NIFT Bangalore B.Des Knitwear Design: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam involves three stages: the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), and a situation test. The GAT evaluates logical reasoning, math, and English, while the CAT focuses on crafting. A student, ranked 226 in the General category, opted for Knitwear Design and Technology at NIFT Bangalore due to personal reasons, despite being initially offered Leather Design in Delhi. The faculty at NIFT Bangalore comprises experienced alumni from prestigious institutes, including NIFT, NID, and IIT.

The curriculum includes two internships (2-month and 4-month) with leading companies like Myntra and Puma. Semester fees average 2,00,000 INR, excluding hostel and additional costs, with a total B.Des fee around 6.5 lakhs. Students can pay via NEFT, DD, CASH, or IMPS, with penalties for late payment. The placement rate is 85%, with average salaries of 6 LPA, peaking at 12 LPA. Scholarships are available for high-achieving students and those from SC/ST/OBC categories, as well as the Sarthak scholarship for those with family income below 4 lakhs.

An education loan from the nearby Union Bank of India is also an option, covering materials costing 10,000 to 80,000 INR annually. Despite strong placements, there are concerns about long-term career prospects.