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Q:   What is the course fees for four-year BDes in NIFT Delhi?
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The fee structure is inclusive of different components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, refundable security deposit, registration fee, etc. A few of these components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually or semester-wise. Once selection procedure is completed, students need to pay the NIFT Delhi BDes fees. The following table showcases the fee bifurcation:

Fee components

Amount (4 years)

Tuition Fees

INR 12.34 Lakh

Hostel Fees

INR 4.19 Lakh

One-time Payment

INR 27,200

NOTE: The aforementioned fee details are as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is NIFT Delhi famous for?
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NIFT Delhi is the first institute in India that can award its own degrees in the Design field. It is old. It is reputed. There are many aspiring designers who have graduated. The degrees awarded by NIFT Delhi are recognised by academia worldwide. For all of its courses, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT Delhi) is regarded as the finest Design institute in the country. It is renowned for giving students extensive experience and having a high success rate in placements. Additionally, the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is in charge of this legal institution.

Q:   Is NIFT Delhi hard to get?
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NIFT Delhi is regarded as the best Fashion Design Institute in the country. Many students aspire to take admission to this institute every year to realise their dream of having a successful career in the field of Fashion Design. Admissions at the institute are definitely competitive but with the right preparation strategy, one can ace it. NIFT Delhi accepts the NIFT Entrance Exam scores for admission to its various courses. The NIFT Entrance Exam comprises two parts, namely GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates have to appear for CAT. To prepare for the GAT, one should solve as many previous years' question papers and sample papers as possible. Candidates should also enrol for a mock test series to gauge their preparation and prepare accordingly. While for CAT, candidates must work on their observation and creative skills, and should also get the basics of geometrical shapes right. 

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NIFT Delhi Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.Des Admissions 2026

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Q:   How do I get admission to NIFT Delhi?
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi, is one of the top fashion institutes. 1. To get admission to NIFT Delhi, you will need to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2. To apply for NIFT Delhi, you must have completed your 12th grade. 3. Then, you will have to register online for the entrance test on the official website of NIFT Delhi. 4. The NIFT Entrance Exam consists of a General Ability Test. 5. If you want to take admission to NIFT Delhi, then you will have to qualify for the cutoff. 6. Then, you will have to register for NIFT Delhi counseling. 7. Thereafter, you will be allotted NIFT Delhi depending on your rank. 8. As per previous years' trends, you need to be ranked under 100 to get an allotted seat at NIFT Delhi. Similarly, for a master's, you need to be ranked under 25 and have completed graduation.
Q:   Can I get direct admission at NIFT Delhi?
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No, NIFT Delhi course admissions are based on the entrance exams scores. The institute offers various UG, PG, and Diploma courses such as BDes, MDes, and MFM, among others. Admissions to these courses is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam scores. The institute also conducts PI rounds after shortlisting the candidates on the basis of their entrance exam scores.

Q:   How to get admission to the NIFT Delhi MFM course?
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology offers a two-year full-time MFM course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to the MFM course need to appear for an entrance examination comprising of a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of the entrance examination are then required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI) round. 

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NIFT Delhi
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4.5/5
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Notable companies that recruit from our course include Aditya Birla Ltd., Arvind Ltd., ICICI Bank, Myntra Design Ltd., and several others.
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B.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2027
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National Institute of Fashion Technology isn't for everyone.
Placements: A lot of MNCs come to the college every year, and many students get placed, but it's a hard competition. The highest package is 16 LPA to 18 LPA, while the average is 7 LPA to 8 LPA. Companies like Aditya Birla, L&T, etc., hire students. Internships depend on your skills. I have seen people working as interns in H&M as well as unemployed.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good, with stone walls and AC labs. There are two divisions of the college, new and old. The new one has better classrooms, while the old one needs a bit of refurbishing. The canteen and water supply aren't great, and there's only a girls' hostel, no boys' hostel available.
Faculty: Teachers here are highly qualified and smart, and they have worked in the industry for many years. Some departments, like Fashion Design, are strict, as whatever you study at NIFT is useful if you know how to harness it. The jury depends on how much time you’ve put in and how early you start.
Other: I choose this course out of passion, and I am happy with it. I feel that if the college improves its attendance policy, it would be heaven. Fests and communities here at NIFT are top-tier.
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B.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2028
4.4
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Proud of my decision of choosing to come here.
Placements: Usually, all the students get placed. Either through college placements, faculty's help, or through connections/college exposure. The highest package is 60k p/m and the lowest package is 20k p/m. Fashion designer, analyst, stylist, and forecaster are the roles offered.
Infrastructure: Provides Wi-Fi, labs, smart classrooms, 3D printers, the highest technologies, library, hostels for girls only, play areas, etc. The faculty members also stay here till 7 p.m., so it’s usually good for asking doubts and seeking help. Quality and cleanliness are really good here.
Faculty: Extremely experienced teachers with great helpful connections that help in the future a lot. Exams are actually easy, but the competition makes it hard since comparatively marking works here. Pressure is what makes the exam difficult. Passing mark is usually above 40% on all subjects.
Other: Exposure and learning from the most experienced. More internship opportunities. Very happening college life, a good amount of events.
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Certificate in Designing and Styling for Indian Fashion - Batch of 2023
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Absolutely satisfied with the designing department but not with the styling department.
Placements: Since it was a certificate course, they didn’t provide placements, which didn’t make sense because it was still from one of the most reputed colleges in India. Even if they couldn’t provide placement opportunities, the least they could have done was to give contacts for internships.
Infrastructure: Facilities provided during the course were exceptional, as a design college should offer. Labs, classrooms, you name it. The library in the college was top-notch, one of the very best I had experienced. Campus life was pretty chill. But, the certificate course students were highly segregated from the regular courses, which created a sense of disconnection.
Faculty: Teachers for the course were well-learned and had in-depth knowledge about the subject. However, it was a designing and styling course, and I felt they had the designing department covered really well. But they needed to step up in the other departments. I felt they need better faculty members and more industry-related exposure, which was not provided during the entire course.
Other: I chose this course because I wanted to pursue a career in styling, but I had very less exposure to it same even after I finished the course. It also didn’t have a formal styling department, which made it very difficult for students to learn about current trends and stay on top of the industry.
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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2025
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Review of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi.
Placements: More than 50% of students get good placements. Top recruiting companies are apparel retail companies like ABFRL, Tata Trent, and RBL, and fashion consultancy companies like Wazir Advisors. Roles offered include management trainee, buyer, merchandiser, etc.
Infrastructure: College infrastructure is limited but functional. Spacious classrooms are available, with specific labs for sewing, technical testing, and material exploration, equipped with specialized equipment. Library has a vast supply of fashion-related resources and more. Canteen and hostel are available.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and experienced, with strong industry relations. They are highly skilled and supportive. Course curriculum is relevant to modern-day needs. Exams and assignments are moderately tough, with a focus on practical learning. There is a mid-term, end-term, and final jury presentation.
Other: the course is relevant with modern-day opportunities in the fashion industry. NIFT is a world-reputed fashion institute with strong industry relations. College life is superb, with plenty of extracurricular activities, clubs, and college societies.
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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2027
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Best college for Textile design.
Placements: NIFT Delhi is a very popular and very good college in India. Our NIFT Delhi gives 99% placements and internship facilities. Placements are give according to your studies. The highest salary package is 11 to 12 LPA, average salary package is 7 LPA and the lowest salary package is 4 LPA. Students are placed in many textile and design companies.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure of our college is so good. Inside our college, we are inspired by many small things of the college. Our classrooms are very big and projectors connected. Very good quality hostels available. All types of references books available in our library. Canteen and food court are good to go. High-speed internet facilities available.
Faculty: Teachers are very good and experienced. They are very knowledgeable and always try to make our feature bright. Our ever subjects teachers are give facilities to complete our final year projects. Our semester exam is little bit difficult but not impossible to pass because our teachers solve our all problems everyday basis and give class notes. In our department all students get pass.
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B.FTech. in Apparel Production - Batch of 2024
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Good course and curriculum, best campus life.
Placements: At least half of the batch got placed with either PPO or campus placement drive. The package offered is up to 6 LPA-7.5 LPA. Top roles offered are buyer, merchandiser, and consultant. Top recruiters are Wazir, Aditya Birla, etc. All students secured internships with the help of professors or seniors.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available are all in good condition. Labs are top-notch. Canteen food is okayish, cold coffee is the best. Labs stay open as late as 9:00 PM depending on the workload. Basketball court is available. Hostel facilities are good.
Faculty: Faculty members are okay and knowledgeable. Course curriculum is relevant and well structured as per the industry needs. It includes both theoretical as well as practical experience. Exams are mostly presentations not written. Pass percentage is 98%. 75% attendance is mandatory to appear in exams.
Other: I wish placements should be improved and companies start following the industry standard of a minimum 8 LPA. Events, fests, and campus crowd is the best you can ask for. Total kjo movie college.
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NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025

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NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
B.Des. in Fashion Communication7248114
B.FTech. in Apparel Production1955874
Master of Design (M.Des.)384340
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)382530
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)212532
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Q:   Is the NIFT cut-off higher for top institutes such as NIFT Delhi?
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NIFT Delhi is frequently ranked among the top design colleges in the country. So, the admission cut-off for the institute is pretty high, especially when compared to the lower ranked colleges. This is because being a higher ranked college, NIFT Delhi receives a higher number of applicants. Another factor is more number of higher ranked candidates want to get admission in the institute, which also pushes up the cut-off. On the other hand, lower ranked colleges are not a priority for the top ranked candidates; meaning a higher number of lower ranked candidates applies to these institutes. This keeps the cut-off low in these institutes.
Q:   What is the cutoff for Diploma in Fashion Product Design and Technology (FPDT) at NIFT Delhi?
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The cutoff for the NIFT entrance exam is based on various factors like the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, seat availability, and past-year cutoff trends. It is best to check the official website of NIFT or contact their admission office for the most up-to-date and accurate information about the NIFT Delhi cut-offs in 2023 about the diploma programs, as they're unavailable on the online websites.
Q:   What are the various factors that determine NIFT cut off?
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NIFT cutoff depends on variables like: seat matrix, category of the candidate, total applications, category, Common Merit Rank (CMR) of the candidate in NIFT 2025, and the popularity (or ranking) of the institute. If any of these variables changes, the cut-off would also change. For instance, if the number of applicants goes up, the cut off would also go up. On the contrary, if the number of applicants is low, the cut-off would stay on the lower side. Candidates planning to appear in the NIFT 2025 exam may consult the previous years cut-of for the exam to get an idea as to what is a safe score or admission. When checking the cutoff, it is important to however refer to ones own category.

NIFT Delhi Rankings 2025

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Q:   What rank is required for NIFT Delhi B.Des admission?
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi admits students to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses based on their NIFT entrance exam scores. As per the NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025, the Round 1 closing rank for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme ranged between 54 and 800 for the students belonging to the General All India category. Among all the specialisations, B.Des. in Fashion Communication was the most competitive, with the lowest cutoff rank of 54. For other specialisations, the NIFT Round 1 closing ranks are tabulated below:

CourseNIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design151
B.Des. in Leather Design800
B.Des. in Fashion Design86
B.Des. in Knitwear Design446
B.Des. in Fashion Communication54
B.Des. in Textile Design302
Q:   What rank is required for NIFT Delhi MFM?
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Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Delhi MFM course must visit the official website of NIFT to apply online. Candidates can check out the MFM last merit ranks of NIFT Delhi cutoff 2024 for the open category candidates in the table given below:   

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Closing CMR

Master of Fashion Management

25

Q:   What is the rank of NIFT Delhi?
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NIFT Delhi is one of the most renowned institutes for Fashion Design in India. Several prestigious ranking bodies such as The Week and India Today have ranked it over the past few years. India Today has ranked it 1 under the 'Fashion Design' category over three years in a row (2021 - 2023). Furthermore, The Week has also given it the 1 rank under the 'Fashion Design' category in 2023.

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NIFT Delhi Placements 2025

Top Recruiters

Reliance Brands
P&G
Monte Carlo
Lifestyle International
Naukri Com
Indian Terrain
Ikya
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Dixcy
BlackBerry Clothing
Bata India
Arvind Mills
Decathlon
India Mart
Mangalam Arts
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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students looking for better jobs

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Both inside India & outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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Q:   What is the average salary offered to NIFT Delhi graduate?
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As of now, there is no placement statistics available for the year 2024. However, as per Shiksha review, the table below showcases course-wise average package offered during the recent placement drive:

CourseAverage Package (2024)
BDes Nearly INR 7 LPA

Note: The average package mentioned in the table above are gathered from Shiksha review. Hence, the stats may vary further.

Q:   Can I get a job after passing out from NIFT Delhi?
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According to the unofficial sources, the highest package offered during NIFT Delhi placements 2022 stood between INR 12 LPA and INR 15 LPA. Further, the average package offered during NIFT Delhi UG and PG placements 2022 stood at INR 4.50 LPA and INR 5.70 LPA, respectively. Further, according to other online sources, NIFT Delhi students bag decent internships during the academic years, where the stipend paid ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 7,000 per month.
Q:   Is NIFT Delhi better than other campus, in terms of placements?
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According to India, Today Ranking 2022, NIFT Delhi is ranked 1 among all campuses that is followed by NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore. However, it is to note that NIFT has a centralised placement process across all its campuses. Companies can employ NIFT students from any course or campus through On-campus placement and Pre-placement offers.

NIFT Delhi Scholarships 2025

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Q:   How to apply for UDAAN scholarship at NIFT Delhi?
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NIFT Delhi offers UDAAN - Means cum Merit scheme for foreign students. The scholarship is offered to economically weaker students. The scholarship will be given to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of the regular programme of NIFT excluding those admitted under NRI/ NRI sponsored category. Students can apply for the scholarship via online application and submitting a fee of INR 2,000.

Q:   Is there any scholarship at NIFT Delhi?
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Yes, NIFT Delhi offers financial assitance to meritorious and needy students. The scholarships is given to the students based on several factors, such as annual family income, nationality, and marks obatined. Some scholarship schemes offered at NIFT Delhi are mentioned below:

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Means-Cum-Merit Financial Assistance

Meritorious students are offered tuition fee waivers depending on their family income

NIFT Sarthak

A waiver of 50-100% of tuition fees is offered to students depending on their gross family income

Udaan: NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies

Allowance/ financial assistance offered to students depending on the country where they seek admission to design courses

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NIFT Delhi Courses and Fees 2025

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B.Des(6 courses)
Certificate(19 courses)
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M.Des(1 course)
MFM(1 course)
B.FTech(1 course)
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Ph.D.(1 course)
Exams : CEEDUGC NET
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Q:   Can I apply for NIFT 2024 with late fees?
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Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology will allow candidates with late fees. The late fee application window will open once the deadline to fill out the NIFT 2024 application form with regular fee closes. The start and last date to fill out the NIFT 2024 application form with late fee will be notified by the institute before the regular application form closes or sometime thereabout. The late fee for NIFT 2024 will be INR 5,000. The late fee has to be paid in addition to the application fee, which is INR 3000 for open category candidates.

Q:   How should I utilize one month before joining NIFT Delhi for BDes in Fashion Design?
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The time before joining the college is exciting and full of doubts as well. A lot of online portals suggest students join Sketching, Perspective, Drawing, etc. While students can start working on developing these skills, it is also important to enjoy this time by focusing on developing soft skills, such as communication, public speaking, etc. The students can also start developing a professional portfolio and build it during the NIFT Delhi BDes in Fashion Design programme. 

Q:   What is the fees for MDes at NIFT Delhi?
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The total fee includes various fee components, such as tuition fee, security deposit, etc. A few of these components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Candidates can refer to the below table for NIFT Delhi MDes fee breakup:

Course NameOne-Time FeeTuition FeeHostel Fee
MDesINR 27,200INR 5.9 lakhINR 2.21 lakh

NOTE: The aforementioned fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   Which is the best entrance exam for BDes: NIFT Entrance Exam or UCEED?
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NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.
Q:   Is NIFT Jodhpur better than NIFT Delhi?
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NIFT Delhi is ranked 9 for Design by IIRF 2023 whereas NIFT Jodhpur is ranked 23 for Design by IIRF 2023. Both of them are highly-ranked colleges present in India. The scholarships provided by both college is good. Both of the colleges offer placement opportunities to students. The total fee for BDes at NIFT Jodhpur is INR 11.74 lakh. The total fee for BDes at NIFT Delhi is INR 12.34 lakh. Hence, which is the best college depends on what the person is actually looking for in a college or university. For more information please click here.

Q:   Is NIFT Bhopal better than NIFT Delhi?
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NIFT Delhi is ranked 9 for Design by IIRF 2023 whereas NIFT Bhopal is ranked 22 for Design by IIRF 2023. Both of them are highly-ranked colleges present in India. Both of the colleges offer placement opportunities to students. The scholarships provided by both college is good. The total fee for BDes at NIFT Bhopal is INR 6.07 Lacs - INR 12.78 lakh. The total fee for BDes at NIFT Delhi is INR 12.34 lakh. Hence, which is the best college depends on what the person is actually looking for in a college or university.

NIFT Delhi Application Process 2025

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Q:   What documents do I need for NIFT counselling?
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The candidate will need the following documents to participate in the NIFT counselling process: Class 12/ degree mark sheet and certificate. Further, if the candidate is seeking admission to the PG course, then the candidate will also have to upload mark sheets and certificates of the qualifying degree examination.

In case of candidates who have appeared for the qualifying exam/ compartment (of final year/semester) and the result is due need to upload the date sheet /admit card for the examination. Other documents required are a Birth certificate, Category certificate, Medical fitness certificate, signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format in original.

Q:   What is the entrance exam for MDes course admission at NIFT Delhi?
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National Institute of Fashion Technology admit candidates to MDes programme based on merit in the national-level design entrance test conducted by the institute. Candidates seeking admission to this PG course need to take part NIFT exam (CAT), which is conducted in offline mode. Candidate should check NIFT Entrance Exam pattern, preparation tips, and more.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2024 application form open?
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NIFT 2024 tentatively in the 1st week of November 2023. The application form will open online at niftadmissions. In. The National Institute of Fashion Technology will also release the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria, at the time of release of the application form or sometime thereabout. Candidates who meet the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme can fill out the NIFT 2024 application form before the last date. Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.
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NIFT Delhi Infrastructure

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Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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College events

Busy calendar with more than 3-5 weekly events

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Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

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Can't miss a single lecture without penalty

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Students can wear whatever they want

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Paid compulsory courses

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Very restricted

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NIFT Delhi FAQs

Q:   Can I get NIFT Delhi without an entrance exam?
A: 

No, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) only offers admission basis of candidates' performance in the NIFT entrance exam. Conducted by NIFT Delhi, the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam is the only accepting exam for admission to NIFT Delhi for several UG, PG and UG Diploma courses. The final selection is based on Situation Test and Personal Interview. 

Q:   Which sector involves the largest share of NIFT Delhi alumni?
A: 

The alumni of NIFT Delhi are working in Arts and Design (41%), followed by Business Development (23%) among others. To know the function-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:

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NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as Media and Communication, Purchasing, IT, Product Management, Engineering, Consulting, HR, Research, Community and Social Service sectors.

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

Q:   Can I take admission in NIFT Delhi BDes without NIFTEE?
A: 

No, the admission criteria for the BDes programme is entrance-based. NIFT Delhi BDes course admission is granted based on applicants performance in the NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are called for the personal interview round followed counselling. The students looking for direct admissions are advised to contact the admission office.

Q:   How many seats are there for M.Des at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

The total seat intake for NIFT Delhi M.Des course is 43, including all the categories such as Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), GEN- EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST and OBC (NCL). For the NRI/ Foreign Nationals category, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi M.Des total seat intake is 5. The mentioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the required qualification to get MDes course admission at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

For MDes admission, a candidate should have passed a bachelor's degree programme from a recognised university in the relevant stream. Aspirant should hold the degree and mark sheets as well. These documents can be required for submission during form filling or admission confirmation for details verification.

Q:   What documents do I need to apply at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

NIFT Delhi admission process is as follows:

  • 10th and 12th mark sheets
  • Bachelor's degree and mark sheets (for PG courses)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Scanned copy of signature
Q:   Is NIFT Delhi admission open for B.Des?
A: 

NIFT Delhi BDes admission cycle starts with the announcement of NIFT Entrance Exam dates. The selection for BDes programme is based on entrance exam scores of the candidates. As per the past year's trends, the application window for the entrance test is expected to open in November and close by December month. The written exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of February. 

Q:   What is the selection process for NIFT Delhi B.Des course?
A: 

Candidates applying for NIFT Delhi must visit the official website of NIFT to register for the entrance test. NIFT Delhi B.Des admission 2023 is based on candidates' performance in the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam comprising of a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT/ GAT test scores are then required to appear for the Situation Test, conducted by NIFT for B.Des admission. Candidate should not exceed 24 (29 years for SC/ ST/ PWD category students) years of age as on August 1 of the year of admission to be eligible for NIFT Delhi B.Des admission. 

Q:   Are admissions open to M.Des course at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

The NIFT 2025 admission cycle will begin with the release of the NIFT exam schedule. Hence, aspirants must know the NIFT entrance exam dates. Considering the past year's dates, the application window for the entrance examination is expected to open in November and close by December month. Additionally, the NIFT Entrance Exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of February. 

Q:   How to prepare for NIFT Delhi placement drive?
A: 

Since, NIFT conducts a centralised placement drive across all NIFT campuses, the institute has not released an exclusive placement report 2023. However, the following points might help students in order to prepare for NIFT placement drive:

  • Students need to get engaged with various workshops and interactions involving internal and external experts
  • Communicate with alumni and industry leaders
  • Classroom projects
  • Industry visit
  • Exposure to exhibitions and fairs
  • Internships
  • Practical knowledge on various projects
Q:   How are the placements for BDes at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

As per the students’ reviews on Shiksha, the placement rate recorded during BDes placements in 2024 has been 99%. Further, the highest, average and lowest packages offered during NIFT Delhi BDes placements 2024 stood at INR 12 LPA, INR 7 LPA and INR 4 LPA, respectively. In the following table, 2022 placements data (overall data) is also presented for reference of students:

Particulars

Placement Statistics

Highest package

INR 12 LPA – INR 15 LPA

UG average package

INR 4.50 LPA

NOTE: The placement data given here is taken from an unofficial source.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2026 entrance exam be conducted?
A: 

The written tests for the NIFT 2026 exam will be held in the second week of February 2026 (tentative). The detailed schedule will also be released soon by NTA. The written tests comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for BDes and MDes candidates. 

The GAT test is considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT is offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

Q:   How many seats are there at NIFT Delhi for B.Des?
A: 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi offers a four-year full-time B.Des course at the undergraduate level. NIFT Delhi's total seat intake for the B.Des course, including all the categories, is 258. Refer to the table given below for NIFT Delhi category-wise seat intake for various specialisations offered under NIFT Delhi B.Des course: 

B.Des Specialisations 

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

NRI/ Foreign National

Fashion Design

38

5

Leather Design

38

5

Accessory Design

38

5

Textile Design

38

5

Knitwear Design 

38

5

Fashion Communication

38

5

Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi (NIFT Delhi) offers BDes and BFTech courses at the undergraduate level. NIFT admission 2024 to most of these courses is based on NIFT 2024 scores, followed by situation tests, personal interviews, and counseling. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of NIFT to apply online. In addition to UG and PG degrees, The entire tuition cost for the BDes programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi is INR 10.80 lakh for the academic year 2024-2028. A one-time payment of INR 17,900 (refundable) will also be required at the time of admission in addition to the total tuition price. This one-time, refundable payment consists of a security deposit of INR 12,000 and a INR 5,900 membership fee for the alumni association.

Q:   Which are the top recruiters that visited NIFT Delhi campus during the placement drive?
A: 

The table below showcases the list of a few top recruiters that visited NIFT Delhi campus during the placement drive 2022:

NIFT Kolkata Placement: Top Recruiters
TitanNoiseBoat 
BlackBerryMyntraAditya Birla Group
FabindiaNikeReliance Retail
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NIFT Delhi is one of the famous institutions in India for Bachelor's in design courses. Moreover, the Shiksha rating allocated to the course by the students and alumni of NIFTD is 4.6 out of 5. On the other hand, NIFD Global is a well-known institute for the BDes course in Indore, and it has secured

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Harsh Singh

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Answered 2 months ago

For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 ranged between 19 and 967 across various UG and PG courses. For B.Des, the Round 3 cutoff ranks were in the range of 92 and 967, wherein B.Des. in Fashion Design was the highly sought-after specialisation for admission. C

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 3 months ago

With an EWS category rank of 69, you have a very strong chance of getting into NIFT Delhi for most B.Des. courses, and even some Master's programs, especially compared to the closing ranks for the EWS category in previous years.

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Surendra Bijarniya

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Answered 3 months ago

NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 has been announced for admission across multiple specialisations for the Round 1 seat allotment results. In NIFT 2025, the closing rank for the candidates belonging to General All India quota stood between 15 and 800. The competition remains intense due to limited seats for Ma

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