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NIFT Bangalore Admission Dates 2025
NIFT Bangalore accepts CBSE 12th and NIFT scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for NIFT Bangalore admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.Des Admissions 2026
- Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Nov '25-Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Ongoing |
Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form (Late fees)Tentative |
Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form Edit WindowTentative |
B.FTech Admissions 2026
- Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Nov '25-Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Ongoing |
Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form (Late fees)Tentative |
Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form Edit WindowTentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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:
| Course | 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Des. in Accessory Design | 313 |
| B.Des. in Textile Design | 652 |
| B.Des. in Knitwear Design | 856 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Communication | 127 |
| B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production | 119 |
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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:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 12 LPA |
| the lowest package | INR 4 LPA |
| Average package | INR 8 LPA |
There are no official placement reports or brochures. As per the details gathered from unofficial sources, 85% of the batch was placed in recent years. The highest package offered was INR 12 LPA. Check the complete insights of NIFT Bangalore placements from the table below:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 12 LPA |
| the lowest package | INR 4 LPA |
| Average package | INR 8 LPA |
| Placement rate | 85% |
| Popular recruiters | Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, FabIndia |
NOTE: The above placement data is gathered from the Shiksha students' review.
NIFT Bangalore is third ranked among all other NIFTs across the nation. It's average salary is also decent enough i.e. 3 LPA. It is located at a very beautiful location making it stand apart from various other colleges of different domains. Apart from the college, the city Bangalore itself, provides a nice exposure to fashion domain, therefore giving many off-campus opportunities.
The top level faculty members of NIFT Bangalore are around 50, whereas the students are around 1000 in numbers making it approximately 1:20 ratio of faculty members to students. The faculty members here are really determined, highly educated and specialised in their domains which in turn helps to build the strong foundation of those students studying. The admission list is also shortlisted on the basis of merit to enhance the growth of the college.
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.
NIFT Bengaluru has 190 BDes and 38 BFTech seats. NIFT Bengaluru is one of the leading fashion design colleges in India. The admission cut-off for the institute tends to be higher, so the candidate must have a high merit rank to have a good chance of admission. Admission to both the BDes and BFTech courses at the institute will be conducted on the basis of the merit rank of the candidate in the NIFT 2023 exam. Candidates seeking admission to the BDes programme need to appear in the CAT GAT and Situation Test. However, BFTech applicants only need to take the GAT exam.
NIFT Bengaluru facilitates hostel only for first year girls, wherein the mess facility is really commendable. The food is really delicious and is schedule-based. According to food routine, it is provided.
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
NIFT Bangalore offers Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) at undergraduate level. The institute offers the course in Apparel Production. Students who have passed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board can apply for the course. National Institute of Fashion Techonology (NIFT) Bangalore, also accepts lateral entry for the course. Interested candidates can visit the official website of NIFT Bangalore to apply for the programme online by filling out the application form.
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
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:
| Category | NIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | 190 |
| OBC | 814 |
| SC | 1832 |
| ST | 2918 |
| EWS | 2603 |
The NIFT Bangalore MDes admission process is a multistep process that all the aspirants needs to follow. To begin with, the candidates must check the eligibility and selection criteria of the MDes mentioned below:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MDes | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised Institute or UG Diploma of minimum three years from NID or NIFT | NIFT Entrance Exam+ Personal Interview |
Now, the candidates who matches the NIFT Bangalore MDes eligibility criteria have to visit the official website of NIFT to register their candidature and then appear for NIFT Entrance exam.
Further, the candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the NIFT Entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for the personal interview round.
The final admission offers are given considering candidate's performance in the selection rounds. The table below shows the weightage assigned to each component considered before giving final admission offers:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| GAT | 30% |
| CAT | 40% |
| Personal Interview | 30% |
The selected candidates can further confirm their seats by paying the admission confirmation fee.
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.
Yes, admission to BFTech course at NIFT Bangalore is completely entrance-based. Students who have passed Class 12 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board are eligible to apply for the course. The institute shortlists candidates on the basis score obtained by them in the entrance exam conducted by NIFT. The test includes General Ability Test (GAT). Interested students can visit the official website of National Institute of Fashion Technology to know more about the course.
BDes at National institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore offers 6 courses under BDes:
BDes in Fashion Design - no.of seats 43
B Design ( lateral entry) - no.of seats 15
BDes in Fashion Communication - no.of seats 43
BDes in Textile Design - no.of seats 43
BDes in Accessory Design - no.of seats 43
BDes in Knitwear Design - no.of seats 43
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.
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Answered 3 months ago
For the General AI category students, the NIFT Bangalore B.Des cutoff 2025 ranged between 253 and 802 during Round 2 admission. The cutoff ranks vary for different specializations, rounds and categories. So, if you are seeking admission based on the second cutoff list, yes, the chances are high that
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Answered 5 months ago
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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Answered 5 months ago
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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Answered 5 months ago
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
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Answered 5 months ago
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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