B.Des

Candidates wishing to get a seat in NIFT Kangra are requuired to follow the entrance based admission process. Candidates must make sure to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam and follow the admission process that is mentioned on the official website of the institute. 
Candidates are required to pay the fee once they get the final admission offer. 

Yes, while pursuing a BDes from NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue various skill-based courses. In the time of increasing competition in the job market, having only theoretical knowledge might not be enough to get the dream job. Thus, students who wish to get a dream job are encouraged to develop vital skills. Mentioned below are some of the skills demanded in today's corporate world:

• GIS Software Proficiency
• Environmental Awareness
• Data Interpretation
• CAD (Computer Aided Design) Proficiency
• Spatial Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Design Thinking

No, admissions to the NIFT Bangalore BDes course are purely entrance-based. The institute conducts an in-house entrance test, i.e., NIFTEE, for admission to BDes courses. Thus, candidates interested in taking admission to this programme must have a valid score in NIFTEE. This exam is divided into two parts: the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Students who qualify these tests are also required to appear for a subsequent Situation Test. Based on NIFTEE scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, the students must also fulfil the eligibility requirements prescribed by the institute.

NIFT Bangalore admissions for BDes courses are granted based on marks obtained in the NIFT Entrance Exam. As per the available cutoff data, the last round closing rank for BDes admissions 2024 ranged from 65 to 654 for the general category candidates belonging to All India Quota seats. In 2023, the cutoff for the General AI quota students ranged from 106 to 932.

In order to make a choice between BDes courses offered by NIFT Bangalore and the School of Design and Innovation, AU, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and Shiksha rating. To help, presented below is a comparison between the BDes courses at NIFT Bangalore and the School of Design and Innovation, AU based on fees and ratings:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

Both NIFT Bangalore and the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad are good options to pursue a BDes. However, in terms of affordability,  NIFT Bangalore is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue a BDes at NIFT Bangalore range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue a BDes at School of Design and Innovation, AU is INR 12.34 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

School of Design and Innovation, AU

In the BDes course, NIFT Bangalore reserves a certain number of seats for candidates belonging to the PwD category. As per the admission brochure for 2025, five percent of the total seats are reserved for the admission of candidates belonging to the PwD category. Such candidates are required to furnish the proof while reporting for the document verification process. 

Yes, NIFT Bangalore does reserve seats for SC/ST students seeking admission to the BDes course. As per the institute's reservation policy, 22.5% of the seats are reserved for the admission of SC/ST category students to its BDes course. Out of which, 15% of seats are reserved for SC students and 7.5% are reserved for the admission of ST students.

Check the table below to know the exact application fees:

Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.