How good are the BFTech placements at NIFT Chennai?

The course-wise placemet stats are yet to be released. According to the students' review on the Shiksha page the highest package secured by the students during the recent placements was INR 6 LPA while the average salary was INR 4 LPA.

Are any internship opportunities available at NIFT, Chennai?

No it is not available in NIFT.

What are the documents required for admission at NIFT Chennai?

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: Marksheets of Class 10 & 12 Graduation degree Passport-size photograph A scanned copy of signature

Are admission dates out for BDes admission at NIFT Chennai?

Yes, admission dates for BDes admission at NIFT Chennai is out for 2024. Admission to the BDes programme is based The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) entrance exam. AS per the NIFT's official website, the written tests for the NIFT 2024 exam will be held tentatively in the 1st week of February 2024. The written tests comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates. The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai Courses & Fees 2025

There are a total of 24 courses offered at by the institute. These courses are offered across fields of Design, etc. They are available at the UG and PG levels. These courses include B.Des, B.FTech, PG Diploma, and MFM, etc. Admission to some of the programmes is subject to merit in the last qualifying exam and for some courses, admission is entrance-based. The table below provides the overall list of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai courses along with their admission eligibility and tuition fees:

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

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Q: What is the cutoff of NIFT Chennai for 2025 admission?

NIFT Chennai cutoff 2025 has been released for different categories of students belonging to the General AI quota. Considering the Round 1 cutoff, the closing ranks for General AI category students varied between 130 and 1420. The most sought-after course for admission with the lowest cutoff rank of 130 was Master of Fashion Management (MFM). For other courses and specialisations, the cutoff ranks are tabulated below:

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

Q: Is NIFT Chennai campus safe?

Yes, NIFT Chennai campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Taramani, Chennai. 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: What is fees for BDes at NIFT Chennai?

The fees for BDes at NIFT Chennai is around INR 6.1lakh - INR 12.3 lakh. The mentioned fee is only the tuition fee. The BDes fee aslo includes other one time fees, which candidates have to pay during admission. Also there is the NIFT entrance exam fee i.e. NIFT 2024 application fee is INR 3000. The fee is sourced from various source. Hence, its indicative.

Q: What are the popular programmes offered at NIFT Chennai?

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.

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai Fee Structure 2025

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai fee structure includes various components. Some of these are tuition fees, hostel charges, security fees, etc. For the students who are interested in admission, the information regarding the fee is one of the crucial factors. The table helps to learn more about the fees related to various courses:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
B.Des	INR 21,300 to 27,200	INR 9,02,000 to 12,34,000	INR 4,58,500
B.FTech	INR 27,200	INR 9,02,000 to 12,34,000	INR 4,58,500
MFM	INR 27,200	INR 5,86,000	INR 2,31,500
M.FTech	INR 27,200	INR 5,86,000	INR 2,31,500
Certificate	NA	INR 59,000	NA

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Q: What is the application fee for NIFT Chennai entrance exam?

Students looking to apply for the courses offered at NIFT Chennai are required to appear and clear the NIFT Entrance Exam conducted by the institute. While filling out the entrance examination form, students need to pay a non-refundable fees. The institute accepts only online payment gateways. Find below NIFT Chennai application fees:

Category	Application Fees
Open/OBC (NonCreamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category	INR 3000
SC/ ST/ PwD Category	INR 1,500

Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

Q: What is the hostel fee at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai?

The girls hostel fees in 141000 for AC rooms including bus and food and electricity And 119000 for non AC rooms will all facilities.

Q: What is the application fee for BDes at NIFT Chennai?

Admission to BDes at NIFT Chennai is solely entrance-based. Candidate have to fill the online application form of The National Institute of Technology (NIFT). The NIFT 2024 application fee for the OPEN category is INR 3,000. However, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay only INR 1,500. Once the application form is filled, candidates have to submit the form along with the application fee.

Q: What is Ranking of National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai for fashion design?

NIFT Chennai comes in the 4th place in India in the best design colleges in India.

NIFT Chennai
Admission dates 2026

B.Des Admissions 2026

12 Courses3 years-4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

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Jun '26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit CardTentative
Jun '26	NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.DesTentative
Jun '26	NIFT Final ResultTentative

B.FTech Admissions 2026

2 Courses3 years-4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

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Dates	Events
Jun '26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit CardTentative
Jun '26	NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.DesTentative
Jun '26	NIFT Final ResultTentative

M.FTech Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

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Dates	Events
Jun '26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit CardTentative
Jun '26	NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.DesTentative
Jun '26	NIFT Final ResultTentative

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production

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B.Des. in Leather Design (Lateral Entry)

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B.Des. in Fashion Communication (Lateral Entry)

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design (Lateral Entry)

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Devika

Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2024

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025Read More

Anonymous

B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2023

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value 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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Anonymous

Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2023

1Placements1Infrastructure1Faculty1Crowd & Campus Life1Value for Money

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

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value 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

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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.

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2022Read More

nobina C

B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2018

3.4

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life2Value 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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Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: What is the fees for UG/PG courses at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai?

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai is among the top colleges in chennai for pursuing fashion designing programme.

The fees for UG/PG courses at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai is mentioned below:

Courses	Tuition Fees in INR
B.FTech	6.1 L - 12.3 L
B.Des	6.1 L - 12.3 L
MFM	5.9 L
M.FTech	5.9 L

Q: 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

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Is NIFT Chennai private or government?

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National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai is a government college. It is one of the 18 campuses of NIFT and has ranked in the top 5 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

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What are the specalisations offered in BDes course at NIFT Chennai?

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NIFT Chennai offers a BDes programme to students at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of 4 years. The college offers this programme in several specialisations such as Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, etc.

Anya Singh

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What is the placement package of NIFT Chennai?

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The placement report for the academic year 2024-2025 is yet to be release on the official website. As per the students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, NIFT Chennai recorded 70% placements annually. The highest and average package offered during the recent NIFT Chennai placements stood at INR 6 LPA and

Shoaib Mehdi

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What is the NIFT Chennai category-wise cutoff for B.Des. in Textile Design?

Answered 6 months ago

The NIFT Chennai cutoff 2025 has been released up to multiple rounds, wherein the closing rank for B.Des. in Textile Design during Round 3 admission was 1179 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, check out the table provided below:

Category	NIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025
General	1179
OBC	3254
SC	7129
ST	8005
EWS	6859

Rashmi Sinha

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Can we join BDes at NIFT Chennai without entrance exam?

Answered 7 months ago

No, aspirants looking forward to pursue BDes at NIFT, Chennai cannot get enrollment without appearing for the entrance exam. The selection criteria for the BDes course at NIFT Chennai is entrance-based. Students are shortlisted based on the scores obtained in The National Institute of Technology (NI

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