Colleges Accepting NIFT Scores 2026: Total Seats, Course-wise seat intake
NIFTs have a combined intake of 4837 seats for the B.Des, M.Des, M.F.Tech, B.F.Tech and MFM courses across its 19 campuses. In this article, we discuss course-wise, program-wise, and category-wise seat intake of Colleges Accepting NIFT Scores 2026. Read the full details here.
One must understand the NIFT admission process and seat matrix, as the seat count is directly linked to your prospects of getting admission. The NIFT entrance exam is conducted to shortlist aspirants for admission in design courses offered at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses.
NIFT exam written exam will be held on February 08, 2026. The National Institute of Fashion Technology has 19 participating institutes. NIFT 2026 participating institutes will offer a total of around 5076 seats across the All-India, state domicile, and NRI categories, and all these campuses select candidate on the basis of their scores in the NIFT entrance exam.
- NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix
- NIFT 2026 Admission Process
- NIFT 2026 Seat Intake (Overall) - Regular Seats
- Campus-wise total seats for NIFT 2026 Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Seats by Campus from the NIFT Admission Seat Matrix 2026 (Regular seats + State Domicile)
- NIFT Entrance Exam - All India Seats (Previous Editions)
- Course-wise Seats Available for NIFT Admissions 2023 - Total Seat Intake
- NIFT Admission: State Domicile Seats
- NIFT Admission 2023: Seats Available for Foreign Nationals
- NIFT Entrance Exam: Institute-wise Seat Intake for UG and PG Programs
- 1. NIFT Bengaluru - Seat Intake
- 2. NIFT Bhopal - Seat Intake
- 3. NIFT Chennai - Seat Intake
- 4. NIFT Daman - Seat Intake
- 5. NIFT Gandhinagar - Seat Intake
- 6. NIFT Hyderabad - Seat Intake
- 7. NIFT Kannur - Seat Intake
- 8. NIFT Kolkata - Seat Intake
- 9. NIFT Mumbai- Seat Intake
- 10. NIFT New Delhi - Seat Intake
- 11. NIFT Raebareli- Seat Intake
- 12. NIFT Patna - Seat Intake
- 13. NIFT Panchkula: Seat Intake
- 14. NIFT Shillong - Seat Intake
- 15. NIFT Kangra - Seat Intake
- 16. NIFT Jodhpur - Seat Intake
- 17. NIFT Bhubaneswar - Seat Intake
- 18. NIFT Srinagar - Seat Intake
- 19. NIFT Varanasi - Seat Intake
- Read More:
NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix
Take a look at the NIFT Seat Matrix of 2026 and previous years:
- In 2022, the total number of seats available was 5,023. The break-up of seats included 4,188 All India seats, 377 State domicile seats, and 458 seats reserved for NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC.
- In 2023, the total number of seats increased to 5,199. This included 4,324 All India seats, 405 State domicile seats, and 470 seats for NRI/Foreign Nationals.
- In 2024, the total number of seats available was 5,289.
- In 2025, the total number of seats was 4,837, excluding the NRI seats.
- In 2026, the total number of seats is 5076 seats.
Also read:
NIFT 2026 Admission Process
NIFT admissions 2026 will be a two-tiered process wherein aspirants need to first clear the written tests (CAT and GAT). Shortlisted candidates have to appear next in a Situation Test/Personal Interview. The NIFT 2026 merit rank for admission will be prepared by giving weightage to each test component.
NIFT 2026 Seat Intake (Overall) - Regular Seats
Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.
| Program / Level | Total Seats (All Campuses) | State Domicile Seats | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Accessory Design (AD) | 576 | 61 | 637 |
| B.Des Fashion Communication (FC) | 644 | 75 | 719 |
| B.Des Fashion Design (FD) | 712 | 89 | 801 |
| B.Des Knitwear Design (KD) | 330 | 21 | 351 |
| B.Des Textile Design (TD) | 606 | 75 | 681 |
| B.Des Leather Design (LD) | 152 | 0 | 152 |
| B.F.Tech - Apparel Production (AP) | 542 | 49 | 591 |
| M.Des | 254 | 21 | 275 |
| M.F.M. | 644 | 75 | 719 |
| M.F.Tech | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| TOTAL (All Programmes) |
4596 | 480 | 5076 |
NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The exam is conducted once every year and it consist of two parts, i.e, first one is, written exam and second is, situation test/personal interview.
- Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT.
- Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.
The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes that offer the following courses - BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM courses.
Yes, NIFT Hyderabad does follow seat reservation for MFM courses. The seats are reserved for SC/ ST/ Persons With Disabilities (PWD) / Foreign Nationals /SAARC / NRI, in MFM programme. Check out the below table to learn more about the seat allocated to reserved categories below:
| Reserved Category | Percentage of Seat Reserved |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (NONCREAMY) | 27% |
| Persons With Disabilities (PWD) | 5% Horizontal reservation for Differently Abled Person (with 40% or more disability) cutting across all sections, i.e., . SCs, STs, OBCs, Non-Creamy, and General category. |
| State Domicile | 20% (supernumerary) |
| Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI | 15% (supernumerary) |
Campus-wise total seats for NIFT 2026 Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
| NIFT Campus | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| NIFT Bengaluru | 228 |
| NIFT Bhopal | 204 |
| NIFT Bhubaneswar | 123 |
| NIFT Chennai | 223 |
| NIFT Daman | 111 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar | 224 |
| NIFT Hyderabad | 257 |
| NIFT Jodhpur | 142 |
| NIFT Kangra | 182 |
| NIFT Kannur | 128 |
| NIFT Kolkata | 170 |
| NIFT Mumbai | 35 |
| NIFT Nava Raipur | 147 |
| NIFT New Delhi | 197 |
| NIFT Panchkula | 186 |
| NIFT Patna | 28 |
| NIFT Raebareli | 228 |
| NIFT Shillong | 140 |
| NIFT Srinagar | 55 |
| NIFT Varanasi | 148 |
NIFT B.Des Specialisation 2026: Seat Intake
| NIFT B.Des Specialisation 2026 | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Accessory Design (AD) | 637 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 719 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 801 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | 82 |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 351 |
| Leather Design (LD) | 152 |
| Textile Design (TD) | 681 |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Seats by Campus from the NIFT Admission Seat Matrix 2026 (Regular seats + State Domicile)
| Campus | Accessory Design (AD) | Fashion Communication (FC) | Fashion Design (FD) | Fashion Interior (FI) | Knitwear Design (KD) | Leather Design (LD) | Textile Design (TD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 38 | 38 | 38 | – | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Bhopal | 34 | 34 | 34 | – | 34 | – | 34 |
| Bhubaneswar | 34 | 34 | 34 | 7 | 7 | – | 7 |
| Chennai | 38 | 34 | 34 | 7 | 38 | 38 | 34 |
| Daman | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 38 | 7 |
| Gandhinagar | 38 | 38 | 38 | – | 34 | 38 | 38 |
| Hyderabad | 38 | 38 | 34 | 68 | 7 | 38 | 34 |
| Jodhpur | 38 | 38 | 7 | 14 | 38 | – | 7 |
| Kangra | 34 | 34 | 38 | – | 38 | – | 38 |
| Kannur | 7 | 7 | 38 | – | 38 | – | 38 |
| Kolkata | 34 | 34 | 34 | – | 34 | – | 34 |
| Mumbai | 7 | 7 | 7 | – | 7 | – | 7 |
| Nava Raipur | 38 | 34 | 34 | – | 7 | – | 34 |
| New Delhi | 38 | 38 | 7 | – | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Panchkula | 34 | 38 | 38 | – | 38 | – | 38 |
| Patna | 7 | 7 | 7 | – | – | – | 7 |
| Raebareli | 38 | 38 | 38 | – | 38 | – | 38 |
| Shillong | 34 | 34 | 34 | – | – | – | 38 |
| Srinagar | 7 | 7 | 7 | – | – | – | 34 |
| Varanasi | 38 | 38 | 38 | – | – | – | 34 |
Seat Availability(Regular) - Master Programs
| Master Programs |
TOTAL (expected) |
TOTAL |
G. TOTAL (expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) |
State Domicile |
G. Total |
|
| Master of Design (M.Des.) |
254 |
21 |
275 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) |
644 |
75 |
719 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) |
34 |
0 |
34 |
| Total |
932 |
96 |
1028 |
NIFT Entrance Exam - All India Seats (Previous Editions)
Mentioned below are the seats available for candidates belonging to categories such as Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), Gen-EWS and PwD [Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)].
| NIFT Colleges |
All India Seats for 2023 Admission Session |
All India Seats for 2022 Admission Session |
|---|---|---|
| 338 |
338 |
|
| 204 |
170 |
|
| 338 |
338 |
|
| 300 |
300 |
|
| 266 |
266 |
|
| 238 |
238 |
|
| 304 |
304 |
|
| 304 |
304 |
|
| 376 |
376 |
|
| 204 |
204 |
|
| 228 |
228 |
|
| 170 |
170 |
|
| 238 |
204 |
|
| 204 |
204 |
|
| 204 |
204 |
|
| 136 |
136 |
|
| 204 |
204 |
|
| NIFT Daman |
68 |
- |
| Total Seats |
4,324* |
4,188 |
*There are an additional 405 state domicile seats and 470 extra seats for NRI/Foreign Nationals.
Course-wise Seats Available for NIFT Admissions 2023 - Total Seat Intake
| Course |
No. of Seats (2023) |
No. of Seats (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 742 |
742 |
|
| BDes Leather Design |
172 |
172 |
| BDes Accessory Design |
654 |
654 |
| BDes Textile Design |
697 |
653 |
| BDes Knitwear Design |
302 |
302 |
| BDes Fashion Communication |
742 |
742 |
| BFTech Apparel Production |
652 |
608 |
| MDes |
304 |
260 |
| MFM |
786 |
742 |
| MFTech |
148 |
148 |
| Total Seats |
5.199 |
5023 |
NIFT Admission: State Domicile Seats
In the table mentioned below, candidates can go through the seats available under state domicile in different courses offered at NIFT campuses this year, as compared to the seats available for admission in the same course last year.
| Course |
No. of Seats (2023) |
No. of Seats (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| BDes Fashion Design |
68 |
68 |
| BDes Leather Design |
0 |
0 |
| BDes Accessory Design |
54 |
54 |
| BDes Textile Design |
63 |
56 |
| BDes Knitwear Design |
7 |
7 |
| BDes Fashion Communication |
68 |
68 |
| BFTech Apparel Production |
49 |
42 |
| MDes |
21 |
14 |
| MFM |
75 |
68 |
| MFTech |
0 |
0 |
| Total Seats |
405 |
377 |
NIFT Admission 2023: Seats Available for Foreign Nationals
Candidates can go through the seats available for admission to aspirants belonging to NRI/Foreign Nationals category this year as compared to previous years.
| Course |
No. of Seats (2023) |
No. of Seats (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| BDes Fashion Design |
64 |
64 |
| BDes Leather Design |
20 |
20 |
| BDes Accessory Design |
58 |
58 |
| BDes Textile Design |
62 |
59 |
| BDes Knitwear Design |
33 |
33 |
| BDes Fashion Communication |
64 |
64 |
| BFTech Apparel Production |
61 |
58 |
| MDes |
29 |
26 |
| MFM |
67 |
64 |
| MFTech |
12 |
12 |
| Total Seats |
470 |
458 |
Also Read:
No, National Institute of Fashion Technology Bhubaneswar does not offer admission without entrance exam. The institute conducts NIFT Entrance Exam including General Ability Test (GAT) and Creativity Ability Test (CAT). Aspirants need to qualify both GAT and CAT for BDes and BFTech courses. Only GAT score is required for admission to MFM followed by a personal interview round.
The minimum eligibility for getting into NIFT is, class 12 with a minimum percentage and selection will be based on the entrance exam. Students seeking admission in BFTech should only appear for GAT.
Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
Course | |
Eligibility | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: NIFT Entrance Exam |
Total Tuition Fees | INR 6.07 Lacs - INR12.34 Lakh |
The total seat intake of BFTech at NIFT Hyderabad is 53. NIFT Hyderabad offers BFTech in Apparel Production for full-time and lateral entries. BFTech courses at NIFT Hyderabad range between INR 6.07 Lacs - INR 12.34 Lakh. Refer to the table for more understanding-
Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
Course | BFTech |
Eligibility | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: NIFT Entrance Exam |
Total Tuition Fees Full Time | INR 12.34 Lakh |
Total Tuition Fees Lateral Entry | INR 6.07 Lakh |
Seat Intake Full Time | 43 |
Seat Intake Lateral Entry | 10 |
NOTE: The mentioned data is from external sources. Hence, it may vary.
NIFT Entrance Exam: Institute-wise Seat Intake for UG and PG Programs
1. NIFT Bengaluru - Seat Intake
NIFT Bengaluru 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B FTech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | NIFT Bengaluru SEAT (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — |
| Total | 304 |
2. NIFT Bhopal - Seat Intake
NIFT Bhopal 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des and B.Ftech are as follows.
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 34 | 7 |
| Leather Design (LD) | — | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | — | — |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — | — |
| Total | 238 | 49 |
3. NIFT Chennai - Seat Intake
NIFT Chennai 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Seats (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | — |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — |
| Total | 304 |
4. NIFT Daman - Seat Intake
NIFT Daman 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Daman | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | — | — |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | — | — |
| Fashion Design (FD) | — | — |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | — | — |
| Leather Design (LD) | — | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | — | — |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | — | — |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — | — |
| Total | 68 | 14 |
5. NIFT Gandhinagar - Seat Intake
NIFT Gandhinagar 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Seats (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | — |
| Leather Design (LD) | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — |
| Total | 266 |
6. NIFT Hyderabad - Seat Intake
NIFT Hyderabad 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Seats (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | — |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — |
| Total | 266 |
7. NIFT Kannur - Seat Intake
NIFT Kannur 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Kannur | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | — | — |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 34 | 7 |
| Leather Design (LD) | — | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — | — |
| Total | 238 | 49 |
8. NIFT Kolkata - Seat Intake
NIFT Kolkata 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seat (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | — |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — |
| Total | 304 |
9. NIFT Mumbai- Seat Intake
NIFT Mumbai 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | — |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | — |
| Total | 304 |
10. NIFT New Delhi - Seat Intake
NIFT New Delhi 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | — |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
| Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | 34 |
| Total | 376 |
11. NIFT Raebareli- Seat Intake
NIFT Raebareli 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
| Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |
| Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
| Master Programmes | |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
| Total | 228 |
12. NIFT Patna - Seat Intake
NIFT Patna 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Total | 204 | 42 |
13. NIFT Panchkula: Seat Intake
NIFT Panchkula 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | – | – |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | – | – |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 204 | 42 |
14. NIFT Shillong - Seat Intake
NIFT Shillong 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | – | – |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | – | – |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | – | – |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 170 | 35 |
15. NIFT Kangra - Seat Intake
NIFT Kangra 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | – | – |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 238 | 49 |
16. NIFT Jodhpur - Seat Intake
NIFT Jodhpur 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | – | – |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | – | – |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 204 | 42 |
17. NIFT Bhubaneswar - Seat Intake
NIFT Bhubaneswar 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | – | – |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | – | – |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 204 | 42 |
18. NIFT Srinagar - Seat Intake
NIFT Srinagar 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows.
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 12 |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 12 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 12 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | – | – |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 12 |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | – | – |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | – | – |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 12 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 170 | 60 |
19. NIFT Varanasi - Seat Intake
NIFT Varanasi 2026 Seat Intake - B.Des, B.Ftech and M Des are as follows:
| Programme | Seats (expected) | State Domicile (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
| Accessory Design (AD) | – | – |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
| Fashion Interior (FI) | 34 | 7 |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | – | – |
| Leather Design (LD) | – | – |
| Textile Design (TD) | – | – |
| Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
| Apparel Production (AP) | – | – |
| Master Programmes | ||
| Master of Design (M.Des) | – | – |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | – | – |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | – | – |
| Total | 102 | 21 |
Read More:

Sayeba Naushad is a commerce postgraduate from Banaras Hindu University. She has over five years of experience in content writing and editing. She has a nose for current events in design field. At Shiksha.com, she s
Read Full Bio
No, you cannot join National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna directly. You need to qualify in the entrance exam in order to take admission. The entrance exam is conducted by the university which is NIFT test. This exam contains various levels or steps like aptitude test, situation test, group discussion etc. Students need to qualify in the entrance exams and the cutoff. The cutoff will be released according to the number of seats and applicants. After the student qualifies in the cutoff he/she will pass through final admission steps and will get the final admission.