B.FTech. in Apparel Production (Lateral Entry) 

at NIFT Chennai, Taramani

The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai has not released the salary package for the year 2024.  Altough, the the highest package offered for BDes Fashion Design was INR 6 LPA during the recent placement drive. NIFT Chennai students were offered various roles such as Associate Designer, Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist and many more. The NIFT Chennai provide various internship and placement opportunities to their students that help them building their career.

Yes, NIFT Chennai does offer lateral entry for BFTech programme. The institute provides the course in Apparel Production and it costs about INR 9 Lacs for lateral admission. Students must appear and clear the NIFT Lateral Entry Admission test (NLEA) to be eligible for admission. Those fulfiling the admission criteria can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the programme by registering online. 

At NIFT Chennai BFTech fees ranges between INR 9 Lacs and INR 12.3 Lacs depending on whether students enrol in first year or into second year via lateral admissions. The total tuition fee comprises of several components, such as tuition fees, library fees, medical insurance, caution deposit, and more. NIFT Chennai BFTech seat intake is 48. Students can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the programme online. 

Des in Fashion Design was 484 for General All India category students. In 2022, the last round closing rank was 617, and in 2021, the cutoff rank was 743 for NIFT Chennai B. Des in Fashion Design. Therefore, to secure admission to this course, candidates should aim for a rank between 400 and 750.

B.FTech course at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai costs INR 12.77 lakh. The course is four years long and is offered full-time. 

• Artisans/ Children of Artisans: INR 13,15,200
• NRI candidates: INR 972,000 – INR 1,106,300
• NRI NLEA candidates: INR 972,000 – INR 1,053,400 

In terms of placements, the institute has a decent track record. There are no official placement statistics available as of now. As per the data from unofficial sites, the highest package offered over the past few years stood at INR 6 LPA. Further, the placement rate was between 60% and 70%. Check the complete insights of NIFT Chennai placements from the table below:

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from Shiksha students' reviews.

The highest package offered to the recently passed out students was INR 6 LPA. Refer to the table below to know the NIFT Chennai the highest package:

NOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Yes, if you belong to the General category under the AI quota, a 700 rank is good for securing admission at NIFT Chennai. The Round 1 cutoff list for 2025 has been published, showing closing ranks across various courses between 130 and 1420 for the General AI quota. Therefore, candidates in the General category have better chances of gaining admission to NIFT Chennai. However, please note that with your cutoff rank of 700, only courses with a cutoff of up to 700 will be eligible for admission. Refer to the table below to see all courses available within a cutoff rank of 700 for General category students. 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai, offers a diverse range of courses in the field of fashion and design, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Some of the courses offered at NIFT Chennai include:

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des.): This is a four-year undergraduate programme that offers specializations in various disciplines such as Fashion Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, and Accessory Design.

2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech.): This is a four-year undergraduate programme that focuses on the technical aspects of the fashion industry, including areas like Apparel Production and Technology.

3. Master of Design (M.Des.): This is a two-year postgraduate programme that offers specializations in areas such as Fashion Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, and more.

4. Master of Fashion Management (MFM): This is a two-year postgraduate programme that focuses on the business and management aspects of the fashion industry.

NIFT Chennai also offers various short-term programs, continuing education courses, and research programs for aspiring professionals and researchers in the field of fashion and design. For detailed information about the courses, eligibility criteria, and admission process, it is recommended to visit the official website of NIFT or contact the institute directly.