National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai Taramani Answered Questions

NIFT Chennai MFM fee is INR 5.9 lakh. The total tuition fee for the MFM programme offered at the institute is inclusive of several components, such as tuition fees, admission fees, library fees, security deposit, and more. Students can make the payment through the online gateways approved by the institute. It should be noted that this information is taken from official sources and is subject to change. For any other fee related queries, students can reach out to the admission help desk of the institute.

Yes, NIFT Chennai does provide scholarships to its students. The institute provides SAARTHAK scholarship to its Indian students and UDAAN for foreign students. Additionally, students belonging to the SC/ ST categories can also avail of the National Scholarship available on National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Check out the following table to know about NIFT Chennai scholarships:Name of ScholarshipScholarship DetailsNIFT SarthakTuition Fee Waiver of 50% to 100% depending on gross family income.Udaan (NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies)Allowance/financial assistance is offered to students depending on the country where they seek admission to design courses. 

At the time of NIFT Chennai admission, students must upload certain documents for verification. Students must ensure the validity of the documents, as any discrepancy may result in eithe delay or in the worst case scenario, cancellation of candidature. Find below the list of required documents:Class 10 marksheet and passing certificateClass 12 marksheet and passing certificateUG degree (for PG courses)Identity proofTransfer certificatePassport-size photograph

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.

Candidates who have earned their 10+2 or an equivalent degree from an accredited board may sit for the NIFT admission exam. This educational prerequisite must be satisfied by applicants for undergraduate programs like the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) or Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech). Postgraduate programs such as the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and the Master of Design (M.Des) have no upper age limit. Candidates for the B.FTech programme must have completed their 10+2 coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. This test is administered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), which includes its Chennai location.

The NIFT Chennai placement report or brochure for the year 2024 has not yet been released. However, several students revealed the placement information on Shiksha's student review pages. According to the information available from various web sources, the maximum package received in recent placements was INR 6 PA, with the typical package ranging between INR 4 LPA and INR 5 LPA. Retail enterprises employed 39% of the total number of graduates recruited. In recent years, the NIFT Chennai placement rate has ranged from 60% to 70%. The recruiters included Landmark Group, Trident Group, Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd., and many others.

The average package offered during the recent placement drives was between INR 4 LPA and INR 5 LPA. Take a look at the table below showcasing the NIFT Chennai average package:ParticularsPlacement StatisticsAverage packageINR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPANOTE: The above salary data is collated from Shiksha students' reviews.

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:ParticularsPlacement Statisticsthe highest packageINR 6 LPAAverage packageINR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPAPlacement rate60%-70%Popular recruitersShahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., Laguna Clothing, Aquarelle India Pvt. Ltd.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:ParticularsPlacement Statisticsthe highest packageINR 6 LPANOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.