National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna

The NIFT Patna BDes selection process is entrance-based. NIFT conducts a common entrance exam to shortlist candidates for various NIFTs. The exam comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). Based on the performance in the entrance exam, the candidates are shortlisted for the second stage, i.e. a Situation Test. The seat allocation is based on the merit list released by the institute. The merit list is prepared based on the following criteria:

• GAT - 30% weightage
• CAT- 50% weightage
• Situation Test - 20% weightage

The NIFT BDes application fee depends on the reservation category of applicants. The fee has to be paid through online payment gateway on the NIFT admission portal. Check out the following table for the category-wise application fee:

*The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

No, NIFT Patna BDes application process is only conducted online. Aspirants must visit the official NIFT website to apply for admission. They can follow the below-given steps to complete the application process:

Step 1: Visit the admission portal on the official website of NIFT.

Step 2: Click on "New Registration". Sign up using your Aadhar number.

Step 3: Enter all the required details and upload the necessary documents.

Step 4: Complete the application process by submitting the application fee.

NIFT Patna BDes admission schedule for the current admission year (2025) has been released with the institute's official prospectus. Check out the following table for the same:

NIFT Patna BDes admission process is conducted between November and June. For BDes admissions 2025, the registration process started on Nov 22, 2024. The last date to register online was Jan 6, 2025. Candidates who missed the deadline could apply with an additional late fee of INR 5,000 till Jan 9, 2025.

NIFT Patna BDes cost is a summation of three major components. These components include tuition fees, hostel fees, and one-time fees. The total tuition fee for BDes at NIFT Patna is INR 12.34 lakh. Further, a one-time fee of INR 27,200 must be paid at admission. Candidates seeking accomodation at the institute must pay an additional hostel fee ranging between INR 63,400 and INR 4.42 lakh. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NIFT Patna grants BDes admission to candidates who are eligible as per the below-given eligibility criteria:

• Candidate must be an Indian Citizen
• Candidate must not have exceeded the age of 25 years as of August 01 of the year of admission (a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit may be provided to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category)
• Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board/council; or Senior Secondary School examination of the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects; or a three/four-year AICTE-approved Diploma examination

NIFT Patna BDes is offered in six specialisations. While the curriculum for each specialisation is uniquely designed, the duration and admission process for all these specialisations are the same. Listed below are the NIFT Patna BDes specialisations:

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