Why is NIFT Mumbai so expensive?

Candidates taking admission to various courses offered by NIFT Mumbai may find NIFT expensive. Bing a private university, this can be the case but worry not to provide equal chance to every student to study in this college, the college offers scholarships. These scholarships can conver the students studying expensives. Some of the scholarships include Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme, UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies, and others.

Is NIFT Mumbai campus safe?

Yes, NIFT Mumbai campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Maharashtra. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety.

What are the courses offered at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai courses are offered in the Fashion and Apparel streams. The college mainly covers areas like innovation process, retail chain, branding, marketing and positioning of the product. Some of the popular courses offered at the college are BDes, MDes, MFM, etc.

What is the total tuition fees for BDes at NIFT Mumbai?

After the selection stage, students with admission offers to NIFT Mumbai BDes courses must pay the fees to secure their admission. As per official sources, the annual tuition fees to pursue a BDes range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh. Note: The above-mentioned fees is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Can you share details about entrance exam for M.Des course at NIFT Mumbai?

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai admit students for its MDes programme based on valid score secured by them in the entrance test conducted by the institute. Candidates seeking admission to this PG course need to take part NIFT exam (CAT), which is conducted in offline mode. Interested students can check out NIFT Entrance Exam pattern, preparation tips, and more to prepare for NIFT Mumbai MDes admission.

What is the total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode and across several specialisations. The total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT camous Mumbai ranges between INR 5.6 Lacs and INR 13 lakh.

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Q: Does NIFT Mumbai offer scholarships to students?

Yes, Students from economically weaker families as well as meritorious students are provided scholarships at NIFT Mumbai. Some of the scholarships offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT are mentioned in the table given below: NIFT Scholarships UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme

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NIFT is a leading provider of online courses, offering a wide range of programs designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge. With years of experience in the industry, NIFT has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, online training. Their courses cater to diverse learners and are delivered through various formats to suit different learning styles. Students benefit from hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. NIFT`s team of experienced instructors brings industry expertise to the classroom, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. With a high satisfaction rate among past participants, NIFT remains a trusted choice for individuals seeking to advance their careers through targeted education.

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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai Fee Structure

NIFT Mumbai fees vary based on the selected course. The course fee range from INR 1,64,000 to 12,34,000. It is as per the official website/ sanctioning. But, is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. There are multiple components included in the fee structure. Candidates taking admission at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai can check below the course-wise fee details:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
B.Des	INR 20,700 to 21,300	INR 5,63,100 to 12,34,000	INR 3,32,200
M.Des	INR 20,700	INR 5,58,000	INR 2,05,300
B.FTech	INR 21,300	INR 5,63,100 to 12,34,000	INR 3,32,200
PG Diploma		INR 1,64,000
MFM	INR 20,700	INR 5,58,000	INR 2,05,300

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Q: How many students were placed during NIFT Mumbai placements?

The number of students placed during NIFT Mumbai placements has not been released. However, as per Shiksha reviews 90% students were placed during NIFT Mumbai placements. See the table below that states the same:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement Percentage	90%

Q: What is the highest package offered during NIFT Mumbai placements?

The highest package offered to students during NIFT Mumbai placements 2025 has not been released yet. The table below provides the highest package as per the reviews present on Shiksha page:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest Package	INR 13 LPA

Q: Who are the top recruiters during NIFT Mumbai placements?

The list of top recruiters during NIFT Mumbai placements in recent past is presented below:

NIFT Mumbai Top Recruiters
Arvind Lifetstyle Brands Limited	Elite Decor Pvt Ltd
Bata India Limited	Future Group
Blackberrys	H&M
Decathlon	Manyavar
Disha Group	Monte Carlo

Q: Does NIFT Mumbai offer good placements?

The key highlights of NIFT Mumbai placements in recent past is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 13 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.5 LPA
Placement rate	90%
Top recruiters	Bata India Limited, H&M, Monte Carlo

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from Shiksha student reviews, and hence may vary.

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Q: What is the total fees of NIFT Mumbai BDes?

At NIFT Mumbai, students can pursue undergraduate degree in BDes programme across several specialisations. The degree costs between INR 5.6 Lacs - 12.3 lakh depending on the specialisation selected. Tuition fee for BDes at the NIFT Mumbai includes sevral components including admission fee and examination fee. Students are required to pay the fee to confirm their seat at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai. For further details, students can visit the official website of the institute.

Q: How many seats are there for MDes at NIFT Mumbai?

The total seat intake for NIFT Mumbai MDes course is 43, including all the categories such as Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), GEN- EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST and OBC (NCL). For the NRI/ Foreign Nationals category, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai MDes total seat intake is 5.

Q: What is the average package recorded during NIFT Mumbai placements?

The average package offered to students during NIFT Mumbai placements has not been released yet. However as per the Shiksha reviews the highest package stood at INR 13 LPA. See the table below to know more:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest Package	INR 13 LPA
the lowest Package	INR 3.5 LPA

Q: How is the faculty at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai has experienced faculty members who are degree, PhD, and Diploma holders. Some of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai faculty details are mentioned below:

Faculty Name	Faculty Qualifications
Neena Lokare	Undergraduate in Fashion Design
Dr. Patricia Sumod	N/A
Dr. Kundlata Mishra	PhD in Protective Clothing

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Every year, many companies and brands like Max, Arvind Mills, Globes, etc., come to the campus at the end of the year and take deserving students with them.

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Not many were placed through college since the placements were not upto the mark last year, But people who did get placed, got satisfying jobs.

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B.Des. in Knitwear Design - Batch of 2027

3.6

2Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Great faculty, good education, but the infrastructure and sourcing can be challenging.

Placements: The on-campus placements haven’t been that good lately, so most people apply for off-campus opportunities. During placements, priorities are given to the higher campuses. For example, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. Last time, they made a new rule where only 3/5 companies one can select to sit for the placement process, and in most of the cases, many companies backed out, and then students were left with a smaller number of companies to apply for.

Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure is good. I personally feel they should have more machines. During juries, there is a lot of chaos as both the juniors and seniors need them. The college is in Navi Mumbai. It becomes very difficult to source materials as we have to travel to Mumbai. I wish the college was in Mumbai itself. We would have had more exposure. As for the hostel, it’s decent, but the only downside is the hostel food, which is very bad.

Faculty: The main reason I think people are willing to come to NIFT is the quality of education and the teachers. The faculty members are really good, and they are always ready to help us. However, you have to make an extra effort to approach them with any problems, as usually, they do not check each student personally, but if you go to them, they are very helpful.

Other: I feel NIFT is the best place to study if you are into fashion and want to make a career in it. Even the industries know the quality of students NIFT makes, and that’s why priorities are given to NIFT students as compared to other students from other colleges. In India, definitely, NIFT is one of the best places to learn fashion.

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2025

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NIFT Mumbai in a nutshell.

Placements: The placement in NIFT is not extraordinary in terms of package, but there are good companies that participate in the process. For internships and job placement, big retail giants like Reliance, ABFRL, Tata Trent, and Dmart come in. About 60% of students get help from the college for the same.

Infrastructure: The facilities provided by NIFT are good. The hostel rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Food, on the other hand, is average. The classrooms and labs are well-equipped and add to the experience of doing everything hands-on and not just relying on presentations.

Faculty: Being in the textile design department gives you the best facilities. They're well-educated and all from different fields in textile. The curriculum is a mix of practical and theory in an appropriate ratio. The exams are tough but interesting to work on, and will give you an insight into professional presentation in front of actual industry experts.

Other: I personally chose textile design because it gives me a wider spectrum of fields to enter post-graduation. I'm more inclined towards the details on the surface than the forms. This course gives me the freedom to do just that, play around with fabric and different surfaces as well as different techniques to achieve that. I think the collaboration between different departments is something that can be improved, but the college is slowly moving towards it. The college life apart from that is very lively and eventful. There are amazing events, competitions, conferences, and opportunities that NIFT opens up to you.

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2028

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Overall good experience, just not worth the fees we pay.

Placements: The in-house placements are not worth the fees we pay. A very small percentage of our seniors got good placements, or merely decent placements. Internships usually start after the 4th semester, but students are very active at NIFT; they find work outside the college themselves, which helps them in their portfolio.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is decent enough, the hostel facilities are good, but the food is okay-ish. The college has good Wi-Fi and water facilities. The classrooms are large enough, and the library is the best place in the entire campus; it is like a treasure for design students. The quality of food in the hostel mess fluctuates very frequently; else, it is fine.

Faculty: The faculty members are very helpful, and the curriculum is changed every year according to industry requirements. The faculty members help you anytime you reach out to them, and all of your concerns are brought to their notice. Teachers also consider your efforts rather than comparing them with others.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024Read More

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B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2028

3.8

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Good campus life but don't keep any fancy expectations, you'll be disappointed. Be open to learning.

Placements: NIFT Mumbai Accessories Design: 90%+ placements, salaries 3.5-13 LPA. Top recruiters: Titan, Amazon, Myntra, Hidesign, Flipkart, Godrej. Roles: Product Designer, UI/UX, Merchandiser, Creative Consultant. Internships at Fastrack, Tata, startups. Covers jewelry, smart wearables, and digital design. Many alumni become entrepreneurs.

Infrastructure: Girls hostel is very good, food is not the best but better than most hostels, college infrastructure is also very good. In both places, whatever complaints are made, they're taking action upon immediately. The resource centre aka library is very good and filled with super expensive and rare books, make use of it.

Faculty: No exams are taken, only jury is done where we have to show all our works we've done throughout the course. Whatever we are taught helps in portfolio development. If you choose Mumbai campus, you really get to opt for so many opportunities outside campus, it's truly very fun.

Other: Facilities are top notch, at least in the top two campuses: Delhi and Mumbai.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024Read More

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Master of Fashion Management (MFM) - Batch of 2026

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Good placement but the campus is small.

Placements: The average package is around 5-6 LPA, but the recruiters include top fashion companies such as Aditya Birla, Fabindia, and Decathlon. Most roles offered are for positions like merchandiser or buyer. While many students secure jobs through the college placement process, some also apply externally. The NIFT tag significantly enhances employability.

Infrastructure: The campus area is limited due to its location in Mumbai, but overall, the facilities are impressive. The library boasts an extensive collection, and students have access to WGSN and Promostyl. Each room has separate Wi-Fi, although the speed could be improved. Labs are equipped to meet all requirements for garment construction.

Faculty: The faculty members are approachable and supportive. The curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on learning. Exams are conducted in the form of jury presentations, typically involving projects that span the entire semester. Faculty members are always available to provide guidance and support.

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024Read More

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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2023

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Bachelors in fashion technology from the NIFT Mumbai.

Placements: NIFT was offering good placements and internship opportunities to its students. In the last semester, around 30–40% of the students gets placements at this college. The average package offered at this college was between 4-6 LPA. The top recruiters were Perals group, Tata luxury, Puma India, etc. Students also gets internship with good stipend.

Infrastructure: The college had good infrastructure and facilities for our course. In our course department, all the necessary facilities were available for the students. Various modern facilities for drafting and designing were available at the college. Sports, Wi-Fi, library and all other facilities were available for the better learning of the students.

Faculty: The professors at our college were helpful, qualified and knowledgeable about our course. All the teachers were teaching us well. The course curriculum followed at the college was relevant and it made the students industry-ready. Semester exams at the college were of a moderately difficult level. Various workshops were organized at the college by the teachers.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read More

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Q: What are the top Scholarships for M.Des at NIFT Mumbai and how to avail them?

The total fee is around INR 150,000 per semester. The scholarship provided is called SARTHAK and it provides financial aid to economically weaker students.
For scholarships, you have to provide documents like Aadhar card, pan card, your bank details and your last one-year transaction details of bank, your income certificate.
The scholarship is only for tuition fees and the student has to take care of the food and lodging expenses.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for admission to B.Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

The cutoff for the 2023 B.Des programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, was 80th rank for fashion communication and 191st rank for fashion design. For 2022, 2021, and 2020, the cutoff was in this range plus or minus 10 ranks.

According to previous year trends, the 2024 cutoff for the open category at NIFT is expected to be 30.50. You can check the cut-off marks on the official NIFT website:

Go to the NIFT website

Click the Admissions tab on the home page
Click Last Merit Rank Admitted in Admissions 2024
Download the PDF and save it for future reference
You can also check the cutoff at the NIFT admission portal at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/

Q: What entrance exam scores does NIFT Mumbai accept for admission to B.Des?

To get admission in NIFT Mumbai for B.Des programme, one has to give NIFT Entrance Exam.
To be eligible one has to pass Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board.
The cut-offs vary for different disciplines of B.Des.
One can easily get any course of B.Des in NIFT Mumbai at a score of 150+

Q: How can I get admission at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai admissions are conducted on basis of NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates must also clear the eligibility criteria of courses for admission. Interested candidates can apply directly through the official website. Candidates seeking admission in MDes programme must be graduated from a recognised institute or University.

Q: Has the placement report of NIFT Mumbai been released?

NIFT Mumbai is yet to release its 2025 placement report. Check out the data tabulated below to know the placement statistics which has been taken from Shiksha reviews:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement Rate	90%
the highest Package	INR 13 LPA
the lowest Package	INR 3.5 LPA

Q: Which is the best course at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

The most popular design programme offered by NIFTs at the UG level is Bachelor of Design (BDes) and at the PG level is Master of Design (MDes).

Here are some of the best NIFT courses available are given below.

B.Des - Bachelor of Design.
B.FTech - Bachelor of Fashion Technology.
M.Des - Master of Design.
MFM - Master of Fashion Management.
MFTech - Master of Fashion Technology.

Q: Is NIFT Mumbai is more expensive than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University?

Yes, NIFTs are centrally funded institutions with fees that might be slightly higher compared to state university like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, but placement record of NIFT Mumbai is much better.NIFT Mumbai is more expensive than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University. The fee structure for NIFT Mumbai's B.Des course for non-NRI students is approximately INR 12.77 lakhs for four years. In contrast, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University's fee structure varies depending on the course and ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 1.5 lakhs per year

Q: What is the placement percentage at NIFT Mumbai?

During NIFT Mumbai placements the placement rate achieved was 90%. Check out the data tabulated below to know more about the NIFT Mumbai placement highlights which has been taken from Shiksha reviews:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement Percentage	90%
the highest Package	INR 13 LPA
the lowest Package	INR 3.5 LPA

Q: Does NIFT Mumbai offer BDes course?

Yes, NIFT Mumbai offers a BDes programme. The course is spread across multiple specialisations, including Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc. Students seeking admission can check the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Four years
Mode	Full time
Eligibility	Pass in Class 12 or equivalent
Selection Criteria	NIFTEE + Counselling
Tuition Fees	INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Q: How are B.Des placements at NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai has not so good placements. Only a few students i.e. 10 percent get campus placements. The rest try for off-campus placements or start their own venture. Calvin Klein, Tanishq, Godrej, Infosys, Marks and Spencer, Pantaloon, Raymond, Reliance Retail, Spykar are some of the recruiting companies that visit for placements.

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Can I get into NIFT Mumbai with 400 rank?

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, you can get into NIFT Mumbai with a 400 rank depending on the category you belong to. For the General AI category, admission were closed at a rank of 655. The courses available for this category can be seen in the table below.

Course	NIFT Mumbai Last Round cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Textile Design	477
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	655

Please not that other categories will have different cutoffs accordi

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Is there a ragging culture at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

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National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai has an Anti-Ragging Cell. Hence, the freshers will never meet with this problem while studying in this college. The college premises has strict laws against the student found guilty of any act such as abusing, assaulting, threatening, teasing and embar

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What is the year-wise cutoff trend for MDes at NIFT Mumbai?

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NIFT Mumbai MDes cutoff 2025 was released for all round and All India categories. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff range for the MDes course fell between 58 and 95. To know the overall rank range for other AI quota categories, see the list below.

General: 58 to 95
OBC: 232 to 398
SC: 438

Neerja Rohatgi

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What is the NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2025 for the MFM course?

Answered 3 days ago

NIFT Mumbai MFM cutoff 2025 concluded with the release of the final round cutoff list. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 58, which later increased to 73 in the last round. Students can refer to the table below to know the overall cutoff range for various All India categories.

Category	NIFT Mumbai MFM cutoff range 2025
General	58 to 73
OBC	319 to 398
SC	438 to 506
EWS	533 to 533 (R1)
ST	448 to 448 (R1)

Neerja Rohatgi

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Does NIFT Mumbai offers any certificate courses?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, NIFT Mumbai offers various courses to students at UG, PG, and Certificate levels. The college offers certificate courses to students in several specialisations such as Creative Fashion Styling (CFS), Fashion Retail Management, E-Commerce & Social Media Marketing, etc. These courses are offered

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