National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad

The NIFT MFM Cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 2 in the All India category. The cutoff for the General AI category is 130. However, the cutoff for the OBC AI category is 555. For other categories, please click here.

 NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 was released for the OBC AI category for admission to BDes, BFTech and MFM courses. The round 2 cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks. According to the overall closing cutoff, the ranks varied between 555 and 2796. 

NIFT's 4-year tuition fee is around INR 13 Lakhs. While Woxsen University's tuition is similar (around INR 13.45 lakh), its mandatory hostel and meal plans add another INR 12.6 Lakhs, making NIFT significantly more affordable. 

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 (Annually)

Mess Fee: INR 15,000 per semester