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NIFT Mumbai MDes Courses & Fee 2025: Registration (Open), NIFT Entrance Exam Dates , Admission Process, Eligibility & Fees

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Last updated on 9 Dec '25

NIFT Mumbai M.Des
What's new?

The NIFT 2026 application form is available for admission to the M.Des course up to Jan 6, 2026, tentatively, and the NIFTEE 2026 will be conducted on Feb 8, 2026.

NIFT Mumbai MDes Eligibility & Highlights 2025

NIFT Mumbai offers a two-year, full-time Master of Design (MDes) course. Candidates who have completed their bachelor's in any discipline from a recognised institute can apply to the course by visiting the official website of NIFT. For admission to the NIFT Mumbai MDes, eligible candidates need to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam which comprises a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and a General Ability Test (GAT). Aspirants who meet the NIFT Mumbai MDes cutoff are then invited for the next selection round which is the personal interview round. The final admission offers are given to those who clear all the selection rounds conducted during the NIFT Mumbai MDes admission process.

Interested candidates can check the detailed eligibility and selection criteria of NIFT Mumbai MDes in the table below:

Course

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

MDes

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised Institute

UG Diploma of minimum three years from NID or NIFT

NIFT Entrance exam+ Personal Interview

Other key highlights of NIFT Mumbai MDes are given in the section below:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 6.2L

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

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: 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.

Q: What is the scope of an M.Des through NIFT Mumbai?

After pursuing MDes from NIFT Mumbai, candidates can get on to the following positions:

Visual Designer
Design Evangelist
Insight officer
Design Thinker
CSR executive
Trend analyst
Social & Cultural executive
Sustainable Development Officer
Culture anthropologist
User Experience Researcher
Design Researcher
UI & UX Designer
Product Designer
Creative Head
Design Manager
Media Writing
Festival Curator
Design Criticism & Academics
Exhibition Curator
Content Curator

The top recruiters during NIFT Mumbai placements are listed below:

Chemistry
Think Design
Microsoft
Samsung
Nykaa.com
Khoj
Lokus Design
Onio Design
Tally Solutions
Godrej
Vertiver
Craft Canvas
Archana Kochhar
Bihar innovation lab
Freedom Tree Design
Tata Consultancy Services
Wipro
Goldman Sachs
Carwale
Byju’s
Bosch
Google

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 6.16 L
Hostel	₹ 2.49 L
One-time Payment	₹ 21.9 K
Other Fees	₹ 46.7 K
Total fee	₹ 9.34 L

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NIFT Mumbai MDes Admission Dates 2025

NIFT Mumbai MDes admission process begins with the release of the NIFT application form. Students can fill it out by visiting the official website of NIFT. The schedule of NIFT MDes admission 2025 is mentioned in the below section:

NIFT Mumbai MDes Admission 2025: How to apply?

Interested candidates who meet the NIFT Mumbai MDes educational qualification must apply for the course by visiting the official website of NIFT. The steps mentioned-below show the entire NIFT Mumbai MDes application process:

1: Visit the official website of NIFT (https://www.nift.ac.in/).

2: Click on the "Admissions" tab.

3: Register on the website.

4: Choose the preferred MDes course.

5: Fill out the application form.

6: Attach all necessary documents.

7: Pay the NIFT MDes application fee.

The MDes application fee at NIFT is charged differently from candidates depending on their category. The category-wise NIFT application fee is mentioned in the table below:

Category	NIFT Application
OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC(NCL)	INR 3000/-
SC/ST/PWD	INR 1500/-

Documents Required at the Time of Admissions

The list of documents required at the time of NIFT Mumbai MDes application is mentioned in the points below:

Recent photograph should be colour or black/white (but with clear contrast).
Signature
Category Certificate (If applicable)
PwD Certificate (If applicable)

NIFT Entrance Examination 2025 Information Bulletin

NIFT Mumbai M.Des
NIFT Mumbai MDes Seats 2025

The seat matrix for the NIFT Mumbai MDes is released annually on its official website. The document outlines the category-wise seats available at NIFT campuses. The seats are alloted after the conclusion of the NIFTEE. Only the candidates who secure the appropriate ranks in the NIFTEE and fulfill the set eligibility criteria for MDes courses will be alloted these seats. The table below provides the overall seat count for the NIFT Mumbai MDes:

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
Master of Design (M.Des.)	43

Commonly asked questions
On Seats

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.

NIFT Mumbai MDes Placements

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

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 18 LPA
Placement rate	70%
Top recruiting sector	Art & Design
Top recruiters	Bata India Limited, H&M, Monte Carlo

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

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NIFT Mumbai vs NIFT Bangalore vs NIFT Gandhinagar

A comparison between MDes offered at NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bangalore and NIFT Gandhinagar based on tuition fee and NIFT Entrance exam round 1 cutoff is mentioned in the table below:

Institute	Total tuition fee	NIFT Entrance exam, Round 1 Cutoff
NIFT Mumbai	INR 5.58 Lakh	Rank 136
NIFT Bangalore	INR 5.86 Lakh	Rank 74
NIFT Gandhinagar	INR 5.86 Lakh	Rank 124

NOTE: The information mentioned above is collected from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIFT Mumbai	-/-	₹ 6.16 L	-/-
MIT-WPU, Pune Compare	-/-	₹ 8.5 L	-/-
INSD Pune Compare	-/-	₹ 2.61 L	-/-
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University Compare	-/-	₹ 1.39 L	-/-
MIT Institute of Design Compare	-/-	₹ 8.9 L - 9.2 L	-/-

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Infrastructure5

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life5

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Master of Design (M.Des.) - Batch of 2016

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Good infrastructure but dissatisfied with the placements.

Placements: Placements are not great. From my batch, only 10% students were placed. The highest salary offered was 6 LPA and the lowest salary offered was 1.8 LPA. All design and forecast related companies recruited the students. Designer, merchandiser, and buyer were the positions offered. Internship was not provided by the college. Stipend - Nothing to Rs. 5000.

Infrastructure: All kinds of facilities are available - Wi-Fi, design labs, classrooms, etc. Medical facilities, sports facilities, and good quality labs and classrooms are available. Satisfactory quality of food. One of the best hostels in comparison to other campuses of NIFT. No infrastructure related issues faced.

Faculty: The faculty members are supportive and knowledgeable. They are qualified enough to teach us. The teaching methods include PPTs, books, and field visits are organised. The student-faculty ratio is 7:1. We got industry exposure too. We visited different factories. The course curriculum was useful and additions are always great.

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NIFT Mumbai MDes Scholarship

Scholarships are provided to students from economically weaker backgrounds and those with outstanding academic performance at NIFT Mumbai. The NIFT Mumbai scholarship applications are accepted on the official website of the institute. The table below highlights some of the scholarships provided by the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

NIFT Scholarships
Sarthak NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme	UDAAN- NIFT Means – Cum - Merit Scheme for Foreign Studies	-

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Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

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

NIFT Mumbai MDes FAQs

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.

Q: 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.

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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Are the placements at NIFT Mumbai good?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes NIFT Mumbai provides great placements to its students. The highest package recorded during the NIFT Mumbai placements was INR 13 LPA. Check out the table below to know more:

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

NOTE: The data above has been taken from Shiksha reviews

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How many students were placed during NIFT Mumbai placements?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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%

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What is the average package recorded during NIFT Mumbai placements?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

diksha soni

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What is the placement percentage at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

diksha soni

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What is the highest package offered during NIFT Mumbai placements?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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: