NIFT Bangalore BDes Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Selection, Admission Dates, How to Apply

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

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:

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 two parts: the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Students who qualify these tests are also required to appear for a subsequent Situation Test. Based on NIFTEE scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, the students must also fulfil the eligibility requirements prescribed by the institute.

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.

Candidates who are offered NIFT Bangalore BDes admissions must pay the first installment of tuition fees to confirm their admission. The total tuition fees for a four-year BDes course range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh. The fees can be paid via net banking, credit card, or debit card.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore offers various specialised Bachelor of Design courses for students to pursue. Some of the popular BDes specialisations offered at NIFT Bangalore are as follows:

• BDes in Fashion Communication 
• in Fashion Design
• BDes in Textile Design
• BDes5 in Accessory Design 
• BDes in Knitwear Design

Yes, at NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue a BDes program. This programme is offered with multiple specialisations, including Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc. Candidates willing to take admission can check the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

NIFT Bengaluru admissions are conducted on the basis of NIFT Entrance Exam (except for Diploma and Certificate courses). Candidates must also clear the course-specific eligibility criteria for admission. The application process is held in online mode. 

There are no salary details available on the official website. However, students have disclosed the packages on the Shiksha students' review page. Take a look at the table below to know the NIFT Bangalore placement packages:

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

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 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.

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.

For the General category, it is quite easy to get any designing specialisations except Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and Master of Design (M.Des.) at NIFT Bangalore with a NIFT rank of 70, as most of the designing programs has higher cutoffs than the cutoff acquired. Other than the above mentioned courses, candidates belonging to the General category have many options to get admission at NIFT Bangalore. Considering the NIFT Bangalore cutoff 2025 for the Round 1 seat allotment results, the needed cutoff rank to get into the institute stood between 57 and 856. Some interdisciplinary degree programs like B.Des. in Knitwear Design, or B.Des. in Textile Design, may admit students with slightly higher ranks. Candidates can look into the table below to go through the programme available for admission at 70 rank at NIFT Bangalore as per the NIFT Bangalore 2025 cutoff:

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. 

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)".