NIFT Kangra Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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NIFT Kangra offers four specialisations in the Bachelor of Design and one Bachelor of Fashion Technology course in the undergraduate program. For UG admission to NIFT Kangra, the candidates must possess a 10+2 qualification in order to be considered eligible. The candidates must qualify for the Creative Ability Test conducted by NIFT in order to be shortlisted for the selection process. Selection of students for admissions in NIFT, Kangra is solely based on entrance examination - GAT/CAT and the availability of seats. A list of selected candidates will be made by NIFT’s concerned officials, which will be announced online. 

NIFT Kangra also offers PG course that includes Master of Design (M.Des) and Fashion Management (MFM) with a total intake of 23 & 36 respectively. Additionally, 2 CE programmes is also offered and they are in Product photography using smartphones: A course for artisans & MSMEs and Fundamentals of Graphic Design for a duration of 3 months. The classes takes place 2 days/week which is on saturday & sunday.

NIFT Kangra BDes Admission 2026

The institute offers B.Des. in 4 specializations as a full-time UG course. The specializations include Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication. The details regarding the BDes admission provided in the table below:

Particulars Details
Name of the Courses Bachelor of Design
Duration  4 years 
Type  Full time 
No. of specializations 4
Basic Eligibility Criteria  10+2 
Basic Selection Criteria  Entrance-Based followed by GD-PI 

NIFT Kangra BDes Eligibility Criteria

  • Completing 10+2 or any equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • Or General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).
  • Or cleared senior secondary school examination conducted by the National Open. 

NIFT Kangra BDes Selection Criteria 

  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of their marks in the 12th examination, with their ranks in the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT) conducted by NIFT.
  • Selected candidates have to appear in a Situation Test, which is compulsory for admission.
  • Candidates clearing the situation test have to undergo a Group Discussion and Personal Interview, overseen by the NIFT Judge panel. 
  • Candidates who qualify in all the above stages will be offered a seat in NIFT Kangra. 

NIFT Kangra BDes Cutoff 

Tabulated below are the 2025 Cutoff for the General Category of all the B.Des Specialisations:

Courses Round 1 (Closing Rank) Round 2 (Closing Rank) Round 3 (Closing Rank) Round 4 (Closing Rank)
B.Des Fashion Communication 1118 1226 1260 1700
B.Des Accessory Design 1827 2077 1991 3080
B.Des Fashion Design 1594 1761 1968 2628
B.Des Textile Design 2147 2316 2475 3152

NIFT Kangra BFTech Admission 2026

The institute offers B.F.Tech as a full-time UG course. The details regarding the BFTech program are provided in the table below:

Name of the Courses  Bachelor of Fashion Technology
Duration  4 years 
Intake 102 seats
Basic Eligibility Criteria  10+2 
Basic Selection Criteria  Entrance-Based followed by GD-PI 

NIFT Kangra BFTech Eligibility Criteria

  • Completing 10+2 or any equivalent examination with PCM as subjects, from a recognized board.
  • Or General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/ Cambridge/ Sri Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Or A diploma in any branch of engineering from a recognised university/ institute.

NIFT Kangra BFTech Selection Criteria

  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of their marks in the 12th and the General Ability Test rank.
  • Selected students will be offered a seat in NIFT Kangra. 

NIFT Kangra BFTech Cutoff 

NIFT Kangra for BFTech Cutoff 2025 for the general category is provided in the table below:

Program Round 1 (Closing Rank) Round 2 (Closing Rank) Round 3 (Closing Rank) Round 4 (Closing Rank)
BFTech 1105 1374 1699 2975

NIFT Kangra MDes Admission 2026

NIFT Kangra offers MDes at the PG level. Candidates must have passed an undergraduate degree from any recognized institute/university. Selection is done on the basis of the NIFT score and the Personal Interview. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the NIFT Entrance Examination and the Personal Interview. Here are the details regarding the MDes Admission:

Course Eligibility Selection Process
MDes Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/ University NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Kangra MDes Cutoff 

The detail regarding the NIFT Kangra MDes cutoff 2025 for the general category is mentioned in the table below:

Courses Round 1 (Closing Rank) Round 2 (Closing Rank) Round 3 (Closing Rank) Round 4 (Closing Rank)
M.Des 181 213 247 521

NIFT Kangra MFM Admission 2026

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra offers a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program for a duration of 2 Years. NIFT Kangra Admission to MFM is based on the marks secured in the entrance examination conducted by the NIFT, which includes a General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the entrance examination will have to appear for a Personal Interview. 

Here are the details about NIFT Kangra MFM Admission 2025: 

Particulars Details 
Course Name  Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
Duration 2 Years
Type Full-Time
Seat Intake 23 Seats 
Course Fees INR 6.46 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/ University
Selection Criteria NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Kangra MFM Cutoff 

NIFT Kangra MFM Cutoff 2025 for the general category is mentioned below:

Courses Round 1 (Closing Rank) Round 2 (Closing Rank) Round 3 (Closing Rank) Round 4 (Closing Rank)
MFM 372 356 433 799

How To Apply at NIFT Kangra?

The application process for the college is through an Online mode. Once an applicant meets all eligibility criteria, he/she can visit the NIFT college website to apply. The entire procedure is given in stepwise below:-

  • Visit the official website of NIFT (nift.ac.in/) and register yourself as a new user with a valid email ID.
  • Once the applicant verifies the account, log in to the NIFT Kangra website with a login ID and password.
  • Navigate through the screen and locate the “NIFT Kangra UG Admission 2026 Link”.
  • Once you click on the link, you will be directed to a new page with the application form. Fill this application form with your personal and academic details. 
  • Upload a scan copy of recent passport-sized photographs and signatures.
  • Once the details have been filled, a payment of INR 3000 (Open/OBC) category and INR 1500 (SC/ST/PwD) category will be initiated.
  • Payment can be done via Credit Card/ Debit Card/ NetBanking, and Demand Draft.
  • Applicants who will apply through Demand Draft are required to mail the printout of the Application Form, which must be completed in all respects, along with the Demand Draft to the address mentioned below:

Documents Required: 

  1. Valid email ID (the email should be valid for at least 1 year).
  2. Personal and educational qualification details.
  3. Caste/tribe/ class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC candidates).
  4. Disability certificate for persons with disabilities.
  5. Image of scanned photograph in JPG/ JPEG format not exceeding 50 KB.

NIFT Kangra Admission FAQs

Ques. Which program is best at NIFT Kangra: Fashion Design or Fashion Communication?

Ans. Most of the students enroll into these top two programs at NIFT Kangra namely, Fashion Design and Fashion Communication. Considering the placement rates and career opportunities both the programs are good but Fashion Communication is in trend these days creating a number of opportunities in the corporate and media world.

Ques. What points should a candidate keep in mind while filling the NIFT Kangra application form?

Ans. A candidate keep the following things in mind while filling the NIFT Kangra application form:

  • Fill the application details as per your 10th and 12th marksheets.
  • Check all the documentary details twice before submitting the application form such as spelling, percentages/marks, percentiles etc.
  • Upload your scanned images of original documents wisely.
  • Take a print out of a filled application form and payment receipt for your future reference. 

Ques. Can an international student also apply to the NIFT Kangra bachelor degree programmes?

Ans. Yes, an international student can apply to the NIFT Kangra bachelor degree after satisfying the minimum eligibility and age criteria. Also, an applying candidate should have a minimum score of the respective entrance exams.

Ques. Does NIFT Kangra offer any scholarships to its B.Des or B.F.Tech students?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Kangra offers scholarship schemes to its 1st year students of B.Des or B.F.Tech such as NIFT Sarthak, UDAAN- Scholarship for Foreign Studies and Mean-cum-Merit Financial Assistance. These scholarship includes a tuition fee waiver from 25% to 100%

Ques. How many seats are offered for the NIFT Kangra B.Des program?

Ans. NIFT Kangra offers a total of 484 admission seats in the B.Des program across all the departments, with 132 in Fashion Design, 113 in Accessory Design, 117 in Textile Design, and 122 in Fashion Communication.

Ques. What weightage is given to the entrance exams for the NIFT Kangra B.Des?

Ans. The following are the distribution of weightage across the entrance exam of NIFT Kangra B.Des program :

  • CAT: 50%
  • GAT: 30%
  • Situation Test: 20%

Ques. Does NIFT Kangra offer any other programs other than the full time programs?

Ans. NIFT Kangra has developed a range of Continuing Education programmes to enable flexible schedules for the students to pursue the programs without interrupting their professional activity. 

Ques. What is the evaluation system of NIFT Kangra regular programs?

Ans. The evaluation of the regular programs at NIFT Kangra is done on the basis of assignments, projects, internships and presentations done by the candidates in each semester. 

Ques. How are the faculty members at NIFT Kangra?

Ans. The faculty members of NIFT Kangra are well qualified and highly experienced in their respective fields of education. Teachers at NIFT Kangra use practical methods for teaching and the student teacher ratio at the institute is 30:1.

Ques. What is the pattern of the NIFT Kangra situation test?

Ans. The NIFT Kangra situation test is an entrance exam of 2 hours duration which consists of 100-120 multiple choice questions and without any negative marking.

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