NIFT Kolkata M.Des Courses & Fees 2026

NIFT Kolkata has not released the average package offered for the year 2023. However as per Shiksha review, the table below showcases course-wise average package offered during the NIFT Kolkata recent placement drive: 

Note: The placement stats mentioned above are gathered from Shiksha review. Hecne, the stats may vary further.

NIFT Kolkata admission is based on entrance exam. The institute accepts NIFT Entrance Exam for admission. The exam includes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). Students who clear both tests are required to appear for the Situation Test for the final selection. 

For admission to NIFT Kolkata, candidates needn to clear the e Th National Institute of 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 BDes 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 2025 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.