National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar

1 Video,

6 Photos

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des Courses & Fees 2026

Gandhinagar

3.2 /5

(4 Reviews)

76 Student Q&A

Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1995

Last updated on 9 Dec '25

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
What's new?

The NIFT 2026 Stage 1 result has been declared for the MDes course. The Stage 2 exams will be held from Apr 6, 2026, to Apr 11, 2026.

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 5.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

NIFT Entrance Exam

CAT

GAT

+2 more

Graduation score55%

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Popular courses

Search for specializations in M.Des

Filter

Specialization

Exams Accepted

Total Fees

Streams

4 More

Showing 1 Course

Master of Design (M.Des.)

3.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.86 L

Get Fee Details

Commonly asked questions
On All Courses

Q: How can I get admission to NIFT Gandhinagar?

To get admission in NIFT Gandhinagar, candidates need to apply online through the official website of NIFT. However, admissions are based on a valid score obtained in NIFT entrance exam.

Q: Which PG courses are offered at NIFT Gandhinagar?

NIFT Gandhinagar Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech) programmes admission is granted on the basis of a valid score in GAT, followed by a GD/ PI round. For admission to NIFT Gandhinagar Continuing Education (CE) programme, admission is based on the merit obtained in the previous qualifying exams. A total of 15% and 7.5% seats are reserved for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, respectively.

Q: Is it tough to get admission to NIFT Gandhinagar?

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.

Q: Are admissions to various courses open at NIFT Gandhinagar?

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.

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 5.86 L
Hostel	₹ 3.1 L
One-time Payment	₹ 21.3 K
Other Fees	₹ 38.7 K
Total fee	₹ 9.56 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 3.0/5 (4 Reviews).View placement details

Get Admission Details

Commonly asked questions
On M.Des Fees

Q: Does NIFT Gandhinagar offer scholarships to the students?

NIFT Gandhinagar offers scholarships to meritorious students. Currently, it offers two scholarships schemes, which are listed below:

Udaan-NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies: Under this scholarship, the students are offered allowance/ financial assistance depending on the country where they seek admission in design courses.
NIFT Sarthak: This scholarship waives 50% to 100% of the tuition fees of the students depending on their gross family income.

Q: Is it worth joining NIFT Gandhinagar?

The college has not specifically released the campus report for the year 2023. However, NIFT placement brochure 2023 is available on the official website. As per the annual report 2022, NIFT Gandhinagar successfully conducted the virtual campus placement for phase 1 and for phase 2 organised at NIFT Gandhinagar campus. As per report, NIFT Gandhinagar recorded nearly 82% placement drive during NIFT Gandhinagar placements 2022. Students can check detail NIFT Gandhinagar placement stats here.

Q: How do I apply for UDAAN scholarship at NIFT Gandhinagar?

NIFT Gandhinagar 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.

Recommended Colleges

Explore popular similar colleges

Students who showed interest in NIFT Gandhinagar - M.Des also showed interest in

ImaginXP - Sandip University institute image

Nashik

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹2.90 L

MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda institute image

Vadodara

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹2.94 L

Anant National University institute image

Ahmedabad

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹8.00 L

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur institute image

Jodhpur

Courses Offered1 course

Total FeesNA

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.

+ Add preferences

Rubika institute image

Pune

Courses Offered3 courses

Total FeesNA

IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology institute image

Kanpur

Courses Offered1 course4.4

Total Fees₹20.00 K

Gujarat University institute image

Ahmedabad

Courses Offered2 courses

Total Fees₹3.00 L

National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar institute image

Gandhinagar

Courses Offered7 courses5.0

Total Fees₹9.97 L

IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology institute image

Hyderabad

Courses Offered6 courses

Total Fees₹48.00 K

Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University institute image

Ahmedabad

Courses Offered1 course

Total FeesNA

Confused about which college or exam to opt for? assitentRcpRhsImage

Chat with our counselor
Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences

View allCollections

Is this recommendation relevant?

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
20 Mar '26	NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026
8 Feb '26	NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam)

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Admission cutoff 2026

B.Des Cut Off 2025 for NIFT Entrance Exam Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

NIFT Entrance Exam Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2025
Master of Design (M.Des.)	140	126

View all cut-off

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Seats

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
Master of Design (M.Des.)	38

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Comparison with similar colleges

Compare M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIFT Gandhinagar	-/-	₹ 5.86 L	-/-
ImaginXP - Sandip University	-/-	₹ 2.9 L	-/-
MSU Baroda Compare	-/-	₹ 2.94 L	-/-
Anant University Ahmedabad Compare	-/-	₹ 8 L	-/-
Rubika	-/-	-/-	-/-

The values are of the latest years available with Shiksha. For more details, check detailed comparison

View comparisons

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Explore Other Courses

NIFT Gandhinagar M.Des
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.2/5

4 Verified Reviews Info Icon

3-4
3
2-3
1

Placements2.8

Infrastructure3

Faculty & Course3.8

Campus Life3.3

Value for Money3

Rakshanda Sharma Verified Icon

Master of Design (M.Des.) - Batch of 2024

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Placements: Since it is a new course that started in 2021, campus placements are not provided. First batch of students took part in a research dissertation project in their final year.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is satisfactory but the buildings need some renovation. Hostel rooms are good with double occupancy including two beds with no mattresses, tables, racks, and mirrored almirahs. There is an extra space above the almirahs for storing additional items.

Faculty: Faculty members in our college are knowledgeable, well-qualified, and experienced. They interact with every student. The course curriculum is helpful in multiple disciplines and is an ideal option for students interested in research-oriented careers in any field.

Other: I chose this course because it is a research-based course.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2023Read More

Harsha Pradha S Shekhar Verified Icon

Master of Design (M.Des.) - Batch of 2024

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good college, with decent future prospects.

Placements: We are the second batch here at NIFT Gandhinagar, in M.Des programme. This is a research based course. So, they teach you systems thinking, problem solving thinking and design thinking methods. 4 main specifications in M.Des are curation, social design, UI UX, and strategy management design.

Infrastructure: Facilities are available. It is a bit small campus, compared to other new campuses. Hostel facility is available only for girls of first year. Food is good here. Doctors are available. Sports facilities are available.

Faculty: Four main depending specialisations are curation, design for society, ui UX, and strategic manage design. This M.Des programme is research based, and not product centred. It makes the students industry ready. The work we do here is good. 3 assignments, and final jury are conducted.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2023Read More

Anonymous

Master of Design (M.Des.) - Batch of 2024

2.2

2Placements2Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar.

Placements: Our college provides average placements. Students have to work hard, to get placed.

Infrastructure: Our college provides Wi-Fi facility, a library, and a canteen. Mess facility is available in our college. Our college provides good facilities. The hostel facilities are good. They provide 2 beds, 2 wardrobes, 2 tables, and 2 chairs in each room. They provide washing machine service, with a common room, and an induction stove.

Faculty: Teachers are good. The course curriculum is good. They provide curatorial practices, and less visual communication.

Other: The course curriculum should be well-structured. Our faculty members should provide more practice. A few events and fests are held in our college.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2023Read More

Preksha Jain Verified Icon

Master of Design (M.Des.) - Batch of 2024

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Theory based curriculum; good for people who want to go for research.

Placements: We are the second batch of M.Des. So, right now none of us are placed. Top roles could be visual designer, ui ux design, art curator, social designer, ux researcher, social media expert, brand strategist, trends forecaster, social entrepreneur, systems thinker etc.

Infrastructure: The master of design is a fairly new course. Classrooms have ACs, projectors and Wi-Fi. The hostel is decent, however there are no AC or cooler in the hostel. There is also strict curfew timings. The college campus is very small, and there is no proper ground for sports. We only have one basketball, and badminton court.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified professionals, and do enough for the students. The course is research and theory based, and there are not a lot of practical works.

Other: A pretty expensive course, but the exposure and the brand name is decent.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2023Read More

View All 4 Reviews

NIFT Gandhinagar

Student Forum

Anything you would want to ask experts?

Write here...

What is the Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar for B.Des in Fashion Design 2025?

Answered 10 months ago

The Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar 2025 will be out soon on the official website. The Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar 2024 can give a fair idea for this year.

The following table shows the NIFT Gandhinagar 2024 Round 1 Cutoff for Fashion Design:

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
OBC	725	1485
Gen-EWS	1105	2770
Open	208	466
Open (PwD)	8824	8824
SC	876	2586
ST	3004	3306

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Is there any entrance exam for admission to BFTech at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Answered a year ago

For admission to BFTech course at NIFT Gandhinagar, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. The selection criteria for this course are NIFT + PI + Counselling and candidates must pass Class 12 from any recognised state/national board. Candidates who have not comp

Parul Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Is it easy to get admission to M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Answered a year ago

To get into NIFT Gandhinagar for a MDes course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. NIFT Gandhinagar offers full-time MDes courses of two years' duration. Students can get into this course based on NIFT + PI + Counsellinge. Apart from the selection criteria, students

Liyansha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Is there any entrance exam for admission to M.Des at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Answered a year ago

For admission to the MDes course at NIFT Gandhinagar, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. The selection criteria for this course are entrance-based (NIFT + PI + Counselling) and candidates must pass graduation from any recognised state/national board. Candida

Sanjana Dixit

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get admission to NIFT Gandhinagar without appearing in NIFT Entrance Exam?

Answered a year ago

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: