How are B.Ftech placements at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai?

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.

How much does B.Ftech at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai cost?

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

What is the admission process for B.Ftech at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai accepts the General Ability Test (GAT) for admission to its B.F. Tech program. NIFT also accepts CAT scores for admission to its B. Des program. To be eligible for B.F. Tech, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as a main subject from a recognised institute. The qualifying age is 24 years as on August 1 of the year of admission. For candidates of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe/ Persons With Disabilities (PWD), the upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of five years.

How many students can do M.Ftech at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai?

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

Can we join BDes at NIFT Chennai without entrance exam?

Joining NIFT Chennai's BDes programme without entrance exam doesn't seem like a possibility. As per the Institution's admission guidelines, candidates must appear for the qualify The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) exam. The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts: Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. Situation Test/ Personal Interview - B.Des candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test. Click here to know more about NIFT exam.

What is the eligibility criteria for M.FTech at NIFT, Chennai?

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.

What rank do I need to get admission into B.Des. in Fashion Communication at NIFT Chennai?

The NIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 held a closing rank of 365 for B.Des. in Fashion Communication under General AI category. Category- wise cutoff ranks are provided below : Category NIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 round 4 General 365 (2) OBC 1684 SC 3779 EWS 2989 ST 8429

How many rounds are there in NIFT Counselling?

There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling . One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.

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Q: Who is eligible for National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai admission?

Students have to meet the National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai eligibility to get admission. The common eligibility is as below: NIFT Chennai UG eligibility - Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board NIFT Chennai PG eligibility - UG degree from a recognised university

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NIFT Chennai offers UG and PG level programmes. Students can register themselves through the respective official website for the desired course. The institute offers B.Des, B.FTech, Certificate, many more. Furthermore, many programs are offered in multiple specialisations as well by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai. Students can check out the table mentioned below for more course details.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(12 courses)	9 L - 12.3 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
B.FTech(2 courses)	9.5 L - 12.3 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
MFM(1 course)	5.9 LGet Fee Details	– / –

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Q: Can I get direct admission in NIFT Chennai?

NIFT Chennai generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to meet the admission requirements to get a seat. This includes appearing for entrance test + interview. Students may contact the NIFT Chennai admission desk to know more.

Q: Can an average student get into NIFT Chennai?

Yes, an average student can get admission in NIFT Chennai. But this is only after completing the selection rounds. Students have to do well in all the selection rounds. With proper planning, average students can get admission in NIFT.

Q: How many seats are available for BDes at NIFT Chennai?

NIFT Chennai offers a total of 305 seat intake for BDes and BDes lateral entry course. The seat breakup for the BDes coursre is 43 as per the specialisations offered in BDes and for the BDes lateral entry its 47 altogether. The seat allocation has respectively common for all the reserved categories and division is equal for each specialisation. Additionally, 5 seats are given as per each specialisation for NRI and foreign candidates.

Q: Who is eligible for National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai admission?

Students have to meet the National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai eligibility to get admission. The common eligibility is as below:

NIFT Chennai UG eligibility - Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board
NIFT Chennai PG eligibility - UG degree from a recognised university

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B.Des Admissions 2026

12 Courses3 years-4 years

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Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

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10 Jan '27	NIFT 2027 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
Dec '26-Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative

B.FTech Admissions 2026

2 Courses3 years-4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

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Dates	Events
10 Jan '27	NIFT 2027 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
Dec '26-Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative

M.FTech Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

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Dates	Events
10 Jan '27	NIFT 2027 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
Dec '26-Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative

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4.1(13)3 - 4 years

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₹9.02 L - 12.34 L

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2 Courses

4.4(2)3 - 4 years

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MFM

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B.Des. in Accessory Design

3.54 years

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B.Des. in Textile Design

4 years

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NIFT Entrance Exam

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production

4.44 years

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

2.52 years

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design

4.04 years

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B.Des. in Fashion Design

4.14 years

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B.Des. in Leather Design

4.84 years

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B.Des. in Fashion Communication

4 years

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Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

3.62 years

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B.Des. in Fashion Design (Lateral Entry)

3 years

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NIFT Entrance Exam

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production (Lateral Entry)

3 years

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– / –

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NIFT Entrance Exam

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– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹9.48 L

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B.Des. in Fashion Communication (Lateral Entry)

3 years

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– / –

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NIFT Entrance Exam

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Total Tuition Fees

₹9.48 L

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Q: How are students shortlisted at NIFT Chennai?

NIFT Chennai selection process is entrance-based mainly. The institute conducts an entrance exam of its own. Students have to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam first. The test includes Creative Ability Test and General Ability Test.

Q: Are any internship opportunities available at NIFT, Chennai?

No it is not available in NIFT.

Q: Who is eligible for BDes at NIFT Chennai fashion design course?

Candidates who have twelve years of school education with minimum of five subjects by the National Open School or from a recognised board are eligible for the BDes at NIFT Chennai. Additionally, as per the Institution's guidelines, candidate's maximum age should be less than 24 years (5 years relaxation in upper age for people from reserved categories). Now candidates are only required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam for BDes admission.

Q: Which is the entrance exam for BDes in NIFT Chennai?

Admission to BDes at NIFT Chennai is solely entrance-based i.e. - The National Institute of Technology (NIFT), which will be conducting the written exams for NIFT 2024 tentatively in the 1st week of February 2024. For aspiring candidates, it’s mandatory to qualify for the written exam along with the situation test comprising different rounds. NIFT Chennai selects students based on the weightage of different parameters in each selection round. Additionally, the seat allocation is respectively common for all the reserved categories and the total seat intake is equally divided into each specialisation.

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2024

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Absolutely satisfied with the faculty members and decent placements.

Placements: Placements at the campus are satisfactory, but compared to other campuses, they tend to fall slightly behind. In our course, only a limited number of students could secure job placements. The highest package offered was 700000. Some of the top recruiting companies were Birla Group and Titan.

Infrastructure: The Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and library are pretty decent and they give wgsn access to students with average food from canteens and sports and games areas for both colleges and hostels. Classrooms and the entire campus are well structured, providing a light and comfortable environment for smooth learning.

Faculty: The teachers are indeed helpful and qualified, and each student is allotted with one mentor to ensure student well-being. The course was relevant and easy to pass. The faculty members strengthen the support system by giving proper guidance to their mentees.

Other: I chose the course to do a higher degree after the fashion design course.

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2023

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

Review of Bachelor of design in knitwear from the NIFT Chennai.

Placements: At the NIFT Chennai, around 40–45% of the students get placements in our course. In our course, the average package offered was between 3 and 7 LPA. Various design and product design companies visits college for placements. top roles offered were fashion designer, product designer, brand designer, etc. Students also get internship opportunities at this college.

Infrastructure: NIFT Chennai has good-quality facilities and infrastructure for our course. Our college has all the necessary facilities for students. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, sports, etc. were available for the students of the college. The college had pretty beautiful campus. Hostel facility were also given to the students. All the equipment was available for the students learning.

Faculty: Professors at the NIFT Chennai were highly qualified and knowledgeable. All the teachers were helpful and supportive of the students. Teachers were teaching students all the concepts in an easy way. The course curriculum of the college was relevant and it makes the students industry-ready. Exams at the college were not hard to pass.

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2023

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Review of MFM course from NIFT, Chennai.

Placements: Most of the students had to find internships and job opportunities themselves. The college does not actively work towards finding a good opportunity for growth and practical learning for the students. The highest average package offered was 6.5 LPA. Most of the companies come for merchandising roles.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the course is very basic. It is something you can learn on the job. This course does not provide us with as much knowledge. The use of facilities is very weak and the teams are not well versed and up-to-date. They charge extra to give you the degree, even after having paid a hefty fee.

Faculty: The curriculum is poor and not up-to-date. The teachers are not aware of the current affair in depth. It does not help to specialize in any specific feed. The faculty didn't let the students leave before the end of college time, even when they didn't have classes. The faculty was not as understanding and was biased.

Other: I chose this course thinking that it would help me get better at my field and advance in my career but sadly, it didn't. I wish that the course was more advanced and helped me specialize in a specific field with more practical knowledge and industry visits.

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B.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2026

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3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

A college that has a great amount of talent and creativity .

Placements: The percentage of students placed is between 60 and 70 percent. The highest package goes up to INR 600000 per year, and the lowest is around INR 200000 per year. The top recruiting companies are local business houses in Chennai itself. 80 percent of students got internships. The top roles offered in the course are associate designer, assistant designer, and fashion stylist.

Infrastructure: The campus as such is great. The design itself is super cool, and the facilities provided are great, like air conditioning in all labs. The Wi-Fi is decently good, and the library is packed with great books. The hostel is one of its best parts. It is amazing, super clean, and the food provided is not up to the mark, but it is still manageable, and it is really safe too; there is a nurse available 24/7. We also have a basketball court, a football field, a gym, and an indoor badminton court.

Faculty: The teachers are very well qualified and have great methods of teaching. I personally feel that some changes could be made to the curriculum, but the way of teaching definitely shapes the students in the right manner. Nift does not have examinations, but it has juries, which involves a lot of work to be done. The pass percentage is 50 percent.

Other: I chose this course because of my great interest in fashion. The best thing about this course is that it has amazing exposure. The things that could be better are the amount of workload on the students so that they can do better work. We have amazing festivals like Spectrum and many other celebrations throughout the year.

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2025

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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

I'm satisfied with our college.

Placements: Around 3 seniors from our college got placement for 25 LPA recently. That means B.FTech specifically has good placements at NIFT. Some of the other department seniors got placed at good companies in Noida and Delhi. Internships in our college are also great, and they are according to your grades and skills. Try gaining extra skills too.

Infrastructure: I love our hostel, it's perfectly maintained and has great food with transportation as well. The staff are caring and the wardens are also very responsible. The campus is also very well maintained, and everything is very aesthetic. You can look at your college from a different angle every day.

Faculty: Teachers in our college have helped throughout the year. No matter what the question is, they're ready to answer a million times. Our course curriculum is not only relevant but also helps you gain a lot of skills. Our college not only teaches you the curriculum but also life skills, which makes you a better person overall.

Other: I chose this course as I have an equal interest in fashion and technology, and this field is a perfect match for the same. Recently we had an interdepartmental fest which was organised on a good scale. You will find a no-judgement crowd in our college, from teachers to helpers.

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B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2018

3.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money

The pros and cons of NIFT Chennai.

Placements: Placement is fairly good. Almost 90% in accessory design. It depends on the student's caliber and portfolio rather than grades. Some of the courses struggle in placements but a good portfolio really helps. Companies are not very high paying initially. Maximum average packages are around 4.5 to 5 LPA.

Infrastructure: The building's structure is really beautiful, campus is small and cosy. The new girls' hostel is nice. The old hostel within the campus is pretty bad. Labs are nicely equipped. Hostel food is nutritional but tasteless. North Indians might not like the food. Nonveg is scarce. Washrooms are not very nicely maintained.

Faculty: Teachers are biased, there is a north India, south India stigma and partiality. Teachers are moody and judgemental. Innovations and ideas are not encouraged in front of aesthetics. It can be disappointing at times bit the college experience is great.

Other: Campus and students are really great and you wouldn't ever feel out of place. The vibe and environment is super which makes up for judgemental faculty members.

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Is NIFT Chennai better than private fashion design colleges?

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NIFT Chennai is often seen as one of the best options because of its strong reputation and lower fees. But some private fashion design colleges also offer great facilities and placements. It depends on the specific college you compare. Checking placements, faculty, and industry connections helps you

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How to get admission in NIFT Chennai?

Answered 7 months ago

To get admission in NIFT Chennai, students have to check the eligibility. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students on an entrance basis followed by other selection rounds. To complete the process, students have to pay the admission fees.

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Are admission open at NIFT Chennai?

Answered 7 months ago

Yes, NIFT Chennai admissions 2026 are open now. Interested students can apply at the official site of the institute. Students have to go through the admission process to get a seat.

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What are the popular programmes offered at NIFT Chennai?

Answered 8 months ago

NIFT Chennai courses are offered to students at the UG, PG, and Diploma levels. The college mainly offers courses in streams such as Design, Management, Technology, etc. Some of the popular courses offered at the college are BDes, BFTech, MFM, etc.

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What are the documents required for admission at NIFT Chennai?

Answered 8 months ago

NIFT Chennai admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below: