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

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.

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:

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.

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:

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

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)".

Well, for Indian citizen it 1.7 Lacs per semester and INR 3,50,000 - 4,00,000/- Per year (including 2 semester) and for NRI it is around 9,00,000/- per year as per 2022-23. You can see more details on there official page.The fee for the Master of Design (M.Des) program at NIFT Bangalore is Rs 5.86 Lakh for the entire course. This fee includes a one-time payment that consists of a security deposit (refundable) and a registration fee of Rs 21,300. The course duration is 2 years (Full Time).

The total seat intake of NIFT Bangalore is 215. Specialisation wise distribution of seats is stated below:

NIFT Bangalore admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at NIFT Bengaluru is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

• Email ID and Aadhar-linked mobile number
• Aadhar Number
• Recent scanned passport-sized colour photograph
• Scanned signature using Blue/ Black pen
• Cast certificate/ undertaking dully filled in and signed (as applicable)
• Access to online payment facility
• Marksheets of Class 10 & 12

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.

In the BDes course, NIFT Bangalore reserves a certain number of seats for candidates belonging to the PwD category. As per the admission brochure for 2025, five percent of the total seats are reserved for the admission of candidates belonging to the PwD category. Such candidates are required to furnish the proof while reporting for the document verification process. 

The NIFT Bangalore cutoff 2025 has been released up to multiple rounds, wherein the closing rank for B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production during Round 3 admission was 190 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, check out the table provided below:

Check the table below to know the exact application fees:

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

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 7.5% are reserved for the admission of ST students.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bangalore offers a Master of Design (M.Des) program. Admissions to the M.Des program at NIFT Bangalore are based on candidates’ performance in the NIFT entrance exam. This exam comprises the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test or Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The last closing rank for admission in MDes in the year 2021 was 58 and in the year 2022 was 74.

NIFT Bangalore offers BDes course to students at the UG level. It is offered for 4 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for BDes at NIFT Bengaluru, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must be Class 12 passed or equivalent from a recognised board. 

NIFT Bangalore offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of 4 years. The total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT Bengaluru ranges between INR 5.6 Lacs and INR 13 lakh. 

NIFT Bangalore admissions for BDes courses are granted based on marks obtained in the NIFT Entrance Exam. As per the available cutoff data, the last round closing rank for BDes admissions 2024 ranged from 65 to 654 for the general category candidates belonging to All India Quota seats. In 2023, the cutoff for the General AI quota students ranged from 106 to 932.

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 scorecards by using their login details on the official website.

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 vital skills. Mentioned below are some of the skills demanded in today's corporate world:

• GIS Software Proficiency
• Environmental Awareness
• Data Interpretation
• CAD (Computer Aided Design) Proficiency
• Spatial Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Design Thinking

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.