NIFT Chennai: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Ranking

The fees for BDes at NIFT Chennai is around INR 6.1lakh - INR 12.3 lakh. The mentioned fee is only the tuition fee. The BDes fee aslo includes other one time fees, which candidates have to pay during admission. Also there is the NIFT entrance exam fee i.e. NIFT 2024 application fee is INR 3000. The fee is sourced from various source. Hence, its indicative. 

Admission to BDes at NIFT Chennai is solely entrance-based. Candidate have to fill the online application form of The National Institute of Technology (NIFT). The NIFT 2024 application fee for the OPEN category is INR 3,000. However, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay only INR 1,500. Once the application form is filled, candidates have to submit the form along with the application fee.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai, you must have a B.F.Tech degree from the NIFT or a B.E/B.Tech degree from any other institute or university recognised by law in India. You can also qualify with an undergraduate degree from any institute or university recognised by law in India, or an undergraduate Diploma of at least three years duration from NIFT/NID.

The 2023 NIFT Chennai cutoff has not yet been formally announced. On the other hand, the last round closing rank for the B.Des in Fashion Design was 484 for the General All India category based on the previous year's cutoff. It is so impossible to determine whether an applicant who received a 70% in their class 12 exam may be admitted to NIFT Chennai. The candidate's performance in the annual NIFT Entrance Exam determines their admittance to NIFT. The General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT) make up the two sections of the exam. The admission exam results are the basis for the ultimate decision, which is then made after a scenario test, group discussion, and in-person interview.

In terms of placements, the institute has a decent track record. There are no official placement statistics available as of now. As per the data from unofficial sites, the highest package offered over the past few years stood at INR 6 LPA. Further, the placement rate was between 60% and 70%. Check the complete insights of NIFT Chennai placements from the table below:

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from Shiksha students' reviews.

The institute witnessed the participation of companies from diverse segments of the industry like large retailers, brand marketers, manufacturers, consultancy organisations, e-retailers, textile mills, home furnishing companies, design BPOs, etc. Some of the renowned companies that were part of NIFT Chennai placements are listed below:

B.FTech course at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai costs INR 12.77 lakh. The course is four years long and is offered full-time. 

• Artisans/ Children of Artisans: INR 13,15,200
• NRI candidates: INR 972,000 – INR 1,106,300
• NRI NLEA candidates: INR 972,000 – INR 1,053,400 

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai, is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). AIU recognition signifies that the institute meets certain standards of quality and is recognised by the higher education authorities in India. This recognition adds to the credibility and value of the degrees and diplomas awarded by NIFT Chennai

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai has distinct eligibility criteria for undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma courses. For undergraduate courses, candidates must have passed their Class 12 examination from a recognised board and completed their class 12 education in any stream such as Arts, Science, or Commerce. Postgraduate courses require candidates to have completed their graduation from a recognised university or an equivalent institution, and candidates with a Diploma degree from NIFT or NID are also eligible. The eligibility criteria for Diploma courses at NIFT may vary depending on the specific course and duration, but candidates who have passed Class 10 or Class 12 from a recognised board may be eligible. Candidates are advised to check the official website of NIFT for detailed eligibility criteria for each course.

The majority alumni of NIFT Chennai are working in Arts and Design (41%), followed by Marketing (13%), Business Development (10%) sectors among others. To know the sector-wise alumni placements, students can check out the pie chart below:

NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse sectors such as Sales, Media and Communication, Purchasing, Engineering, IT, Product Management, Research, Quality Assurance, Customer Success and Support and Consulting sectors.

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above are compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai has not released the salary package for the year 2024.  Altough, the the highest package offered for BDes Fashion Design was INR 6 LPA during the recent placement drive. NIFT Chennai students were offered various roles such as Associate Designer, Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist and many more. The NIFT Chennai provide various internship and placement opportunities to their students that help them building their career.

As per the annual report 2022, up to ten top-notch companies visited NIFT Hyderabad campuses such as Arvind Limited, Mad Designs, Manglam Arts among others. According to the annual report 2022, the table below showcases the placement rate recorded for NIFT Gandhinagar, and NIFT Chennai campus:

As per unofficial source, the table below showcases the list of a few top companies that visited NIFT Chennai campus during the recent placement drive:

Note: The names of companies visited are gathered from unofficial sources.

NIFT Chennai has not released the placement report for the year 2023. However, as per the annual report 2022, 90% students were placed in various domestic and international industries with good compensation package. The same has been outlined in the table below:

National Institute of Fashion and Technology (NIFT) has declared written exam results online. Candidates who have applied and appeared for the written exam must login using their credentials on the official website at nift.ac.in. 

• Click on the result link
• Next, click on the Applicant "Sign In" option
• A login window will open
• Enter details including email address and password
•  The result of NIFT 2024 would be displayed on screen

Joining NIFT Chennai's BDes programme without entrance exam doesn't seem like a possibility. As per the Institution's admission guidelines, candidates must appear for the qualify The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) exam. The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:

• Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - B.Des candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test.

Click here to know more about NIFT exam. 

NIFT Chennai offers several courses in the field of Fashion Technology. These programmes are offered in full-time and regular mode across several specialisations. Students can pursue an undergraduate degree in BDes and BFTech. At the postgraduate level, students are offered MFM and MFTech courses. Interested students can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the desired course by completing the application procedure.

 NIFT Chennai offers a total of 305 seat intake for BDes and BDes lateral entry course. The seat breakup for the BDes coursre is 43 as per the specialisations offered in BDes and for the BDes lateral entry its 47 altogether.  The seat allocation has respectively common for all the reserved categories and division is equal for each specialisation. Additionally, 5 seats are given as per each specialisation for NRI and foreign candidates.

Students looking to apply for the courses offered at NIFT Chennai are required to appear and clear the NIFT Entrance Exam conducted by the institute. While filling out the entrance examination form, students need to pay a non-refundable fees. The institute accepts only online payment gateways. Find below NIFT Chennai application fees:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from official sources and is subject to change.