B.Des. in Accessory Design 

at NIFT Delhi, Hauz khas

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi admits students to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses based on their NIFT entrance exam scores. As per the NIFT Delhi cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme ranged from 72 to 1639 for General All India category students. Among all the specializations, B.Des. in Fashion Communication was the most competitive, with the last round closing rank being the highest. Therefore, candidates aspiring to study B.Des at NIFT Delhi should aim to secure a rank between 70 and 1650 for the General category under the All India quota.

NIFT Delhi is ranked 9 for Design by IIRF 2023 whereas NIFT Bhopal is ranked 22 for Design by IIRF 2023. Both of them are highly-ranked colleges present in India. Both of the colleges offer placement opportunities to students. The scholarships provided by both college is good. The total fee for BDes at NIFT Bhopal is INR 6.07 Lacs - INR 12.78 lakh. The total fee for BDes at NIFT Delhi is INR 12.34 lakh. Hence, which is the best college depends on what the person is actually looking for in a college or university.

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 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted the NIFT 2024 exam in two phases. The 1st phase included the written exams GAT and CAT.

The written exams was held on February 5, 2024. The scores of the written exam was used to shortlist c candidates for the 2nd phase, which will include a Situation Test (B. Des programme) or Personal Interview (PG courses).

The Situation Test was held on April 13, 2024, while the Personal Interview was conducted from April 1-6, 2024.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the official schedule at - niftadmissions. The schedule will include the event-wise dates related to the NIFT 2024 entrance exam. This incudes the release of the NIFT 2024 application form, application last date (with regular and late fees), written exam date, declaration of results, etc.

Alternatively, the candidate can follow this page to stay updated about NIFT 2024 exam.

The NIFT 2024 application form is expected to commence in November 2023. Meanwhile, the written exams - GAT and CAT - are expected to be conducted in the 1st week of February 2024.

For NIFT Delhi B.Des admission, candidates must have passed Class 12 from any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/ State Board New Delhi/ Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. A passing grade in the Senior Secondary School examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects is also eligible to apply for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi. 

Candidates seeking admission to the BDes programmes of NIFT Delhi must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. The aspirants who are Class 12 pass from any recognised central or state, such as CBSE/State Board New Delhi/Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi are eligible to apply. Additionally, the candidates with a passing grade in the Senior Secondary School examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects are also eligible to apply for BDes at NIFT Delhi. Aspirants must hold the relevant documents. These are required for verification purposes. 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi offers a four-year full-time B.Des course at the undergraduate level. NIFT Delhi's total seat intake for the B.Des course, including all the categories, is 258. Refer to the table given below for NIFT Delhi category-wise seat intake for various specialisations offered under NIFT Delhi B.Des course: 

B.Des Specialisations	Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), GEN- EWS, PwD	NRI/ Foreign National
Fashion Design	38	5
Leather Design	38	5
Accessory Design	38	5
Textile Design	38	5
Knitwear Design	38	5
Fashion Communication	38	5

The time before joining the college is exciting and full of doubts as well. A lot of online portals suggest students join Sketching, Perspective, Drawing, etc. While students can start working on developing these skills, it is also important to enjoy this time by focusing on developing soft skills, such as communication, public speaking, etc. The students can also start developing a professional portfolio and build it during the NIFT Delhi BDes in Fashion Design programme. 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi's total tuition fee for the BDes course is INR 12.3 lakh. Apart from the total tuition fee, a one-time payment of INR 17,900 (refundable) will be also charged at the time of admission. This one-time refundable payment includes a Security deposit of INR 12,000 and an Alumni Association Membership fee of INR 5,900. For a detailed NIFT Delhi BDes fee structure, click here. This fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.