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NIFT Mumbai Ranking 2025

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NIFT Mumbai is a highly regarded institution of India. The university has been evaluated and ranked under distinguished categories by several national ranking bodies, which underlines its strengths and achievements. NIFT Mumbai secured #3 position under the 'Fashion Design' category in the India Today rankings. It has consistently received good ranks over the years making it one of the top institutions to pursue higher education. In the 'Fashion Design' category, NIFT Mumbai ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

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NIFT Mumbai Ranking Highlights 2025
India Today Ranking 2025
Outlook Ranking 2026
The Week Ranking 2025
NIFT Mumbai Course Ranking
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NIFT Mumbai
NIFT Mumbai Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top schools is NIFT Mumbai. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the India Today Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #3 rank in the Fashion Design category. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around NIFT Mumbai rankings.

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Fashion Design

The Week, 2025

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Q: Is NIFT Mumbai good for BDes?

Yes, NIFT Mumbai is good for BDes programme. It is one of the 18 campuses of NIFT and has ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025. The college offers a BDes programme in full-time mode for 4 years. It is offered in several specialisations such as Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, etc.

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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

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Q: Which college should I choose for BDes among NIFT Mumbai and School of Design and Innovation, AU?

In order to make a choice between BDes courses offered by NIFT Mumbai and the School of Design and Innovation, AU, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and Shiksha rating. To help, presented below is a comparison between the BDes courses at NIFT Mumbai and the School of Design and Innovation, AU based on fees and ratings:

BDes Offering Institute	Course Fees	Shiksha Rating
NIFT Mumbai	INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 12.3 lakh	3.8/5
School of Design and Innovation, AU	INR 12.34 lakh	4.4/5

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

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Q: Which is better for pursuing a BDes - IIT Bombay or NIFT Mumbai?

Both IIT Bombay and NIFT Mumbai are recognised for their BDes course. For better comparison, below are some parameters to compare BDes programme of both the institutes:

Parameter	IIT Bombay	NIFT Mumbai
Total tuition fee*	INR 8 Lacs - INR 11.6 lakh	INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 11.7 lakh
Overall NIRF Ranking 2023	4	NA
Specialisation	Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, etc.	Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, etc.
Selection criteria	UCEED	NIFT Entrance Exam

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India Today Ranking 2025

NIFT Mumbai has been ranked well by the India Today under the 'Fashion Design' category. Through the years, the India Today rankings for NIFT Mumbai indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the India Today. It has been seen that in the 'Fashion Design' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, NIFT Mumbai fell 1 rank to #3 rank in the 'Fashion Design' category by the India Today ranking.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
Fashion Design	2	2	3

NIFT Mumbai Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2025, NIFT Mumbai achieved #3 rank under the 'Fashion Design' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as NIFT Hyderabad and NIFT Chennai under the India Today 'Fashion Design' category. Check the year-wise comparison of NIFT Mumbai with other leading institutes below.

NIFT Mumbai vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	Fashion Design 2025
NIFT Mumbai	3
NIFT Delhi	1
NIFT Bangalore	2
NIFT Hyderabad	4
NIFT Chennai	5

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College	Ranking
NIFT Delhi Compare	1
NIFT Bangalore Compare	2
NIFT Mumbai	3
NIFT Hyderabad Compare	4
NIFT Chennai Compare	5
NIFT Gandhinagar Compare	6
NIFT Patna Compare	6

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NIFT Mumbai
Outlook Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from Outlook-ICARE, NIFT Mumbai outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the NIFT Mumbai's rankings in 'Fashion Design (Government)' category have demonstrated stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, NIFT Mumbai's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashi

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NIFT Mumbai Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

NIFT Mumbai secured #2 rank in the 'Fashion Design (Government)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as NIFT Bangalore and NIFT Chennai. Check out how NIFT Mumbai compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIFT Mumbai vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025
College Name	Fashion Design (Government) 2025
NIFT Mumbai	2
NIFT Delhi	1
NIFT Bangalore	3
NIFT Chennai	4

NIFT Mumbai
The Week Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from The Week, NIFT Mumbai outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the NIFT Mumbai's rankings in 'Fashion Technology' category have demonstrated a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, NIFT Mumbai fell 1 rank to #5 rank in the 'Fashion Technology' category by The Wee

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
Fashion Design	3	4	5

NIFT Mumbai Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

According to The Week ranking 2025, NIFT Mumbai received #5 rank in the 'Fashion Technology' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as NIFT Kolkata, and NIFT Hyderabad for The Week rankings under the 'Fashion Technology' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

NIFT Mumbai vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2025
College Name	Fashion Technology 2025
NIFT Mumbai	5
NIFT Bangalore	3
NIFT Gandhinagar	4
NIFT Kolkata	6
NIFT Hyderabad	7

Similar ranked Fashion Design colleges by The Week

Fashion Design

College	Ranking
NIFT Chennai Compare	2
NIFT Bangalore Compare	3
NIFT Gandhinagar Compare	4
NIFT Mumbai	5
NIFT Kolkata Compare	6
NIFT Hyderabad Compare	7
Pearl Academy New Delhi Compare	8

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Moreover, most of the students of our batch got pre-placement offers from their respective companies in which they were doing their graduation project.

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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.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025Read More

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2025

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024Read More

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2028

3.8

2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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

Rudrani

B.Des. in Accessory Design - Batch of 2028

3.8

3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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

4.2

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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

Anonymous

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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Can I get into NIFT Mumbai with 400 rank?

Answered a month 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

Neerja Rohatgi

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What courses are offered at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered a month ago

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai, popularly known as NIFT Mumbai provides degrees in the field of Fashion Technology, and Design at UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate levels. The college offers various programmes such as BDEs, B F Tech, MDes, MFM, Diploma and Certifications. It is a

Raj Priya

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Can I take direct admission at NIFT Mumbai?

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No, you cannot take direct admission at NIFT Mumbai. The college offers merit-based admission based on the scores in NIFT exam. Merit is calculated based on score in GAT, CAT exam as well as situation test and personal interview. Candidates need to clear the cutoff of exam and fulfill the eligibilit

Raj Priya

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What documents are required at the time of admission at NIFT Mumbai?

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Candidates should carry original as well as copies of the given documents at the time of admission:

Class 10 marskheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
State Domicile
Caste Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
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Undertaking on Fee Refund

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Is admission open at NIFT Mumbai?

Answered a month ago

NIFT Mumbai offers entrance-based admission. The registration window for NIFT entrance exam is closed now. The application window ran from December 8, 2025, to January 19, 2026 (with late fees). The entrance exam for 2026 was conducted on February 8, 2026, and results for Stage 1 are expected in Apr

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