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B.Design (Lateral Entry) 

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

5.63 Lakh
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Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

15

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
5.63 Lakh
30,250
5.93 Lakh
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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What rank is required for NIFT Bangalore BDes?
A: 

Admission to NIFT Bangalore BDes is based on rank secured in NIFT entrance exam. Candidates who gets shortlisted will then have to appear for the Situation Test. The NIFT General- All Indian round 1 cutoff for 2023 was 169. Candidates under this rank are eligible to appear for the next round.

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Q:   How are the placements at NIFT Bangalore?
A: 

The placements are good at NIFT Bangalore. Talking about on campus placements, the average package offered is 3 LPA, and there were total 2100 offers in year 2022. The Designer students are placed at better levels as compared to production students according to the statistics provided. Various top level companies like Infosys, Nalli, H&M, Nalli, etc., recruit students from NIFT Bengalore. The college has excellent programmes to build students and give them a strong platform and foundation

Q:   What are the details mentioned on NIFT cut-off list?
A: 

NIFT 2026 cut off list will include opening and closing ranks of candidates for each participating institute and category. Among the various categories for which the cut-off would be released are General, SC, ST, OBC-NCl, Domicile, and PwD categories. The candidate needs to consult the cut-off for their respective categories for the programme they are seeking admission to.

Opening rank is the highest rank for which the seat has been allocated. Closing rank is the minimum rank for which admission is allocated. Only such candidates who secure a rank equal to or higher than the closing rank will get admission.

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Q:   Which are the top companies that take part of the placement drive at NIFT, Bangalore?
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NIFT, Bangalore is a popular college and thus many popular companies take part in its placement drive like Landmark Group, Trident Group, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Navi Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Infosys, Wipro, Trent Limited - A Tata Enterprise, Blackberrys, Decathlon India, etc., There were in all 2100 offers to the students with an average package of 3 LPA. A lot of students also opt for off-campus placements which has also offered great packages in NIFT Banagalore.

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

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

SpeacialisationSeats
BDes in Knitwear Design43
BDes in Textile Design43
BDes in Accessory Design43
BDes in Fashion Communication43
BDes in Fashion Design43
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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
 at 
NIFT Bangalore 
Highlights

  • The course is offered in following specializations - Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Leather Design.
  • Provide direct entry into 2nd year of B.Design.

B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 
 
Students also asked

Q:   Do I need to take any skill-based courses while pursuing BDes course from NIFT Bangalore to get my dream job?
A: 

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:

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Q:   What is the eligibility to pursue BDes from NIFT Bangalore?
A: 

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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Q:   Is NIFT, Bangalore a good college for B.Des?
A: 

The national institute of fashion technology offer Bachelor of design in various specialization. India Today ranked this NIFT college the 2nd best fashion design college in India after NIFT Delhi. The Week ranked this NIFT college as the 2nd best fashion design college in India after NIFT Delhi. This course is for 4 years and the total course fees for this college are somewhere to around 12.34 lakhs.

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

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.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BDes course at NIFT Bangalore?
A: 

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. 

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 
Placements

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Aditya Birla Nuvo
AND Design
Archana Kochhar
Arvind Brands
Bhartiya International Fashion
BlackBerry Clothing
Carwale
CTA Apparels
D Mart
Exclusively.com
Future Group
Indian Terrain
Jaipur Rugs
KP Sanghvi International
Laguna Clothing
Lifestyle
Mandhana Industries
Orient Craft
Raymonds
Reliance Brands
Sabyasachi
Snapdeal
Technopak
Triburg
Varun Bahl
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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
 at 
NIFT Bangalore 
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th gradeUp Arrow Icon
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Maximum: 24 years
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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 
Admission Process

  • Written Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Final Selection

Important Dates

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NIFT ENTRANCE EXAM
Jun 2, 2026
NIFT Entrance Exam-NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card
Jun 3, 2026
NIFT Entrance Exam-NIFT Stage 2: M.F.Tech Personal Interview
Jun 8, 2026
NIFT Entrance Exam-NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 

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Answered 7 years ago

One lateral entry scheme is 3 year diploma course after that you have to give particular state exam. Now, after 2 years of bachelor degree, you should go to college or university sites to see what is there eligibility.

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Shyam Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 7 years ago

Now, you can apply for the private colleges because NIFT has already taken their entrance exam.

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nikhil kumar

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 8 years ago

You have to apply for CE programs that is by submitting the offline form to the nearest campus of NIFT along with 1800 rupees.

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Bangalore 
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No. 21st, 16th Cross Street
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Bangalore ( Karnataka)

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080 2255 2555

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