NIFT 2023 Toppers - All India Rank, Scores, Interviews
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
The results of the NIFT 2023 written exam have been declared on March 10, 2023. Scores of the written exam will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. Check here NIFT exam toppers, interviews, and more.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) declared the results of the NIFT 2023 written exams on March 10, 2023. The results have been declared for all candidates who appeared in the NIFT 2023 written exam, which was conducted on February 5, 2023. Candidates can check the NIFT 2023 results online at niftadmissions.in, by entering their email id and password.
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Latest Updates:
The list of NIFT 2023 exam toppers will be known once the final results of the NIFT 2023 exam are declared. The final results are scheduled to be announced in May 2023.
We will keep tracking the NIFT 2023 toppers, and bring all the updates about their All India Rank (AIR), scores, and names. In addition, we will bring you topper interviews.
So, stay tuned!
- NIFT Topper Interviews
- What after NIFT 2023 results for written exams
- NIFT 2023 admission schedule
- NIFT 2023 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / GD (PI) tests weightage
NIFT Topper Interviews
Here is a list of NIFT exam toppers from previous editions along with their interviews. Read the interviews and learn how an ordinary student managed to transform himself/herself into a winner.
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| Name of the Topper |
Read Interview |
|---|---|
| Vartika Bhardwaj, AIR 2 - NIFT 2020 |
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| Sirigowri Kambalimath, AIR 2 - NIFT 2018 |
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| Kanupriya Jaiswal, AIR 10 - NIFT 2018 |
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| Anmol Venkatesh, AIR 46 - NIFT 2018 |
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| Ruchi Harish Gandhi, MFTech AIR 8 - NIFT 2018 |
What after NIFT 2023 results for written exams
Candidates who have qualified in the written exams will next have to appear in a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The status, qualified or not, will be mentioned in NIFT 2023 results.
The number of candidates that will be shortlisted for the NIFT 2023 situation test/ interview will be around three times the number of seats available.
B.Des candidates need to appear in the Situation Test, whereas MDes, MFM, and MFTech applicants need to take a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
The Situation Test /GDPI will be conducted in April 2023. The GD will be of 15 to 20 minutes and include a discussion on an assigned case study. A panel of experts will assess the candidates on various parameters, including conceptual clarity, knowledge of the topic assigned, the contribution made to the topic, interpersonal skills ability to generate new ideas, problem-solving approach, leadership qualities, and effective communication.
The final results of NIFT 2023 would be prepared by giving weightage to NIFT written exams and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
NIFT 2023 admission schedule
| Event |
Schedule |
|---|---|
| Conduct of NIFT 2023 exam |
February 5, 2023 |
| Declaration of results for NIFT 2023 written exams |
March 2023 |
| Conduct of Situation Test/ Interview |
April 2023 |
| Declaration of Final Results for NIFT 2023 |
May 2023 |
| NIFT 2023 Counseling and Seat Allotment |
May-June 2023 |
NIFT 2023 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / GD (PI) tests weightage
| Program |
Test |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design |
CAT |
50% |
| GAT |
30% |
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| Situation Test |
20% |
|
| Master of Design |
CAT |
40% |
| GAT |
30% |
|
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Bachelor of Fashion Techlology |
GAT |
100% |
| Master of Fashion Technology |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Master of Fashion Management |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.
| Fee Components | Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5.86 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees* | 2.21 Lakhs |
| One-time payment* | 27,200 |
| Total fees | 8.35 Lakhs |
* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.
| Semester | NIFT Fees 2024 (INR) | NIFT Fees 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1,83,200 | 1,91,700 |
| Semester 2 | 1,43,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Semester 3 | 1,69,800 | 1,78,700 |
| Semester 4 | 1,50,000 | 1,58,000 |
| Semester 5 | 1,78,700 | 1,87,800 |
| Semester 6 | 1,58,000 | 1,66,000 |
| Semester 7 | 1,93,700 | 2,03,200 |
| Semester 8 | 1,66,000 | 1,74,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | 13,42,400 | 14,09,400 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025).
NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:
It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)
It has
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The NIFT entrance exam is considered moderately difficult. The level of difficulty of the exam depends on a student's strengths and preparation. Since seats are limited and competition is high, even average questions feel tougher due to the pressure.
B.Des exam tests creativity, design aptitude, obse
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:
| Programme | Educational Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognised board |
| B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) | Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream, but Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 is compulsory |
| M.Des (Master of Design) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology) | B.FTech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university |
| MFM (Master of Fashion Management) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.
NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.
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Contributor-Level 10
What is the fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT?