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NIFT Bangalore Admission 2025: Important Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Selection Process

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NIFT Bangalore Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can I get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore Campus with 75% in class 12?
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Yes you can get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Banglore campus with 75% in class 12 for the Bachelors courses, you're eligible to sit for the entrance exam of NIFT after you clear the entrance then only you'll get admission in campus.

Q:   Is it worth joining NIFT Bangalore?
A: 

NIFT Bangalore is one of the top fashion institutes in India. The institute conducts placements drive. A placement schedule is released every year to confirm students regarding the placements drive. As per the verified Shiksha reviews, the highest and average package offered in the 2021 placements drive was INR 5 LPA and INR 3 LPA, respectively. Some of the top companies that recruit from this institute are Bata India Ltd., Decathlon, H&M, Nalli, etc. For updates regarding placements at NIFT Bangalore,  click here. Moreover, candidates can also check out more Fashion Design Colleges in Bangalore.

Q:   Can a 12th-class student get admission to NIFT, Bangalore?
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Yes, you can apply for the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam as the eligibility criteria say students appearing in class 12 or pass class 12 from any discipline can apply for BDes and students from the Science stream can apply for Bachelor in fashion technology. On the basis of Academic Qualification, eligibility: If a candidate is in Class 12/final year of college/final year of Diploma and does not submit the examination result at the time of admission or counselling, his/her admission depends on the following conditions: - Candidate below 18 years of age has to submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of INR10 in the prescribed Proforma duly signed by the parent/guardian. Submission of a false document is a punishable offence. Candidates have to submit their qualifying degree to the campus director or joint director of the allotted college on or before a date to be announced soon. In case a candidate fails to submit his/her qualifying degree at the time of admission, his/her admission will be considered null and void.

NIFT Bangalore BDes Admission 2025

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On B.Des Admissions
Q:   What all BDes specialisations are offered at NIFT Banglore?
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Listed below are the BDes specialisations offered at NIFT Bangalore:

  • Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories (Interior Products & Handcrafted Accessories) 
  • Fashion Communication
  • Fashion Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Textile Design
Q:   What is the cutoff for admission to B.Des at NIFT Bangalore?
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NIFT Bangalore grants admissions based on NIFT entrance exam scores. The below table presents the last three years' cutoff trend:

Course202320242025
B.Des. in Accessory Design482357313
B.Des. in Textile Design721586652
B.Des. in Knitwear Design1122932856
B.Des. in Fashion Communication11393127

 

Q:   What is the eligibility to pursue BDes from NIFT Bangalore?
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Candidates seeking admission to the BDes programme of NIFT Bangalore have to appear for the NIFT Entrance test that comprises of CAT and GAT. The eligibility criteria for NIFT is mentioned below:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BDes

Qualifying exam: NIFT Entrance Exam

Class 12 in any stream or equivalent from a recognised board

Or

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB)

Age limit: Less than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of Admission. 5 years of relaxation for SC/ST/ PwD category candidates

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NIFT Bangalore Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the fees for NIFT Bangalore BDes?
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The NIFT Bangalore BDes fee structure is composed of various elements. Check below to know the component-wise bifurcation:

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Amount

Total Tuition FeeINR 12.34 lakh
Total Library FeeINR 41,000
Total Mediclaim & Student Development FeeINR 20,100
Total Exam FeeINR 20,100
Alumni Association FeeINR 5,900
Security DepositINR 12,000
Registration FeeINR 9,300
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Q:   What is the highest salary in NIFT Bangalore?
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The table below depicts the NIFT Bangalore the highest package for reference:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics
the highest packageINR 12 LPA

NOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the Shiksha students' review. 

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NIFT Bangalore Scholarship

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Q:   What are the documents required to be submitted to avail the scholarships for BDes at NIFT Bangalore?
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The list of documents that are required to be submitted for financial assistance is mentioned below:

SARTHAK NIFT Financial assistance scheme:

  • Passport size photograph with signature
  • Income declaration-affidavit (Format- B) on non-judicial stamp paper of 10 (Rupees
    Ten) by each parent.
  • Proof of permanent residence
  • Photocopies of Passport and PAN card of parents / guardian and applicant
  • School leaving certificate for class X and XII
  • Copy of receipt of tuition fee paid for the current semester
  • Schedule (Format -C details of agricultural land and property, etc.) duly signed by parent with relevant revenue record)
  • Bank statements for the last 12 months for all the accounts mentioned in Schedule  (Format- C).
  • 3 year's Income Tax returns copy/Form 16 for salaried / 16 A for business owners
  • Vehicle registration copy
  • Tehsildar certificate of agriculture land alongwith certified revenue records such as khasra, khatouni, etc.
  • Caste Certificate
  • Documents related to any other scholarship / sponsorship receipt.
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Q:   Are there any seat reservations at NIFT, Bengaluru?
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Yes, there are seat reservations in NIFT Bangalore.NIFT reserves certain seats for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/GEN-EWS and PwD category. Approximately 27% students seat are reserved in NIFT Bangalore, and all these criteria are as per the rules of GOI and student ministry. For further updates, one can check the pdfs uploaded by NIFT all around. 

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Q:   What is the cut-off for BDes in Textile Design at NIFT Bangalore?
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The cutoff for BDes in Textile Design at NIFT Bangalore is 701 for the year 2022. Admission to the BDes Textile Design programme is entrance based. Candidates are required to appear for NIFT Entrance Exam. NIFT cutoff depends on variables like seat matrix, category of the candidate, total applications, category, Common Merit Rank (CMR) of the candidate in NIFT 2023, and the popularity (or ranking) of the institute. If any of these variables change, the cut-off would also change.

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NIFT Bangalore
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3.8/5
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The college assists in getting the internships as well in some reputed companies.
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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2027
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Nift is amazing I will teach not only in studies but also the quality of life
Placements: 90%students were placed. 9lakhs per annum is minimum highest can vary. Puma, Adidas and all were the top companies. 80% students get internship. This college will make you industry ready that will never let you get in trouble in the Industry. It just that people have to do little hard work here other than that everything is fine
Infrastructure: There are labs and costly machine wifi all over campus library. Mess and hostel is really good. Hostel room wifi is there in hostel. All the facilities are good you will get various things here and this campus will promote all the cultural activities. It feels amazing.
Faculty: Teacher are really helpful. They help in every thing. Curriculum made us ready for industry. It depends on the level of work you do. We often get redos that will make you study more but it will also improve your quality of work . It will make you industry ready
Other: I chose this course because it is quite interesting and also the best thing about this course is if you are creative you will have different things to do.
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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2026
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My experience in NIFT has opened my mind.
Placements: So people who choose the knitwear course in NIFT depend on the rank they've scored and their category, as there is a reserved category besides general. A lot of top recruiting companies come since it's India's top fashion college, like Puma, Nike, Adidas, and more. Almost 85% of students get recruited. The starting roles are mostly designers, as far as I've heard from Nift students I know.
Infrastructure: The college isn't very big; our auditorium is a little smaller compared to other branches, but our college is one of the top three NIFTs that have good placements, equipment, and faculty, which is a great advantage. I don't know much about the hostel, but as far as I've heard, the rooms are small, and you have to share with a roommate that they assign to you. There's a curfew at 9:30, and after the first year, you need to vacate.
Faculty: In my opinion, the faculty is good, and I wish more practical visuals were shown for a better understanding of everything, but it's okay. The courses are very relevant, and we have specializations in sportswear and lingerie wear. Semester exams aren't that difficult, but it's always better to do your work ahead of time, and the pass percentage is 50%.
Other: Nothing more to add, but I liked fashion because I enjoy styling myself in new outfits, which is why I chose NIFT. The only thing I would like to improve is if the faculty were a bit more friendly and understanding sometimes and not partial to their favorites. We have one fest a year called Spectrum, which is fun, and scholarships are provided, as mentioned on the NIFT page itself. Extracurricular activities are also available, and we have clubs where we can choose our favorite subjects.
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B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2026
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The best opportunity to enter the fashion industry is through college.
Placements: The placements in college vary from year to year; usually, about 90% of students get placed, but it's not always through college placements. The course offers various understandings of various subjects like production marketing, management, merchandising, and much more. You get to learn the back end of the fashion industry.
Infrastructure: The hostel is like any other hostel you'll find in college, although the infrastructure isn't very good and seems old. The rooms are kept clean and cleaned regularly as well. You have to share with 3 or four people, depending on what room you get. Obviously, it's a different experience when it comes to having fun with your friends.
Faculty: We have three exams each semester. Assignment 1-30 marks Assignment 2 is for 30 marks and our final jury is for 40 marks. This is how the academic calendar works. The exams are highly based on creativity so it's a difficult and different world to navigate Sometimes teachers might like your work, sometimes they might not.
Other: It's a fun campus where you get to meet people from all over the country. It's a mini-India itself. You get to make friends of different ages and understand everyone's unique qualities. The college has two festivals around the year: one is spectrum, which is held on its own campus every even semester, whereas converge is held in the odd semester on different campuses around the country.
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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2023
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Review of Bachelors in Textile Design from the NIFT Bangalore.
Placements: This college is one of the best for pursuing design courses. There are strong placement alumni who coordinated with the students for their placements. The average package offered at the college was between 4-6 LPA. Companies like Reliance, Tata Lifestyle, Resham, Puma, Bewakoof, etc. are recruiting.
Infrastructure: NIFT Bangalore had a good infrastructure for textile design. There were proper labs with all types of necessary machines for the students hands-on practice. At the college, all kinds of facilities were available for the students. The college has developed labs, a library, a canteen, Wi-Fi, sports, medical, etc. facilities for the students. A hostel was also provided to the students. The food was good to eat.
Faculty: The faculty of the college was really supportive and helpful to the students. Teachers were experienced in the field of design. All the teachers at the college were qualified and knowledgeable. They were giving good-quality teaching to the students. The course curriculum of NIFT was relevant and it made the students industry-ready. Exams at the college were not hard to pass.
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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2023
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NIFT Bangalore is an excellent institution.
Placements: In my Masters of Fashion Management MFM batch at NIFT Bangalore, about 85 percent students were successfully placed. The highest package offered was around 12 Lacs per annum, while the lowest was around 4 Lacs per annum with a package of around 7 Lacs per annum. Top recruiting firms include Titan, Fabindia, Fossil and HiDesign. About 70% of students got internships with companies like Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton and Michael Kors. Roles range from accessory designers to product developers and merchandisers.
Infrastructure: NIFT Bangalore offers excellent infrastructure for accessory design courses. The department has modern labs, spacious classrooms and a well-equipped library with relevant resources. Wi-Fi connectivity has high-speed throughout the campus. Hostel facilities are satisfactory with clean accommodation and adequate facilities. Messes and canteens provide decent quality food and medical facilities are readily available on campus. Additional, sports and games facilities promote extracurricular activities and overall well-being.
Faculty: The faculty members of our department are highly qualified and experienced professionals who are helpful and knowledgeable. They provide valuable insight and guidance contributing to the overall learning experience. The course curriculum is carefully designed to align with industry requirements so that students are well prepared for the workforce after graduation. Semester exams are hard but fair process and no cheating is allowed motivating students to strive for excellence. The pass percentage is above 92 percent.
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Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore.
Placements: There is a separate department for the students' placement that helps the students with their placement process. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance, Adani, etc. are coming for the campus placement. The college also provides internships to the students.
Infrastructure: There is a well-stocked library with a wide range of books, journals, and other study materials available for the students. There is Wi-Fi facility available for the students in classrooms as well as on the campus. There are various types of games available for the students.
Faculty: The teachers are well qualified and have great knowledge in their domain. The teachers are helpful in nature and guide the students for their future as well as for their careers. This course makes the students industry-ready as well as gives a fair overview of the industry.
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NIFT Bangalore Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Does NIFT, Bengaluru offer admission to foreign students?
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Yes, NIFT Bangalore offers admission to foreign students and the criteria for Bachelors states that, "General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB)".

Q:   How many seats are there in NIFT Bangalore?
A: 

During the NIFT Bangalore course admission, seat intake for each course plays an important part. The seat allotment or selection is done based on the seat intake along with other important parameters. Tabulated below are the course-wise total seat intake at NIFT Bangalore:

Course

Total Seat Intake

BDes

230

MFM

43

MDes

43

Certificate

360

BFTech

50

MFTech

37

NOTE: The seat intake mentioned above for each course is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, may vary.

Q:   What is the fees of NIFT Bangalore?
A: 

The fee varies from one course to another. Candidates seeking admission also have to pay the GST charges included in the total fee. The table given below mentions course-wise NIFT Bangalore fees:

Course

Total Tuition Fee

BDes

INR 12.34 lakh

MFM

INR 5.86 lakh

MFTech

INR 5.86 lakh

Certificate

INR 60,000 - INR 1.18 lakh

BFTech

INR 5.63 Lacs - INR 12.34 lakh

MFTech

INR 5.86 lakh

NOTE: The given tuition fee is inclusive of GST Charges. Additionally, the tuition fee for each of course is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   Which is the top course at National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore?
A: 

NIFT Bangalore offers a B.Des and B.F.Tech course with specializations in Textile Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Fashion Design a duration of four years and postgraduate level of study for two years. Admission to the same is made on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the college itself.

There's no top course as such, all the courses are best in itself because they provide you with ample opportunities and great exposure to Fashion World.

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When will NIFTEE exam results be announced for NIFT Bangalore BDes admissions?

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NIFT Bangalore inducts students to its BDes programme via the NIFT Entrance Exam. For admission to the 2025 batch, this test was conducted by NTA on Feb 9, 2025. Moreover, NTA has also released the entrance exam results. Students who took the exam can check their results and download their scorecar

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Does NIFT Bangalore offer a fee refund if a candidate wishes to withdraw admission?

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Yes, at NIFT Bangalore, students can withdraw their admission if they wish to. Such students are also entitled to a refund of fees. However, the refund is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions. Listed below are the guidelines to be followed as per the fee refund policy of the institute:

Point of time when the withdrawal request is received

Refund Amount

Before commencement of the final round of seat allocation process

Full fees except the registration fee

After the declaration of date decided by NIFT

Only security deposit

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Does NIFT Bangalore reserve seats for SC/ST category students seeking admission to BDes course?

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Yes, NIFT Bangalore does reserve seats for SC/ST students seeking admission to the BDes course. As per the institute's reservation policy, 22.5% of the seats are reserved for the admission of SC/ST category students to its BDes course. Out of which, 15% of seats are reserved for SC students and 7.

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What is the fee to apply for NIFT Bangalore BDes course?

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Check the table below to know the exact application fees:

Category

Application Fees

General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

INR 3,000

SC/ST/PwD Category

INR 1,500

Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

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Can I take admission in NIFT Bangalore BDes without NIFTEE?

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No, admissions to the NIFT Bangalore BDes course are purely entrance-based. The institute conducts an in-house entrance test, i.e., NIFTEE, for admission to BDes courses. Thus, candidates interested in taking admission to this programme must have a valid score in NIFTEE. This exam is divided into tw

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