National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

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NIFT Bangalore: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

H.S.R Layout, Bangalore

3.8 /5

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Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1986

Last updated on 9 Jun '26

3.6

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

3.8

Faculty & Course

4.0

Campus Life

3.7

Value for Money

Kashish

B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2027

3.4

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

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

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

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NIFT has released a pre-intimation letter on document readiness for students enrolled in the NIFT admission counselling 2026. NIFT is expected to release the detailed schedule and registration for e-counseling / seat allocation for NIFT admissions 2026 for all the programmes.

The NIFT 2026 result is out for admission to the UG and PG courses. Candidates can log in to the official website to view their results.
The XAT 2026 result is out for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Students need to log in to the official XAT portal to access and download their scorecard.

NIFT Bangalore Highlights 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore is ranked 2 under the Fashion Design category by India Today 2025. Some of the highlights of NIFT Bangalore are given below:

NIFT Bangalore Fees: The total tuition fee for NIFT Bangalore BDes course is INR 5.6 lakh - INR 13 lakh.
Popular courses: The university offers BDes & MDes as flagship programmes to students.

Rankings: NIFT Bangalore has been ranked 2nd by India Today 2025 under the Fashion Design category.
NIFT Bangalore admission 2026: NIFT Entrance Exam is the accepted entrance test for NIFT admission.
Continuing Education Programmes: Fashion Clothing & Technology - (FCT), Fashion Retail Management - (FRM), etc are one-year programmes available for students.
Infrastructure: NIFT Bangalore has well-equipped classrooms. The classrooms use advanced teaching methodology that is designed for highly interactive sessions. The college has design studios, labs, resource centres, activity centres, & hostels available for students.
Collaborations: The university offers students exchange programmes & has collaborated with several international universities like Fashion Institute of Technology New York, Queensland University of Technology New Zealand, etc.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the difference between a Bachelor in Design and Fashion Technology?

Bachelor Design is a 4 year professional UG course offerings various specializations like fashion designing, industrial design, textile design, product design and many more. Fashion technology is essentially any innovative tech that creates contemporary tools for the industry, whether they improve fashion production or consumption.

Q: Is NIFT Bangalore campus safe?

Yes, NIFT Bangalore campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Karnataka. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety.

Q: Which is the best entrance exam for BDes: NIFT Entrance Exam or UCEED?

NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.

Q: How are the placements at NIFT Bangalore?

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.

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NIFT Bangalore Popular Programmes 2026

NIFT Bangalore offers BDes and MDes programmes to students as its flagship courses for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. These courses are offered in full-time mode across several specialisations such as Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, and more. The college is ranked by several reputed bodies for its flagship courses. It has been ranked 3rd by the Week 2025 in the Fashion Deisgn category.

B.Des

6 Courses

3.5(24)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.63 L - 12.96 L

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Placement Rating

3.5

Certificate

5 Courses6 months - 1 year

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹74.34 K - 1.06 L

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Median Salary

– / –

M.Des

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.16 L

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Median Salary

– / –

B.FTech

2 Courses

4.1(8)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.63 L - 12.96 L

Get Fee Details

Placement Rating

3.7

MFM

1 Course

4.5(3)2 years

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.16 L

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Placement Rating

4.3

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NIFT Bangalore Placements 2025

NIFT Bangalore has not released the placement report for the year 2025. However, students have disclosed the placement details on the Shiksha students' review page. As per the data sourced, the highest package and average package offered in the recent placements were INR 12 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively. Around 85% of the batch was placed during NIFT Bangalore placements. The list of recruiters included Titan, Flipkart, Amazon, and many others. The key highlights of NIFT Bangalore placements for BDes, MDes, and other courses are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 12 LPA
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.

Top Recruiters

Aditya Birla Nuvo

AND Design

Archana Kochhar

Arvind Brands

D Mart

Bhartiya International Fashion

BlackBerry Clothing

Carwale

CTA Apparels

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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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the average package offered at NIFT, Bangalore?

The average package offered for designer students is slightly higher than that to production students. The data shows that designer students' average salary is 3 LPA, whereas the Production students' average salary is nearly 4 LPA, ranking them slightly higher, in NIFT Bangalore. This average salary can rise suddenly as companies recruiting are top level like Infosys, Wipro, Decathlon, H&M, etc.,

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Infrastructure3.8

Faculty & Course3.8

Campus Life4.0

Value for Money3.7

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The college placement cell helps you choose a good company of our choice, rather than being bombarded with random small companies.

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Anonymous

B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2023

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

NIFT Bangalore is an excellent institution.

Placements: In my Masters of Fashion Management MFM batch at NIFT Bangalore, about 85 percent 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 percent.

Reviewed on 10 May 2024Read More

Anonymous

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

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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

Anonymous

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) - Batch of 2021

4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The place where dreams get fulfilled.

Placements: The highest package offered in our batch was 12 lakh rupees by top companies like Reliance Industries, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, Arvind Mills, and Madurai Fashion & Lifestyle. The lowest package in a few companies was 6 Lacs rupees. The average was about 8 lacs.

Infrastructure: In the academic area, we have a classroom, library, lab, and seminar hall. In the hostel, we have single- and double-occupancy rooms. We have a common room where there is a TV and games. We have a mess with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. We are also provided with a laundry facility.

Faculty: The exams are moderately difficult. We have a passing rate of 80%. Our faculty members are industry-experienced experts. They are very approachable and qualified. They help in designing the curriculum as per industry needs. The placement cell is very supportive and helps.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2023Read More

Anonymous

B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2025

2.8

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure2.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore.

Placements: Average companies visit our college to recruit students. The highest salary package offered is 6.5 LPA. Students who score an 8.5 CGPA are eligible for placements.

Infrastructure: Our college provides average facilities. The Wi-Fi facility is not good. Classrooms are old. They provide sports and games facilities. A playground is not available in our college. The college should improve.

Faculty: The jury system in college may not be the best idea as it could negatively impact students with low self-esteem. Jury members claim that their criticisms are for our benefit and future success. Their harsh words can be hurtful and sometimes inappropriate. Therefore, it's important to consider alternative methods of evaluation that do not rely solely on a jury system.

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2023Read More

NIFT Bangalore Application Process 2026

NIFT Bangalore application process for undergraduate & PG courses begins with the NIFT Entrance Test registration. The first step in the complete application process is to apply for the NIFT Entrance test. See the steps to apply online at NIFT Bangalore:

-Reach the NIFT admission portal.

-Click on the "New Registration" tab of NIFT Bangalore.

-Register by entering info like Aadhar-linked mobile no., Name, Gender, date of birth, etc.

-Click on the "Submit" button.

-Now, fill the complete NIFT application form & upload the image of the signature & also a recent passport-size photo.

-Pay the complete NIFT Bangalore application fee to complete the application process.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: Are there any seat reservations at NIFT, Bengaluru?

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.

Q: How can I apply at NIFT Bengaluru?

NIFT Bangalore application process for UG, and PG courses starts with the NIFT Entrance Test registration. The first step is to apply for the NIFT Entrance test on the official website of the exam. Check below the steps to apply at NIFT Bangalore:

Visit the Admissions portal of NIFT.
Click "New Registration" tab.
Register by entering details like your Aadhar-linked mobile number, Name, Gender, DOB, etc.
After filling in all the details, click on "Submit".
Now, fill the complete application form and upload the image of your signature and a recent passport-size photograph.
Pay application fee to complete the registration process.

Q: What are the documents required for admission at NIFT Bangalore?

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

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

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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NIFT Bangalore Admission Updates 2026

NIFT Bangalore admission 2026 is open. The college conducts admission to most of the courses on the basis of entrance exam. Some of the popular courses offered at the university are BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFM, MFTech, and more. Admission to the offered courses is based on merit in the NIFT Entrance Exam (except for certificate programmes). Check the selection criteria at National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore for top programmes in this space:

For BDes admission: NIFT Entrance Exam
For MDes admission: NIFT Entrance Exam

The first step to take admission at NIFT Bangalore is to fill an online application form. Applicants are required to pay the course fee to confirm the seat.

Below-mentioned are the NIFT Bangalore Karnataka admission dates for 2026:

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the seat intake for the BDes and BFTech programme at NIFT Bengaluru?

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.

Q: How can I get admission at NIFT Bengaluru?

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.

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

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.

Q: Where can I check the official schedule for the NIFT exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) releases the official schedule at - niftadmissions. The schedule includes the event-wise dates related to the NIFT 2025 entrance exam. This includes the release of the NIFT 2025 application form, the application last date (with regular and late fees), written exam date, declaration of results, etc. Alternatively, the candidate can follow this page to stay updated about NIFT 2025 exam.

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NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2025

NIFT Bangalore cutoff 2026 is yet to be released for admission to several Design courses. However, candidates preparing for 2026 admission can check the table below to view the NIFT 2025 cutoff ranks to get an estimate of the upcoming 2026 cutoff.

For the General AI category, the last round of NIFT Bangalore B.Des cutoff 2025 ranks were in the range of 135 and 907. B.Des. in Fashion Communication had the lowest cutoff of 135, making it the most competitive for admission. The easy-to-grab B.Des specialisation was B.Des. in Accessory Design, with a lenient last round cutoff rank of 299 for admission in the General category.

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NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	113	106	135
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production	689	166	195
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)	33	29	– / –
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	187	59	76
Master of Design (M.Des.)	101	77	49

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What rank is required for NIFT Bangalore BDes?

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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NIFT Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026

NIFT Bangalore offers UG and PG couses to students. These courses are given across the Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories (Interior Products & Handcrafted Accessories), Fashion Communication, etc streams. At the UG level, the college offers BDes & BFTech programmes to students. The colleges offers a BDes programme to students in several specialisations, namely Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, & Fashion Communication.

At the PG level, NIFT Bengaluru offers MDes and MFM courses to students. The college also offers short-term weekend and evening Continue Education programme (Certificate) and Diploma (full-time regular) in Design, Management and Technology. Below mentioned are some of the NIFT Bangalore Karnataka courses and their respective eligibility and NIFT Bengaluru fee:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(6 courses)	5.6 L - 13 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
Certificate(5 courses)	74.3 K - 1.1 LGet Fee Details	Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+2 More
M.Des(1 course)	6.2 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
B.FTech(2 courses)	5.6 L - 13 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
MFM(1 course)	6.2 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much should I score to get into NIFT Bangalore?

To secure admission at NIFT Bangalore MDes, candidates must meet the cutoff score for the course in the NIFT entrance exam.

The NIFT Bangalore MDes cutoff 2022 and 2021 is mentioned in the table given below:

NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2021	2022
Master of Design (MDes)	58	74

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

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.

Q: What is the required score for MDes at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bangalore offers a Master of Design (M.Des) program. Admissions to the M.Des program at NIFT Bangalore are based on candidates’ performance in the NIFT entrance exam. This exam comprises the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test or Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The last closing rank for admission in MDes in the year 2021 was 58 and in the year 2022 was 74.

Q: What is the fees for MDes at NIFT Delhi?

The total fee includes various fee components, such as tuition fee, security deposit, etc. A few of these components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Candidates can refer to the below table for NIFT Delhi MDes fee breakup:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
MDes	INR 27,200	INR 5.9 lakh	INR 2.21 lakh

NOTE: The aforementioned fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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4 years

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4 years

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₹12.96 LGet Fee Details

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NIFT Entrance Exam

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NIFT Bangalore Rankings 2025

NIFT Bangalore rankings 2025 are out. It is ranked by various ranking bodies such as India Today, The Week, and others. A few of the important National Institute of Fashion Technology Bengaluru rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
India Today 2025	Fashion Design	2
Outlook-ICARE 2025	Fashion Design (Government)	3
The Week 2025	Fashion Technology	3

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
India Today	3	3	2
The Week	4	3	3

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NIFT Bangalore Scholarships 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore offers various scholarships such as Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance to its students. Candidates from economically weaker families as well as meritorious students are offered scholarships at NIFT Bengaluru. Some of the scholarships offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore are mentioned in the table given below:

NIFT Scholarships
Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme	UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies

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Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: What are the documents required to be submitted to avail the scholarships for BDes at NIFT Bangalore?

The list of documents that are required to be submitted for financial assistance is mentioned below:

SARTHAK NIFT Financial assistance scheme:

Passport size photograph with signature
Income declaration-affidavit (Format- B) on non-judicial stamp paper of 10 (Rupees
Ten) by each parent.
Proof of permanent residence
Photocopies of Passport and PAN card of parents / guardian and applicant
School leaving certificate for class X and XII
Copy of receipt of tuition fee paid for the current semester
Schedule (Format -C details of agricultural land and property, etc.) duly signed by parent with relevant revenue record)
Bank statements for the last 12 months for all the accounts mentioned in Schedule (Format- C).
3 year's Income Tax returns copy/Form 16 for salaried / 16 A for business owners
Vehicle registration copy
Tehsildar certificate of agriculture land alongwith certified revenue records such as khasra, khatouni, etc.
Caste Certificate
Documents related to any other scholarship / sponsorship receipt.

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NIFT Bangalore vs Other NIFTs- Which is better?

National Institute of Fashion Technology Bengaluru is one of the popular instituites of Fashion and Technology. Students must consider location, fees, ranking, faculty, infrastructure, and others for choosing a college. Check below comparison between National Institute of Fashion and Technology Bangalore and other institutes:

Compare NIFT Bangalore with other similar colleges

B.Des

Certificate

M.Des

B.FTech

MFM

M.FTech

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIFT Bangalore	-/-	₹ 5.63 L - 12.96 L	-/-
Woxsen University Compare	₹ 6.2 LPA	₹ 13.45 L	-/-
World University of Design Compare	-/-	₹ 11 L - 16.1 L	-/-
NIFT Mumbai Compare	-/-	₹ 9.32 L - 12.96 L	-/-
NID Ahmedabad Compare	-/-	₹ 18.04 L	-/-
Pearl Academy Bangalore Compare	-/-	₹ 16.66 L - 31.51 L	-/-

The values are of the latest years available with Shiksha. For more details, check detailed comparison

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NIFT Bangalore
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NIFT Bangalore, Infrastructure

NIFT Bangalore campus has a huge campus with modern infrastructure. The college campus includes well-equipped classrooms, labs, library, auditorium, conference hall, medical facility, sports complex, and others. Listed below are some of the facilities provided by the college:

Hostel: The university has separate hostels for boys and girls with state-of-the-art facilities. The hostels have well furnished rooms with wifi connectivity.

Huge Library: NIFT Bangalore campus has a huge library with over 1000 books. It gives journals, infonet and many more.

Transportation: The college also provides transport facilities to students and faculty.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What facilities are offered by NIFT, Bengaluru?

The main purpose of studying i.e. the package offered, NIFT Bangalore offers a whooping 3LPA average salary. It is also the third ranked among all NIFTs. It has basic facilities like hostel (for first year female students only), medical assistance in form of infirmary, electricity, water, Wi-fi, etc.,

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NIFT Bangalore Faculty

National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore has a group of well-experienced and trained faculty members with years of experience in the related field. They help students in their career and provides theoretical and practical knowledge to students. They engage students with latest activities and innovative teaching, and quality research.

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NIFT Bangalore FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about NIFT Bangalore:

Q: Is it worth joining NIFT Bangalore?

NIFT Bangalore is one of the top fashion institutes in India. The institute conducts placements drive. A placement schedule is released every year to confirm students regarding the placements drive. As per the verified Shiksha reviews, the highest and average package offered in the 2021 placements drive was INR 5 LPA and INR 3 LPA, respectively. Some of the top companies that recruit from this institute are Bata India Ltd., Decathlon, H&M, Nalli, etc. For updates regarding placements at NIFT Bangalore, click here. Moreover, candidates can also check out more Fashion Design Colleges in Bangalore.

Q: Can I get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore Campus with 75% in class 12?

Yes you can get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Banglore campus with 75% in class 12 for the Bachelors courses, you're eligible to sit for the entrance exam of NIFT after you clear the entrance then only you'll get admission in campus.

Q: What is the cut-off for BDes in Textile Design at NIFT Bangalore?

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.

Q: How many students can do a BDes at National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore?

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

Q: How many seats are there in NIFT Bangalore?

During the NIFT Bangalore course admission, seat intake for each course plays an important part. The seat allotment or selection is done based on the seat intake along with other important parameters. Tabulated below are the course-wise total seat intake at NIFT Bangalore:

Course	Total Seat Intake
BDes	230
MFM	43
MDes	43
Certificate	360
BFTech	50
MFTech	37

NOTE: The seat intake mentioned above for each course is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, may vary.

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

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

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

Q: How is the mess food at NIFT, Bengaluru?

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.

Q: How is the faculty at NIFT, Bengaluru?

The faculty members here are really helpful, encouraging and specialised in their domains. The 1:20 ratio of faculty members to students helps faculty members concentrate on each tier of students thus strengthening their platform for future. NIFT Bangalore provides a heartfull of open aura to all the students for their raising questions, ideas, etc.,

Q: What is the faculty-to-student ratio at NIFT, Bangalore?

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.

Q: What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at NIFT, Bengaluru?

Bring all your art supplies from home in order to avoid buying campus stationery. You’ll save thousands.
95% of the time, your professors won’t have time to read your assignments. So, they’ll judge them on how pretty they look. Therefore if you want nice marks, decorate the * outta everything you submit. Actual content doesn’t matter. In fact, I dare you to write the lyrics to gucci gang somewhere in your learning diary and I BET it’ll go unnoticed.
Enjoy dressing all cute while you can. The hype will last for a month before you’re overloaded with work :)
I know it’s very exciting when you’re working on a design you love and can’t wait to share it with the world. but always wait until AFTER the submission date, because hoes be plaigarizing. Shamelessly plaigarizing.

Q: When will the National Institute of Fashion Technology conduct the NIFT 2024 exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted the NIFT 2024 exam in two phases. The 1st phase included the written exams GAT and CAT.

The written exams was held on February 5, 2024. The scores of the written exam was used to shortlist c candidates for the 2nd phase, which will include a Situation Test (B. Des programme) or Personal Interview (PG courses).

The Situation Test was held on April 13, 2024, while the Personal Interview was conducted from April 1-6, 2024.

Q: When will the NIFT 2023 answer key be released?

A. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the NIFT 2023 answer key on February 22, 2023. The question paper for NIFT 2023 was also be released alongside the answer key. Candidates were also able to challenge the answer key and question paper on payment of a non-refundable fee of INR 500 (per observation/objection). The feedback given by the candidate against the draft key is used by exam officials to prepare the final keys. The final answer key contains the correct and official keys for questions asked in the NIFT exam.

Q: Is lateral entry available at NIFT, Bangalore?

NIFT lateral entry admission provides an opportunity of NIFT education to candidates who have completed their Diploma/Degree in relevant / related fields of Fashion Design & Technology for direct admission to the third semester of UG programmes of NIFT at NIFT campuses as listed in Annexure III. The candidates who have acquired Diploma/Degree will compete at an All India Entrance Exam to get lateral admission in the 3rd semester of UG programmes of NIFT. The admission to these candidates will be strictly on merit which will be prepared based on the performance of candidates in written test, studio test/technology aptitude test, and a personal interview. The candidates selected through lateral entry will join the regular UG students of NIFT in their second year for seats listed in Annexure III.

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Is NIFT Bangalore private or government?

Answered 3 months ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore is a government college and was established in 1996. It has ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025 in the Fashion Design category. It has a huge campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Vishakha Saxena

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What are the courses offered at National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore?

Answered 3 months ago

NIFT Bangalore courses are offered to students at the UG and PG levels. The college mainly offers courses in the Fashion Technology streams and covers topics like Apparel Production, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, etc. Some of the popular courses offered at the college are BDes, BFTech, MFM, MDes

Abhishek Dhyani

Contributor-Level 9

What is the total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT Bangalore?

Answered 3 months ago

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 for BDes at NIFT Bengaluru ranges between INR 5.6 lakh and INR 13 lakh.

Nupur Shukla

Contributor-Level 9

What is the expected date for NIFT 2026 Result?

Answered 3 months ago

NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20.