NIFT Bangalore UG, PG, Certificate Courses 2025

The different components considered and weightage given to them in the final merit list of the entrance examination for admission to NIFT Bangalore BDes is as follows:

Component	Weightage
CAT	50%
GAT	30%
Situation Test	20%

Candidates seeking admission to the BDes programme of NIFT Bangalore have to appear for the NIFT Entrance test that comprises of CAT and GAT. The eligibility criteria for NIFT is mentioned below:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BDes

Qualifying exam: NIFT Entrance Exam Class 12 in any stream or equivalent from a recognised board Or General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB) Age limit: Less than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of Admission. 5 years of relaxation for SC/ST/ PwD category candidates

NIFT Bangalore accepts NIFT Cutoff for admission to BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM courses. The NIFT Bangalore NIFT Cutoff was released for Round 3, for B.Des, B.F.Tech and M.Des courses. The Cutoff is released in the form of Opening and Closing for different categories under the AI Quota. The most competitive course for the General AI category candidates was M.Des, with the Cutoff rank of 75. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check the NIFT Bangalore 2024 Cutoff for different courses, for the General AI category candidates:

Course	2024
B.Des. in Fashion Design	256
B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production	152
Master of Design (M.Des.)	75

 

There are no official placement statistics. As per unofficial sources, 85% of students were placed in recent years and the highest package offered was INR 12 LPA. The table below mentions the NIFT Bangalore placement data:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 12 LPA
Placement rate	85%

NOTE: The above placement data is gathered from the Shiksha students' review. 

NIFT Bangalore offers a B.Des and B.F.Tech course with specializations in Textile Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Fashion Design a duration of four years and postgraduate level of study for two years. Admission to the same is made on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the college itself.

There's no top course as such, all the courses are best in itself because they provide you with ample opportunities and great exposure to Fashion World.

The placements are good at NIFT Bangalore. Talking about on campus placements, the average package offered is 3 LPA, and there were total 2100 offers in year 2022. The Designer students are placed at better levels as compared to production students according to the statistics provided. Various top level companies like Infosys, Nalli, H&M, Nalli, etc., recruit students from NIFT Bengalore. The college has excellent programmes to build students and give them a strong platform and foundation

The admission criteria for taking admission in NIFT Banglore:-

student must appear for nift entrance exam which includes creative ability test (cat) and general abilty test (gat).

1. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Situation Test based on their CAT and GAT scores
2. After passing the written test, candidates may need to appear for further rounds of admission, such as a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

BDes at National institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore offers 6 courses under BDes:

BDes in Fashion Design - no.of seats 43

B Design ( lateral entry) - no.of seats 15

BDes in Fashion Communication - no.of seats 43

BDes in Textile Design - no.of seats 43

BDes in Accessory Design - no.of seats 43

BDes in Knitwear Design - no.of seats 43

Listed below are the BDes specialisations offered at NIFT Bangalore:

• Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories (Interior Products & Handcrafted Accessories) 
• Fashion Communication
• Fashion Design
• Knitwear Design
• Textile Design

Yes, NIFT Bangalore offers admission to foreign students and the criteria for Bachelors states that, "General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB)".

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

The list of documents that are required to be submitted for financial assistance is mentioned below:

SARTHAK NIFT Financial assistance scheme:

• Passport size photograph with signature
• Income declaration-affidavit (Format- B) on non-judicial stamp paper of 10 (Rupees
  Ten) by each parent.
• Proof of permanent residence
• Photocopies of Passport and PAN card of parents / guardian and applicant
• School leaving certificate for class X and XII
• Copy of receipt of tuition fee paid for the current semester
• Schedule (Format -C details of agricultural land and property, etc.) duly signed by parent with relevant revenue record)
• Bank statements for the last 12 months for all the accounts mentioned in Schedule  (Format- C).
• 3 year's Income Tax returns copy/Form 16 for salaried / 16 A for business owners
• Vehicle registration copy
• Tehsildar certificate of agriculture land alongwith certified revenue records such as khasra, khatouni, etc.
• Caste Certificate
• Documents related to any other scholarship / sponsorship receipt.

Yes you can get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Banglore campus with 75% in class 12 for the Bachelors courses, you're eligible to sit for the entrance exam of NIFT after you clear the entrance then only you'll get admission in campus.

NIFT 2024 tentatively in the 1st week of November 2023. The application form will open online at niftadmissions. In. The National Institute of Fashion Technology will also release the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria, at the time of release of the application form or sometime thereabout. Candidates who meet the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme can fill out the NIFT 2024 application form before the last date. Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.

NIFT cutoff depends on variables like: seat matrix, category of the candidate, total applications, category, Common Merit Rank (CMR) of the candidate in NIFT 2025, and the popularity (or ranking) of the institute. If any of these variables changes, the cut-off would also change. For instance, if the number of applicants goes up, the cut off would also go up. On the contrary, if the number of applicants is low, the cut-off would stay on the lower side. Candidates planning to appear in the NIFT 2025 exam may consult the previous years cut-of for the exam to get an idea as to what is a safe score or admission. When checking the cutoff, it is important to however refer to ones own category.

NIFT Bangalore BDes total fee includes several components such as tuition fee, security deposit, exam fee, hostel charges, etc. The total tuition fee for Regular BDes courses at NIFT Bangalore is INR 12.34 lakh. 

Find below the fee structute of NIFT Bangalore BDes:

Parameters	Amount
Total Tuition Fee	INR 12.34 lakh
Total Library Fee	INR 41,000
Total Mediclaim & Student Development Fee	INR 20,100
Total Exam Fee	INR 20,100
Alumni Association Fee	INR 5,900
Security Deposit	INR 12,000
Registration Fee	INR 9,300

NIFT Bangalore is one of the top fashion institutes in India. The institute conducts placements drive. A placement schedule is released every year to confirm students regarding the placements drive. As per the verified Shiksha reviews, the highest and average package offered in the 2021 placements drive was INR 5 LPA and INR 3 LPA, respectively. Some of the top companies that recruit from this institute are Bata India Ltd., Decathlon, H&M, Nalli, etc. For updates regarding placements at NIFT Bangalore,  click here. Moreover, candidates can also check out more Fashion Design Colleges in Bangalore.

Yes, admissions are open at NIFT Bangalore. Here is some information about the admission process at NIFT Bangalore:

• Admissions to UG and PG courses at NIFT Bangalore are based on candidates' performance in the NIFT entrance exam
• The NIFT entrance exam consists of the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test or Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
• Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying to NIFT Bangalore.
• After applying, candidates must participate in the counseling procedure, and admission is granted following the verification of documents and payment of fees.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bangalore offers a Master of Design (M.Des) program. Admissions to the M.Des program at NIFT Bangalore are based on candidates’ performance in the NIFT entrance exam. This exam comprises the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test or Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The last closing rank for admission in MDes in the year 2021 was 58 and in the year 2022 was 74.

NIFT 2025 cut off list will include details like the opening and closing ranks of candidates for each participating institute and category. Among the various categories for which the cut-off would be released include General, SC, ST, OBC-NCl, Domicile, and PwD categories. The candidate needs to consult the cut-off for their respective categories for the programme they are seeking admission to.

The opening rank is the highest rank for which the seat has been allocated. On the other hand, the closing rank is the minimum rank for which admission is allocated. Only such candidates who secure a rank equal to or higher than the closing rank will get admission.