B.Des

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.

Once students have filled out the application form for NIFT Bangalore BDes admissions, they are required to appear for the in-house entrance test. At the time of the exam, students must carry the NIFTEE admit card. Once the exam is conducted, students must wait for the release of the cutoff list. Those who meet the cutoff are further required to take part in the counselling process.

Yes, students are required to upload scanned copies of documents while filling out the NIF Bangalore BDes application form. Following is a list of documents to be scanned and uploaded:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

NIFT Bangalore inducts students to its BDes programme via the NIFT Entrance Exam. For admission to the 2025 batch, this test was conducted by NTA on Feb 9, 2025. Moreover, NTA has also released the entrance exam results. Students who took the exam can check their results and download their scorecards by using their login details on the official website.

Candidates who are offered NIFT Bangalore BDes admissions must pay the first installment of tuition fees to confirm their admission. The total tuition fees for a four-year BDes course range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh. The fees can be paid via net banking, credit card, or debit card.

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

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore offers various specialised Bachelor of Design courses for students to pursue. Some of the popular BDes specialisations offered at NIFT Bangalore are as follows:

• BDes in Fashion Communication 
• in Fashion Design
• BDes in Textile Design
• BDes5 in Accessory Design 
• BDes in Knitwear Design