National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong Answered Questions

According to NIFT's admission guidelines, a candidate can only get a refund of their fees deducting the registration fee if they withdraw their admission before a specific deadline, usually before the start of the academic session. After the deadline, only the security deposit is refunded. 

According to several sources, pursuing an MFM at NIFT is considered moderately difficult, with the entrance exam being manageable if you prepare well with a focus on general knowledge, logical reasoning, and basic mathematics, with the most challenging aspect often being the case study analysis section; most students can prepare adequately within a few months with dedicated study and practice with past papers. 

NIFT Placements - The placement process for the NIFTs is conducted in TWO phases. Phase 1 of the placement process is organized in April-May and is conducted online. Meanwhile, Phase 2 is held in June and will be held in either online or offline mode. Speaking of salary package, graduates from a top NIFT, say NIFT Kolkolta or NIFT Delhi, can expect an average salary package upwards of INR 5 Lacs per annum. In contrast, graduates from NIFT Bengaluru may get an offer of INR 3 Lacs per annum or more. The NIFTs are among the top design institutes in the country, and so they are a hot destination for companies looking to hire designers, creative managers, and tech-savvy fashion professionals. Students who have completed or are pursuing their B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, MFM, and B.F.Tech degrees can participate in the NIFT placement process. In addition to the leading core companies in the fashion business, the NIFT placement process is graced by participants from the FMCG, technology, media, journalism, and consulting sectors.  

NIFT cutoff 2025 - The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the NIFT 2025 cutoffs at the time of counseling and seat allotment. The NIFT cut offs are different for every campus but a score of 75 our of 100 can be considered good.   In the previous edition, FOUR regular and one SPOT seat allotment rounds of NIFT counselling were conducted. For each of these rounds, a separate cut-off was released. Candidates who met the NIFT cut-off for a particular round were offered admission. The direct link to download the institute- and category-wise cut-offs will be given below once they are available.

No, you cannot join NIFT for a B.Des programme without taking the NIFT entrance exam; admission to the B.Des course at NIFT is strictly based on your performance in the NIFT entrance exam, which includes a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and a General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test for shortlisted candidates. 

According to available information, the average package for MFM students at NIFT Shillong is generally considered to be between INR 3 Lacs per annum and INR 8 Lacs per annum. This range aligns with the average salary for MFM graduates across various NIFT campus.

Yes, NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is widely considered a top institute for pursuing a Master of Fashion Management (MFM), with many regarding it as the best option in India for this field due to its reputation, industry connections, and strong placement records across its campuses; particularly the Delhi campus which is often highlighted as a leading choice for MFM studies.