National Institute Of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Bangalore

Description

National Institute Of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Bangalore

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore, established in 1986, is one of India’s premier public institutes for fashion education. The institute has consistently ranked among the top design schools in India, securing the 3rd position in Fashion Design by India Today and Outlook 2024, and the 16th position in Design by IIRF 2024.

Courses & Fees

NIFT Bangalore offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Fashion Design, Technology, and Management. The major courses include:

• B.Des (Bachelor of Design) – flagship program

• B.F.Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)

• M.Des (Master of Design)

• M.F.Tech (Master of Fashion Technology)

• M.F.M (Master of Fashion Management)

• Continuing Education (CE) Programs in Fashion Design

The annual fee for B.Des is INR 3.42 Lakhs, while the total fee for M.Des is INR 6.78 Lakhs.

Admission & Cutoff

Admission to all UG and PG programs is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview (as per course requirements). Qualified candidates must participate in NIFT Counselling for final seat allocation.

For 2024, the NIFT Bangalore Round 1 cutoff was:

• B.Des: 93 – 684 (General Category)

• M.Des: 63 (General Category)

Placements

NIFT Bangalore has a strong placement record with 85% of students placed in recent years. According to student reviews on Collegedunia:

• Highest Package: INR 12 LPA

• Average Package: INR 6 LPA

Top recruiters include Puma, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Titan, Tanishq, Giva, Wildcraft, Melorra, Arvind Fashions, Myntra, Ajio, Orient Craft, Monte Carlo, Decathlon, Levi’s, Amazon, Flipkart, and Sabyasachi.