National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna Answered Questions

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MFM programme of NIFT Patna. The admission is based on the applicants' performance in the NIFT entrance exam. Based on the NIFT entrance exam results, the institute shortlists candidates for the next selection round, i.e. personal interview. The entrance exam carries 70% weightage in the selection process. Hence, aspirants must appear for the NIFT entrance exam to secure MFM admission at NIFT Patna.

NIFT Patna BDes admission schedule for the current admission year (2025) has been released with the institute's official prospectus. Check out the following table for the same:EventsDatesOnline RegistrationNov 22, 2024Last date to registerJan 6, 2025Last date to register with late feeJan 9, 2025Entrance ExamFeb 9, 2025Entrance Exam ResultMarch 2025Situation TestApril 2025Seat AllocationMay - June 2025 

Comparing the past three-years' NIFT Patna MFM cut-off for General (All-India) category candidates, a declining trend can be noticed. This implies that getting admission at NIFT Patna became relatively easier over the past three years.Candidates can refer to the following table presenting the MFM cut-off trend at NIFT Patna:Course202220232024Master of Fashion Management (MFM)389428646

Yes, NIFT Patna MFM students can avail of the scholarships offered under the NIFT scholarship schemes. There are two scholarship schemes through which NIFT provides financial support to eligible candidates. These scholarship schemes are given below:'SARTHAK' - NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme'UDAAN' - NIFT Means-cum-Merit Scheme for foreign studiesIn addition to the above-mentioned scholarship schemes, MFM students can avail of the scholarships offered by the central government through the National Scholarships Portal (NSP). 

The total NIFT Patna MFM fee is inclusive of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, one-time fees, etc. The total tuition fee for MFM at NIFT Patna is INR 5.86 lakh. Further, a one-time fee of INR 21,300 must be paid at admission. Candidates seeking accomodation at the institute must pay an additional hostel fee of INR 2.28 lakh. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NIFT offers scholarships under two schemes. Students pursuing BDes at NIFT Patna can apply for NIFT scholarships if they fulfil the preset eligibility requirements. These scholarship schemes are mentioned below:'SARTHAK' - NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme'UDAAN' - NIFT Means-cum-Merit Scheme for foreign studiesIn addition to the above-mentioned scholarship schemes, BDes students can avail of the scholarships offered by the central government through the National Scholarships Portal (NSP). 

Yes, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) is available at NIFT Patna among other postgraduate courses. It is a two-year programme, offered in the full-time mode. The admission to the programme is offered to eligible applicants based on their performance in the NIFT Entrance Exam and a Personal Interview (PI) conducted by the institute. For more information, candidates can visit the official website of NIFT Patna.

NIFT Delhi and NIFT Patna offer full-time BDes courses in various specialisations. The fee structures for NIFT Delhi and NIFT Patna are the same. Talking about the placements, the salary package offered to BDes students at NIFT Patna ranges between INR 3 LPA and INR 22 LPA (Source: Student Reviews). On the other hand, the salary package offered to BDes students at NIFT Delhi ranges from INR 4 LPA to INR 12 LPA. NIFT Patna seems to be a better option in terms of placements.However, if we compare the India Today rankings (2024) of the two institutes, NIFT Delhi is ranked better at #1 position while NIFT Patna is ranked #8. Hence, it is difficult to ascertain which of the two institutes is better. The final choice ultimately depends on the preferences of the prospective students. 

NIFT Patna has over 130 seats for BDes. This includes the seats available for various BDes specialisations.Check out the following table for NIFT Patna's BDes seats for some specialisations:CoursesSeatsBDes in Textile Design34BDes in Fashion Communication34BDes in Fashion Design34BDes in Accessory Design34NOTE: The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

NIFT Patna has 34 seats for MFM. These seats are allocated applicants who fulfil the course-specific eligibility and selection criteria specified by NIFT. The institute also reserves seats for candidates belonging to Bihar (domicile) and SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD category. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.