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NIFT Patna BDes Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Scholarships, Placements

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NIFT Patna BDes Eligibility and Highlights 2025

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    Q:   Can I get direct admission to B.Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna?
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    No, you can't take direct admission to B.Des at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna.

    BDes at NIFT Patna is offered in four different specialisations and they are, Accessories Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design and Textile Design. The duration of the course is four years and admission to NIFT Patna BDes is done through the NIFT Entrance exam.NIFT Entrance Exam is divided into three parts i.e. Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test/ Group Discussion, and Personal Interview (GD and PI) round. Candidates planning to pursue BDes are required to appear for CAT and GAT exams followed by the Situation Test.

    To be eligible for NIFT Patna BDes, candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board and his/ her age should be less than 24 years as of 1st Aug of the year of admission.

     

     

    Q:   How much rank should I score to get NIFT Patna B.Des course?
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    NIFT Patna accepts NIFT entrance exam scores for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT Patna cutoff 2024 has been released upto Round 5 where in the B.Des cutoff ranged between 1339 and 2968 for the General AI category students. So, considering the NIFT Patna B.Des cutoff 2024, candidates must secure up to 2968 to be eligible for admission to the B.Des courses. 

    Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT Round 5 closing ranks for all the B.Des courses for the students belonging to the General AI category:

    Course2024
    B.Des. in Fashion Design1858
    B.Des. in Fashion Communication1339
    B.Des. in Accessory Design2664
    B.Des. in Textile Design2968
    Q:   How much does BDes cost in NIFT Patna?
    A: 

    NIFT Patna BDes cost is a summation of three major components. These components include tuition fees, hostel fees, and one-time fees. The total tuition fee for BDes at NIFT Patna is INR 12.34 lakh. Further, a one-time fee of INR 27,200 must be paid at admission. Candidates seeking accomodation at the institute must pay an additional hostel fee ranging between INR 63,400 and INR 4.42 lakh. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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    NIFT Patna BDes Admission Dates 2025

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    5 Feb '23
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    16 Jan '23
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    Q:   What is the total seat intake of NIFT Patna BDes?
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    The total seat intake of NIFT Patna BDes is 176 seats. The seats are equally divided among the four specialisations, that is, the seat intake for each specialisation is 44.

    The percentage of total seats reserved for reserved category candidates is mentioned below:

    CategorySeats reserved
    SC15%
    ST7.5%
    OBC (Non-creamy layer)27%
    GEN- EWS10%
    Person with Disability5%
    Q:   What is the last date to apply for BDes admission at NIFT Patna?
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    NIFT Patna BDes admission process is conducted between November and June. For BDes admissions 2025, the registration process started on Nov 22, 2024. The last date to register online was Jan 6, 2025. Candidates who missed the deadline could apply with an additional late fee of INR 5,000 till Jan 9, 2025.

    Q:   What is the seat intake for B Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna?
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    There are many specialisations in B Des course at National Institute of Fashion Technology. The specialisations include:-

    • B Des in fashion designing. 
    • B Des in accessory designing. 
    • B Des in fashion communication. 
    • B Des in textile designing. 

    Each of these specialisations have approximately 44 seats intake. The total seat intake for B Des course is 176 seats. The cutoff will be released according to the number of seats only. Seeing the number of seats available students need to have a good rank in the university entrance test, in order to take admission. 

    NIFT Patna BDes Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the selection process for B Des and what is the minimum NIFT Entrance marks required?
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    The following is the selection process for B Des at National Institute of fashion technology. 

    1.The students need to fill the online application form from the Institute's official website with all necessary details like 12th, 10th marks etc. 

    2.After filling the application form student will be called to qualify for the NIFT test which includes aptitude tests, group discussions etc. after that the students need to wait for the cutoff. 

    3.If the students qualifies in the cutoff, the NIFT counselling will take place. 

    4.After counselling, the students will be given the final admission. 

    Talking about the minimum NIFT entrance marks required, it totally depends on the seats available, and the cutoff. The cutoff rank which was required for BDes in fashion Designer in 2023 was 1692. All other specialisations will have different ramks. 

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    Q:   What is the admission process for NIFT Patna BDes?
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    The admission process of NIFT Patna BDes starts with applying for the NIFT entrance exam and ends with the payment of seat confirmation fees. Before applying to the NIFT entrance exam, aspirants must make sure that they meet the minimum eligibility citeria of the course. 

    To apply for NIFT entrance exam, candidates have to visit the NIFT admission portal and fill in all the relevant details. The regitration process will be completed with the payment of application fee. 

    Futher, the applicants have to appear for the entrance test. The NIFT entrance test is conducted in two rounds, CAT and GAT. Aspirants who qualify the NIFT entrance examination are then invited for the situation test.

    The candidates are offered seats and specialisation based on their performance in all the selection rounds. After all the selection rounds are completed, selected candidates are invited to NIFT Counselling session for documents verification. The last step is to submit the application fees for admission confirmation.

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    Q:   What is the NIFT Patna category-wise cutoff for B.Des. in Textile Design?
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    The NIFT Patna cutoff 2025 has been released up to multiple rounds, wherein the closing rank for B.Des. in Textile Design during Round 3 admission was 2454 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, check out the table provided below:

    CategoryNIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025 
    General2454
    OBC5085
    SC8712
    EWS6422
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    B.Des. in Fashion Design169218581871
    B.Des. in Fashion Communication181213391526
    B.Des. in Accessory Design312726642345
    B.Des. in Textile Design340529682759
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    Q:   What entrance exam scores does National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna accept for admission to BDes?
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    For admission to NIFT Patna BDes, the institute accepts NIFT Entrance exam scores. The registration process typically commences in the month of November. The candidates need to fill out the NIFT application form available on the official NIFT website.

    The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in two rounds, the first round is the General Ability Test (GAT) and the second round is the Creative Ability Test (CAT), both components hold 30% and 50% weightage, respectively. Candidates who get shortlisted after appearing in the NIFT Entrance exam will then have to appear for a Situation test.  

    Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for B Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna?
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    The following is the lastest cutoff information for Bdes at National Institute of fashion technology Patna:- For Bdes fashion designing the cutoff rank was 1692 and for B Des fashion communication the cutoff rank was 1812. For BDes textile designing the cutoff rank was 3405 and for accessory designing the rank was 3127. It can be seen that rank for fashion Designing was the highest as it is the most demanded course. The above data is the latest available on the official website of the Institute. The next year cutoff may vary according to the number of seats available and number of applications. 

    Q:   Can I get National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna, B Des with a 56 marks in NIFT Entrance Exam?
    A: 

    56 marks may not be sufficient to take admission for BDes at National Institute of fashion technology Patna. Although your admission totally depends on the cutoff rank. This year the cutoff rank for BDes ( fashion designing) this year was 1692. The cutoff was not too much high, but 56 marks may not be sufficient. It also depends on for which specialisations you are applying for. Different specialisations will have different cutoffs as for all the departments different number of seats are available. 

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    NIFT Patna BDes Seats 2025

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    Q:   Is there any seat reservation policy followed at NIFT Patna?
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    Yes, NIFT Patna follows the seat reservation guidelines of the Government on India. As per the seat reservation policy followed by NIFT Patna, the institute reserves seats for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and PWD categories. Additionally, the institute also has seven supernumerary seats reserved for candidates with a Bihar domicile.

    The NIFT Patna's seat reservation policy is presented in the table below:

    CategorySeats reserved
    SC15%
    ST7.5%
    OBC (Non-creamy layer)27%
    GEN- EWS10%
    Person with Disability5%
    Q:   How many BDes seats are available at NIFT Patna?
    A: 

    NIFT Patna has over 130 seats for BDes. This includes the seats available for various BDes specialisations.

    Check out the following table for NIFT Patna's BDes seats for some specialisations:
    CoursesSeats
    BDes in Textile Design34
    BDes in Fashion Communication34
    BDes in Fashion Design34
    BDes in Accessory Design34

    NOTE: The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

    NIFT Patna BDes Placements

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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna?
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    The list of prominent companies that were part of NIFT Patna placements over the past few years is presented below:

    NIFT Patna Placements: Top Recruiters
    AjioArvind Mill
    AmazonFlipkart
    Make My TripRaymond
    Marq ImpexLG
    Q:   What is the highest placement package offered at NIFT Patna?
    A: 

    The following table depicts the NIFT Patna placement packages recorded in recent years:

    ParticularsPlacement Statistics
    the highest packageINR 22 LPA
    Average packageINR 4.50 LPA

    NOTE: The above salary details are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

    Q:   What career options are available after completing B.Des from NIFT Patna?
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    After the completion of BDes from NIFT Patna, students have a wide array of opportunities in Design and creative fields. Some of the top job profiles and the average salaries offered in them are listed below:

    BDes Job Profiles

    Average Salary

    Creative Director

    18.8 LPA

    Art Director

    9.5 LPA

    Graphic Design Manager

    9.8 LPA

    User Experience Designer

    10.7 LPA

    Video Game Designer

    13.7 LPA

    NOTE: The salaries mentioned above may vary.

    Read More: BDes Career Scope

    NIFT Patna vs NIFT Kolkata vs NIFT Delhi

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    -/-₹ 90.2 K - 12.96 L -/-
    -/-₹ 8.58 L - 11.74 L -/-
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    ₹ 5.5 LPA₹ 12 L - 31.08 L -/-
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    Q:   Is NIFT Patna better than NIFT Delhi for BDes?
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    NIFT Delhi and NIFT Patna offer full-time BDes courses in various specialisations. The fee structures for NIFT Delhi and NIFT Patna are the same. Talking about the placements, the salary package offered to BDes students at NIFT Patna ranges between INR 3 LPA and INR 22 LPA (Source: Student Reviews). On the other hand, the salary package offered to BDes students at NIFT Delhi ranges from INR 4 LPA to INR 12 LPA. NIFT Patna seems to be a better option in terms of placements.

    However, if we compare the India Today rankings (2024) of the two institutes, NIFT Delhi is ranked better at #1 position while NIFT Patna is ranked #8. Hence, it is difficult to ascertain which of the two institutes is better. The final choice ultimately depends on the preferences of the prospective students.

     

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    4.1/5
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    B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2025
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    It good. Fees is to much
    Placements: You just have to show your pass certificate for taking admission in NIFT. Highest package is 12 lakhs and lowest 4-5 lakhs. For textile students there is Rrvind, Raymonds, any mills or expert houses. 100% internship is provided like seniors designer.
    Infrastructure: All over the infrastructure is good all facilities is provided. Mess and canteen is there with good quality of food. We have cultural department aur lot of activities for student in with they compete with other campuses of NIFT. wifi, labs, ac all are good.
    Faculty: The faculties is done master or some of are PhD faculty also. We have one whatsapp group in which director and students are there for sharing problem or anything. This course make student industry read. Depends how is your work quality, creativity.
    Other: Because I want to a designing then I searched a lot about NIFT or how they take admission on Google. The fee structure the fees of per semester is too high the are scholarship facility but because of limited seats is no value. Also the fun activities is down where it's sports, dancing, singing, fest, craft, a lot of activities is happening in college day to day dj night etc.
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    I'm enjoying my college life still ....it get disappointing sometimes for some students
    Placements: Weave designer, Print Designer, Craft cluster manager, Hand illustrator Fabric quality assurance are the top roles offered. Almost 70% of the students get placed every year ,whom are not getting placed, mostly get the PPO offer. Lowest package is 3 lakh per annum and highest is 20 lakh pet annum. Raymond, Arvind, Trident etc are the top companies. 100% of th3 students get internships through college.
    Infrastructure: We are provided, 24/7 wifi service, library access till 10pm , weaving lab , jackurd lab, Dyeing lab , classrooms, basket ball court , common study room , hall for dance practice, gym , cold water etc. Quality of food is good but sometimes it varies, I don't ear canteen food neither I stay in hostel. They provide basic medical facility and provide a health card every in which you can claim 3 lakh money for your medical emergency.
    Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified mostly from NIFT ,NID or IIT pass outs. They are good understanding and help to learn. This is a 4 yr professional course in which we are provided with various industry visits ,internships cluster visits and many more, which makes us industry appropriate. The passing percentage is 6 CGPA.
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    B.Des. in Fashion Communication - Batch of 2027
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    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
    My college life is interesting.
    Placements: Hello everyone, I'm studying at NIFT Patna right now. I'm going into my 2nd year in August; this is going to be my 3rd semester. About my college, NIFT Patna is good; last year placements were very good but this year lots of my seniors are facing problems in placements. So if you want the best placements, then you have to score 9 CGPA in every semester. In my class, there are 35 students. And the most important thing is that if you think NIFT Patna is not good, then you are wrong; NIFT Patna is so good at everything. If you are thinking of coming to NIFT Patna, then go for it.
    Infrastructure: The library is so good. I'm not a hosteler so I don't know about hostels. The labs are to good; there are all the things required that are needed. But in its labs, some computers are not working and the most important thing you have to do is buy a laptop. If you have one, then it's good to bring it with you to every IT class, like DDC. If you don't have a laptop, please buy one. A laptop is so important in your first year. You have to make lots of assignments and presentations on your laptop. And RC computers don't have Adobe. Classes are also good; they have a projector for presentations and AC. The Adobe package will be provided to you here from the campus.
    Faculty: Teacher are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. All teachers have different techniques for studying. If your thinking is unique different and good, then you are in right place. Just give the submission in time. And be confident in front of jury; let them speak first. You just need more then 15/30 there are mid term and end term submissions; you just need more then 15 out of 30 At the end, your total marks for mid term and endterm are calculated out of 60 per subject. So submit your submissions in time. And most importantly, be ready for back-to-back presentations in every subjects.
    Other: I chose fashion communication because this is the best course in NIFT. And there placements are good. Events and fests are beyond your imagination. So just come and see. Connect with seniors and faculty members; they are so good.
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    Our college provides good infrastructure and facilities.
    Placements: Most of the students got placed in UI or UX. In the previous year, the highest salary package offered is 22 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Flipkart, Amazon, Raymond, LG, etc.
    Infrastructure: The facilities like Wi-Fi, a library, and separate IT laboratories for different departments are available. There are also GC, AD, and TB laboratories in the respective departments. There is also a photography laboratory for the FC department. The food served in the canteen is good. Nescafe is available in this college.
    Faculty: The teachers are well-qualified and helpful. They guide students during the assignments and also projects. They also inspire students to participate in different events and competitions. We also get enough time for assignments. Marking is based on the quality of work.
    Other: I chose FC because of my interest in photography and graphics. It also has a good scope in future. We have many events in this college organized by the cultural club.
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    2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
    Satisfied due to facilities and infrastructure. Dissatisfied due to below average placements.
    Placements: The percentage of students who get placed ranges from around 75-80%. The highest packages is around 4.5 LPA, the lowest package is around 2-2.5 LPA and the average being around 3.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies include Myntra, Levi's, Aditya Birla Group, RIL, Shahi exports, Orient Craft and many other big fashion designers and houses of the Indian Fashion Industry. Everyone has to do the internships compulsorily and the companies are the same as mentioned above. The roles include fashion designer, Graphic designer, UI/UX designer etc.
    Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure that was available were design labs - Garment construction lab, Pattern making lab, smart classrooms, Nescafe shop, resource centre with computer/books facilities along with many other facilities. All the facilities are really good. The hostel facility was very good but the mess food was not.
    Faculty: The teachers were well qualified, knowledgeable, and experts in their fields with lots of industry experience. The quality of teaching was good and was usually practical in nature. The course curriculum was relevant but more exposure to the students should be provided like other top NIFT campuses. It does make the students ready for the industry and the summer internships is great.
    Other: I chose the course out of my deep interest in fashion designing. The return on investment of the course is very less so that should be better. The campus is very huge and impressive with very modern architecture and gives very stylish vibes.
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    3.4
    3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
    I am satisfied. The college has a good infrastructure.
    Placements: Almost 70-80% of the students got placement offers. The highest salary package offered was 10 LPA for UI/UX design. Roles of a photographer, UI/UX designer, fashion stylist, fashion forecasting, animation, videography, graphic designer, visual merchandiser, stylist, are offered. Almost 100% of the students got internships.
    Infrastructure: Amenities like Wi-Fi, classrooms, computer labs, photography studio, photography equipment, resource centre, library, magazines, and trend forecasting agency subscription are available here. The hostel is good. The canteen is average. Medical facilities need improvement. Sports and games are average here.
    Faculty: Some of them are really helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive. The teaching quality is also good in some subjects, and others need improvement. The course curriculum is somewhat relevant. We have a varied syllabus, which makes us trained in a lot of fields, but due to time restraint, we are not able to learn in-depth about each subject.
    Other: I have chosen this course as I have an interest in graphic design and photography. There should be a better syllabus with an in-depth study of each subject, rather than teaching everything with no or very little time given to concentrate on each subject. There should be a compact syllabus and better time distribution.
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    NIFT Patna BDes Scholarships 2025

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    Q:   Are there any scholarships available for NIFT Patna BDes students?
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    NIFT offers scholarships under two schemes. Students pursuing BDes at NIFT Patna can apply for NIFT scholarships if they fulfil the preset eligibility requirements. These scholarship schemes are mentioned below:

    • 'SARTHAK' - NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme
    • 'UDAAN' - NIFT Means-cum-Merit Scheme for foreign studies

    In addition to the above-mentioned scholarship schemes, BDes students can avail of the scholarships offered by the central government through the National Scholarships Portal (NSP). 

    Q:   How can a NIFT Patna student apply for the 'UDAAN' NIFT scholarship?
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    NIFT Patna students can avail of the 'UDAAN' - Means-cum-Merit scheme for foreign students if they fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement. The scholarship is provided to students pursuing regular undergraduate and postgraduate courses. A scholarship of up to 100% is provided to a maximum of three students. Eligible students can apply for the scholarship by submitting an online application in the prescribed format. They must submit a processing fee of INR 2,000.

    NIFT Patna BDes FAQs 2025

    Q:   What is the entrance exam for NIFT Patna?
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    Admission to NIFT Patna courses is done through NIFT entrance exam. The candidates have to visit the official website of NIFT to apply for the entance exam. 

    The steps to apply for NIFT 2024 entrance exam are mentioned below:

    Step 1: Visit the official NIFT website and click on the three vertical lines.

    Step 2: Select"Registrations for Admissions-2024" from the drop-down menu.

    Step 3: Click on the "New Log In" tab.

    Step 4: Enter the required details

    Step 5: Click on the "Submit" button.

    Step 6: Complete the application form by entering the necessary information and uploading a recent passport-size photograph along with the image of your signature.

    Step 7: Complete the NIFT 2024 registration process by making the required payment of the application fee.

    The application fee for NIFT 2024 entrance exam is INR 3,000 for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS category candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ ST/ PwD Category.

    Q:   Where are NIFT Patna alumni placed?
    A: 

    According to unofficial online sources, a large share of NIFT Patna alumni are placed in the Arts and Design sector with a 42% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

    NIFT Patna alumni

    NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Sales, Media and Communication, Purchasing, and Engineering.

    Q:   What are the BDes specialisations available at NIFT Patna?
    A: 

    NIFT Patna BDes is offered in six specialisations. While the curriculum for each specialisation is uniquely designed, the duration and admission process for all these specialisations are the same. Listed below are the NIFT Patna BDes specialisations:

    Q:   What are the important dates for candidates seeking NIFT Patna BDes admission?
    A: 

    NIFT Patna BDes admission schedule for the current admission year (2025) has been released with the institute's official prospectus. Check out the following table for the same:

    EventsDates
    Online RegistrationNov 22, 2024
    Last date to registerJan 6, 2025
    Last date to register with late feeJan 9, 2025
    Entrance ExamFeb 9, 2025
    Entrance Exam ResultMarch 2025
    Situation TestApril 2025
    Seat AllocationMay - June 2025

     

    Q:   When will the NIFT 2026 entrance exam be conducted?
    A: 

    The written tests for the NIFT 2026 exam will be held in the second week of February 2026 (tentative). The detailed schedule will also be released soon by NTA. The written tests comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for BDes and MDes candidates. 

    The GAT test is considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT is offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

    Q:   What are the selection criteria for BDes admission at NIFT Patna?
    A: 

    The NIFT Patna BDes selection process is entrance-based. NIFT conducts a common entrance exam to shortlist candidates for various NIFTs. The exam comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). Based on the performance in the entrance exam, the candidates are shortlisted for the second stage, i.e. a Situation Test. The seat allocation is based on the merit list released by the institute. The merit list is prepared based on the following criteria:

    • GAT - 30% weightage
    • CAT- 50% weightage
    • Situation Test - 20% weightage
    Q:   What is the application fee for BDes at NIFT Patna?
    A: 

    The NIFT BDes application fee depends on the reservation category of applicants. The fee has to be paid through online payment gateway on the NIFT admission portal. Check out the following table for the category-wise application fee:

    Category

    Application Fee (non-refundable)*

    General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

    INR 3,000

    SC/ ST/ PwD Category

    INR 1,500

    *The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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