Admission to NIFT requires passing a challenging entrance exam, including an aptitude and design skills assessment, alongside having completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The admission process kicks off with application submissions by December, followed by entrance exams in January or February. Selection hinges on entrance exam scores and 12th-grade marks, with counseling sessions beginning in June for successful candidates. NIFT's faculty, consisting of 7-8 industry-experienced lecturers per department, provides personalized mentorship and promotes extracurricular engagement.
The B.F.Tech course fee is around Rs 11.09 lakhs over four years, with annual tuition of Rs 2.8 lakhs. Fees are payable in installments, with concessions for reserved categories and economically disadvantaged students; scholarships are available for talented students. NIFT has a transparent fee structure covering various necessities and offers financial aid like discounted fees and education loans through Union Bank of India at low interest rates. Despite annual fee increases of Rs 10,000 to 20,000, totaling approximately 13 to 15 lakhs INR for the course, the investment is deemed valuable due to the college’s strong preparation for internships with major firms by the second year.
NIFT's placement drive sees 80-90% of graduates securing jobs, with salary packages ranging from 3 to 13 lakhs INR per annum, averaging 4 lakhs INR. Renowned companies like Fab India, Flipkart, and Vogue participate in the recruitment process, with placements centralized across all campuses, ensuring equal opportunities. Internships are integral, with undergraduate students completing three in four years and master's students two in two years. The college’s commitment to facilitating job readiness and industry connections underscores its high placement rate and the worthwhile nature of the investment.
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