NIFT Participating Institutes 2023: Seat Intake, Reservation, Fee Structure, Admission Process

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2023 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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Updated on May 23, 2023 22:59 IST

NIFT Participating Institutes 2023 - The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted the NIFT 2023 entrance exam on February 5, 2023.

The merit rank of NIFT 2023 is used to shortlist candidates for admission to UG and PG design courses offered by participating institutes.

The National Institute of Design has released the updated seat matrix for NIFT 2023; the pdf is given below. 

This year a total of 18 NIFTs will participate in the NIFT 2023 admission process; in the last edition, there were 17 participating institutes.

NIFT Daman is the new addition.

These institutes offer a combined intake of 5199 seats, including 4324 All-India, 405 state domicile, and 470 NRI seats.

Among the 4324 All-India seats, the course-wise intake is:

  • B.Des - 2748 seats
  • B.F.Tech - 542 seats
  • Masters course (M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM) - 1034 seats.

Latest Updates:

NIFT Participating Institutes 2023 - Admission Process

The admission process to the participating institutes includes the following steps:

  1. Filling of the NIFT 2023 application form - The application form is currently open.
  2. Issue of admit cards - Candidates who successfully complete the application process will be issued admit cards.
  3. Conduct of NIFT 2023 written test - The written test for B.Des and M.Des comprises a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and MFM candidates only need to appear in GAT
  4. Shortlisting for Situation Test /GDPI - Candidates will be shortlisted for the next round based on their performance in the written tests. B.Des candidates will have to appear in a Situation Test, while PG applicants must appear in a Group Discussion/ Personal Interview.
  5. Preparation of merit list and seat allotment - The merit list will be prepared by giving weightage to the written tests and Situation Test /GDPI. The allotment of seats will be finally done based on the NIFT 2023 merit rank of the candidate.

NIFT 2023 Participating Institutes - Seat Intake for B.Des, M.Des (All-India Seats)

NIFT 2023 Participating Institute

Seat Intake


[SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)]

B.Des + B.F.Tech

Masters

Total Seat Intake

NIFT Bengaluru

228

110

338

NIFT Bhopal

170

34

204

NIFT Chennai

266

72

338

NIFT Gandhinagar

190

110

300

NIFT Hyderabad

228

38

266

NIFT Kannur

170

68

238

NIFT Kolkata

266

38

304

NIFT Mumbai

228

76

304

NIFT New Delhi

266

110

376

NIFT Patna

170

34

204

NIFT Panchkula

136

68

204

NIFT Raebareli

190

38

228

NIFT Shillong

136

34

170

NIFT Kangra

170

34+34

238

NIFT Jodhpur

170

34

204

NIFT Bhubaneswar

170

34

204

NIFT Srinagar

102

34

136

NIFT Daman

34

34

68

Total 

3290


Includes:


  • 2748 B.Des seats
  • 542 B.F.Tech seats

1034

4,324

Updated Seat Matrix OUT for NIFT 2023 - Download Here

NIFT 2023 Participating Colleges - Program-wise All-India, State Domicile, and NRI seats

The 18 participating NIFTs offer B.Des and M.Des courses with specializations in various disciplines.

The B.Des program offers specializations in the following disciplines:

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) 

  1. Fashion Design (FD)
  2. Leather Design (LD)
  3. Accessory Design (AD)
  4. Textile Design (TD)
  5. Knitwear Design (KD)
  6. Fashion Communication (FC)

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) 

  1. Apparel Production (AP)

Master Programmes

  1. Master of Design (M.Des.)
  2. Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
  3. Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

NIFT 2023 Seat Matrix for B.Des and M.Des - Program-wise seats, G. Total

S.No

PROGRAMMES

Total

Total

Total

G. Total

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

610

68

64

742

2

Leather Design (LD)

152

0

20

172

3

Accessory Design (AD)

542

54

58

654

4

Textile Design (TD)

606

75

62

697

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

296

14

36

346

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

610

68

64

742

 

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

542

49

61

652

 

Master Programmes

8

Master of Design (M.Des.)

254

21

29

304

9

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

644

75

67

786

10

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

68

0

6

74

 

Total

4324

405

470

5199

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NIFT Participating Institutes 2023 - Program-wise intake for individual NIFTs

There are 18 participating institutes of NIFT. The program-wise seat intake in each of these institutes is given below.

1. NIFT Bengaluru Courses

NIFT Bengaluru Courses - B.Des and B.Ftech 

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

- -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

5

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

228

30

NIFT Bengaluru Courses - M.Des

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

38

5

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

34

3

Total

110

13

2. NIFT Bhopal Courses

NIFT Bhopal Courses - B.Des and B.Ftech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

7

3

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

170

35

15

NIFT Bhopal Courses - M.Des

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- - -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

34

7

3

  1. NIFT Chennai Courses

NIFT Chennai Courses - B.Des and B.Ftech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

38

5

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

5

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

266

35

NIFT Chennai Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programmes

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

34

3

Total

72

8

4. NIFT Gandhinagar Courses

NIFT Gandhinagar Courses - B.Des and B.Ftech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

- -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

190

25

NIFT Gandhinagar Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

38

5

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

34

3

Total

110

13

5. NIFT Hyderabad Courses

NIFT Hyderabad Courses - B.Des and B.Ftech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

- -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

5

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

 

Total

228

30

NIFT Hyderabad Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- -

Total

38

5

6. NIFT Kannur Courses

NIFT Kannur 2022 Seat Intake - B.Des and B.Ftech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST,

EWS, PwD (Open,

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

- - -

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

34

7

3

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

170

35

15

NIFT Kannur Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

34

7

3

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

-

-

-

Total

68 14 6

7. NIFT Kolkata Courses

NIFT Kolkata Courses - B.Des and B.Ftech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

38

5

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

5

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

266

35

NIFT Kolkata Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- -

Total

38

5

  1. NIFT Mumbai Courses

NIFT Mumbai Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

- -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

5

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

228

30

NIFT Mumbai Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

38

5

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- -

Total

76

10

9. NIFT New Delhi Courses

NIFT New Delhi Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

38

5

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

38

5

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

5

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

266

35

NIFT New Delhi Courses - M.Des

S.No

Programs

NIFT New Delhi

Master Programmes

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

38

5

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

34

3

Total

110

13

10. NIFT Patna Courses

NIFT Patna 2022 Seat Intake - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

7

3

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

170

35

15

NIFT Patna Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- - -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -
 

Total

34

7

3

11. NIFT Panchkula Courses

NIFT Panchkula Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

- - -

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

136

28

12

NIFT Panchkula Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

34

7

3

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

68

14

6

12. NIFT Raebareli Courses

NIFT Raebareli Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

38

5

2

Leather Design (LD)

38

5

3

Accessory Design (AD)

38

5

4

Textile Design (TD)

- -

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

5

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

38

5

Total

190

25

NIFT Raebareli Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

38

5

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- -

Total

38

5

13. NIFT Shillong Courses

NIFT Shillong Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

7

3

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

     

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

     

Total

136

28

12

NIFT Shillong Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- - -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

34

7

3

14. NIFT Kangra Courses

NIFT Kangra Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

7

3

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

170

35

15

NIFT Kangra Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

34 7 3

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

68

14

6

15. NIFT Jodhpur Courses

NIFT Jodhpur Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

7

3

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

170

35

15

NIFT Jodhpur Courses - M.Des  

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- - -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

34

7

3

16. NIFT Bhubaneswar Courses

NIFT Bhubaneswar Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

7

3

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

7

3

4

Textile Design (TD)

34

7

3

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

7

3

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

34

7

3

Total

170

35

15

NIFT Bhubaneswar Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- - -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

3

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

34

7

3

  1. NIFT Srinagar Courses

NIFT Srinagar Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No

Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design

1

Fashion Design (FD)

34

12

-

2

Leather Design (LD)

- - -

3

Accessory Design (AD)

34

12

-

4

Textile Design (TD)

- - -

5

Knitwear Design (KD)

- - -

6

Fashion Communication (FC)

34

12

-

Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology

7

Apparel Production (AP)

- - -

Total

102

36

-

NIFT Srinagar Courses - M.Des 

S.No

Master Programs

Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-

EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)

State Domicile

NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals/SAARC

1

Master of Design (M.Des.)

- - -

2

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

34

7

-

3

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

- - -

Total

34

7

-

18. NIFT Daman Courses 

NIFT Daman Courses - B.Des and B.FTech

S.No Programs Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-
EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)
State Domicile NRI/Foreign Nationals
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Design
1 Fashion Design (FD) - - -
2 Leather Design (LD) - - -
3 Accessory Design (AD) - - -
4 Textile Design (TD) 34 7 3
5 Knitwear Design (KD) - - -
6 Fashion Communication (FC) - - -
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) - Technology
7 Apparel Production (AP) - - -
Total 34 7 3

NIFT Daman Courses - M.Des

S.No Master Programs Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-
EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)
State Domicile NRI/Foreign Nationals
1 Master of Design (M.Des.) - - -
2 Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) 34 7 -
3
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
- - -
Total 34 7 -

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NIFT Participating Institutes 2023 - FAQs

Q: How many NIFTs participate in the NIFT entrance exam?

A:
A total of 18 National Institutes of Fashion Technologies are participating in NIFT 2023 admission process. The participating institutes offer B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses. Admission to these courses offered by these institutes will be based on NIFT 2023 scores. The participating institutes of NIFT 2023 offer a combined intake of 5,199 seats. Of these, 4324 are All-India, 405 are state domicile, and 470 are NRI seats.

Q: What is the total seat intake for the NIFT 2024 participating institutes?

A:
The participating institutes of NIFT have a combined seat intake of 5199 seats. Note that there are 18 NIFTs that are participating in NIFT 2023 admission process. Of total seat intake, 4324 seats are reserved for Indian nationals, 405 are state-domicile seats, and 470 are reserved for foreign nationals. Admission to design courses for Indian nationals will be on the basis of the NIFT exam scores. However, foreign nationals are not required to appear in the entrance exam. Instead, they are eligible for direct admission based on marks of qualifying exam. That being said, both Indian and foreign national need to meet the eligibility criteria for their respective programs to be considered for admission.

Q: What is the seat intake for the B.Des programme through NIFT?

A:
The B. Des programme has an intake capacity of 2748 seats for All-India candidates. In addition, there are 260 state-domicile, and 301 NRI seats. Admission to the B. Des programme at NIFTs will be based on performance of the candidate in GAT CAT and Situation Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Situation Test based on their performance in the written exams. The B. Des programme offers specialisation in Fashion Design (FD), Leather Design (LD), Accessory Design (AD), Textile Design (TD), Knitwear Design (KD), and Fashion Communication (FC). The candidate will be able to select their programme of study at the time of counseling and seat allotment.

Q: What is the seat intake for the B.FTech programme through NIFT?

A:
The B.FTech programme has an intake capacity of 542 All-India, 49 state-domicile, and 61 NRI seats. Note that admission to the programme is based on GAT scores only. B.FTech applicants aren't required to appear in the CAT and Situation Test. The B.FTech programme offers an specialisation in the Apparel Production (Andhra Pradesh) programme. Note that in addition to qualifying in the NIFT 2023 entrance exam, the candidate also needs to meet the programme-specific eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to the B.FTech course.

Q: How many seats are sanctioned for the Masters programme through NIFT?

A:
The Masters programs at NIFT (M. Des, M. F. Tech, and MFM) has a combined intake capacity of 1034 seats. The General Ability Test (GAT) is common for all courses, while candidates seeking admission to the M. Des programme also need to appear in the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The final merit list for admission to the M. Des programme will be prepared by giving weightage to the CAT, GAT and Interview. Meanwhile, the merit list for the M. F. Tech and M. F. M programs will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the GAT and Interview. The candidate can select their programme of study at the time of filling out the NIFT application form. Note that the allotment of seats will be as per the merit rank of the candidate.

Q: What is the seat intake for the B. Des and B.FTech programme at NIFT Bengaluru?

A:
NIFT Bengaluru has 190 B. Des and 38 B.FTech seats. NIFT Bengaluru is one of the leading fashion design colleges in India. The admission cut-off for the institute tends to be higher, so the candidate must have a high merit rank to have good chance of admission. Admission to both the B. Des and B.FTech courses at the institute will be conducted on the basis of merit rank of the candidate in NIFT 2023 exam. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme need to appear in the CAT GAT and Situation Test. However, B.FTech applicants only need to take the GAT exam.

Q: Do I need to appear in both CAT and GAT written tests for admission to the B.Des programme at NIFT?

A:
Yes, candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme need to appear in both the CAT and GAT written exams. Based on the scores of the written exams, the candidates will next be shortlisted for a Situation Test. The final merit list will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the written exams and Situation Test. The CAT exam carries 50% weightage, GAT carries 30% weightage, while the Situation Test carries 20% weightage. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in all the stages of the exam to be included in the merit list.

Q: What is the admission process for the B.FTech and M.FTech programme at NIFT?

A:
The final merit list of NIFT 2023 for the B.FTech will be based primarily on GAT scores. B.FTech candidates aren't required to appear in CAT or any further admission rounds. This means the GAT carries 100% weightage. Meanwhile, the final merit list for the M.FTech programme will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the GAT and Interview. The GAT carries 70% weightage, while the Interview is worth 30% weightage. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Interview based on their performance in the written exam.

Q: How can I select my preferred NIFT participating institute for admission to the B.Des programme?

A:
The candidate will be able to select their choice of NIFT 2023 participating institutes (in the order of priority) at the time of filling out the NIFT 2023 counseling registration form. Registration for NIFT 2023 counseling was conducted from April 28 to May 8, 2023. The counseling registrations for NIFT 2023 was open to candidates who gave qualified in teh NIFT 2023 entrance exam. The allotment of seats (or campus) to the B. Des programme will be on the basis of merit rank of the candidate in the NIFT 2023 entrance exam and campus selected. So, candidates who are higher in the NIFT 2023 merit rank will be given preference in the seat allotment.

Q: What are NIFT participating institutes?

A:
The participating institutes of NIFT are colleges that will offer admission to their design courses on the basis of NIFT scores. Note that these institutes will not accept scores of other popular entrance exams like NID that, UCEED or SEED for admitting candidates. Currently, there are 18 NIFTs that are participating institutes of NIFT 2023. Admission to these institutes will be on the basis of NIFT 2023 merit rank. Note that NIFT 2023 merit rank will be prepared programme and category-wise for all the participating colleges. Candidates who meet the cut-off criteria only will be allocated seats.

Q: What are the design courses offered by NIFT Bengaluru?

A:
NIFT Bengaluru offers both UG and PG design courses. At the UG level, the institute offers B. Des and B.FTech courses. The B. Des programme offers specializations in Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, and Fashion communication. Meanwhile, the B.FTech programme offers specialisation in Apparel Production. At the PG level, the institute offers M.Des and MFM programs. Note that admission to the UG and PG design courses is conducted on the basis of NIFT scores. The application form for NIFT 2024 will open tentativelty in the 1st week of November 2023.

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NIFT 2024 application form will be released in the month of December 2023 (3rd week). So fee details will be available at that time. However present fee details are given below.

  1. Gen/OBC: INR 3000
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The important dates of NIFT 2024 will cover the entire admission schedule of NIFT 2024 admission process. The important dates will therefore cover events like release of admission notification, application form, and admit cards, conduct of the exam, declaration of results, counseling schedule, and d

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Yes, you can take mock test of other exams but you have to go through the text book and content which is given and solve previous year questions as much as possible and don't forget to do sample papers they play a major role in NIFT.

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How can I select exam centres when applying for NIFT 2024?

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To select exam centers for NIFT 2024: 1. Visit NIFT's official website. 2. Access the application portal. 3. Register or login. 4. Fill in the application form. 5. Choose your preferred exam centers. 6. Check availability and select alternatives if needed. 7. Complete the application process b

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The candidate will have to select an exam centre for NIFT 2024 when filling out the application form. After completing the registration process, log in to the application portal and click on the exam centre selection option. Then select your preferred city from the drop down menu.

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Will there be an option to edit the NIFT 2024 application form?

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Yes, you can edit your NIFT 2024 application form. After submitting the NIFT 2024 Form, the Institute opens a form correction facility for the candidates. The correction process is provided to only those candidates who have submitted their form and paid the requisite fee before the end date. Applica

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You can find previous year exam analysis for NIFT 2024 exam on Shiksha. COM.

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The CAT and GAT tests will be included in the written exams for NIFT 2024. Probable timing for the written exams is the first week of February 2024. The GAT and CAT exam analyses will be made accessible as soon as the admission exam is over. Representatives from Shikha. Com will be present at the ex

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The mock tests are meant to be taken closer to the NIFT 2024 exam. This means you won't gain a lot of benefit if you start taking mock tests early in your exam preparation. Instead in the early stages, solve sample papers and previous years question papers. You can solve sample papers after completi

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Along with sample papers, mock tests are considered essential tools to prepare for the NIFT 2024 exam. However, considering the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests for the NIFT 2024 exam, the candidate may conduct mock tests of other exams. For instance,

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32 Institutes accepting NIFT Entrance Exam

Master of Design (M.Des.)
  • 4.0

    Placements

    1.0

    Infrastructure

    5.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    5.0

    Value for Money

    5.0
    (1)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 5.58 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Design (M.Des.)
  • 3.8

    Placements

    4.0

    Infrastructure

    3.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    5.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    3.0

    Value for Money

    4.0
    (1)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 5.86 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Design (M.Des.)
  • 3.2

    Placements

    2.8

    Infrastructure

    3.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    3.8

    Crowd & Campus Life

    3.3

    Value for Money

    3.0
    (4)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 5.86 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
  • 3.9

    Placements

    3.5

    Infrastructure

    4.5

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.0

    Value for Money

    3.5
    (2)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 5.86 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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