B.Des. in Fashion Design 

at NIFT Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar

In comparison with NIFT Gandhinagar, the National Institute of Fashion Technology is thought to be better for B.Des students. Assuring a standard in design education, both colleges share the same NIFT curriculum. However, the faculty expertise or teaching approaches for specific specialisations may differ slightly. The instructors are both skilled and experienced. Depending on the college, some professors may be experts in particular fields. 

With more guest lectures and internship opportunities available, Chennai has a modest advantage because it is close to important textile and apparel export firms. Both have strong placement histories, with graduates landing positions in respectable businesses. However, Chennai's close proximity to industry may provide it a small benefit. Due to the greater cost of living in the city, Chennai may provide slightly higher starting earnings on average, though actual pay will depend on individual success and the employer of choice.

Admission to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) for programs like B.Des is primarily based on the NIFT entrance exam rather than solely on 11th/12th marks.

Aspiring students must have completed a 10+2 board exam from a recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/State Board in New Delhi, or the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) in New Delhi. Additionally, candidates can be considered if they have completed any Board/Public School/University Examination conducted in India or abroad, which is equivalent to the 10+2 system and is accorded recognition by the Association of Indian Universities.

The NIFT entrance exam evaluates candidates' design aptitude, creativity, and other relevant skills. So, your performance in this entrance exam is a crucial factor in determining admission to NIFT Gandhinagar for the B.Des program. I appreciate your understanding and clarification on the admission process.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar accepts B.Des. scores for admission to the B.Des course. NIFT cutoff 2024 Round 5 was released for NIFT Gandhinagar. As per the NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff 2024 for Round 5, the last round closing rank for different courses ranged between 137 and 1006 for the General All India category students. The most competitive course for the General AI category candidates was Master of Design (M.Des.) with the cutoff rank of 137. So, cosidering the round 5 cutoff, candidates must secure a rank upto 1006 to be eligible for NIFT Gandhinagar admission.

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT Gandhinagar B.Des cutoff 2024 for Round 5 for the General All India category students: 

Course	2024
B.Des. in Textile Design	1006
B.F. Tech in Apparel Production	494
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	143
B.Des. in Fashion Design	409
Master of Design (M.Des.)	137

A total of 170 courses are offered atNIFT Gandhinagar. Majorityof seats are offered to BDes in Fashion Design, BDes in Textile Design and BDesin Accessory Design specialisations, i.e., 38, respectively. Students can check the table below to know course specialisations:

Courses	Seats
B.Des. in Fashion Design (Lateral Entry)	12
B.Des. in Fashion Communication (Lateral Entry)	2
B.Des. in Textile Design (Lateral Entry)	4
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	38
B.Des. in Fashion Design	38
B.Des. in Textile Design	38
B.Des. in Accessory Design	38

Yes, BDes course is available at NIFT Gandhinagar. The university offers BDes courses at the UG level. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol for BDes course admission set by the college. Aspirants must pass Class 12. The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar admission process is entrance-based.

The fee range for the BDes programme at NIFT Gandhinagar ranges between INR 6.1 lakh-INR 12.3 lakh. The fee structure is sourced from unofficial sources, hence indicative. The fee might cover various academic expenses like tuition fees, examination fees, library fees, and other relevant charges. It is important to note that the fee structure is subject to change, and candidates are advised to refer to the official website of the university for the latest and most accurate fee structure. 

NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:

• Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - B.Des candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.    

The FINAL score of NIFT 2025 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The written exam of NIFT has two papers - the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). B. Des and M. Des candidates need to appear in both CAT and GAT, while candidates applying for other courses only need to take the GAT. NIFT CAT Syllabus Creativity Design Theory Visual Logic Innovative Use of Colours Illustration Skills NIFT GAT Syllabus Quantitative Ability: Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, etc. Communication Ability and English Comprehension: Synonyms, Antonyms, Words with corresponding meanings, Singular, Plural, etc. Analytical Ability and Logical Ability General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The college has not specifically released the campus report for the year 2023. However, NIFT placement brochure 2023 is available on the official website. As per the annual report 2022, NIFT Gandhinagar successfully conducted the virtual campus placement for phase 1 and for phase 2 organised at NIFT Gandhinagar campus. As per report, NIFT Gandhinagar recorded nearly 82% placement drive during NIFT Gandhinagar placements 2022. Students can check detail NIFT Gandhinagar placement stats here.

Yes, NIFT Gandhinagar offers financial assitance to meritorious and needy students. The scholarships is given to the students based on several factors, such as annual family income, nationality, and marks obatined. Some scholarship schemes offered at NIFT Gandhinagar are mentioned below:

Name of the Scholarship	NIFT Gandhinagar Scholarship Details
Means-Cum-Merit Financial Assistance	Meritorious students are offered tuition fee waivers depending on their family income
NIFT Sarthak	A waiver of 50-100% of tuition fees is offered to students depending on their gross family income
Udaan: NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies	Allowance/ financial assistance offered to students depending on the country where they seek admission to design courses