Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 

at NIFT Kannur, Kannur

Students are required to pay the application fee to submit the form and complete the application process of NIFT Kannur. It is non-refundable. It should be noted that the fee is taken from the official source and is subject to change. Interested candidates can find out the category-wise NIFT Application fee that has to be paid in the table mentioned below:

Candidates need to submit a list of documents at the time of admission. These are required for verification purposes. Moreover, the documents that a candidate must have at the time of admission are:

• Valid email Id (the email should be valid for at least 1 year)
• Personal and educational qualification details
• Caste/Tribe/ class certificate (for SC/ ST/ OBC candidate)
• Disability certificate for a person with disabilities
• Image of scanned photograph in jpg/ jpeg format not exceeding 50 KB

NIFT Cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 5 for various categories. During the Round 5 cutoff, the closing ranks ranged between 226 and 2374 wherein BDes in Fashion Communication turned out as the toughest course to get into National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur for the students belonging to the General AI category students. Students need to secure a valid score in order to confirm their admission at the institute. 

Yes, you are eligible to apply fir NIFT Kannur if you have score 75% in your Class 12 boards. The minimum eligibility required for applying to the institute is Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board. However, candidates should note that the selection to NIFT Kannur is entirely entrance-based for its courses. Applicants must clear the cutoff released by the institute to secure their admission. For further information related to NIFT admission process, students can visit the official website of the institute.

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 it consist of two parts, i.e, first one is, written exam and second is, situation test/personal interview.

• Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes 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 BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.    

The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes that offer the following courses - BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM courses.

Candidates seeking admission at NIFT Kannur can follow the steps mentioned below to complete the application process of the institute:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NIFT and click on the hamburger option (three vertical lines) and click on Registrations for Admissions from the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Click on the "New Log In" tab shown on the new webpage.

Step 3: Register yourselfy by filling out the form with specified details.

Step 4: Submit the registration form.

Step 5: Fill out the application form and upload the image of your signature and a recent passport-size photograph.

Step 6: Pay the application fee to complete the application process.

For admission to the MFM course, it is crucial that the aspirants meet the minimum eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the MFM course at NIFT Kannur, the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university. Candidate must also hold the pass certificate during form filling and at the time of admission confirmation.

Check below the list of documents required for "UDAAN Scholarship at NIFT Kannur:

• One self-attested passport size photograph with signature 
• Income declaration-affidavit (Format- B) on non-judicial stamp paper of 10 (Rupees Ten) by each parent.
• Proof of permanent residence.
• Photocopies of Passport and PAN card of parents / guardian and applicant. However, in case the student /parent/ guardian does not possess PAN Card and/or Passport, then an Affidavit may be taken from the student to that effect.
• School leaving certificate for class X and XII (Proof of school fee, wherever possible).
• The copy of receipt of tuition fee paid for the current semester i.e. July – December. vii. Schedule (Format -C details of agricultural land and property, etc.) duly signed by parent with relevant revenue record.
• Bank statements for the last 12 months for all the accounts mentioned in Schedule (Format- C).

Copy of Important Document Required (If Applicable)

• 3 year's Income Tax returns copy/Form 16 for salaried / 16 A for business owners.
• Vehicle registration copy
• Tehsildar certificate of agriculture land alongwith certified revenue records such as khasra, khatouni, etc.
• Documents related to any other scholarship / sponsorship receipt. Document related to SC / ST / OBC / PHP certificate

Some of the important tips to prepare for NIFT Kannur placement interviews are listed below:

1. Understand the role: Go through the job description and understand the rewarding and challenging parts of the job
2. Research about the company: Take a look at the company's values, client list and what it operates in, accordingly the competitors should be well researched
3. Subjective Knowledge: Clear your basics depending upon the profile and specialisation chosen. Study all the important topics, for this internet can be well-researched
4. Well-structured resume: Prepare a clear resume mentioning all the skills required for the job. Do not mention unnecessary details, as this can backfire the candidates

As per Shiksha students' reviews, the placement percentage offered to the students in recent recruitment drives was between 60% and 70%. The following table depicts the NIFT Kannur placement rate: