Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) 

at NIFT Chennai, Taramani

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is considered one of the best fashion education institutes in India. It offers a Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) course that lasts two years and is divided into four semesters. The M.F.Tech is one of the most popular post-graduate courses in the field of fashion technology and design. NIFT also offers other postgraduate programs in fashion, including fashion design, fashion management, and fashion communication. 

 

The average salary for graduates from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is INR 21.9 lakhs, with a range of INR 17.0 Lakhs to INR 50.0 lakhs. In 2016, the average annual salary for students from the Master's programme at NIFT Chennai was INR 5.70 lakhs, and for the Bachelor's Programme, it was INR 4.30 lakhs. 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Chennai can admit 37 students to its Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) program. This two-year course is at the PG level

There is no upper or lower age bar for admission. Qualifying exam The candidate needs to meet any of the following criteria: Completed B.FTech from NIFT Passed B.E / B.Tech. From a recognised institute.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai, you must have a B.F.Tech degree from the NIFT or a B.E/B.Tech degree from any other institute or university recognised by law in India. You can also qualify with an undergraduate degree from any institute or university recognised by law in India, or an undergraduate Diploma of at least three years duration from NIFT/NID.

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 6 LPA
Average package	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Placement rate	60%-70%
Popular recruiters	Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., Laguna Clothing, Aquarelle India Pvt. Ltd.

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

Tabulated below are the fees for NIFT Chennai:

INR 5.9 lakh

Courses	Total tuition Fees
B.Des	INR 6.1 Lacs -  INR 12.3 lakh
MFM	INR 5.9 lakh
UG Diploma	– / –
B.FTech	INR 6.1 Lacs -  INR 12.3 lakh
Certificate	INR 59,000
Certificate

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. 

Course	NIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025 (General AI Quota)
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	130
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	253
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	299
B.Des. in Fashion Design	471
B.Des. in Accessory Design	551
B.Des. in Textile Design	972
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	1220
B.Des. in Leather Design	1420

 

Yes, NIFT Chennai indeed offers admission to foreign students. NRI students are shortlisted based on their GMAT/ GRE/ SAT scores among other parameters. The institute reserves 5 seats for students applying via NRI/ foreign national category. Students must satisfy the eligibility to get into the institute. The basic eligibility requires candidates to have a Degree/ Certificate from a recognised board/ university and an equivalence certificate obtained from AIU, New Delhi. Additionallym candidates possess working knowledge of English Language. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the institute to know further.

NIFT Chennai provides several programmes at the UG and PG levels. The fee differs depending on the programme and specialisation selected by the student. The fee ranges between INR 5.5 lakh and INR 12.3 lakh. It can be quite costly depending on the student's financial background. However, the institute provides scholarships and tuition fee waivers to aid the students financially. With the provision of paying the fees in semester-wise mode, along with the financial aid provided by the institute, the programmes are quite affordable considering the vast amount of opportunities students can experience once they graduate.