NIFT Mumbai Course Admission 2025: Fees, Eligibility, Selection Criteria & Dates

NIFT Mumbai admits students to its BDes courses via scores obtained in the NIFT Entrance Exam. For 2025 admissions, this test was conducted by NTA on Feb 9, 2025. Moreover, NTA has also released the entrance exam results. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results and download their scorecards by using their login details on the official website.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the NIFT 2024 application form on December 5, 2023.

The NIFT application can be filled with both regular and late fees of INR 5,000.

The last date to apply with regular fees was January 3, 2024. However, with late fees, application was accepted up to January 16, 2024.

NIFT has also released the program-wise eligibility criteria that candidate needs to meet for admission to the design program they are applying to. The National Institute of Fashion Technology currently offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech, and MFM courses at its 18 participating NIFTs.

NIFT Mumbai offers an array of specialisations under its BDes programme. At the time of application, students must indicate the choice of specialisation. The below list showcases all the BDes courses offered by the institute for students to choose from:

• BDes in Accessory Design
• BDes in Fashion Communication
• BDes in Textile Design
• BDes in Knitwear Design
• BDes in Textile Design

No, without the entrance exams, admissions are not possible in NIFT, Mumbai. Candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams for admissions. The accepted entrance exam is NIFT Entrance Exam. Atteempt as many NIFT question papers as possible, study according to the NIFT Exam Pattern, and also attempt as many NIFT mock test as possible for a successful admission to various courses.  

In case of the B. Des and B.FTech programmes, the candidates should be less than 24 years as on July 1 of the admission year. There is relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. However, there is no age limit for applying to the postgraduate programmes at NIFT. When applying for admission to design courses at the NIFTs, the candidate must also carefully go through the academic requirements. Note that even if a candidate qualifies the NIFT Entrance Exam but doesn't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, he or she will not be considered for admission.

Yes, at NIFT Mumbai, students can withdraw their admission if they wish to. Such students are also entitled to a refund of fees. However, the refund is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions. Listed below are the guidelines to be followed as per the fee refund policy of the institute:

Pursuing a BDes from NIFT Mumbai helps students develop a foundation in the field of Design. However, in the time of increasing competition in the job market, having only theoretical knowledge might not be enough to get the dream job. Students who wish to get a dream job must gain vital skills that will set them apart from the rest. Mentioned below are some of the skills demanded in today's corporate world:

• GIS Software Proficiency
• Environmental Awareness
• Data Interpretation
• CAD (Computer Aided Design) Proficiency
• Spatial Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Design Thinking

NIFT Mumbai follows a thorough screening process for BDes admissions. To commence, students must register and fill out an application form on the institute's official website. Before applying, the students must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility requirements. After that, all applicants must take the NIFT Entrance Exam on the scheduled date and at the scheduled venue.

After that, the admission committee releases a cutoff list. Students who meet the set cutoff are further invited for the counselling round. All students aspiring to take admission must participate in the counselling round. Those who get a seat are then required to report to the institute for verification of documents and payment of fees.

Once students have filled out the NIFT Mumbai BDes application form, they are required to appear for the NIFTEE exam. At the time of the exam, students must carry the NIFTEE admit card. After the exam, students must wait for the release of the cutoff list. Those who meet the cutoff are further required to take part in the counselling process.

The allocation of BDes seats at NIFT Mumbai is subject to rules of reservation set by the institute. As per NIFT's reservation policy, 22.5% of the seats are reserved for the admission of SC/ST category students to its BDes course. Out of which, 15% of seats are reserved for SC students and 7.5% are reserved for the admission of ST students.

The candidate has to select their admission category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2024 application form. The candidate must make sure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate supporting their category.

Note that the category selected by a candidate at the time of submitting the application form will be considered as final.

If a candidate selects a reserved category i.e. SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD but fails to submitted a valid Category Certificate, he or she will be considered for open category seats provided any benefit of relaxed age or income or cut offs has not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the Admission Process. If any benefit has been availed, the candidate’s application will be rejected. 

Also, if a reserve category candidate is considered for open category, then he/she will have to pay the difference in amount of application fee as applicable for open category.