B.Des. in Fashion Design (Lateral Entry) 

at NIFT Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar

NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.

The fee range for the BDes programme at NIFT Gandhinagar ranges between INR 6.1 lakh-INR 12.3 lakh. The fee structure is sourced from unofficial sources, hence indicative. The fee might cover various academic expenses like tuition fees, examination fees, library fees, and other relevant charges. It is important to note that the fee structure is subject to change, and candidates are advised to refer to the official website of the university for the latest and most accurate fee structure. 

A total of 170 courses are offered atNIFT Gandhinagar. Majorityof seats are offered to BDes in Fashion Design, BDes in Textile Design and BDesin Accessory Design specialisations, i.e., 38, respectively. Students can check the table below to know course specialisations:

Courses	Seats
B.Des. in Fashion Design (Lateral Entry)	12
B.Des. in Fashion Communication (Lateral Entry)	2
B.Des. in Textile Design (Lateral Entry)	4
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	38
B.Des. in Fashion Design	38
B.Des. in Textile Design	38
B.Des. in Accessory Design	38

Yes, BDes course is available at NIFT Gandhinagar. The university offers BDes courses at the UG level. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol for BDes course admission set by the college. Aspirants must pass Class 12. The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar admission process is entrance-based.

NIFT Gandhinagar offers admissions for NRI/Foreign National/SAARC applicants under the NRI Quota for the B. Des. In Fashion Designing programme. The NRI Quota seats are reserved for students who belong to NRI, Foreign National or SAARC category. The admission process for NRI Quota seats is similar to the regular admission process for the B. Des. Programme at NIFT Gandhinagar. The eligibility criteria and selection process are the same as for regular candidates. The candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria and appear for the entrance exam. To apply under NRI Quota, the candidates must have valid NRI/Foreign National/SAARC status, and fulfill the following eligibility criteria: - Should have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board - Should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination - Should have qualified the NIFT Entrance Exam The candidates also need to submit the required documents such as proof of NRI/Foreign National/SAARC status, academic certificates, and other relevant documents during the admission process. It is recommended to visit the official website of NIFT Gandhinagar for more information on the NRI Quota admission process, eligibility criteria, and other relevant details.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology offers BDes and BFTech courses at the undergraduate level. It offers M.De:s, MFTech and MFM courses at the postgraduate level. Students can check the table below to know course-wise selection criteria:

Course Name	Selection Criteria
BDes	NIFT + PI + Counselling
MDes	NIFT + PI + Counselling
BFTech	NIFT + PI + Counselling
MFTech	NIFT + PI + Counselling
MFM	NIFT + PI + Counselling

Yes, NIFT Gandhinagar offers financial assitance to meritorious and needy students. The scholarships is given to the students based on several factors, such as annual family income, nationality, and marks obatined. Some scholarship schemes offered at NIFT Gandhinagar are mentioned below:

Name of the Scholarship	NIFT Gandhinagar Scholarship Details
Means-Cum-Merit Financial Assistance	Meritorious students are offered tuition fee waivers depending on their family income
NIFT Sarthak	A waiver of 50-100% of tuition fees is offered to students depending on their gross family income
Udaan: NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies	Allowance/ financial assistance offered to students depending on the country where they seek admission to design courses

NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).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, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.    

The FINAL score of NIFT 2025 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The college offers UG and PG courses in the Business and Management Studies and Design stream. To get admitted to NIFT Gandhinagar, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BDes	Class 12	NIFT + PI + Counselling
MDes	Graduate	NIFT + PI + Counselling
BFTech	Class 12	NIFT + PI + Counselling
MFTech	Graduate	NIFT + PI + Counselling
MFM	Graduate	NIFT + PI + Counselling

NIFT Gandhinagar admissions are currently open for various courses. Candidates are selected for courses based on their entrance exam scores. Aspirants can apply online on the official website of the NIFT. The applications are open for various courses at the UG and PG level. Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill out the form.