B.Des. in Fashion Communication 

at NIFT Mumbai, Navi Mumbai

Both IIT Bombay and NIFT Mumbai are recognised for their BDes course. For better comparison, below are some parameters to compare BDes programme of both the institutes:

Parameter	IIT Bombay	NIFT Mumbai
Total tuition fee*	INR 8 Lacs - INR 11.6 lakh	INR 5.6 Lacs - INR 11.7 lakh
Overall NIRF Ranking 2023	4	NA
Specialisation	Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, etc.	Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, etc.
Selection criteria	UCEED	NIFT Entrance Exam

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, data might vary.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the NIFT 2024 application form on December 5, 2023.

The NIFT application can be filled with both regular and late fees of INR 5,000.

The last date to apply with regular fees was January 3, 2024. However, with late fees, application was accepted up to January 16, 2024.

NIFT has also released the program-wise eligibility criteria that candidate needs to meet for admission to the design program they are applying to. The National Institute of Fashion Technology currently offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech, and MFM courses at its 18 participating NIFTs.

A comparison between both the NIFTs is presented below for their BDes programmes:

Institute Names	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility Criteria
NIFT Kannur	INR 12.3 lakh	Bachelor's degree in any discipline
NIFT Mumbai	INR 5.6 lakh	Bachelor's degree in any discipline

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.

The written tests for the NIFT 2024 exam was held on February 5, 2024. The written tests comprised a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates. 

The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024 was released for different categories under the All India quota. At 400 rank, it is possible to get admission into a few courses for candidates belonging to any category. For instance, the last-round closing cutoff for the General All India category candidates closed at a range of 65 and 654. 

Students can refer to the table below to have an idea of the courses available at the mentioned rank. The table consists the cutoff for the General All India category:

Course	2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design	299
B.Des. in Textile Design	437
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	654
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	65
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	218
Master of Design (M.Des.)	71
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	47
B.Des. in Fashion Design	208

 

The eligibility criteria for B.Des at NIFT Mumbai include:

1. *Age Limit*: General category candidates should be under 23 years old as of October 1 of the admission year. There's a relaxation of 5 years for reserved categories.

2. *Educational Qualifications*: You need to have passed the 10+2 level examination from a recognised board in India or any other country, or its equivalent. Those appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.

3. *Qualifying Exam*: Candidates should have passed the 10+2 level exam with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the case of the general category and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Additionally, to secure admission, you need to clear the NIFT Entrance Exam (GAT and CAT) and subsequently participate in the counselling process.

At National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai, students can pursue Bachelor of Designn course in various specialisations. Some of the popular BDes specialisations offered at NIFT Mumbai offers are as follows:

• BDes in Fashion Communication 
• BDes in Fashion Design
• BDes in Textile Design
• BDes5 in Accessory Design 
• BDes in Knitwear Design

The best specialisation in B.Des at NIFT Mumbai often depends on your interests and career goals. However, some popular and well-regarded specializations include Fashion Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, and Fashion Communication. Researching each specialization's curriculum and career prospects might help you decide which aligns best with your aspirations.

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.