National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore H.S.R Layout Answered Questions

To complete the NIFT Bangalore BDes course, students must pay a total fees ranging from INR 6.15 Lacs to INR 16.23 lakh. This amount comprises two major fee elements: tuition fees, hostel fees, other fees, etc. Moreover, students must note that this fee is applicable for a four-year course duration. The below table showcases the breakdown of this fees:Fee ComponentsAmountTuition FeesINR 5.63 Lacs - INR 12.34 lakhHostel FeesINR 3.,250 - INR 3.68 lakhOne-time PaymentINR 21,300Total FeesINR 6.15 Lacs - INR 16.23 lakhNote: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and 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.

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.

Both NIFT Bangalore and the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad are good options to pursue a BDes. However, in terms of affordability,  NIFT Bangalore is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue a BDes at NIFT Bangalore range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue a BDes at School of Design and Innovation, AU is INR 12.34 lakh.Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.School of Design and Innovation, AU

Check the table below to know the exact application fees:CategoryApplication FeesGeneral/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS CategoryINR 3,000SC/ST/PwD CategoryINR 1,500Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and ratings. As per official sources, the fees to pursue BDes at NIFT Bangalore range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh. The fees to pursue BDes from the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad is INR 16.84 lakh. In terms of fees, NIFT Bangalore is a better choice.Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, BDes at NIFT Bangalore and the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad have been rated 3.5 out of 5 and 3.9 out of 5, respectively. In terms of rating, a BDes from the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad is a better choice.Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

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. 

In order to make a choice between BDes courses offered by NIFT Bangalore and the School of Design and Innovation, AU, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and Shiksha rating. To help, presented below is a comparison between the BDes courses at NIFT Bangalore and the School of Design and Innovation, AU based on fees and ratings:BDes Offering InstituteCourse FeesShiksha RatingNIFT Bangalore INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 12.3 lakh3.5/5School of Design and Innovation, AUINR 12.34 lakh4.4/5Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, students are required to upload scanned copies of documents while filling out the NIF Bangalore BDes application form. Following is a list of documents to be scanned and uploaded:Class 10 marksheetClass 12 marksheetMigration certificateSchool leaving certificate/transfer certificateCategory certificate (if applicable)Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

Once students have filled out the application form for NIFT Bangalore BDes admissions, they are required to appear for the in-house entrance test. At the time of the exam, students must carry the NIFTEE admit card. Once the exam is conducted, students must wait for the release of the cutoff list. Those who meet the cutoff are further required to take part in the counselling process.