: A four year programme in the field of Design. 

MDes: A master's degree for candidates wishing to specialise in Design. 

MFM: Master of Fashion Management is a two year programme at the PG course level. 

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No, the admission process being followed by NIFT Kangra is entrance-based. The programmes offered under the UG and PG course levels requires candidates to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam to get a chance at being shortlisted. Candidates who clear the cutoff and other rounds of admission such as the

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The seat intake at NIFT Kangra specifies the number of candidates that can get admission to a specific course. Check out the table below to learn more about the seat intake at NIFT Kangra: 

CoursesSeat Intake
BDes (8 courses)
183
BFTech (2 courses)
49
MFM (1 course)
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Note: The information has been taken from the official website of the institute and is subject to change.

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