B.FTech. in Apparel Production (Lateral Entry) 

at NIFT Chennai, Taramani

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.

Des in Fashion Design was 484 for General All India category students. In 2022, the last round closing rank was 617, and in 2021, the cutoff rank was 743 for NIFT Chennai B. Des in Fashion Design. Therefore, to secure admission to this course, candidates should aim for a rank between 400 and 750.

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 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai accepts the General Ability Test (GAT) for admission to its B.F. Tech program. NIFT also accepts CAT scores for admission to its B. Des program. 

To be eligible for B.F. Tech, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as a main subject from a recognised institute. The qualifying age is 24 years as on August 1 of the year of admission. For candidates of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe/ Persons With Disabilities (PWD), the upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of five years. 

Tabulated below are the fees for NIFT Chennai:

NIFT Chennai is a renowned institute for fashion education, and admission to this institution is highly competitive. Aspiring students need to meet the eligibility criteria and pass the selection process to secure admission. The NIFT entrance exam is the first step towards admission, and it comprises two tests, namely, the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). After qualifying for these tests, students need to go through the GD & PI rounds, where their overall personality, communication skills, and aptitude are evaluated. Therefore, aspirants need to prepare well and showcase their talent to secure admission to NIFT Chennai.

The following table depicts the NIFT Chennai placement rate recorded over the recent placement sessions:

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

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Chennai campus offers two undergraduate courses: Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech). BDes has six specialisations, which include Textile Design, Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Leather Design, and Knitwear Design. On the other hand, BFTech has only one specialisation, which is Apparel Production. These courses are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of design and technology and prepare them for successful careers in the fashion and design industry.