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NIFT Chennai Cutoff 2026: Check NIFT Last 5 Years Cutoff Trends

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NIFT Chennai NIFT Cutoff Year Wise Comparison

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NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202420252026
B.Des. in Accessory Design403778458
B.Des. in Textile Design121211211350
B.FTech. in Apparel Production493509482
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)166315221
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NIFT Chennai B.Des Cutoff 2026 - College Comparison

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NIFT Chennai NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing cutoff comparison (General-All India)

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Lifestyle Accesory Design303
Fashion Design319
Fashion Design327
Fashion Design365
Textile Design430
Lifestyle Accesory Design489
Fashion Design588

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Q:   What is the NIFT Chennai category-wise cutoff for B.Des. in Textile Design?
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The NIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 has been released up to multiple rounds, wherein the closing rank for B.Des. in Textile Design during Round 4 admission was 1350 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, check out the table provided below:

CategoryNIFT Round 4 Cutoff 2026
General1350
OBC3077
SC8432
EWS5534
Q:   What is the cutoff of NIFT Chennai for admission?
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The NIFT Cut-off 2026 has been declared for various categories of students who fall under the General AI quota. The closing rank for the round four was 2707, and the most popular course with the lowest cut-off rank, which was 4, is the Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech).

For other courses the cutoff ranks are below:

CourseNIFT Round 4 Cutoff 2026 
B.Des. in Accessory Design458
B.Des. in Textile Design1350
B.Des. in Knitwear Design1890
B.FTech. in Apparel Production482
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)221
B.Des. in Fashion Design735 (R2)
B.Des. in Leather Design2707
B.Des. in Fashion Communication365 (R2)
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)4
Q:   What rank do I need to get admission into B.Des. in Fashion Communication at NIFT Chennai?
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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 :

CategoryNIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 round 4
General365 (2)
OBC1684 
SC3779 
EWS2989 
ST8429
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3.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.7
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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.6
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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2024
4.0
4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value 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.
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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2023
4.2
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
3.8
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
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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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Cutoff FAQs

Q:   Can we join BDes at NIFT Chennai without entrance exam?
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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.

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

Q:   Who is eligible for BDes at NIFT Chennai fashion design course?
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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:   How many students can do M.Ftech at National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai?
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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

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for M.FTech at NIFT, Chennai?
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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.
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What is the eligibility criteria for B.Des in NIFT Chennai?

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NIFT Chennai BDes admission is done based on a valid score in NIFT Entrance Exam. Students must also satisfy the admission criteria as prescribed by the institute. Interested candidates can check out the following table to know about NIFT Chennai BDes eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 in any stream or equivalent from a recognised board

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General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB)

Age limit: Less than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of Admission. 5 years of relaxation for SC/ST/ PwD category candidates

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What is the minimum cutoff for M.FTech at NIFT Chennai 2023?

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It's not surewhat the minimum cutoff will be for the M.Tech programme at NIFT Chennai in 2023. It does state, however, that applicants must have received at least 55% of the possible points in their most recent qualifying exam, and that the maximum age is 28 as of August 1 of the entrance year. Alth

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Which entrance exam scores does NIFT Chennai accept for admission to M.FTech?

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology administers the NIFT Entrance Exam, a national exam, to determine eligibility for the M.FTech programme at NIFT Chennai

Applicants must take the General Ability Test (GAT) exam as part of the NIFT Entrance Exam in order to be considered for admission to th

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What is the latest cutoff information for M.FTech at NIFT Chennai?

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The latest cutoff details for M.FTech at NIFT Chennai are not present. Nevertheless, admission to M.FTech at NIFT Chennai is contingent on the candidate's rank in the NIFT Entrance Exam and the institute's predetermined cutoff marks. These cutoffs fluctuate annually and hinge on factors such as the

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Are there any seat reservation at NIFT Chennai?

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Check out a weightage of category-wise seat distribution for BDes course in the table below: 

Reserved CategoriesWeightage
SC15%
ST7.5%
OBC27%
GEN-EWS10%
Person with Disability (PWD)5%

*Note: The above seat intake is given for general and reserved category candidates. Additionally, 5 seats are given as per each specialisation for NRI and foreign candidates.

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