National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

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NIFT Bangalore Ranking 2024: India Today, The Week

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NIFT Bangalore Rankings
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NIFT Bangalore is a highly regarded institution, consistently recognized by multiple ranking agencies across various categories. Over the years, the institute has maintained strong rankings, securing the #3 rank in the 'Fashion Design' category according to the India Today ranking 2024. In the 'Fashion Design' category, NIFT Bangalore ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024.

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NIFT Bangalore
Ranking Highlights

NIFT Bangalore is a renowned institution, recognized across various categories by prominent national ranking bodies, including India Today, Outlook-ICARE, The Week, etc. Ranks awarded to the NIFT Bangalore reflect the university's commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth. For a comprehensive overview of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore rankings, please refer to the table below.

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Fashion Design

The Week, 2025

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NIFT Bangalore
India Today Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from India Today, NIFT Bangalore outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. In the 'Fashion Design' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2024, NIFT Bangalore's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Design' category by the India Today ranking.

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Category	2023	2024	2025
Fashion Design	3	3	2

NIFT Bangalore Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2024 rankings, NIFT Bangalore achieved a rank #3 in the 'Fashion Design' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like NIFT Hyderabad, and NIFT Chennai under the India Today 'Fashion Design' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of NIFT Bangalore with other leading institutes below.

NIFT Bangalore vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	Fashion Design 2024
NIFT Bangalore	3
NIFT Delhi	1
NIFT Mumbai	2
NIFT Hyderabad	4
NIFT Chennai	5

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Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Delhi Compare	1
NIFT Bangalore	2
NIFT Mumbai Compare	3
NIFT Hyderabad Compare	4
NIFT Chennai Compare	5
NIFT Gandhinagar Compare	6
NIFT Patna Compare	6

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NIFT Bangalore
Outlook Ranking 2025

NIFT Bangalore has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by Outlook-ICARE 2024, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

NIFT Bangalore Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

NIFT Bangalore secured #3 rank in the 'Fashion Design (Government)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as NIFT Chennai and NIFT Patna. Check out how NIFT Bangalore compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIFT Bangalore vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2024
College Name	Fashion Design (Government) 2024
NIFT Bangalore	3
NIFT Delhi	1
NIFT Mumbai	2
NIFT Chennai	4
NIFT Patna	5

NIFT Bangalore
The Week Ranking 2025

NIFT Bangalore has constantly been among the renowned institutes under all the major categories by the The Week. View NIFT Bangalore's year-by-year ranks by The Week 2023 in the table below:

Category	2025
Fashion Design	3

NIFT Bangalore Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

According to the The Week 2023 ranking, NIFT Bangalore has secured rank #4 and National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai has been ranked at #2. Check the The Week’s India's Top Government University ranking in the table provided below:

NIFT Bangalore vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	Fashion Design 2023
National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore	4
National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai	2
National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai	3
National Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar	5
National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna	6

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by The Week

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Delhi Compare	1
NIFT Chennai Compare	2
NIFT Bangalore	3
NIFT Gandhinagar Compare	4
NIFT Mumbai Compare	5
NIFT Kolkata Compare	6
NIFT Hyderabad Compare	7

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NIFT Bangalore
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The college assists in getting the internships as well in some reputed companies.

Based on 10 Reviews

Kashish

B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2027

3.4

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

Nift is amazing I will teach not only in studies but also the quality of life

Placements: 90%students were placed. 9lakhs per annum is minimum highest can vary. Puma, Adidas and all were the top companies. 80% students get internship. This college will make you industry ready that will never let you get in trouble in the Industry. It just that people have to do little hard work here other than that everything is fine

Infrastructure: There are labs and costly machine wifi all over campus library. Mess and hostel is really good. Hostel room wifi is there in hostel. All the facilities are good you will get various things here and this campus will promote all the cultural activities. It feels amazing.

Faculty: Teacher are really helpful. They help in every thing. Curriculum made us ready for industry. It depends on the level of work you do. We often get redos that will make you study more but it will also improve your quality of work . It will make you industry ready

Other: I chose this course because it is quite interesting and also the best thing about this course is if you are creative you will have different things to do.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024Read More

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2026

3.8

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My experience in NIFT has opened my mind.

Placements: So people who choose the knitwear course in NIFT depend on the rank they've scored and their category, as there is a reserved category besides general. A lot of top recruiting companies come since it's India's top fashion college, like Puma, Nike, Adidas, and more. Almost 85% of students get recruited. The starting roles are mostly designers, as far as I've heard from Nift students I know.

Infrastructure: The college isn't very big; our auditorium is a little smaller compared to other branches, but our college is one of the top three NIFTs that have good placements, equipment, and faculty, which is a great advantage. I don't know much about the hostel, but as far as I've heard, the rooms are small, and you have to share with a roommate that they assign to you. There's a curfew at 9:30, and after the first year, you need to vacate.

Faculty: In my opinion, the faculty is good, and I wish more practical visuals were shown for a better understanding of everything, but it's okay. The courses are very relevant, and we have specializations in sportswear and lingerie wear. Semester exams aren't that difficult, but it's always better to do your work ahead of time, and the pass percentage is 50%.

Other: Nothing more to add, but I liked fashion because I enjoy styling myself in new outfits, which is why I chose NIFT. The only thing I would like to improve is if the faculty were a bit more friendly and understanding sometimes and not partial to their favorites. We have one fest a year called Spectrum, which is fun, and scholarships are provided, as mentioned on the NIFT page itself. Extracurricular activities are also available, and we have clubs where we can choose our favorite subjects.

Reviewed on 21 Sep 2024Read More

Shraddha

B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2026

3.8

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The best opportunity to enter the fashion industry is through college.

Placements: The placements in college vary from year to year; usually, about 90% of students get placed, but it's not always through college placements. The course offers various understandings of various subjects like production marketing, management, merchandising, and much more. You get to learn the back end of the fashion industry.

Infrastructure: The hostel is like any other hostel you'll find in college, although the infrastructure isn't very good and seems old. The rooms are kept clean and cleaned regularly as well. You have to share with 3 or four people, depending on what room you get. Obviously, it's a different experience when it comes to having fun with your friends.

Faculty: We have three exams each semester. Assignment 1-30 marks Assignment 2 is for 30 marks and our final jury is for 40 marks. This is how the academic calendar works. The exams are highly based on creativity so it's a difficult and different world to navigate Sometimes teachers might like your work, sometimes they might not.

Other: It's a fun campus where you get to meet people from all over the country. It's a mini-India itself. You get to make friends of different ages and understand everyone's unique qualities. The college has two festivals around the year: one is spectrum, which is held on its own campus every even semester, whereas converge is held in the odd semester on different campuses around the country.

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2023

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Bachelors in Textile Design from the NIFT Bangalore.

Placements: This college is one of the best for pursuing design courses. There are strong placement alumni who coordinated with the students for their placements. The average package offered at the college was between 4-6 LPA. Companies like Reliance, Tata Lifestyle, Resham, Puma, Bewakoof, etc. are recruiting.

Infrastructure: NIFT Bangalore had a good infrastructure for textile design. There were proper labs with all types of necessary machines for the students hands-on practice. At the college, all kinds of facilities were available for the students. The college has developed labs, a library, a canteen, Wi-Fi, sports, medical, etc. facilities for the students. A hostel was also provided to the students. The food was good to eat.

Faculty: The faculty of the college was really supportive and helpful to the students. Teachers were experienced in the field of design. All the teachers at the college were qualified and knowledgeable. They were giving good-quality teaching to the students. The course curriculum of NIFT was relevant and it made the students industry-ready. Exams at the college were not hard to pass.

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2023

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

NIFT Bangalore is an excellent institution.

Placements: In my Masters of Fashion Management MFM batch at NIFT Bangalore, about 85% students were successfully placed. The highest package offered was around 12 Lacs per annum, while the lowest was around 4 Lacs per annum, with a package of around 7 Lacs per annum. Top recruiting firms include Titan, Fabindia, Fossil and HiDesign. About 70% of students got internships with companies like Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton and Michael Kors. Roles range from accessory designers to product developers and merchandisers.

Infrastructure: NIFT Bangalore offers excellent infrastructure for accessory design courses. The department has modern labs, spacious classrooms and a well-equipped library with relevant resources. Wi-Fi connectivity has high-speed throughout the campus. Hostel facilities are satisfactory with clean accommodation and adequate facilities. Messes and canteens provide decent quality food and medical facilities are readily available on campus. Additional, sports and games facilities promote extracurricular activities and overall well-being.

Faculty: The faculty members of our department are highly qualified and experienced professionals who are helpful and knowledgeable. They provide valuable insight and guidance, contributing to the overall learning experience. The course curriculum is carefully designed to align with industry requirements so that students are well-prepared for the workforce after graduation. Semester exams are hard but fair process and no cheating is allowed, motivating students to strive for excellence. The pass percentage is above 92%.

Reviewed on 10 May 2024Read More

Anonymous

Discontinued (July 2025) - Certificate in Apparel Design and Development - Batch of 2020

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore.

Placements: There is a separate department for the students' placement that helps the students with their placement process. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance, Adani, etc. are coming for the campus placement. The college also provides internships to the students.

Infrastructure: There is a well-stocked library with a wide range of books, journals, and other study materials available for the students. There is Wi-Fi facility available for the students in classrooms as well as on the campus. There are various types of games available for the students.

Faculty: The teachers are well qualified and have great knowledge in their domain. The teachers are helpful in nature and guide the students for their future as well as for their careers. This course makes the students industry-ready as well as gives a fair overview of the industry.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024Read More

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With an 800 rank in NIFT (General), can I get B.Des at NIFT Bangalore?

Answered 2 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

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

What is the cutoff for admission to B.Des at NIFT Bangalore?

Answered 3 months ago

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

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design	482	357	313
B.Des. in Textile Design	721	586	652
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	1122	932	856
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	113	93	127

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get admission to NIFT Bangalore with a score of 70 rank?

Answered 3 months ago

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 mentio

Yatendra Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

When will NIFTEE exam results be announced for NIFT Bangalore BDes admissions?

Answered 4 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

Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Does NIFT Bangalore offer a fee refund if a candidate wishes to withdraw admission?

Answered 4 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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