Design

NIFT isn't the only solid option if you want quality fashion education in India. National Institute of Design also offers excellent textile and apparel design courses, while Pearl Academy is known for its global collaborations and practical approach. Symbiosis Institute of Design and Footwear Design & Development Institute also offer specialised programs beyond just clothing. So there are strong alternatives if NIFT doesn't work out.

MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BDes students based on their UCEED rank. Below is the UCEED score requirement to get the scholarship:

The NIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 held a closing rank of 365 for B.Des. in Fashion Communication under General AI category.

Category- wise cutoff ranks are provided below :

Candidates who have passed Class 12 exam from a recognised board are eligible to apply for BDes at Amity University Mumbai.

MIT-WPU, Pune offers admission in BDes course based on scores of candidates in UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID or NATA. Aspirants can also appear for MIT-WPU CET conducted by the university. Selected candidates need to pass personal interaction and portfolio review rounds for final admission in BDes.

Candidates need to pass Class 12/ HSc or its equivalent examination in any stream with English subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) to apply for BDes course at MIT-WPU, Pune.

MIT-WPU, Pune offers BDes for four-years at the UG level. This full-time programme is offered in six specialisations, including:

• Animation & VFX Design
• Fashion and Apparel Design
• Interior and Space Design
• Product Design 
• User Experience Design
• Visual Communication Design

The total tuition fees for BDes is INR 17 lakh at MIT-WPU, Pune. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees. For students who find the fee expensive can apply for scholarships. The university offers up to 100% waiver in tuition fee based on MIT-WPU CET score or UCEED rank.

MIT-WPU Pune allots seats in BDes course based on scores of candidates in NIFT Entrance Exam, UCEED, NID, NATA or MIT-WPU CET. The university also considers performance of aspirants in PI and portfolio review rounds for final selection.

Yes, before choosing a specialisation at Anant National University students complete a dedicated Foundation Year which introduces them to basic domain skills, materials and critical thinking alongside peers in other design and architecture fields.