B.Des

NIFT Kolkata BDes admission is competitive as cutoffs vary by specialisation, category, and campus. Ranks will extend to several thousand for some programmes. This shows a strong demand for design seats across NIFT campuses.

There are many opportunities in fashion design, textile and accessory design, product development, and creative industries. BDes students can get jobs in fashion houses, retail brands, and design studios across India.

Admission to NIFT Kolkata BDes is based on performance in NIFT Entrance Exam. This includes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). After this, there will be a Situation Test, interview, and document verification for final selection.

NIFT Kolkata BDes has many specialisations including: 

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Communication
• Accessory Design
• Textile Design
• Knitwear Design and
• Leather Design

Choose one of the above specialisations based on creative interests and career goals.

Yes, 40 is a good marks for NIFT B.Des 2026 this year (expected). For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for the general category, for OBC, it will be around 30, for SC/ST, it will be around 30.

The expected cutoff for NIFT 2026 for B.Des is:

The total tuition fee of BDes course at NIF Global, West Delhi is INR 8.11 lakhs. The interested candidates can apply online and pay the course fee for securing a seat in this programme.

BDes programme at NIF Global, West Delhi is a three-year long programme. This course is divided into six semesters. Candidates should check eligibility and then apply online by filling out the application form.