National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna Answered Questions

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:CategoryApplication Fee (non-refundable)*General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS CategoryINR 3,000SC/ ST/ PwD CategoryINR 1,500*The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The NIFT Patna MFM 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:CategoryApplication Fee (non-refundable)*General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS CategoryINR 3,000SC/ ST/ PwD CategoryINR 1,500*The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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 studiesIn 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). 

NIFT Patna grants BDes admission to candidates who are eligible as per the below-given eligibility criteria:Candidate must be an Indian CitizenCandidate must not have exceeded the age of 25 years as of August 01 of the year of admission (a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit may be provided to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category)Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board/council; or Senior Secondary School examination of the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects; or a three/four-year AICTE-approved Diploma examination

NIFT Patna BDes cut-off varies across the BDes specialisations offered at the institute. The cut-off for most specialisations has shown a fluctuating trend over the past three years. BDes in Fashion Communication turned out to be the most competitive among all specialisations. Candidates can check out the following table presenting the BDes cut-off trend for various specialisations offered at NIFT Patna:Course202220232024BDes in Fashion Design134616921858BDes in Fashion Communication151318121339BDes in Accessory Design291731272664BDes in Textile Design276934052968 

No, NIFT Patna BDes application process is only conducted online. Aspirants must visit the official NIFT website to apply for admission. They can follow the below-given steps to complete the application process:Step 1: Visit the admission portal on the official website of NIFT.Step 2: Click on "New Registration". Sign up using your Aadhar number.Step 3: Enter all the required details and upload the necessary documents.Step 4: Complete the application process by submitting the application fee.

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. 

The important dates related to NIFT Patna MFM admission are released with the institute's official prospectus. Some important dates that aspirants must keep in mind are tabulated below:EventsDatesOnline RegistrationNov 22, 2024Last date to registerJan 6, 2025Last date to register with late feeJan 9, 2025Entrance ExamFeb 9, 2025Entrance Exam ResultMarch 2025Personal InterviewApril 2025Seat AllocationMay - June 2025

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) generally does not accept direct admissions to the second year of its programs. NIFT has a structured admission process, and students are typically admitted to the first year of the undergraduate courses. The institute does not usually allow students from other colleges to transfer directly into the second year, even if they have completed one year at another design college.However, policies may vary depending on specific circumstances, and it's always best to contact NIFT directly for detailed information regarding transfer or lateral entry. They can provide clarity on whether any exceptions are made, or if you can apply for a lateral entry into a particular course. It's also advisable to check the specific eligibility criteria for transfers or advanced standing if available.

There are no placement details available on the official website. As per unofficial sources, the placement rate recorded in recent drives was between 70% and 80%. Furthermore, the highest package grabbed was INR 22 LPA. Check the complete insights of NIFT Patna placements from the table below:ParticularsPlacement Statisticsthe highest packageINR 22 LPAAverage packageINR 4.50 LPAPlacement rate70% - 80%Popular recruitersFlipkart, Raymond, AmazonNOTE: The above placement statistics are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.