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NIFT Bangalore: Admission 2025, Fees, Course, Placement

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National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Overview

Latest Updates

  • GAT B  exam will be held on April 20, 2025.
  • CAT (Creative Ability Test) result will be announced in March 2025

National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore was established in 1986 and recognized by UGC and AICTE. NIFT Bangalore ranked 15th out of 30 in 'design' category by NIRF in 2024, 3rd out of 56  in the top fashion designing colleges in India by India Today in 2024, 3rd in the top Government Fashion Design Institutes in India by Outlook 2024. NIFT Bangalore offers scholarships to UG, PG, and foreign students. 

NIFT Bangalore fees range from ₹ 6.32 Lakhs - ₹ 13.74 Lakhs for full duration.  The institute offers many UG and PG courses in fashion technology, management, design, and more. Popular courses of NIFT Bangalore include courses such as a B.Des, B.F.Tech, and M.Des.  The institute considers the Creative Ability Test (CAT), the General Ability Test  (GAT) and Personal Interview for admission among many more.  


Quick Highlights

Particulars

Details

Ranking

15th out of 30 in 'design' category by NIRF in
2024

3rd out of 56  in the top
fashion designing colleges in India by India Today in 2024

3rd in the top Government
Fashion Design Institutes in India by Outlook 2024

 

Fees Range

₹ 6.32 Lakhs - ₹ 13.74 Lakhs

University Type

Government Institute

Popular Courses

B.Des, B.F.Tech, and M.Des

Recognition By

NAAC, AICTE

Entrance Exams

Creative Ability Test (CAT)

General Ability Test 
(GAT)

 

Year of Establishment

1986

Application mode

Online

Area

4.5 acre


Ranking

NIFT Bangalore has been ranked in the 'design' category and among India's top fashion design institutes for the last few years.  Below is the ranking of NIFT Bangalore by IIRF, India Today and Outlook for the last few years:

Ranking Body

Year

Ranking

IIRF

2024

15th out of 30 in 'design' category

2023

16th out of 30 in 'design' category

India Today

2024

3rd out of 56  in the top fashion designing colleges in India 

2023

3rd out of 56 in the top fashion designing colleges in India

Outlook

2024

3rd in the top Government Fashion Design Institutes in India

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Fees Structure

NIFT Bangalore offers various UG and PG programs in fashion designing, technology, and management. B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des are among the top popular courses at NIFT Bangalore. Below are the fee details of some of their courses:

Courses

Fees

B.Des

₹ 13.74 Lakhs

B.F.Tech

₹ 13.74 Lakhs

M.Des

₹ 6.32 Lakhs

M.F.M

₹ 6.32 Lakhs

M.F.Tech

₹ 6.32 Lakhs 

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Admissions

NIFT Bangalore admission to various courses requires a minimum of 10+2 in any stream for UG courses and graduation in the relevant stream for the  PG courses. Candidates must qualify CAT or GAT for B.Des and M.Des courses and GAT for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech and M.F.M. Program. Below are the eligibility criteria and entrance exam details of some in-demand courses among the students:

Programs/Courses

Eligibility 

B.Des

10+2 in any stream +  GAT, CAT 

B.F.Tech

10+2 in any stream + GAT

M.Des

Graduation in any stream or undergraduate diploma from NIFT or NID + GAT, CAT + PI

M.F.M

Graduation in any stream + GAT + PI

M.F.Tech

Graduation in B.F.Tech/B.E/B.Tech + GAT +PI


Important Dates

NIFT Bangalore has released important admission and registration dates for 2025. Important updates include the exam dates of all the entrance exams accepted by NIFT Bangalore, which are listed below:

Events

Important/Tentative Dates

GAT B  exam date

April 20, 2025.

CAT (Creative Ability Test) result date

March 2025

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Candidates must qualify for anyone from the Creative Ability Test (CAT) or the General Ability Test  (GAT) to qualify for the B.Des course at NIFT Bangalore.

Candidates must have passed graduation in any stream and qualify for the GAT exam and personal interview.

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Scholarships

NIFT Bangalore offers financial assistance to all the students pursuing any course. "SARTHAK” NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme is a merit cum means scholarship and given based on merit and candidates financial income. “UDAAN”- NIFT Scholarship Scheme For Foreign Studies are for NRI students. Eligibility is based on family income limits and government regulations.

Scholarship Name

Details

Eligibility Criteria

"SARTHAK” NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme

100% of the Tuition Fee concession

Family Income up to ₹ 2 Lakhs

75% of the Tuition Fee concession

Family Income ₹ 2 lakhs up to Rs. 4.0 Lakhs

50% of the Tuition Fee concession

Family Income Above ₹. 4.0 Lakhs up to ₹ 6.0 Lakhs

25% of the Tuition Fee concession

Family Income Above ₹. 6.0 Lakhs up to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs

“UDAAN”- NIFT Scholarship Scheme For Foreign

Studies

USD 5000 per semester for students from European Institutes 

USD 4000 per semester for students from American Institutes

USD 3750 per semester for students from Oceanic & Australian Institutes

USD 3000 per semester for students from Asian Institutes

USD 3000 per semester for students from Middle Eastern Institutes (Israel)

Undergraduate students from semester 4 to semester

7 can apply

Postgraduate students in semester 2 and semester 3 would be eligible to apply.

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Infrastructure

NIFT Bangalore offers a world-class infrastructure that blends creativity with technology. The campus features modern lecture rooms, fully equipped design studios, advanced IT labs, and resource centres that foster innovation. Spacious buildings and well-planned activity centres create an inspiring learning environment for students. 

Facility

Details

Campus Design

Spacious and creatively designed buildings with modern architecture.

Lecture rooms

High-quality, well-equipped classrooms with interactive teaching methods.

Design & Studio Labs

Fully equipped studios and laboratories for hands-on learning.

Resource centres

Comprehensive academic resources for research and study.

IT Infrastructure

Advanced computer labs with state-of-the-art hardware and software.

Activity Centres

Spaces designed for student engagement and extracurricular activities.

Hostel Facilities

Comfortable accommodation for students with essential amenities.


Hostel 

NIFT Bangalore offers comfortable hostel facilities for girls and boys near the campus. Hostel fees cost ₹ 98100 for both girls and boys.  

Hostel

Yearly Fees

Hostel Fees

₹ 98, 100

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The hostel rooms at NIFT Bangalore are ₹ 98100, which include electricity charges, security deposit, hostel fees and service charges.

In the boys' hostel, NIFT Bangalore hostels offer a gym, sports facilities, a mess, a recreational area, pure drinking water, and outdoor game space.