NIFT

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate (UG) students. These programs are intended to help students from economically weaker backgrounds pursue their studies. 

To get admission into the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) programme at NIFT, you need to register online, appear for the NIFT entrance exam (General Ability Test - GAT), followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round for shortlisted candidates, with final selection based on your performance in all stages combined; foreign nationals might need to take GMAT instead of the NIFT entrance exam. 

Yes, NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is widely considered a top institute for pursuing a Master of Fashion Management (MFM), with many regarding it as the best option in India for this field due to its reputation, industry connections, and strong placement records across its campuses; particularly the Delhi campus which is often highlighted as a leading choice for MFM studies. 

No, you cannot join NIFT for a B.Des programme without taking the NIFT entrance exam; admission to the B.Des course at NIFT is strictly based on your performance in the NIFT entrance exam, which includes a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and a General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test for shortlisted candidates. 

NIFT Delhi offers a 2 years Master of Fashion Management (MFM) course at the PG level. The total tuition fee for this course is INR 586000 for entire duration of the course. Apart from the tuition fee, students are also required to pay hostel fee of INR 221000 and an one-time admission fee of INR 27200. The course offers admission to 43 students. 

The latest information, the cutoff for B.Des admissions at NIFT varies depending on the NIFT campus, course specialization, and category, but generally, for a general category student, a closing rank within the range of 200-500 could be considered a good benchmark for admission to a B.Des programme at a top NIFT campus; you can check the specific cut-off details for each course and campus on the official NIFT website for the most accurate information. 

After completing an MFM (Master of Fashion Management) from NIFT, you can pursue careers like Fashion Merchandiser, Retail Manager, Brand Manager, Product Manager, Buying and Merchandising Manager, Retail Planner, Store Manager, Fashion Consultant, Visual Merchandiser, Area Sales Manager, and Area Retail Manager, with roles primarily focused on retail operations, merchandising, brand management, and buying across the fashion industry. 

According to available information, the highest package offered at NIFT placements is typically around INR 12 Lakhs per annum (LPA), with top campuses like NIFT Delhi often reporting the highest figures. 

According to NIFT's admission guidelines, a candidate can only get a refund of their fees deducting the registration fee if they withdraw their admission before a specific deadline, usually before the start of the academic session. After the deadline, only the security deposit is refunded.