B.Des. in Fashion Communication 

at NIFT Bangalore, H.S.R Layout

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Bhubaneswar is a well-known fashion and design campus that was founded in 2010. India Today 2022 has placed NIFT Bhubaneswar at 15 positions. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bhubaneswar provides undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degrees. NIFT has a high placement record, and leading corporations visit the institution every year to choose students from various disciplines.

NIFT Bengaluru (also known as NIFT Bangalore), was established in 1997 and is known for disseminating knowledge related to the Fashion Technology field among students. It is an autonomous government institute. The Institute has been ranked 3 for Fashion Design by India Today 2022 rankings. NIFT offers BDes, MFM, MFT and MDes in various specialisations. It also offers various continuing education programmes. The institute has not released the placement report for the year 2023. As per external sources, the highest offered was INR 5 LPA during NIFT Bengaluru during the placement drive in 2022.

Candidates can use the above-mentioned information to choose between NIFT Bangalore and NIFT Bhubaneswar.

The different components considered and weightage given to them in the final merit list of the entrance examination for admission to NIFT Bangalore BDes is as follows:

Yes, you can apply for a BDes in Fashion Design course at NIFT Bangalore. The eligibility criteria for the BDes course at NIFT are given below.

Qualifying Age: Maximum age should be 23 years as of 1st October. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.

Qualification: Pass/appearing in Class 12 from any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. Examination process for BDes courses: For candidates to the UG Design programmes, the selection process comprises a written examination comprising of a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates of the written examination.

The total course fee for the BDes course ranges from INR 5.63 lakh - INR 12.34 lakh. The fee is required to pay at the start of each semester.

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.

BDes in Fashion Designing is the flagship programme of NIFT. The curriculum of the course is designed in such way that it addresses the needs of the export market as well as both couture and pret-a-porter in India. After pursuing BDes from NIFT Bangalore, candidates can take up following job profiles:

• Design Director
• Fashion Director
• Style advisor
• Fashion buyer
• Design manager
• Fashion curator
• Design Consultant
• Fashion blogger
• Couturier
• Fashion critic
• Fashion Illustrator

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

NIFT Bangalore grants admissions based on NIFT entrance exam scores. The below table presents the last three years' cutoff trend:

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

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore (NIFT Bangalore) has a total of 205 seats available for BDes admissions. This implies that 205 students can take admission to this course. Moreover, students must note that the stated seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.