NIFT Kangra: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

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NIFT Kangra Latest Updates and News

20 Aug, 2025 NIFT Kangra NIFT Cutoff 2025 has been released. For the round-wise cutoff, check NIFT Kangra NIFT Cutoff 2025.

  • The Round 4 B.Des Cutoff Rank for the General Category is 1700-3152.
  • The General Category M.Des Cutoff Rank is 521-799 for Round 4.

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra, is a government institute for Fashion Education, established in 2009. NIFT Kangra has been ranked 29th for design by IIRF in 2024. Furthermore, the institute is ranked 17th for fashion design by the India Today in 2024.

The institute offers UG, PG, and Continuing Education (CE) programs in different specializations of Fashion Design and Management. The major courses offered are Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) at the UG level, and Master of Fashion Management (MFM), and MDes at the PG level. NIFT offers BDes as its flagship program. NIFT Kangra Fee for B.Des is INR 3.42 Lakhs annually. Admission to BDes is based on merit scored by the candidates in the NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. The overall cutoff rank for NIFT is 158 - 2313 for the general category in 2024.

NIFT Kangra Courses & Fees 2025

The institute offers various design courses. The details regarding the NIFT Kangra Courses & Fees is provided in the table below:

Courses First Year Fee Selection Criteria
B.Des INR 3.42 Lakh NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech INR 3.42 Lakh NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
M.Des INR 3.42 Lakh NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test + (CAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
MFM INR 3.42 Lakh NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Kangra Highlights

Here are some highlights of NIFT Kangra:

Particulars Details
Institute Name National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Established | Institute Type 2009 | Public Institute
Location Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Ranking IIRF 2024: 29 (Design)India Today 2024: 17 (Fashion Design)
Courses Offered B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M, Ph.D
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NIFT Entrance Exam
Faculty Count 70+
Facilities Offered Hostel, Resource Center, Seminar Halls, Labs
Official Website nift.ac.in/kangra/

NIFT Kangra Ranking 2025

NIFT Kangra has been ranked by various ranking institutions like India Today, The Week, etc. Here are the details regarding the NIFT Kangra Ranking is provided in the table below:

Ranking Agency Year Category Rank

Outlook

2024 Fashion Design 12

India Today

2024 Fashion Design 17

The Week

2024 Fashion Technology 18

IIRF

2024 Design 29

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NIFT Kangra Admission 2025

NIFT Kangra offers admission to B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, and M.F.M. courses. NIFT Kangra Admission is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, depending on the course. All the eligible candidates have to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam that comprises of a General Ability Test (GAT) for all the UG and PG Programs, and also an additional Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des and M.Des. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the entrance exam then have to appear for the Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable.

NIFT Kangra Admission criteria for all the major courses are mentioned below:

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Des Passed 10+2 in any stream & must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of the Admission Year NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech Passed 10+2 with Physics & Maths as compulsory subjects & must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of the Admission Year NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
M.Des Bachelor’s degree in any discipline / Diploma of minimum 4 Years from NIFT or NID NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
MFM Bachelor’s degree in any discipline / Diploma of minimum 4 Years from NIFT or NID NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2025

The overall cutoff rank for NIFT Kangra is 158 - 2313 for the general category. The details regarding the NIFT Kangra Cutoff are provided in the table below:

Courses Round 1(Closing rank) Round 2(Closing rank) Round 3(Closing rank) Round 4(Closing rank) Round 5(Closing rank)
M.Des 158 191 205 - 248
MFM 391 393 - - 770
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) 863 1348 1208 1596 2118
B.Des Fashion Communication 926 1198 - 1228 1346
B.Des Accessory Design 1572 1673 1226 1852 3036
B.Des Fashion Design 1705 1858 1313 1362 2274
B.Des Textile Design 2313 2466 2418 - 3277

NIFT Kangra Placement 2025

As per research, NIFT Kangra Placement 2025, the highest package stood at INR 6.3 LPA. The top recruiters included Home Centre, Regional Exporters, etc. The details regarding the NIFT Kangra Placement is tabulated below:

Particulars Statistics
Highest Package INR 6.3 LPA
Average Package INR 4.1 LPA
Placement Rate 82%
Top Recruiters Home Centre, Regional Exporters

Is NIFT Kangra better than NIFT Srinagar

Here is the detailed information on NIFT Kangra and NIFT Srinagar:

Parameter NIFT Kangra NIFT Srinagar
First Year Fees INR 3,41,700 INR 3,41,700
Hostel Fees Not Mentioned INR 53,100
Total Fees (4 Years) INR 14,09,400 INR 14,09,400
Ranking # Ranked 12/17 by Outlook Design Ranks # Ranked 17/17 by Outlook Design Ranks
Eligibility Pass in 10+2 + NIFT Pass in 10+2 + NIFTEE
Duration 4 Years 4 Years
Course Offered Full Time Full Time
Total Seats 38 34
Mode Full Time Full Time
Degree Type On Campus On Campus
Course Level Graduation Graduation
Course Credential Degree Degree
Total Courses 7 5
B.Des Courses 5 4

NIFT Kangra Campus & Facilities

NIFT Kangra offers various facilities to its students. The major facilities include a hostel, library, canteen, conference hall, seminar hall, auditorium, etc. The hostel facility is available for both males and females. The hostel contains various facilities such as, firefighting system, 24 x7 power backup, security, hot water facility, and water coolers fitted with ROs.

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NIFT Kangra FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee for the NIFT Entrance Test?

Ans. The Application Fees for the NIFT Entrance Test ( GAT - CAT / GAT ) are INR 3000 for UR/OBC candidates, whereas INR 1500 for SC / ST / PwD candidates.

Ques. Does NIFT Kangra have an accommodation facility?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Kangra does have student accommodation, but it is limited only to female students.

Ques. Does NIFT Kangra offer direct admission?

Ans. No, NIFT Kangra does not offer direct admission to any program. The candidates are required to fill out the application form, and all the admissions are done through the General Ability Test (GAT), followed by the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and Situation Test, which is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology every year.

Ques. Between NIFT Kangra and NIFT Patna, which is a better option?

Ans. Even after starting its pilot batch in the same year, NIFT Patna is emerging rapidly than NIFT Kangra day after day. Both campus has a lavish campus, yet Patna Campus is offering both undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses, while Kangra Campus is limited to UG Programs only. While NIFT Kangra students have to rely upon central NIFT Placements, NIFT Patna has established its own placement committee and is working smoothly to place its in-house students right in the first place. So, overall, NIFT Patna is a better option than NIFT Kangra.

NIFT Kangra Fees & Eligibility

Popular Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
4 Courses
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT24 June - 04 Aug 2025
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation + NIFTEE24 June - 04 Aug 2025
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT24 June - 04 Aug 2025
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation + NIFTEE24 June - 04 Aug 2025

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Courses Offered By NIFT Kangra 2025

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Degree :
M.DesB.F.TechB.DesMFM
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Master of Design [M.Des] 
1st Yr Fees:₹3,41,700
2 Years Full Time
#12out of 17 by Outlook

Eligibility:

Graduation + NIFTEE

Application Date:

24 June - 04 Aug 2025
2.3(23 Reviews)1 Courses4 Years Full Time
#12out of 17 by Outlook

Eligibility:

Pass in 10+2 + NIFT

Application Date:

24 June - 04 Aug 2025
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] 
1st Yr Fees:₹3,41,700
2.3(23 Reviews)4 Courses4 Years Full Time
#12out of 17 by Outlook
(Based on 49 views last year)
15 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

Pass in 10+2 + NIFT

Application Date:

24 June - 04 Aug 2025
2 Years Full Time
#12out of 17 by Outlook

Eligibility:

Graduation + NIFTEE

Application Date:

24 June - 04 Aug 2025

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NIFT Kangra Upcoming Important Dates 2025


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Reporting at Allotted Institute for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [ B.Des]Aug 11, 2025
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [ M.Des]Aug 11, 2025
Pay Admission Fee for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [B.Des]Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

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NIFT Kangra Rankings 2025

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Review Ninja
4.6
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

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I wanted this college and I achieved it. I actually wanted this very campus too. So not relatable. For this college, you need to give NIFT entrance examination. Achieve a rank below 1000, and you will probably get your preferred course. worked for me:)
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paulmathewc
4.6
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

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I chose this college as it is a government college and it definitely has more brand value than private colleges, the teaching is also better than most ribate colleges, you have to pass a two round entrance examination to be selected in one of the nift colleges
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Khushi
4.1
Reviewed on May 30, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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So for BFtech one needed tp have pcm in maths beacuse you'll need to deal with technical aspects. You have to give GAT exam for entrance. And so for Bdes you can apply with any background. You have to give GAT as well as CAT.
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Rajvansh
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Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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Anyone with a 3year or 4 year bachelor's degree is eligible for the course. Application form and other details could be found out on college's prospectus or website like college Dunia itself. It could be more transparent where they can show the marks with the rank we get.
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simran singh
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Reviewed on Aug 5, 2021(Enrolled 2017)

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So the admission process includes 2 exams and 1 exam will have 2 part first one will include drawing band thinking skill and the second one will include reasoning, English, maths, and general knowledge and after few days results are announced and according to it u will able to to give situation exams if u haven't score marks about the merit cut of u will not be selected for the situation exam and situation exam is basically about creating 3 d things you will we provide some of the necessary things to create ba model and you have use max of items in an effective way. And after that, both the exams marks are combined and u can get a rank and according to it, councelling is done.
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Arpita Mahanti
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Reviewed on Dec 19, 2020(Enrolled 2011)

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I was passionate about Designing at that time. NIFT is a very respected government college in the field of Design and that's why I chose NIFT Kangra.Very fewer provisions of on-campus faculty for a batch of about 150 students (including all the other programs), only 15 faculty members were present. The ratio would be 10:1. However, various Guest Faculties used to come for a few subjects for a duration of 4 - 15 days as per requirement.Qualification: Some have done Maters in Arts, or some were Textile Designer, and some didn't have a qualification or not, we have had no idea. But the guest faculty who visited NIFT Kangra Campus had a Masters in Design such as Textiles, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Communication, etc. The teaching method was not extraordinary. It would have been great if students were taught basic things related to textiles such as dyeing or printing, maybe have extended the weaving subject duration. That would have been great. They majorly focused on the commercial aspect of Textile Designing like Print designing on a Computer (CAD) or by hand. There were a few theory classes, a few practical and some creative subject classes.Exams were conducted on a semester basis such as Summer exams and Winter exams. Besides, there was a continuous internal assessment of students.There were two types of exam:Theory Exam: Written Test fro all theory subjectsJury: Kind of Interview for all creative/practical subjects.Difficulty Level: Easy-Moderate
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Prerna gupta
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

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Since our college is a government college that's why the management of the college is not very good and effective.
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Rajiv
3.8Helpful
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020

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Textile Designing is all about learning of surface design, printing methods, sewing techniques and more.It ia very interesting course.The course structure is not at all rigid.I would say through this course i have learned alot about clothings.
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Isha
4.0
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

when it comes to fashion designing then you can already think more of practical work and less written work.Fashion Design course is all about learning about fashion teachniques and using your creative skills on paper and designing something fantastic. Being a fashion designing student you must be updated of the latest fashion trends.Exams are held once a year and in between their are practicals whic are also very very important.
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Pritam
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Reviewed on Jun 21, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

It is a four year course in which we are taught design items like footwear, jewelry, bags or shoes. The students enrolled gets specialized learning in consumer behavior, market dynamics and the business practices in the field of lifestyle and fashion accessories. The course curriculum include practical exposure by means of fashion shows, workshops, seminars, geometric constructions, fabric embellishment techniques and photography. We are thus skilled in such a manner to express our thoughts and ideas through designs which reflect a given idea and vision.
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NIFT Campus, Chheb, Kangra
Kangra - 176001
Himachal Pradesh, India
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