Design Entrance Exam

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program at NIFT, you must have finished your 10+2 education with a recognised board such as CBSE, ISC, or any state board. You must be under 24 years old as of August 1st of the year of admission, with a 5-year age relaxation for SC, ST, and PWD candidates. In addition, you must take and pass the NIFT entrance exam, which is administered by the National Testing Agency.

The placement rates for the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) degree at NIFT are fairly impressive. Approximately 70-90% of students obtain placements. The highest packages available vary from INR 12-15 lakhs per annum, while the lowest ones are approximately INR 5-7 lakhs per year. Top recruiters include Adobe, TCS, Buttercup, Blackberry, Raymond, and Reliance, among others.

The cutoff rank for B.Des (Fashion Design) at NIFT Delhi in 2024 was 577 for the OBC category1. Cutoffs for general category students on various schools often range between 450 and 550.

The last date to apply for NIFT admission for the year 2024 is January 3rd, 2024 for online registration with a late fee option available until January 4th, 2024. 

The courses offered by NIFT are:- 

Undergraduate Programs:

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
• Fashion Design
• Leather Design
• Accessory Design
• Textile Design
• Knitwear Design
• Fashion Communication
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech)
• Apparel Production

Postgraduate Programs:

• Master of Design (M.Des)
• Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
• Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

The "best" course depends on a student's interests and career goal. The most popular and highly regarded courses at NIFT are:

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech)
3. Master of Design (M.Des)
4.  Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
5.  Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

Admissions Direct admission is rarely available at the NIFT Kangra. The students are enrolled by the institute based on the performance in the NIFT entrance, which comprises a written exam, group discussions, and personal interviews. However, in some instances, the facility of direct admissions is availed by a few candidates in cases of sports quotas or other exceptional achievements-but this would be rather an exception. You may contact the admissions office to obtain the latest and most accurate information regarding chances of direct admission, particularly in cases of exceptional circumstances.

Any candidate who wants to enroll in the MFM course of NIFT, Kangra must be an undergraduate degree holder in any discipline from any recognized Institute or University in India. Two critical components of the selection process are General Ability Test (GAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The GAT evaluates the candidates on general aptitude as well as knowledge about the domain, analytical and prudent judgment, while the PI evaluates the candidates on their creativity and imagination as well as resolving problems and communication abilities.

The highest package in NIFT Kangra's placements is about INR 11 LPA, but in general, the average package ranges from INR  4 LPA to INR 6 LPA, depending on candidate and portfolio quality. Companies like Ambattur Clothing Ltd, AGNI, and ABK Ethnics stay active in participation.