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  • Estd. 2008

B.Design (Lateral Entry)
 at 
NIFT Patna 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Patna 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
90,200
63,400
27,200
1.81 Lakh
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B.Design (Lateral Entry)
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NIFT Patna 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the application fee for BDes at NIFT Patna?
A: 

The NIFT BDes application fee depends on the reservation category of applicants. The fee has to be paid through online payment gateway on the NIFT admission portal. Check out the following table for the category-wise application fee:

Category

Application Fee (non-refundable)*

General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

INR 3,000

SC/ ST/ PwD Category

INR 1,500

*The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   What are the important dates for candidates seeking NIFT Patna BDes admission?
A: 

NIFT Patna BDes admission schedule for the current admission year (2025) has been released with the institute's official prospectus. Check out the following table for the same:

EventsDates
Online RegistrationNov 22, 2024
Last date to registerJan 6, 2025
Last date to register with late feeJan 9, 2025
Entrance ExamFeb 9, 2025
Entrance Exam ResultMarch 2025
Situation TestApril 2025
Seat AllocationMay - June 2025

 

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Q:   What is the seat intake for B Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna?
A: 

There are many specialisations in B Des course at National Institute of Fashion Technology. The specialisations include:-

  • B Des in fashion designing. 
  • B Des in accessory designing. 
  • B Des in fashion communication. 
  • B Des in textile designing. 

Each of these specialisations have approximately 44 seats intake. The total seat intake for B Des course is 176 seats. The cutoff will be released according to the number of seats only. Seeing the number of seats available students need to have a good rank in the university entrance test, in order to take admission. 

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Q:   Can I get direct admission to B.Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna?
A: 

No, you can't take direct admission to B.Des at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna.

BDes at NIFT Patna is offered in four different specialisations and they are, Accessories Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design and Textile Design. The duration of the course is four years and admission to NIFT Patna BDes is done through the NIFT Entrance exam.NIFT Entrance Exam is divided into three parts i.e. Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test/ Group Discussion, and Personal Interview (GD and PI) round. Candidates planning to pursue BDes are required to appear for CAT and GAT exams followed by the Situation Test.

To be eligible for NIFT Patna BDes, candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board and his/ her age should be less than 24 years as of 1st Aug of the year of admission.

 

 

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Q:   What is the selection process for B Des and what is the minimum NIFT Entrance marks required?
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The following is the selection process for B Des at National Institute of fashion technology. 

1.The students need to fill the online application form from the Institute's official website with all necessary details like 12th, 10th marks etc. 

2.After filling the application form student will be called to qualify for the NIFT test which includes aptitude tests, group discussions etc. after that the students need to wait for the cutoff. 

3.If the students qualifies in the cutoff, the NIFT counselling will take place. 

4.After counselling, the students will be given the final admission. 

Talking about the minimum NIFT entrance marks required, it totally depends on the seats available, and the cutoff. The cutoff rank which was required for BDes in fashion Designer in 2023 was 1692. All other specialisations will have different ramks. 

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Students also asked

Q:   Can I join National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna directly?
A: 

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. 

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Q:   What is the highest placement package offered at NIFT Patna?
A: 

The following table depicts the NIFT Patna placement packages recorded in recent years:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics
the highest packageINR 22 LPA
Average packageINR 4.50 LPA

NOTE: The above salary details are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

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Q:   How can I download the NIFT Patna placement report?
A: 

NIFT Patna has not released the exclusive placement report for the year 2023. However, the overall placement brochure 2023 is available on the official website. In order to download the report, students can follow the points mentioned below:

  • Visit the offcial website of NIFT
  • Scroll down to Major Event section
  • Click on the campus placement brochure 2023
  • Scroll down and download the placement brochure 2023
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Q:   What is the application fee for MFM at NIFT Patna?
A: 

The NIFT Patna MFM application fee depends on the reservation category of applicants. The fee has to be paid through online payment gateway on the NIFT admission portal. Check out the following table for the category-wise application fee:

Category

Application Fee (non-refundable)*

General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

INR 3,000

SC/ ST/ PwD Category

INR 1,500

*The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   Are admissions at National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna entrance-based or merit-based?
A: 

Admissions at National Institute of Fashion Technology are entrance based. There is an entrance exam conducted by the institute named as NIFT test. The test includes various parts like Creative ability test, general ability test, group discussion etc. The students need to qualify in the entrance exam in order to get admission. Cutoff will be released based on the number of seats and applications. Students need to qualify in the cutoff rank also. The cutoff rank for B Des fashion designing in 2023 was 1692. All the courses will have different cutoff which students can check on the official website. 

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Answered 7 years ago

Yes, there is a means cum merit scholarship for the SC students. Provided you get a certain grade pointer, you will be eligible for it with the required documents and proof.

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