Mystory@Manali Shitole: How I chose my course and career path
Mystory@Manali Shitole
I am a creative person and wanted to do something in the creative field. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was the only premier institution in India that offered a 4-year degree course in Fashion Communication. However, the entrance procedure included an all India level NIFT written exam comprising of GAT and CAT. Once you are shortlisted you can select the course based on your All India level rank. My rank was 203 and I got into Mumbai branch for Fashion Communication course.
After my graduation, I went on to complete MBA in International Fashion Management from Coventry University London Campus, Central London, UK. I had to give IELTS for this and based on my transcripts, I was also offered scholarship.
I am currently working with Disney which has been my dream company since childhood. I am truly enjoying my work. There is something that you can always do no matter what; just be passionate about it.
What I gained from my college years
We had many interesting subjects like visual merchandising, photography, graphic designing, fashion designing, etc. I loved creative subjects and I never missed a lesson. I would actively participate in classes and spent hours in the library and nights working on assignments. But I loved every bit of it.
The faculty was really talented, friendly and cooperative. They would guide us on every doubt we had and pushed us to our full potential. I participated in few competitions and won for my college.
Hostel experience really helps you grow. You grow as person. You become more independent and take your own decisions and finally find your real self. I would encourage every student to experience hostel life at least once, if you get a chance.
All of these experiences put together make you a better person and more capable to face any situation in your life.
About the Author:
I am currently working at The Walt Disney Company as a sourcing coordinator. I am a fun loving and creative person. I love to travel, doodle, and do adventure sports. I love to interact with people and learn more about different cultures and languages.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes, you can get into NIFT Mumbai with a 400 rank depending on the category you belong to. For the General AI category, admission were closed at a rank of 655. The courses available for this category can be seen in the table below.
| Course | NIFT Mumbai Last Round cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Des. in Textile Design | 477 |
| B.Des. in Knitwear Design | 655 |
Please not that other categories will have different cutoffs accordi
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Answered a month ago
The National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai, popularly known as NIFT Mumbai provides degrees in the field of Fashion Technology, and Design at UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate levels. The college offers various programmes such as BDEs, B F Tech, MDes, MFM, Diploma and Certifications. It is a
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No, you cannot take direct admission at NIFT Mumbai. The college offers merit-based admission based on the scores in NIFT exam. Merit is calculated based on score in GAT, CAT exam as well as situation test and personal interview. Candidates need to clear the cutoff of exam and fulfill the eligibilit
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Candidates should carry original as well as copies of the given documents at the time of admission:
- Class 10 marskheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheet
- State Domicile
- Caste Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Undertaking on Anti-Ragging
- Undertaking on Fee Refund
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Answered a month ago
NIFT Mumbai offers entrance-based admission. The registration window for NIFT entrance exam is closed now. The application window ran from December 8, 2025, to January 19, 2026 (with late fees). The entrance exam for 2026 was conducted on February 8, 2026, and results for Stage 1 are expected in Apr
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Answered a month ago
National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai total tuition fee for different courses is provided in the table below:
| Course Name | Total Tuition Fee |
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| BDes | INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 13 lakh |
| MDes | INR 6.2 lakh |
| MFM | INR 6.2 lakh |
| BFTech | INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 13 lakh |
| Certificate | INR 41,300- 1.3 lakh |
Note: This information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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NIFT Mumbai accepts entrance exam of NIFT which has two written tests: CBT based GAT (General Ability Test) and paper-pen mode CAT (Creative Ability Test). For UG courses it is followed by Situation Test and for PG courses it is followed by Personal Interview round.
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Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the eligibility for taking admission in the PG programmes at NIFT Mumbai:
| Course | Common Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| MDes | Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institute or University | NIFT Entrance Exam |
| MFM | Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institute or University | NIFT Entrance Exam |
| PG Diploma | Graduation from a recognised university | Merit-based |
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