NIFT

No, the NTA will not conduct the counseling for NIFT 2026. Its role is limited only to the conduct of the NIFT 2026 written exam and declaration of results.

The NIFT 2026 counseling process is being conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). 

Candidates who qualify in the NIFT 2026 exam have to register for counseling through the NIFT admission portal - nift.ac.in/admission. The counseling registration link is currently being activated.

Visiting the page to register for NIFT 2026 counseling.

Note that as part of the counseling registration process, you need to fill in and lock choices. The seat allotment will be done post document verification after considering factors like merit rank and choices opted.

According to the data a total of 43 seats are there in NIFT Bangalore in a year.The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bangalore offers a Master of Design (M.Des.) program that prepares graduates for key positions in large fashion, design, or corporate houses in areas such as craft, textiles, special needs, publications, media, lifestyle products, graphics, user experience design, curation of exhibitions and cultural festivals, as well as developmental sector, publication, media writing and design, user-centered design, and research and development in government and private sectors. The program is two years long and requires an undergraduate degree in any discipline from any institute or university recognized by law in India or an undergraduate diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT or NID. The total tuition fees for the program are INR 5.86 Lakh

NIFT Bangalore, or the National Institute of Fashion Technology, is famous for its leading fashion education and training programs. It is known for its inclusive thinking, pioneering role in fashion education in India, and for producing competent individuals in the field of fashion, technology, and management. The institute offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in design, including BDes, BFTech, BFA, MDes, and MFTech. Additionally, NIFT Bangalore focuses on paving the way for career opportunities through real-time inputs such as workshops, interactions, internships, and industry projects, making its graduates industry-ready. The institute has a strong focus on industry and alumni engagement, with a track record of placing a significant percentage of its students in top companies in the apparel industry

When you're comparing M.Des programs at NIFT Bangalore and Pearl Academy Bengaluru, it's like picking between two good options. But I will go with NIFT for sure! It has better recognition and vast placement opportunities. The statutory institute was set up in 1986 under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.When comparing M.Des programs at NIFT Bangalore and Pearl Academy Bengaluru, both are good options. However, NIFT is a national institute that provides more exposure and advantages, and offers a better alumni base than Pearl Academy. NIFT is recognized worldwide and offers immense exposure and internships, which help students to know the real situation. The faculty at NIFT is highly experienced, which helps in better industry exposure. Pearl Academy is considered one of the best fashion designing colleges in Delhi. Therefore, it depends on individual preferences and priorities when choosing between the two institutions.