National Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar Answered Questions

In 2025, the NIFT cutoff ranks ranged between 364 and 461 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, yes, if you belong to the General AI category, there is a chance that you can secure a seat at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar, for the M.Des course. However, please note that admission will be granted only if you have a valid rank for a particular round, as the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. Refer to the table below to view the round-wise NIFT Chennai M.Des cutoff 2025 for the General AI quota. RoundNIFT Closing Rank 2025 for M.Des136424273461

For candidates belonging to the OBC AI category, the NIFT 2025 closing ranks in Round 3 ranged between 461 and 2933 for admission to multiple courses and specialisations. Please note that the cutoff rank varies for different courses, specialisations, rounds, and categories. To view the Round 3 closing ranks for the OBC AI category students across all the courses, refer to the table below:CourseNIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025B.Des. in Accessory Design1963B.Des. in Textile Design2933B.Des. in Fashion Communication1055B.F. Tech in Apparel Production1426Master of Fashion Management (MFM)677B.Des. in Fashion Design1992Master of Design (M.Des.)461

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:CategoryOpening RankClosing RankOBC7251485Gen-EWS11052770Open208466Open (PwD)88248824SC8762586ST30043306

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 completed Class 12 are not eligible for admission.

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. 

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 must pass graduation (common eligibility). 

For admission in a MDes programme at NIFT Gandhinaga, it is crucial that the aspirant fulfills the course-specific eligibility criteria. Thus, only the asiprants who have completed graduation are eligible for admission. In addition, student should have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board. Candidate must also hold the graduation mark sheet during application form filling and at the time of admission for verification purposes.

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. Candidates who have not completed graduation are not eligible for admission.

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 NameSelection CriteriaBDesNIFT + PI + CounsellingMDesNIFT + PI + CounsellingBFTechNIFT + PI + CounsellingMFTechNIFT + PI + CounsellingMFMNIFT + PI + Counselling

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.