Where can I check the official schedule for the NIFT exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) releases the official schedule at - niftadmissions. The schedule includes the event-wise dates related to the NIFT 2025 entrance exam. This includes the release of the NIFT 2025 application form, the application last date (with regular and late fees), written exam date, declaration of results, etc. Alternatively, the candidate can follow this page to stay updated about NIFT 2025 exam .

What is the NIFT closing rank for admission to NIFT Kannur B.Des course?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur accepts NIFT entrance exam for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT cutoff 2023 was concluded for the academic year 2023-24. As per the NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for B.Des was 1279 for the General category students for the All India quota. For 2022 and 2021, NIFT Kannur last round closing ranks for B.Des stood at 1631 and 1666. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023 for B.Des course for the General All India category students: Course 2023 B.Des. in Fashion Communication 1084 B.Des. in Fashion Design 1279 B.Des. in Knitwear Design 2975 B. Des. in Textile Design 3083

What is the highest rank for gaining admission at NIFT Kannur?

NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2026 Round 4 was released for different M.Des, MFM and B.Des courses. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI quota. For the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks ranged between 354 and 3462 . The course with highest rank for the General AI category candidates was B.Des. in Knitwear Design at 3462. The most competitive course was Master of Design (M.Des), with closing cutoff of 354 . Candidates can refer to the table below to check the closing Cutoff ranks for different courses offered at NIFT Kannur: Course 2026 Master of Design (M.Des.) 354 Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 471 B.Des. in Fashion Communication 733 B.FTech. in Apparel Production 991 B.Des. in Fashion Design 1595 B. Des. in Textile Design 2932 B.Des. in Knitwear Design 3462

What is the maximum rank required to gain admission into B.Des at NIFT Kannur?

NIFT Kannur cut-off 2026 was announced for Round 4 where cut off rank was between 733 to 3462 for General AI category students. Students need to have at least a rank of 3462 to get admission into NIFT Kannur. See the table below for more details about cut off ranks on the basis of categories: Category The NIFT Kannur round 4 closing rank 2026 General 3462 OBC 5193 SC 9881 EWS 8163

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Q: When will NIFT cutoff be released?

The National Instituite of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT at the time of seat allotment and counseling. The cut-offs will be available institute- and category-wise for all the program at nift.admissions.nic.in.

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NIFT 2027 Online application for admission to the BDes, MDes, MFM, MFTech and BFTech is open till Nov 16, 2026. The exam will be conducted on Jan 10, 2027.

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NIFT Kannur Courses and Fees 2026

NIFT Kannur offers many different courses to students wanting to get admission. Aspirants can pursue both UG and PG levels course depending on their qualifications and academic requirements. The courses available at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur are B.Des, B.FTech, Certificate, etc. Students can choose any course and specialisation. Students can refer to the table given below for course details.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(4 courses)	13 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
M.Des(1 course)	6.2 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam
B.FTech(1 course)	13 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam

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Q: What percentage should we get in Class 12 to be eligible for the B.Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur?

National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur is a government institute established in 2008. It offers B.Des under four specializations they are-:

B.Des. (Fashion Design)

B.Des. (Textile Design)

B.Des. (Knitwear Design)

B.Des. (Fashion Communication)

The Basic Eligibility Criteria - 12th Pass. The candidate must have cleared 10+2 examination of any recognised board or he/she must have secured a passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

And basic Admission Criteria is the NIFT Entrance test.

Q: What is the maximum rank required to get a seat in NIFT Kannur?

The NIFT Cutoff 2026 has been announced for Round 2 for different categories. During Round 2 cutoffs, the last ranks were 212 to 2430 where Master of Design (M.Des.) was found to be the most difficult course among all courses at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur for the students of General AI category students. In order to take admission in the institute, the students have to score a valid score. For other categories of students, you can check the link.

Q: Can I get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur without NIFT entrance exam?

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.

Q: What is the cutoff of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur for admission in 2024?

NIFT Kannur is a government institute. It has a great infrastructure and is equipped with great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs etc. Like other NIFT campuses, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and addmission to these programs is based on marks scored in NIFT Entrance Exam. The entrance exam is further divided into three parts, i.e., Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test/ Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD and PI) round.

The expected cutoff of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur for admission in 2024 is-:

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B.Des Admissions 2027

4 Courses4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

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Dates	Events
16 Oct '26 - 16 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Ongoing
17 Nov '26 - 21 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)
22 Nov '26 - 25 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form Edit Window

M.Des Admissions 2027

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

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Dates	Events
16 Oct '26 - 16 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Ongoing
17 Nov '26 - 21 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)
22 Nov '26 - 25 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form Edit Window

B.FTech Admissions 2027

1 Course4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

Important dates

Dates	Events
16 Oct '26 - 16 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Ongoing
17 Nov '26 - 21 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)
22 Nov '26 - 25 Nov '26	NIFT 2027 application form Edit Window

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B.Des. in Fashion Communication

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B.Des. in Fashion Design

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design

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B. Des. in Textile Design

4.04 years

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production

3.84 years

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Median Salary

₹6.1 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.16 L

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Master of Design (M.Des.)

5.02 years

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Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

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₹6.1 LPA

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Q: What is the highest placement package offered at NIFT Kannur?

The highest package offered to the recently passed out students was INR 9 LPA. Check the table below to know the NIFT Kannur the highest package:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 9 LPA

Q: How are the placements at NIFT Kannur?

All the important details related to NIFT Kannur placements are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 9 LPA
Placement rate	60% - 70%
Popular recruiters	Trident Hotels, Raymond, Gucci

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Q: When will NIFT cutoff be released?

The National Instituite of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT at the time of seat allotment and counseling.

The cut-offs will be available institute- and category-wise for all the program at nift.admissions.nic.in.

Q: Do I need to keep a photocopy/printout after filling out the NIFT 2024 application form?

The application process for NIFT 2024 will be conducted online. After completing the application process, inclduing payment of fees, the candidate must download a printout of the application form.

In fact, the NIFT prospectus prescribes the candidate to “apply on time and keep a printout / photocopy of application form for further reference along with proof of payment.”

The NIFT 2024 application form is for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. There are 18 participating NIFTs that currently have a combined intake of 5.215 seats.

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

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Overall, the best college for the M.Des. course.

Placements: Almost 66% of students improved during our study. The highest wage offered was 17 LPA, and the lowest was 2 LPA. The average wage was between 7 and 12 LPA. Top recruiting companies for our course included Arvind Garments, Tommy Hilfiger, and Fab India. Industry training resulted in internships for nearly 60% of the students. Top positions included content graphic designer, fashion designer, and more.

Infrastructure: The campus had 15 hostels for both boys and girls. Tarachand was the best-known hostel at the university. The university also offered exclusive hostel rooms to international students. Hostel quality was superb, but politics were prevalent. Food and sports facilities were good.

Faculty: Teachers were knowledgeable and helpful with guidance. Semester exams were simple. The course material was excellent, preparing students to work in the industry or for any company. Tutors and teachers were extremely helpful and qualified. Their teaching quality was exceptional. The pass rate was 70%.

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Placements: About 90% of the students get placed in different sectors of the fashion industry. The highest package is 80 LPA and the lowest is 7 LPA for B.FTech. Top recruiters are Puma, Myntra, Reliance, Raymond, etc. About 100% of students do their internships in companies such as Vardhman Textile, Levis, Raymond, etc. The top roles are HR Manager, Buyer, Production Manager, Production Controller, Senior Executive, etc.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are well-equipped with top-of-the-line machines required for apparel production. Only the girls' hostel is available here in Kannur, and it is well-occupied with everything you need. It has all varieties of Indian foods from different parts of India and top-of-the-line facilities.

Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified and have experience of 10+ years. The teaching quality is top-notch. The practical application of apparel production makes students very much industry-ready, which you will experience once you enter NIFT. You have juries and two written exams, which are very easy if you understand the concepts clearly during lectures.

Other: I chose this course because it equips us with skills that make us experts in the fashion field. I think this course should have more popularity as it is underrated and should attract more audiences. We have Spectrum, IVs, Outbound, Cultural Festivals, etc., in our curriculum.

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B. Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2028

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Life at Nift Kannur be like.

Placements: I have not completed the course yet. I have heard from seniors and alumni that the placements are above average. If you work hard, get good grades, and prepare well, you will get good placements. The college faculty also said the same during orientation: it depends on you.

Infrastructure: Everything is good but could be better. The college is working on it, so hopefully it will be better next year. The auditorium and hostel rooms could be better (they are working on it), but the classrooms and other facilities are good. Most probably, everything will be nice next year.

Faculty: Teachers are really helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Most faculty members are NIFT alumni. They all teach well; some of them are really nice. The curriculum is relevant and is designed to prepare students for the industry. In NIFT, most subjects have juries. Juries can be difficult, but it depends on how well you prepare.

Other: I chose this course because I love doing creative things like making things. I still haven't finished the course, so I can't say what things could make it better. Events are all hosted by clubs. We have at least one DJ every month. We had a really great Onam celebration. There are a few scholarships, like Sartak, that you can apply for.

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2025

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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

This is the best campus ever.

Placements: NIFT is providing good placements; in the past, they have also provided good placements. At Nift Kannur, we will get placements, but not for every student, and we will get a chance to work with a designer. In Nift Kannur, you can explore the companies and the job offers they are making.

Infrastructure: Our campus has a huge setup of Wi-Fi, and the campus also has the best facilities, but boys don't have hostels. The classes and campus are neat and clean, and the resource center has a collection of books. And the infrastructural structure of the campus is very nice; it's unique compared to the other campuses.

Faculty: The best area is that there are more practical classes, so it's very interesting, and the faculty are also good for teaching, and the lessons they are giving are also getting proper attention. And we have jury exams that are divided into three parts: midterm, end term, and final.

Other: I am in the 2021–25 batch of knitwear designers. Basically, we are learning everything about knitwear.

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2023

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4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money

I am dissatisfied with placements and campus life.

Placements: There is around 60% to 70% placement this year. The highest package this year was around 9 LPA. Top recruiters are Trident, Raymond, and Arvind. About 100% of students get internship opportunities in Arvind, Raymond, and Laguna. About70% to 80% of students get internships in different apparel companies. Top roles offered are merchandiser, production manager, IE executive, etc.

Infrastructure: It has Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, a library, a garment construction room, and a pattern-making lab. The hostel is enough for girls. There is no hostel for boys, but there are PGs outside the campus. The hostel provides good quality food. Medical facilities are available with games like basketball, snooker, etc.

Faculty: Teachers are well experienced in the industry. The teaching is according to the curriculum with several outbound and industry visits. The curriculum is theory-based, and internships are done to gain industry experience. Exams are pretty competitive and fair. They are jury-based.

Other: I chose this course because I'm from a PCM background. The best part about the course is learning the practical aspects of all departments in apparel. The curriculum could be more relevant to the industry. Spectrum is an event. The campus crowd is smaller. It is located in a rural area with nothing around it.

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2024

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Our college has good infrastructure and the fee structure is a little high.

Placements: About 99% of students got placements. I don't know much about the average salary package offered. We can get so many designing companies. Nike and Lifestyle are some of them. Everyone in our college gets internships as it is compulsory for us. The roles offered are as designers, graphic designer, garment constructing, stylist, etc.

Infrastructure: We have Wi-Fi in our college as well as in the hostel and other labs for every department For the knitwear department, we have a garment construction lab, a pattern-making lab, and a hand flat knitting lab. The quality of the facility is also good. There are different types and enough machines in the lab. We have food in our mess which offers good food that is suitable for north and south Indian people. We have a basketball and volleyball court. There is a doctor at the college on Wednesdays. Our college has all clubs.

Faculty: Teachers teach well and are very friendly. They give us practical and theoretical knowledge by making us practice everything and presentations. The curriculum definetly makes us industry-ready. We have all kinds of such facilities in the college. The semester exams are mostly jury. We have to present our work to the jury members and also exams for theory subjects. The pass percentage is 50% and 14 marks by 40 for the jury.

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Which fashion courses can I study at NIFT Kannur?

Answered 6 days ago

NIFT Kannur offers UG and PG programs in design, fashion technology, and management. The B.Des courses are in Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Textile6 Design and Fashion Communication. There is also a B.F.Tech in Apparel Production. All are 4-year courses.

Tasbiya Khan

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Are scholarships available at NIFT Kannur?

Answered 6 days ago

Scholarships and financial assistance schemes are available at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur.

Main NIFT Scholarship Schemes

SARTHAK Financial Assistance Scheme: This scheme helps students from low-income families. It waives 25%, 50%, 75% or even 100% of the tuition fee.

Tasbiya Khan

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How can I check my merit list at National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur?

Answered 3 months ago

NIFT Kannur is a government institute. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and addmission into these courses is based on marks scored in NIFT Entrance Exam. To check your merit list at National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur you can follow the following steps-:
• Go to the of

Riya Jeet

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What are the Diploma and certification courses offered by NIFT Kannur?

Answered a year ago

NIFT Kannur predominantly does degree programs, but they have some Diploma and certificate courses such as Fashion Fit and Style, Apparel Production, and other stuff like CAD for Fashion or Surface Embellishment. These are not all on offer every year, so it would be much better to check it on their

Oorjit Banerjee

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What is the placement rate at NIFT Kannur?

Answered 2 years ago

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: