Colleges in Hyderabad

NIFT Bangalore typically has higher national rankings and stricter cutoffs. However, NIFT Hyderabad is a top-tier "mid-level" campus known for superior architectural infrastructure, a lower cost of living, and deep ties to both the Hitech City IT hub and traditional craft sectors. 

NIFT is a government-funded statutory body providing a globally recognised degree at a lower cost (around INR 13 lakh). Pearl Academy is a private institute with higher fees (around INR 32 lakh+) but offers more flexible, industry-facing portfolios and international collaborations for students. 

Yes, 15% of seats are reserved for students with a permanent domicile in Telangana. You will need to provide a valid state domicile certificate from the school.

The seat distribution (regular) for B.Des specialisations at NIFT Hyderabad campus is as follows:

Note: In addition to these, there are 5 supernumerary seats per academic programme reserved for NRI/Foreign National candidates, as well as domicile reservations

For its B.Des programme, the NIFT Hyderabad campus offers 266 seats across various B.Des specialisations.

Yes, it is! The total tuition fee for NRI/Foreign National students is INR 43.3 Lacs per academic year, which is more than three times the costs paid by regular students, with no financial aid or concessions available.

Annual hostel charges at NIFT Hyderabad are as follows-

1. Hostel Fee: INR 35,500

2. Electricity & Water charges: INR 13,000

3. Service Charges (cleaning, security, etc., ): INR 12,000

4. Hostel Admission fee (One time): INR 2,500

5. Security Deposit (Refundable): INR 10,000

Total Hostel Fee: INR 72,500 (

Yes, students pay a one-time fee of roughly INR 21,900–INR 27,200, which includes a refundable security deposit, registration, and alumni fees.

The total tuition fee for B.Des at NIFT Hyderabad is approximately INR 12.96 Lacs for non-NRI students for 4 years.

Yes, the upper age limit of 24 years is relaxed by 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Person with Disability (PwD) categories.