How are B.Des placements at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Employment in NIFT Gandhinagar's Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme varies somewhat. According to available information, the average salary package for B.Des in 2023 was about 3 LPA-4 LPA and the employment rate in 2022 was about 82%. However, there are indications that employment has not been very good in the last couple of years due to market conditions. Top companies like Tanishq, Lifestyle, Naukri.com, Godrej, Nike, Spyker, Shopper Stop, and H&M are hiring in NIFT Gandhinagar. The highest placement package at NIFT Gandhinagar was Rs. 9 million per annum. Specific details for 2023 are not available, but overall trends indicate mixed employment results for NIFT Gandhinagar's B.Des program.

Who are the top recruiters of NIFT Gandhinagar?

NIFT Gandhinagar has a broad relationship with leading recruiters in the fashion and design industries. Fabindia, Tanishq, Bata, Liberty, H&M, Zara, Marks & Spencer, Myntra, Amazon Fashion, Nykaa Fashion, and Raymond are among the top recruiters. These businesses frequently only hire a small number of students, and the remaining students are usually on their own to find employment. Many students launch multiple startups, which their institution assists them in learning about. Remember that landing your ideal job depends mostly on your abilities, portfolio, and interview performance. Thus, in addition to investigating these possible companies concentrate on developing your skill and expanding your professional network.

Does NIFT Gandhinagar offer better placements than National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai?

NIFT Gandhinagar's placement percentage is lower than that of NIFT Chennai. However, NIFT Gandhinagar has made notable progress in recent years, and the difference has shrunk. High placement rates frequently above 90% are a feature of both educational institutions. In 2023, the most expensive package offered by NIFT Gandhinagar was about 12 LPA, while the most expensive package offered at NIFT Chennai was almost 22 LPA. Across various NIFT programmes, such as Fashion Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, etc., placement rates could vary significantly. Analyse information for your particular programme of interest. Strong industrial ties and opportunities for employment are provided by NIFT Chennai and Gandhinagar. NIFT Gandhinagar has less placements than NIFT Chennai.

How to prepare for NIFT Gandhinagar placement drive?

Since, NIFT conducts a centralised placement drive across all NIFT campuses, the institute has not released an exclusive placement report 2023. However, the following points might help students in order to prepare for NIFT placement drive: Students need to get engaged with various workshops and interactions involving internal and external experts Communicate with alumni and industry leaders Classroom projects Industry visit Exposure to exhibitions and fairs Internships Practical knowledge on various projects

Is there any entrance exam for admission to MFTech offered by NIFT Gandhinagar?

Yes, candidates are required to appear for NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round. The total course fee for the MFTech course is INR 5.86 lakh. The course duration is 2 years. NIFT Gandhinagar is affiliated with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

When will NIFT cutoff be released?

The National Instituite of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT at the time of seat allotment and counseling. The cut-offs will be available institute- and category-wise for all the program at nift.admissions.nic.in.

How do I apply for UDAAN scholarship at NIFT Gandhinagar?

NIFT Gandhinagar offers UDAAN - Means cum Merit scheme for foreign students. The scholarship is offered to economically weaker students. The scholarship will be given to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of the regular programme of NIFT excluding those admitted under NRI/ NRI sponsored category. Students can apply for the scholarship via online application and submitting a fee of INR 2,000.

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NIFT Gandhinagar: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Rankings

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The NIFT 2026 counselling process for admission to the BDes, MDes, MFM, MFTech and BFTech has now ended.

NIFT Gandhinagar Highlights 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar is a public institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Check below key highlights of NIFT Gandhinagar:

Rankings: NIFT Gandhinagar has been ranked 6 by India Today 2026 in the Fashion Design category. The institute is also been ranked at 6 by Outlook-ICARE 2026 under the Fashion Design (Government) category.
Popular Programmes: The institute offers various courses at UG, PG, and Certificate levels. B.Des is the popular course of NIFT Gandhinagar. Some of the other courses offered here include M.Des, M.FTech, Certificate, etc.
Admission Criteria: NIFT Gandhinagar admissions are based on NIFT Entrance Exam for B.Des & M.Des. Additionally, for M.FTech, GAT, and NIFT Entrance Exam are accepted for final admission.
Fees: The total tuition fees for B.Des ranges between INR 6.07 Lakhs and 12.96 Lakhs. Lifestyle Accesory Design is the least expensive specialisation whereas, the fees is highest for Fashion Design.
B.Des Cutoff: NIFT Gandhinagar NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Round 4 cutoff has been released for B.Des course. B.Des. in Accessory Design with a round 4 rank of 489 was the most competitive specialisation for GN category students.

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Q: Which is the best entrance exam for BDes: NIFT Entrance Exam or UCEED?

NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.

Q: What is the difference between a Bachelor in Design and Fashion Technology?

Bachelor Design is a 4 year professional UG course offerings various specializations like fashion designing, industrial design, textile design, product design and many more. Fashion technology is essentially any innovative tech that creates contemporary tools for the industry, whether they improve fashion production or consumption.

Q: Can I get into NIFT Gandhinagar with 70% in class 12th?

A 70% in class 12 is not a guarantee, but it is a possibility to get into NIFT Gandhinagar. To be admitted, one must pass the NIFT entrance exam. Even with a little lower class 12th %, a strong score can greatly increase your prospects. To be competitive, aim for a score in the top 20–30 percentile. The cutoff scores for the various B.Des programmes that NIFT Gandhinagar offers are different.Certain programmes may have higher competition than others, such as Fashion Design.

Apart from entrance exam and class 12 marks, NIFT Gandhinagar also considers factors like work experience, portfolio presentation and personal interview performance during the selection process. 70% in 12th is a good base but to get a seat at NIFT Gandhinagar you have to clear the entrance exam and other selection criteria.

Q: Can I get admission in NIFT Gandhinagar for B.Des with 60% in Class 12th?

Students may get admission in NIFT Gandhinagar BDes with 60% in Class 12. But Class 12 marks are not enough. Students have to clear the selection rounds also. This may include entrance test/ interview/ portfolio review, and more.

NIFT Gandhinagar Courses & Fees 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar offers courses at UG and PG levels. At the UG level, it offers a 3 years - 4 years B.Des course to students in 4 specialisations. B.Des is available in, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Lifestyle Accesory Design, and other specialisations.

It also offers 3 years - 4 years B.FTech course at UG level.

Talking about fees, the total tuition fees for its popular B.Des programme range between INR 6.07 Lakh and 12.96 Lakh. Check below course-wise National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar fees :

Course	Total Tuition Fees	Total Fees
B.Des	INR 6.07 Lakh - 12.96 Lakh	INR 6.6 Lakh - INR 19.33 Lakh
M.Des	INR 5.86 Lakh	INR 9.18 Lakh
M.FTech	INR 5.86 Lakh	INR 9.18 Lakh
B.FTech	INR 9.48 Lakh - 12 Lakh	INR 10.01 Lakh - INR 18.37 Lakh

Check below other fee components of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar:

Course	Hostel Fees	One-time Fees
B.Des	INR 53 K - 6.15 Lakh	INR 21.9 K
M.Des	INR 3.1 Lakh	INR 21.3 K
M.FTech	INR 3.1 Lakh	INR 21.3 K
B.FTech	INR 53 K - 6.15 Lakh	INR 21.9 K

B.Des

8 Courses

3.8(23)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.07 L - 12.96 L

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Placement Rating

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M.Des

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3.2(4)2 years

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NIFT Entrance Exam

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.86 L

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Placement Rating

2.8

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NIFT Gandhinagar Admission Dates 2025

Admission to all the programmes is based on a valid score obtained in NIFT Entrance Exam, which is divided into three parts, Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test (SAT)/ Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/ PI) round. Check the NIFT Gandhinagar admission dates 2025 below:

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B.Des Admissions 2026

8 Courses3 years-4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

Important dates

Dates	Events
Dec '26-Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form Edit WindowTentative

M.Des Admissions 2026

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

Important dates

Dates	Events
Dec '26-Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form Edit WindowTentative

B.FTech Admissions 2026

2 Courses3 years-4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam

Important dates

Dates	Events
Dec '26-Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative
Jan '27	NIFT 2027 application form Edit WindowTentative

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NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2026

For NIFT Gandhinagar, admission to the top B.Des course is via NIFT Entrance Exam exam. The NIFT Gandhinagar NIFT Entrance Exam Round 4 closing cutoff in 2026 for general category ranged from 489 (B.Des. in Accessory Design) to 1086 (B.Des. in Textile Design).

For M.Des, the NIFT Entrance Exam Round 4 cutoff 2026 for general category is 142. NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff depends on number of candidates and seat availability along with entrance exam rank.

Check below course-wise NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff:

NIFT Gandhinagar Rankings 2026

NIFT Gandhinagar rankings 2026 has been released. According to India Today ranking 2026, NIFT Gandhinagar is ranked #6 in the 'Fashion Design' category. As per Outlook-ICARE, NIFT Gandhinagar is ranked at #6 position in 2026 for 'Fashion Design (Government)' category. NIFT Gandhinagar ranking 2026 details are tabulated below:

NIFT Gandhinagar Placements

NIFT Gandhinagar placements have top designers as well as companies from Journalism, Media and FMCG background that offer job opportunities to the students. Some of the top companies are mentioned below:

NIFT Gandhinagar Top Recruiters
Flipkart	Honda Cars	Arvind Brands
Westside	Whirlpool	Adidas
Amazon.com	Li & Fung	Timex
TVS Motors	Raymond	Royal Enfield
Samsung	Shoppers Stop	Indian Terrain

Note: The data on this page is an aggregate of multiple sources.

NIFT Gandhinagar Popular Courses

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4 years

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B.Des. in Textile Design icon

4 years

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B.Des. in Fashion Design icon

4 years

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₹12.96 LGet Fee Details

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NIFT Gandhinagar FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs below:

Q: Which PG courses are offered at NIFT Gandhinagar?

NIFT Gandhinagar Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech) programmes admission is granted on the basis of a valid score in GAT, followed by a GD/ PI round. For admission to NIFT Gandhinagar Continuing Education (CE) programme, admission is based on the merit obtained in the previous qualifying exams. A total of 15% and 7.5% seats are reserved for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, respectively.

Q: Does NIFT Gandhinagar offer scholarships to the students?

NIFT Gandhinagar offers scholarships to meritorious students. Currently, it offers two scholarships schemes, which are listed below:

Udaan-NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies: Under this scholarship, the students are offered allowance/ financial assistance depending on the country where they seek admission in design courses.
NIFT Sarthak: This scholarship waives 50% to 100% of the tuition fees of the students depending on their gross family income.

Q: How much rank is required for NIFT Gandhinagar?

NIFT Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar admits students based on the marks obtained by them in NIFT Entrance Examination for various B.Des and other undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by them.

NIFT Cut Off 2026 for Round 4 has been announced for various courses in the General All India category. According to the trend in NIFT Gandhinagar Cut Offs, the cut off ranks for 2026 in Round 4 varied from 130 to 1086 for various courses mentioned below. The most competitive course among all was Master of Fashion Management (MFM) with cut off rank 130.

For further details about NIFT Cut Off 2026 for General All India Category, candidates may refer to the following table:

Course	NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff 2026 round 4
B.Des. in Accessory Design	489
B.Des. in Textile Design	1086
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	319 (R2)
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production	258
Master of Fashion Management	130
B.Des. in Fashion Design\|	588 (R2)
Master of Design (M.Des.)	142

Candidates should note that the rounds mentioned in the table may vary across courses. A lower closing rank indicates higher competition for admission to the respective course.

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