NIFT BFTech Cutoff Analysis for Past 3 years (2020, 2019, 2018)

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

Updated on Jul 6, 2021 13:14 IST

NIFT BFTech cutoffs are the highest for Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru campuses. Go through NIFT BFTech cutoffs for the past three years for all NIFT campuses.

NIFT BFTech Cutoff Analysis for Past 3 years

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts a written entrance exam in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) course offered at its campuses. Thus, NIFT Entrance Exam for BFTech admissions comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) only.

NIFT Entrance Exam for BFTech admission is of three hours duration wherein aspirants need to attempt a total of 150 questions.

Candidates who clear this entrance test then need to meet NIFT cutoffs for BFTech course admissions. After analyzing past years’ cutoffs for BFTech course, it is easy to conclude that the most popular design school to pursue this course is NIFT Delhi followed by NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bengaluru.

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It may be noted that not all NIFT campuses offer BFTech course. A total of 12 campuses only offer this course.

Further, aspirants can go through the past years’ NIFT cut off analysis for BFTech courses offered at all the NIFT campuses in India. The cutoffs mentioned in the tables/ graph below include the last merit rank that was offered admission in a BFTech course in a given year.

NIFT cutoff for BFTech Course

The most sought-after campus for BFTech course are NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bengaluru. Over the years, there has been a lot of discussion over which is the most popular NIFT campus for BFTech course, and hands-down the number spot has been claimed by NIFT Delhi, every year.

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NIFT Cutoff 2020

NIFT Cutoff 2019

NIFT Cutoff 2018

NIFT Delhi

41

55

47

NIFT Mumbai

138

120

140

NIFT Bengaluru

189

118

124

NIFT Gandhinagar

288

250

208

NIFT Chennai

423

310

332

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439

240

276

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467

291

322

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818

428

533

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862

526

534

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842

522

563

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961

527

496

NIFT Kannur

1226

604

639

Aspirants can go through the graph containing BFTech cutoffs for NIFT admissions below:

NIFT Cutoff Analysis for BFTech

NIFT BTech Course

Aspirants opting to pursue BFTech course from any NIFT campus can undergo in-depth study in this field by pursuing any one specialisation from their respective departments from the list mentioned below:

  • Apparel Production Technology
  • Apparel Production Management
  • Apparel Product Development

Apart from this, aspirants can also select any one interdisciplinary minor (IDM) from any department other than their own department. The IDMs on offer as part of BFTech course are Apparel Manufacturing Process and IT Applications for Fashion Business.

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Answered a month ago

The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.

Fee ComponentsFee Amount (2 Years) (2025)
Tuition Fees5.86 Lakhs
Hostel Fees*2.21 Lakhs
One-time payment*27,200
Total fees8.35 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.

*One-time payment includes Refundable Security Depos

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.

SemesterNIFT Fees 2024 (INR)NIFT Fees 2025 (INR)
Semester 11,83,2001,91,700
Semester 21,43,0001,50,000
Semester 31,69,8001,78,700
Semester 41,50,0001,58,000
Semester 51,78,7001,87,800
Semester 61,58,0001,66,000
Semester 71,93,7002,03,200
Semester 81,66,0001,74,000
Total (4 Years)13,42,40014,09,400

 

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Sayeba Naushad

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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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Sayeba Naushad

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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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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:

ProgrammeEducational 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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Sayeba Naushad

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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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Sayeba Naushad

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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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