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NIFT Delhi Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026

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Total Tuition Fees 2.8L
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  • Graduation score55%

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

    For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 ranged between 19 and 967 across various UG and PG courses. For B.Des, the Round 3 cutoff ranks were in the range of 92 and 967, wherein B.Des. in Fashion Design was the highly sought-after specialisation for admission. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIFT Delhi 2025 cutoff ranks for the General category students for Round 3. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. 

    CourseNIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025
    B.Des. in Accessory Design155
    B.Des. in Leather Design967
    B.Des. in Fashion Design92
    B.Des. in Knitwear Design539
    Master of Design (M.Des.)40
    Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)19
    Master of Fashion Management (MFM)27
    B.Des. in Textile Design324
    Q:   Is pursuing a fashion design course from NIFT Delhi a good career option?
    A: 

    NIFT Delhi offer good placement facility with lucrative salary packages. NIFT graduates can earn anything between INR 5 LPA and INR 50 LPA. Further, top roles of Fashion Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Stylist and Fashion Consultant are offered during NIFT Delhi placements. The role-wise NIFT salary package offered during placements is presented below:

    Job Profile

    Starting Package

    Production Executive

    INR 1.8 LPA – INR 3 LPA

    Junior Merchandiser

    INR 1.8 LPA – INR 3 LPA

    Assistant Merchandiser

    INR 3.2 LPA – INR 4.3 LPA

    Assistant Planning Executive

    INR 1.8 LPA – INR 3 LPA

    Regional Sales Executive

    INR 3.2 LPA – INR 4.3 LPA

    QA Executive

    INR 3.2 LPA – INR 4.3 LPA

    Note: The aforementioned data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

    Q:   When and where will officials verify original documents for NIFT admission?
    A: 

    The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT 2026 application form are verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission in the first week of June.

    The verification of original documents is conducted online. 

    Note that at the time of counseling registration, the candidate is required to upload documents. 

    Also, if the certificates are in any other language than Hindi/ English, then a certified translation in Hindi/ English produced duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted officer. If the candidate fails to produce the translation, the candidate may be denied admission. 

    Q:   What documents are required for NIFT Delhi admission and application?
    A: 

    Students have to submit some documents during NIFT Delhi admissions and applications. The general list is as below:

    • Class 10 marksheet/ Certificate
    • Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
    • Bachelors degree and marksheets -for PG courses
    • PG marksheet & Certificate - for PhD
    • Aadhaar Card
    • Passport size photograph
    • Scanned copy of signature
    • Caste/ Category Certificate - if applicable
    • PwD/ UDID Certificate - if applicable
    • Research Proposal - for PhD courses

    NIFT Delhi Ph.D.
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    ₹ 2.79 L
    ₹ 21.3 K
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    The value for money rating of this course is 4.5/5 (14 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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    Q:   What is NIFT Delhi famous for?
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    NIFT Delhi is the first institute in India that can award its own degrees in the Design field. It is old. It is reputed. There are many aspiring designers who have graduated. The degrees awarded by NIFT Delhi are recognised by academia worldwide. For all of its courses, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT Delhi) is regarded as the finest Design institute in the country. It is renowned for giving students extensive experience and having a high success rate in placements. Additionally, the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is in charge of this legal institution.

    Q:   How to apply for UDAAN scholarship at NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    NIFT Delhi offers UDAAN - Means cum Merit scheme for foreign students. The scholarship is offered to economically weaker students. The scholarship will be given to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of the regular programme of NIFT excluding those admitted under NRI/ NRI sponsored category. Students can apply for the scholarship via online application and submitting a fee of INR 2,000.

    Q:   What is the hostel fee at NIFT, Delhi?
    A: 
    In order to apply for the hostel, students must pay INR 23,000 + INR 25,500 (INR 8,500 X 03 months = INR 48,500) before joining the hostel. It is air-conditioned and has twin sharing rooms with all the basic facilities such as an almirah, desk, chair, B.Ed etc. There is a narrow balcony and big windows which don't open. Strict discipline, curfews and good conduct are always maintained in the hostel. It's well connected to Green Park and Hauz Khas metro station.
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    NIFT Delhi Ph.D.
    Admission dates 2026

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    1 Aug '23 - 31 Aug '23
    Ph.D. Semester starts
    17 Jul '23 - 31 Jul '23
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    4.6/5
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    Ph.D. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2027
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Really good infrastructure and placements.
    Placements: Our department has an active placement cell and invites some of the most esteemed and widely-known companies like H&M, Nykaa, Tailorman, Decathlon, among others, to our college during the placement period. The highest package offered was 12 LPA, and the lowest package offered in our course was 6 LPA.
    Infrastructure: The basic physical systems like laboratories, classrooms, libraries, canteen, playgrounds, washrooms, and medical support are all provided to us by our department. As a Ph.D. scholar, one of the prerequisites for successful thesis writing is accessibility to the library and Wi-Fi. Fortunately, our college provides it all.
    Faculty: The professors in our department are genuinely caring and immensely learned. Their lectures overflow with examples and are always backed with current research in the field. The passing CGPA is 6.5 and above. Our curriculum is designed to strike a balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
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    Ph.D. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2027
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Impressive placement opportunities.
    Placements: Placements here are fantastic. Some of the most famous companies and stores like Tailorman, Manyavar, Blackberry, Decathlon, H&M visit our college during the placement period. Students get placed in various posts like that of a fashion analyst, designer, merchandiser, retailer, director of a store, etc. The scope of career development is quite promising.
    Infrastructure: We have well-maintained classrooms, seminar halls, a stocked library, resource rooms, equipped labs, and uninterrupted access to computers and Wi-Fi. Our college also offers hostel facilities that are fully furnished along with hygienic mess food and necessary medical assistance.
    Faculty: Our teaching faculty is very qualified and approaches their lecture sessions with the motive to complete the syllabus along with holding meaningful discussions. They offer exposure to the industry with their insights and experiences. The semester exams are not very difficult; however, you are expected to maintain a 6.5 CGPA to keep your candidacy.
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    Ph.D. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2027
    5
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    One of the best colleges for Ph.D. in Fashion Design.
    Placements: Our placements are fine. Top and renowned companies like Blackberry, Decathlon, Fabindia, H&M, etc. Are invited to our college by our placement cell during the placement/recruitment period. The salary at these companies depend upon the job role. The average package range between 5LPA to 12LPA.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our department contains all the amenities one can ask for. The classrooms are hi-teach and well built, the libraries have all the books and materials you need throughout your course, labs have all the machines necessary and the canteens are hygienic. We also have playgrounds built for sports and college fests.
    Faculty: Our department has some of the most deserving and qualified professors in town. They are highly dedicated and offer us the assistance needed during our research journey. Our curriculum is also designed to increase and enhance our knowledge base. The pass percentage or rather the requirement for holding your candidacy is 6.6 CGPA.
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    Ph.D. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2027
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Good placements and well-maintained infrastructure.
    Placements: Our placement record is solid. At least 80% of the total strength across departments gets placed every year. We get the opportunity to interview for companies like Fabindia, Myntra, Decathlon, Blackberry, and Nykaa. Students are offered salary packages that range between 5LPA to 12LPA for job roles like fashion analyst, researcher, designer, merchandiser, director, etc.
    Infrastructure: The most important facility that we, as scholars, need is uninterrupted access to the library. Our libraries are well-maintained and fully stocked with access to Wi-Fi and computers. Additionally, our department has spacious classrooms, labs, medical facilities, and washrooms. The hostel facility is also available for those who need it.
    Faculty: Our teaching staff is super active, kind, and helpful. They are highly knowledgeable and always hold very meaningful and reference-oriented classes/lectures. They also help us to keep up with the curriculum and maintain the credit scores and CGPA of 6.5 and above.
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    Ph.D. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2027
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    NIFT Delhi is a good college for Ph.D.
    Placements: We have a placement record of approximately 90%. Top companies like Tailorman, Blackberry, Fabindia, Decathlon, Nykaa, H&M, and Myntra visit our college during the placement period. Students have also been offered internship opportunities with these prominent companies during their course. The average salary package offered for the job roles ranges between 6LPA to 12LPA.
    Infrastructure: Our classrooms are massive and technologically equipped, laboratories are supported with cutting-edge machines and other necessary technologies, libraries are fully stocked with all the books, and the canteen is hygienic, offering healthy and tasty food. Lastly, the medical facility has all the emergency equipment and supplies ready at all times.
    Faculty: Our professors are highly experienced and qualified. Most of them are very cooperative and kind. You can ask them the silliest question, and they will respond with utter patience. Their lectures and notes provide us with a lot of insight into the subject and also help us maintain our CGPA.
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    Absolutely satisfied with the college.
    Placements: The placement body of our college is proactive and places at least 90% of the students and scholars into some of the most reputed companies such as Decathlon, Nykaa, H&M, and Tailorman. We are also offered internship opportunities during the course. The average salary of a NIFT graduate or scholar ranges between 8LPA to 12LPA.
    Infrastructure: All the facilities and infrastructure are made available to us by our department. Whether the need is for textiles/apparels or books and research articles, our department has made all the amenities available to us. We also have access to Wi-Fi and some of the topmost journals that help us with our projects, papers, and assignments. The food available in the canteen is also tasty.
    Faculty: Our professors make our research journey easy. From providing appropriate research knowledge and guidance to helping us formulate our thesis in the most effective way possible, our highly qualified professors make dedicated efforts to help us complete our project on time. As for the curriculum, it is updated and requires you to maintain a CGPA of 6.5.
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    NIFT Delhi Ph.D. FAQs

    Q:   How can I get admission in NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    To get admission in NIFT Delhi, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students through an entrance basis only. Students have to appear for the NIFTEE and clear the other selection rounds. This includes counselling and interview. Selected students have to pay the admission fees to complete the process.

    Q:   Is NIFT Delhi better than other campus, in terms of placements?
    A: 

    According to India, Today Ranking 2022, NIFT Delhi is ranked 1 among all campuses that is followed by NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore. However, it is to note that NIFT has a centralised placement process across all its campuses. Companies can employ NIFT students from any course or campus through On-campus placement and Pre-placement offers.

    Q:   How to prepare for NIFT Delhi placement drive?
    A: 

    Since, NIFT conducts a centralised placement drive across all NIFT campuses, the institute has not released an exclusive placement report 2023. However, the following points might help students in order to prepare for NIFT placement drive:

    • Students need to get engaged with various workshops and interactions involving internal and external experts
    • Communicate with alumni and industry leaders
    • Classroom projects
    • Industry visit
    • Exposure to exhibitions and fairs
    • Internships
    • Practical knowledge on various projects
    Q:   Is it easy to get admission in NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    No, it's not easy to get admission in NIFT Delhi. Students have to meet the basic eligibility and get good scores in NIFTEE. Clearing the selection rounds including interview and counselling is also mandatory. The competition is high. With NIFT Delhi being one of the top fashion technology institutes of the country, the cutoff is high too. But, with right planning, students can get a seat at the institute.

    Q:   Can I get NIFT Delhi without an entrance exam?
    A: 

    No, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) only offers admission basis of candidates' performance in the NIFT entrance exam. Conducted by NIFT Delhi, the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam is the only accepting exam for admission to NIFT Delhi for several UG, PG and UG Diploma courses. The final selection is based on Situation Test and Personal Interview. 

    Q:   What is the fees for NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    NIFT Delhi fees has to be paid timely. The payment can be completed through the accepted mode of payment. Students can check the table below to know about the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi fees for some of the programmes:

    Course Name

    Tuition Fee

    BDes

    INR 13 lakh

    BFTech

    INR 13 lakh

    Certificate

    INR 94,000 - INR 1.9 lakh

    MDes

    INR 6.2 lakh

    MFTech

    INR 6.2 lakh

    MFM

    INR 6.2 lakh

    PG Diploma

    INR 2.8 Lacs - INR 3.5 lakh

    PhD

    INR 2.8 lakh

    Q:   Who is eligible for NIFT Delhi admissions?
    A: 

    NIFT Delhi eligibility has to be met for students to get admission in the institute. The selection process is entrance-based. The common eligibility is as below:

    • NIFT Delhi UG eligibility - Class 12 from a recognised board
    • NIFT Delhi PG eligibility - UG degree in relevant field
    • NIFT Delhi PhD eligibility - PG degree in relevant field
    Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi (NIFT Delhi) offers BDes and BFTech courses at the undergraduate level. NIFT admission 2024 to most of these courses is based on NIFT 2024 scores, followed by situation tests, personal interviews, and counseling. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of NIFT to apply online. In addition to UG and PG degrees, The entire tuition cost for the BDes programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi is INR 10.80 lakh for the academic year 2024-2028. A one-time payment of INR 17,900 (refundable) will also be required at the time of admission in addition to the total tuition price. This one-time, refundable payment consists of a security deposit of INR 12,000 and a INR 5,900 membership fee for the alumni association.

    Q:   What is the highest placement package offered by NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    NIFT Delhi has not released the highest package offered for the year 2024. However, as per Shiksha review, the highest package offered to BDes in Textile Design and Leather Design offered was INR 14 LPA and INR 12 LPA during the recent placement drive, respectively. For better understanding, students can see the table mentioned below:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics 
    BDes in Textile DesignINR 14 LPA
    BDes in Leather DesignINR 12 LPA

    Note: The highest package mentioned in the table above are gathered from Shiksha review. Hence, the stats may vary further.

    Q:   What is the placement process at NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    National Institute of Fashion Technology has a centralised placement process across all its campuses. Companies can employ NIFT students from any course or campus through On-campus placement and Pre-placement offers. In On-campus placement process, companies register for campus placement on a respective date as mentioned in the campus placement schedule. Apart from this, companies also offer pre-placements to students’ basis the projects / training / internships undertaken by the students.

    Q:   Can I get admission in NIFT Delhi after Class 12?
    A: 

    Yes, students can get admission in NIFT Delhi UG programmes after Class 12. Students have to apply and appear for the NIFTEE test. The final selection for BDes and BFTech programmes is based on the performance in the entrance test.

    Q:   Does NIFT Delhi have an entrance exam?
    A: 

    Yes, NIFT Delhi does have an entrance exam to shortlist students for admissions. The institute accepts NIFT Entrance Exam - NIFTEE. The test is conducted by NTA for admission to BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, NLEA programmes. Students can check the institute's site to know more.

    Q:   What are the courses offered at NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology offers B.Des and B.FTech courses at the undergraduate level. NIFT Delhi offers M.Des, MFM and M.FTech courses at the postgraduate level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, NIFT Delhi also offers a list of UG Diploma and Continuing Education (CE) short-term programmes with a course duration ranging between three months and one year depending on the course. 

    Q:   Is it tough to get into NIFT Delhi?
    A: 

    Because of the institute's historic past and strong competition for admission, getting into National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi might be difficult. Numerous aspirant students of fashion and design are drawn to NIFT, one of India's top fashion colleges. Here are some things to think about:

    Entrance Exam: The NIFT Entrance Exam is a proprietary assessment administered by NIFT that assesses a candidate's aptitude, creativity, design skills, and general knowledge concerning fashion and design. Because of the intense competition for admission, getting a decent score on the exam is essential.

    Merit-based Selection: Admission to NIFT, Delhi is primarily based on merit. The institute considers various factors, including the candidate's performance in the entrance exam, portfolio review, situation test, and sometimes a personal interview. The final selection is based on the cumulative score of these components.

    It is important to remember that although admission to NIFT Delhi may be difficult, the institute provides top-notch facilities, industry partnerships, faculty knowledge, and placement chances. Therefore, applying to NIFT Delhi can be a fulfilling experience if you have a strong interest in Fashion and Design and are prepared to put in the necessary work.

    Q:   How much is the fee for the NIFT Delhi MFM course?
    A: 

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi MFM fee is INR 5.86 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Apart from the tuition fee, candidates also need to pay a one-time fee of INR 21,300 which includes a refundable security deposit and registration fee. For a detailed NIFT Delhi MFM fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. 

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    Answered 4 weeks ago

    NIFT Delhi is frequently ranked among the top design colleges in the country. So, the admission cut-off for the institute is pretty high, especially when compared to the lower-ranked colleges. This is because being a higher-ranked college, NIFT Delhi receives a higher number of applicants. Another f

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    Sayeba Naushad

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    Answered a month ago

    NIFT Delhi offers selective number of seats. Students have to complete the admission process to get admission in the institute. The intake is different for each programme and is as below:

    Course Name

    Seat Intake

    BDes

    258

    BFTech

    43

    Certificate

    655

    MDes

    43

    MFTech

    37

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    Upasana Harsha

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered a month ago

    No, NIFT Delhi does not accept offline application for admissions. Students have to complete the application process through the official sites only. NIFTEE applications have to be submitted at NTA site. The NIFT Delhi application form is also available online only.

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    Bhumika Jain

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered a month ago

    NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. Stage 2 result will be released in the last week of June 2026.

    NIFT Result20262025
    Stage 1March 20, 2026April 24, 2025
    Stage 2June 20, 2026 to June 25, 2026June 22, 2025

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    Sayeba Naushad

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered a month ago

    There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling 2026. One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.

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    Sayeba Naushad

    Contributor-Level 10

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