NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023: Category Wise Cutoff

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Rashmi Sinha
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5 mins readUpdated on Jan 10, 2024 17:23 IST

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai cutoff 2023 was released at the time of counselling and the seat allotment process. NIFT Mumbai cut off 2023 was released for admission to the B.Des, M.Des and MFM courses. The cutoff is based on several factors, including seat intake, the number of applicants and categories. As per the NIFT cutoff 2023 for NIFT Mumbai, the Last Round closing ranks for B.Des ranged between 79 and 1029 for the General ALL India category candidates. Below mentioned is the NIFT Mumbai category wise cutoff 2023 for all the courses. 

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NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 For General All India Category

During the NIFT Mumbai 2023 cutoff for B.Des, the Last Round closing ranks ranged between 79 and 1029. In the ALL India General category, the B.Des. in  Fashion Communication was the most competitive specialisation, whereas, the B.Des in Accessory Design was the least competitive specialization at the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, the Master of Design (M.Des.) was the most competitive course with a Last Round closing rank of 77. Presented below is the NIFT Last Round cutoff data 2023 for the General All India category students. 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

1029

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

79

B.Des. in Fashion Design

191

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

776

B.Des. in Textile Design

693

Master of Design (M.Des)

77

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

191

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 For OBC All India Category

For the OBC ALL India category, the NIFT Mumbai B.Des 2023 cutoff was most competitive for Fashion Communication and the least competitive specialisation was Knitwear Design with a Last Round closing rank of 337 and 2508, respectively. At the postgraduate level, the Last Round NIFT cutoff 2023 was 439 for the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) programme. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NIFT Mumbai 2023 cutoff for all the courses for the OBC category. 

Q:   How many marks are required for MFM in National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

A:
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai offers a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) programme that is designed to develop industry leaders and top managers in the fashion industry. The course is a postgraduate programme of 2 years and is mainly provided by NIFT. The admission to the course is done mainly on the basis of the entrance examination. However, there is no information regarding the minimum marks required for admission to the MFM programme at NIFT, Mumbai. It is advisable to contact the institute directly for more information regarding admission requirements.

Q:   How many marks are necessary for B.Des at NIFT, Mumbai?

A:

The entrance requirements and cutoff marks for the B.Des (Bachelor of Design) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, might change from year to year. The cutoff marks are decided by a variety of criteria such as the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the entrance test, and the availability of seats.

Q:   Can I know the latest cutoff for MFM at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

A:

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai cutoff 2023 has been released for admission to the MFM course. As per the NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2023, the last round closing cutoff was 77 for the General All India category students for the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) course. The cutoff is determined based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the NIFT exam, the number of candidates appearing for the NIFT entrance exam, and the total number of candidates who cleared the NIFT exam. 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

854

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

337

B.Des. in Fashion Design

778

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

2508

B.Des. in Textile Design

1479

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

330

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

439

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 For SC All India Category

As per the NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2023, B.Des in  Fashion Design was the toughest specialisation with a Last Round closing rank of 871 for the SC category students under the ALL India Quota. For other categories, candidates can refer to the table given below. 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

2805

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

1634

B.Des. in Fashion Design

1065

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

4213

B.Des. in Textile Design

4081

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

871

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

992

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 For ST All India Category

As per the NIFT Mumbai 2023 cutoff for the ST ALL India category, B.Des in Fashion Design was the most competitive specialisation, followed by Fashion Communication. The Last Round closing rank for both these specialisations was 1658 and 4223, respectively. Refer to the table given below to check out the Last Round cutoff for NIFT Mumbai for all the courses. 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

6447

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

4223

B.Des. in Fashion Design

1658

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

4787

B.Des. in Textile Design

7916

Master of Design (M.Des)

497

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

1060

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 For EWS All India Category

During the NIFT Mumbai 2023 cutoff, admission to BDes in Fashion Communication was toughest with the Last Round Cutoff rank of 317. For the M.Des programme at the postgraduate level, the NIFT 2023 cutoff closed at 438 for the EWS category students. For other NIFT Mumbai B.Des courses and their Last Round cutoff, refer to the table given below: 

Q:   What are the factors affecting National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai cutoff 2023?

A:
The cutoff for National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, is determined by various factors. The difficulty level of the exam, the seat matrix for BDes and B.F.Tech in each NIFT campus, the total number of candidates appearing for the NIFT entrance exam, the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam, and previous years’ cutoff trends are some of the factors that are taken into consideration while determining the NIFT cutoff.

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for NIFT Mumbai MFM course?

A:

The minimum cutoff of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai for MFM 2023 has been released. As per the NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2023, the minimum cutoff for MFM course was 77 fr the General All India category students. The cutoff will be prepared based on factors like seat intake, difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of the candidates in the entrance exam. The minimum cutoff mentioned here will vary for different category students. 

Q:   What is the rank required for NIFT Mumbai B.Des course for OBC category students?

A:

NIFT Mumbai cutoff for UG and PG courses is based on the NIFT Exam. As per the NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2024, the last round closing rank for B.Des ranged between 1557 and 3400 for the OBC All India category students. B.Des. in Accessory Design was the most competitive specialisation considering its last round closing rank. So, as per the NIFT last round cutoff, candidates seeking admission to NIFT Mumbai must secure a rank upto 3400 to be eligible for B.Des admission. 

Tabulated below is the NIFT Mumbai last-round closing ranks for all the B.Des courses for students belonging to the OBC category under the AI quota: 

Course2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design1557
B.Des. in Fashion Design1791
B.Des. in Textile Design3167
B.Des. in Knitwear Design3400
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production1460
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)546

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for admission to B.Des at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai?

A:

The cutoff for the 2023 B.Des programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, was 80th rank for fashion communication and 191st rank for fashion design. For 2022, 2021, and 2020, the cutoff was in this range plus or minus 10 ranks. 

According to previous year trends, the 2024 cutoff for the open category at NIFT is expected to be 30.50. You can check the cut-off marks on the official NIFT website:

Go to the NIFT website

  1. Click the Admissions tab on the home page
  2. Click Last Merit Rank Admitted in Admissions 2024
  3. Download the PDF and save it for future reference 
  4. You can also check the cutoff at the NIFT admission portal at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

2093

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

673

B.Des. in Fashion Design

747

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

2809

B.Des. in Textile Design

2041

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

438

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 For PWD All India Category

For the NIFT Mumbai PWD category cutoff under the ALL India Quota, the Last Round cutoffs are tabulated below: 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

5375

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

1741

B.Des. in Fashion Design

5779

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

7375

Master of Design (M.Des.)

150

Also Read: List of NIFTs in India: 2024 Ranks, Admissions, Courses and Fees

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2023 FAQs

Q. What is the NIFT Mumbai 2023 cutoff for the OBC category?

A. NIFT Mumbai cutoff for UG and PG courses is based on the NIFT Exam. As per the NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for B.Des ranged between;337 and 2508 for the OBC All India category students. B.Des in Fashion Communication was the most competitive specialisation considering its last round closing rank. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2023 for all the courses at the UG and PG levels.  

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

854

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

337

B.Des. in Fashion Design

778

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

2508

B.Des. in Textile Design

1479

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

330

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

439

Q. Can I get into NIFT Mumbai with 70%?

A. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai does not have a fixed cut-off percentage for admission. Instead, admission is based on your performance in the entrance exams and other criteria such as your academic record, work experience (if any), and extracurricular activities. Therefore, it is difficult to say whether you can get into NIFT Mumbai with 70% marks. However, if you perform well in the entrance exams and meet the other admission criteria, you may have a good chance of being admitted.  

Q. What is the NIFT Mumbai BDes in Fashion Design cutoff 2023 for the EWS category?

A. For the EWS category candidates, the NIFT Mumbai B.Des cutoff 2023 was 747 for Fashion Design. B.Des in Fashion Communication was the most competitive specialisation with a Last Round closing rank of 673. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the Last Round closing ranks for all the courses for the EWS category students: 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

2093

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

673

B.Des. in Fashion Design

747

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

2809

B.Des. in Textile Design

2041

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

438

Q. What is the closing rank for NIFT 2023 for the M.Des course?

A. NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2023 was released for admission to the B.DesM.Des and MFM courses for the ST category students. As per the NIFT Last Round cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for M.Des was 497 for the ST category students under the ALL India Quota. For other courses, candidates can refer to the table given below: 

Course

Last Round

B.Des. in Accessory Design

6447

B.Des. in  Fashion Communication

4223

B.Des. in Fashion Design

1658

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

4787

B.Des. in Textile Design

7916

Master of Design (M.Des)

497

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

1060

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