National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai Taramani Answered Questions

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:CategoryApplication FeesOpen/OBC (NonCreamy Layer)/Open-EWS CategoryINR 3000SC/ ST/ PwD CategoryINR 1,500Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

Yes NIFT Chennai admissions 2025 for courses are currently open.  Interested students can go to webpage of institute & apply for course of choice by filling out online application form.Admission to programmes provided at institute is entrance based. Students are advised to read brochure & familiarise themselves with the eligibility.

NIFT Chennai fees ranges between INR 5.9 lakh and INR 12.3 lakh. The total tuition fee comprises of various components. The fee may vary depending on the course and specialisation selected by the students. Aspirants can refer to the table below to learn more about the fees of NIFT Chennai courses:Course NameTotal Tuition FeeBDesINR 9 lakh- INR 12.3 lakhMFTechINR 5.9 lakhMFMINR 5.9 lakhBFTechINR 9 Lacs - INR 12.3 lakhNote: This information is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

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. 

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.

To be eligible for the MFM programme offered at NIFT Chennai, students must satisfy the admission criteria. The basic eligiblity is to have completed bachelor's degree from any recognised institute/university. Additionally, students need to appear for the GAT exam conducted by the institute followed by GD/PI round for final selection. Interested students who meet NIFT Chennai MFM eligibility can visit the official website of the college to apply for the course.

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.

Students have to submit some documents during NIFT Chennai application and admission. The general list of documents are as below:Class 10 marksheet and passing certificateClass 12 marksheet and passing certificateUG degree (for PG courses)Identity proofTransfer certificatePassport-size photograph

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.