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

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Updated on - Jun 17, 2025

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai, is one of the leading institutes for Fashion Education in India. NIFT Chennai was established in 1995 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute has been ranked 5th for Fashion Design by India Today and 2nd for Fashion Technology by The Week in 2024.

NIFT Chennai offers UG and PG programs in the fields of Fashion Design, Technology, and Management. B.Des, B.F.Tech, MFM, and M.F.Tech are the major courses offered by NIFT Chennai. B.Des is the flagship program. NIFT Chennai Fees for B.Des is INR 3.26 Lakhs annually, while for M.F.Tech, the total course fee is INR 6.78 Lakhs

NIFT Chennai Admission to all the UG and PG programs is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NIFT Entrance Exam. Based on the entrance exam, the shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for a Situation Test for B.Des and a Personal Interview for all PG programs. The round 1 NIFT Chennai Cutoff 2024 was 238 - 1666 for B.Des and 132 for MFM under the general category. 

NIFT Chennai Placement 2025 report has not been released yet. However, as per research, the highest package offered was INR 9 LPA, while the average package stood around INR 5.5 LPA in 2024. The placement rate for the institute was around 70-75%. Titan Industries, FabIndia, Amazon Fashion, Future Lifestyle Fashion Ltd, Reliance Retail Ltd, Uniqlo, Noise, Myntra, Nike, Aditya Birla Group, Boat, and Flipkart were among the top recruiters at NIFT Chennai Placements.

NIFT Chennai Courses and Fees 2025

NIFT Chennai offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) at the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, the institute offers Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech). The details about NIFT Chennai Courses and Fees are as follows: 

Course Course Fee Selection Criteria 
BDes  INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st Year) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
BFTech INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st ​Year) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
MFM INR 6.78 Lakhs (Total) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
MFTech INR 6.78 Lakhs (Total) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

What are the Diploma programs offered by NIFT Chennai?

NIFT Chennai does not offer Diploma or Continuing Education (CE) programs. However, the institute offers Summer Programs in the fields of Fashion Design and Fashion Management. The programs offered are as follows:

  • Digital Flats and Rendering for Fashion
  • Saree blouse design and development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship Development Program
  • Stitchless Manufacturing Technology
  • 3D Apparel CAD and simulation (CLO 3D Software)
  •  Basic Digital Photography
  • Machine Knitting & Maintenance

The institute has opened admissions to the summer programs 2025 for Phase 2. These programs will be held for a duration of 5 days to 2 weeks in online mode. The tuition fees range from INR 15,000 to INR 20,000. For more details, visit the official website of NIFT Chennai. 

NIFT Chennai Admission 2025 Dates

NIFT Chennai conducts the NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) in two stages for admission to its UG and PG courses. The admissions for stage 1 are over. However, the stage 2 admissions are still ongoing. The remaining NIFT Chennai admission schedule is mentioned in the table below:

Event Dates
UG (BDes / BFTech)
NIFT Entrance Exam (Stage 2) June 8, 2025
Studio Test / Personal Interview June 8, 2025

NIFT Chennai Highlights

Here are the important highlights of NIFT Chennai: 

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai
Established | Institute Type 1995 | Public Institute
Established By Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Location Tharamani, Chennai
Ranking  India Today 2024: 5 for Fashion Design
IIRF 2024: 18 for Design
Courses Offered B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M, M.F.Tech
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NIFT Entrance Exam
Highest Package INR 9 LPA
Top Recruiters Titan Industries, FabIndia, Amazon Fashion, Future Lifestyle Fashion Ltd, Reliance Retail Ltd, Uniqlo, Noise, Myntra, Nike, Aditya Birla Group, Boat, Flipkart
Facilities Offered Hostel, Workshops, Resource Center, Studios, Labs 
Official Website nift.ac.in/chennai

NIFT Chennai Ranking 2025

NIFT Chennai is amongst the top institutes for Fashion Design and Technology in India. Given below is the NIFT Chennai Ranking in India by reputed ranking bodies such as India Today, Outlook, The Week, and IIRF: 

Agency Category Rank Year

Fashion Design 5 2024

Design 18 2024

Fashion Technology  2 2024

Fashion Design 4 2024

NIFT Chennai Admission 2025 

NIFT Chennai offers admission to all undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which is conducted by the institute itself. NIFT Entrance Exam comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) for all the UG and PG Programs, along with an additional Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des. Based on the entrance exam, shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for a Situation Test for B.Des and a Personal Interview for all PG programs. 

Candidates who have qualified and obtained a Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT Entrance will be eligible for the NIFT Counselling. The allocation of seats for NIFT Chennai Admission will be done through the centralized NIFT Counselling conducted for all the NIFT campuses across India. The round-wise seat allotment result will be released on the official website of NIFT. Candidates who are allocated a seat at NIFT Chennai will need to accept the seat and pay the course fee to confirm their admission. 

Admission criteria for all the major courses are mentioned in the table 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
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
M.F.Tech B.F.Tech degree from NIFT OR B.E/B.Tech from any recognized Institute / University NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Chennai Application Process

Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Chennai will have to first apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam @exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Qualified candidates will then have to register for NIFT Counselling on the official website of NIFT Admissions @nift.ac.in/admission. Here is the application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam: 

Category  Application Fee
General/ EWS/ OBC INR 3,000
SC/ ST/ PwD INR 1,500

Does NIFT Chennai offer admissions through Lateral Entry?

NIFT Chennai offers NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) to B.Des and B.F.Tech courses only. Admissions will be based on NIFTEE (NIFT Entrance Exam) only. NIFT will offer a total of 708 seats across all campuses for lateral entry admissions. These seats are tentative and final seats will be available at the time of seat allocation. 


NIFT Chennai Cutoff 2025

Admission to all the UG and PG Programs at NIFT Chennai is based on the merit of the students in the NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Chennai must meet the cutoff set for their respective category. Here is the NIFT Chennai Cutoff for different UG and PG programs for the General Category in 2024: 

Courses Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
MFM 132 233
BFTech (Apparel Production) 235 917
BDes Fashion Communication 238 276
BDes Fashion Design 460 484
BDes Accessory Design 620 890
BDes Textile Design 998 1507
BDes Knitwear Design 1158 1493
BDes Leather Design 1666 2334

NIFT Chennai Scholarship 2025 

NIFT Chennai offers various scholarships to students based on their merit and financial conditions. NIFT Chennai Scholarships are offered to meritorious students and students from economically weaker sections in the form of financial aid, tuition fee waiver, hostel fee waiver, etc. Students at NIFT Chennai have to apply for the scholarships at the beginning of the academic year.

Here are the details about the various scholarships offered by NIFT Chennai: 

Name of Scholarship Scholarship Details
NIFT Sarthak Final Assistance Scheme  Waiver of 25% to 100% of Tuition Fees
Means-Cum-Merit Financial Assistance Waiver of Tuition Fee for Meritorious Students
Udaan- NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies Allowance/ Financial Assistance offered to Students seeking Admission in Design Courses Abroad

See what Deesa from B.Des Accessory Design (2024) has to say about NIFT Chennai Scholarships

According to her, “Every year the fees increase by 20K, this year (2024) the academic fees per semester is 1.7L and the hostel fees are 1.7L for the year. the tution fees is 1.5L and the rest are mediclaim and other miscellaneous fees for exams and library. There are scholarships and you can avail them if your family makes annually under a certain income. If your are eligible you can get upto 90% scholarship as well.” Read More


NIFT Chennai Placements 2025

NIFT Chennai Placement 2025 report has not been released yet. However, according to research, the placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:

Particulars Placement Stats 2024
Highest Package INR 9 LPA
Average Package  INR 5.5 LPA
Placement Rate 70-75%
Top Recruiters Future Lifestyle Fashion Ltd, Uniqlo, Noise, Myntra, Nike, Titan Industries, FabIndia, Amazon Fashion, Aditya Birla Group, Boat, Flipkart, Reliance Retail Ltd

The data is sourced from unofficial sources (student reviews); hence, actual statistics may vary. 

NIFT Chennai Placement

NIFT Chennai is one of the top institutes for Fashion Design and Technology in India. Leading National and International companies participate in NIFT Chennai Placement and recruit students in diverse segments of industries like large retailers, brand marketers, manufacturers, consultancy organizations, e-retailers, textile mills, home furnishing companies, etc. The placements for all NIFT campuses and courses are conducted in a centralized pool at the NIFT Delhi campus. As part of NIFT Chennai Placement, candidates can choose between on-campus placements, off-campus placements, or Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), assisted by the institute.


NIFT Chennai vs NIFT Hyderabad vs NIFT Mumbai

The comparison between the three prominent fashion institutes is provided below based on their B.Des program: 

Particulars NIFT Chennai NIFT Hyderabad NIFT Mumbai
Established Year 1995 1995 1995
Ranking (2024) India Today: 5 for Fashion Design
The Week: 2 for Fashion Technology
India Today: 4 for Fashion Design
The Week: 7 for Fashion Technology
India Today: 2 for Fashion Design
The Week: 4 for Fashion Technology
B.Des 1st Year Fees (2024) INR 3.42 Lakhs INR 3.42 Lakhs INR 3.42 Lakhs
B.Des Seat Intake 228 190 190
B.Des Admission Criteria NIFTEE + NIFT Counselling NIFTEE + NIFT Counselling NIFTEE + NIFT Counselling
NIFTEE Cutoff 2024 (General Category) 238 - 1666 195 - 1023 57 - 570
Average Package INR 5-5.5 LPA INR 3-3.5 LPA INR 5-6 LPA

NIFT Chennai Campus & Facilities

NIFT Chennai Campus provides infrastructure and facilities to students for both theoretical and practical learning. Here are the various facilities offered by NIFT Chennai: 

  • Sports: The institute has indoor and outdoor activities for its students at NIFT. It has an inner and outer courtyard with a table tennis court, a basketball court, a badminton court, etc.
  • Transport: The institute also provides transportation facilities for their shopping, work, industrial visits, and training.
  • Computer Centre: Computers are available with BroadBand Wi-Fi Internet facilities for the students. It has all updated software related to training and education for students to nourish their skills and knowledge in the Digital field.
  • Auditorium: The auditorium has a seating capacity of about 800 students, where college fest, cultural, social, and economic sessions, and programs are organized by the College.
  • Labs: Chennai has well-equipped and highly infrastructure labs like Weaving Lab, Dyeing and Printing Lab, Knitting Lab, Leather Design Lab, Accessory Design Lab, Garment Technology Lab, etc.

See what Deepesh from BFTech Apparel Production (2024) has to say about the campus life at NIFT Chennai

According to him, NIFT Chennai has special, vibrant events, festivals, and functions. They celebrate with dance, and the campus students are very friendly. One of the popular festivals is called Spectrum. The institute has 4 clubs, where they always encourage students to showcase their handcrafted work by arranging workshops. There is a separate club for sports and activities. The campus also has a specific area for basketball courts, volleyball, gym, table tennis, football, cricket, etc., called as Multiactivity Centre. Read More

NIFT Chennai Hostel

NIFT Chennai offers hostel accommodation to both boys and girls on a first-come-first serve basis, subject to availability of vacancies. Outstation students are given preference, and the room is allocated for a duration of one year only. Students have to re-register for the allotment of hostel rooms in consecutive academic years. Students can choose between AC and non-AC rooms. Each student will be provided with a single cot, writing table, chair, and almirah.

The various facilities at NIFT Chennai Hostel are as follows: 

  • Hygenic Mess
  • Water Dispensers
  • Laundry Facility
  • Health Care
  • Wi-Fi Facility
  • Security and Housekeeping Services
  • Student Multi-Activity Centre (SMAC)

NIFT Chennai Hostel Review

A student of NIFT Chennai has given a tour of the hostels. She has shown the hostel canteen and mess, the hostel building for 1st year students, etc. The hostel building has 7 floors with a facility for biometric punch-in. To know more, students can watch the video below:

NIFT Chennai Hostel Tour


NIFT Chennai FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure of NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai Fees for UG programs such as B.Des and B.F.Tech is INR 3.26 Lakhs for the First Year. For PG programs such as MFM and M.F.Tech, the institute charges INR 6.46 Lakhs for the entire course duration of 2 Years. 

Ques. Is NIFT Chennai a good institute for Fashion Students?

Ans. NIFT Chennai is one of the premier institutes for Fashion Education in India. It is a government institute established under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles. NIFT Chennai has been ranked 5th in India for Fashion Design by India Today and 2nd in India for Fashion Technology by The Week in 2024. The institute has also been ranked 18th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024. The institute offers top-notch facilities and opportunities to students due to its strong industry links. Thus, NIFT Chennai is no doubt a good option for Fashion Students. 

Ques. Does NIFT Chennai offer hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Chennai offers hostel facilities to both boys and girls. The hostel accommodation is offered on a first-cum-first serve basis with preference being given to outstation students. Students can opt for AC or non-AC rooms. Each room is equipped with a single cot, writing table, chair, and almirah. The other facilities at NIFT Chennai Hostel are as follows: 

  • Hygenic Mess
  • Water Dispensers
  • Laundry Facility
  • Health Care
  • Wi-Fi Facility
  • Security and Housekeeping Services
  • Student Multi-Activity Centre (SMAC)

Ques. What is the admission criteria at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers admission to its UG and PG programs based on the NIFT Entrance Exam followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. NIFT Entrance Exam is a national-level Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in various cities in India for centralized admission to various NIFT campuses in India. 

Ques. How many seats are offered for B.Des at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers 38 Seats each for the six B.Des specializations for Indian Nationals. Thus, the total seat intake for the B.Des at NIFT Bangalore is 228 for Indian Nationals. Apart from this, the institute also offers 5 seats each for the Foreign Nationals in all six specializations. 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters at NIFT Chennai Placements are:

  • Uniqlo
  • Blackberry
  • Landmark Group
  • Trident Group
  • Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd
  • Lifestyle Group
  • Max Retail

Ques. What are the courses offered by NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers the following UG and PG programs: 

  • Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
  • Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
  • Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
  • Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)

Apart from these programs, NIFT Chennai also offers different Diploma and Continuing Education (CE) programs.

Ques. What is the ranking of NIFT Chennai?

Ans.  NIFT Chennai has been ranked 5th in India for Fashion Design by India Today and 2nd in India for Fashion Technology by The Week in 2024. The institute has also been ranked 18th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024.

Ques. How are the placements at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. The placements at NIFT Chennai are quite decent. NIFT Chennai Placements 2024 Report is yet to be released, however, according to the student reviews, the highest package stood at INR 6 LPA in 2024 at NIFT Chennai. Top companies such as Snapdeal, Future Group, Lifestyle Group, Max Retail, Incredible Technologies, Meena Bazar, Vishal Megamart, Reliance Trends, Amazon, etc recruit students through campus placements at NIFT Chennai.

Ques. Does NIFT Chennai provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Chennai offers Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance scheme to students from humble backgrounds to maximize their potential and avail of subsidized tuition fees. Here is the financial assistance and eligibility for UG students at NIFT Chennai: 

Category Annual Household Income Percentage of Financial Assistance
A
Up to INR 2 Lakhs 
100% of Tuition Fee
B
INR 2 – INR 4 Lakhs 
75% of Tuition Fee
C
INR 4 – INR 6 Lakhs 
50% of Tuition Fee
D
INR 6 – INR 8 Lakhs 
25% of Tuition Fee

NIFT Chennai Fees & Eligibility

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CourseFeesEligibilityImportant EventAction
B.Des
6 Courses
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT28 Feb 2025
Certification
3 Courses
17,700 - 94,400 (Total Fees) 10+218 Jan - 30 Apr 2024
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT28 Feb 2025
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT10 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
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Academic structure and curriculum in the campus

I want to learn technology and fashion so I choosed this course here we learn technologies subject and fashion related subjects and they two were have relationship in subjects the teaching method is so good we work in practical the exam will happen of about 2-3 hours for written and for the presentation one group have maximum 20 minutes then the rest of the team will do the semester will happen for 2 weeks only the exam is very basic easy only we have to understand the concepts and do in physical that's all

Total fees structure of the course and scholarship

My tution fees is overall 180000 this is for only sem 1 and for the sem 2 180000 overall for one year 360000 and nift also provide scholarships Name is SARTHAK they pay 25 % or 50% or full fees also it has criteria

Various events, sports and infrastructure of the college

Nift is very special with vibrant events and festivals functions they celebrate with dance and very engagement the campus students are so friendly and nice persons there are 4 club in the college they always encourage the handcrafted peoples , inviting them to showcase the work they did or arranging a workshop to teach like this will held . Very famous festivals happen named spectrum . Each of the classroom have touch screen led tv and enough of internet There is an seperate club is for sports and activities and campus have specific playground, basketball court, volleyball, gym , table tennis , football, cricket .. called as multiactivity centre and also some campaign will happen and students willhas connect with the outside of the campus .
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What are facilities available in the college hostel?

The hostel facility are good there are two persons in one room ac room and non AC rooms also available each room has 2 beds 2 fan study table for each and plug points chairs and backside there is an balkani . The food quality was nice and there is more variety of menu available registration for the hostel is simple on the day of physical verification we have to submit the annexure forms and payment details to book the rooms

Faculty and examination pattern of the college

The faculty was so kind all of the class will be happen with students to faculty interaction only we will learn very quickly and easily I like alsomost of the faculties when we talk about exams now for sem 1 we have 6 core subjects and 2 general electives subject which we can choose any other subjects the exam is very easy for sem 1 there are 2 written exam and rest of that are presentation as group and draping it's well easy for pass for individual subjects we have 2 assignments for one assignment 30 marks and the rest of the marks 40 will be happen on semester exam like we call that as a Jury there is no student fail to clear but attendance is very important we have to keep in mind on the attendance the course is. Very similar to the subject we are learning from the base it's very easy

Admission process of the college and eligibility criteria

When I compared to the other fashion colleges this college have 10th place in global ranking in fashion colleges and also they teaching method is very good end easy to learn.The eligibility was we have to pass 12th standard and have to score a good rank in the category wise ranking the admission was very easy first after getting seat the physical documentation check will happen then after the regular class will happen the admission process is so simple we have to fill the documet whatever that are asking about tno i didn't apply for any other colleges

Night Life

After the class we all do our work or will go to the nearby shop hangout there make some fun and end a day with that college itself has cafeteria, mess the closing timing for the cafeteria is 6pm for the library 7pm and there is one shop near the college named Vaniyambadi biriyani they offer unlimited brinyani for 150 Rupees . And the timings are students should be in college before 9:00 am then after the regulare will happen

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1st Yr Fees:₹3,41,700
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NIFT Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2025

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NIFT Chennai Indiatoday Ranking

#5out of 56 in India 2024
#1 in Tamil Nadu
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#4out of 17 in India 2024
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One would of course choose nift for its strong reputation, experienced facilities and their industry connections. Compared to other design colleges the infrastructure , the placement is way better and it also has strong industry partnerships. Moreover the student exchange program gives students a change to study in too fashion college i.e FIT NYC
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When I compared to the other fashion colleges this college have 10th place in global ranking in fashion colleges and also they teaching method is very good end easy to learn.The eligibility was we have to pass 12th standard and have to score a good rank in the category wise ranking the admission was very easy first after getting seat the physical documentation check will happen then after the regular class will happen the admission process is so simple we have to fill the documet whatever that are asking about tno i didn't apply for any other colleges
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OoFor us to get into NIFT there is a gat cat exam meaning general aptitude and creative aptitude. After clearing the exam you get into the studio test where a bunch of materials is given and topics, from the topics you choose one and make a model from the existing materials. I had studied according to the UCEED exam and other than UCEED exam I cleared all others and didn't really need to study for the rest.
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Reviewed on Jun 16, 2021(Enrolled 2019)

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My main focus was to get into NIFT. But to keep options, in case I wasn't able to clear NIFT, I had applied for IIAD and UID as well. I am in a general category so I didn't get any quota. To appear for B.des in NIFT, you must pass STD Xll, any stream. The maximum age to apply for this programme is 23. The entrance exam is taken in 3 parts; One day, you'll have CAT (Creative Aptitude Test) and GAT (General Aptitude Test). In CAT there are questions to judge your creativity, you'll have the drawing part here. This paper will be for 3 hours. In GAT you'll have basic Maths, Reasoning, English and General Knowledge. This paper will be for 2 hours. Once you get shortlisted, you'll have to appear in the situation test. You'll get materials here, and you'll have to make a 3D model according to the question, and a write up explaining it. Once you get the final result, you'll get your rank and then will appear for counselling where you can choose the course and campus according to the availability of seats.
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Priya
4.5
B.Des
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020

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The syllabus is pretty productive and our faculties are as well very helpful and supportive , they have guided us till now to have a prosperous future ahead, their motivation has as well worked for me to reach my goals.
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Srividhya Parthasarathy
Srividhya Parthasarathy
4.7Helpful
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2018

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It is an amazing college for aspiring students who have a passion for fashion.
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shivalika bhasin
shivalika bhasin
3.6Helpful
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2018

Admission:

The college is filled with activities and fashion enthusiastic students who make the college more colorful and more interesting. You enter as a normal student and come out as a fashion expert with a good knowledge of the various fashion related fields and a good hold of the industry.
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Nikhita Niranjan
2.3Helpful
B.Des
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2017(Enrolled 2013)

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My 4 years at NIFT was utterly an experience! I cant describe it probably in a word but I can say that it has built me as a person, it has thought me how to deal with different people from a worker or an artisan to at CEO or MD of an organisation, it has thought me to be confident at the same time humble. How to work under immense pressure and time constrains. All in all NIFT has acquiped me to take on this world and make my mark with the skills and practices that I learnt in these 4 years.
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P Teja
P Teja
4.3Helpful
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2016

Course Curriculum Overview:

Research is good in NIFT as per there are two specific subjects for research in course curriculum of including 2 semesters to study research.In each and every semester research will help to solve out the semester. to obtain new designs.
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Shweta grover
Shweta grover
2.3Helpful
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2016

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It had a huge scope of improvement then and i am sure its progressing on a good scale since then. Being a national institute and holding a great reputation there are a lot of areas to improvise and rework on.
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Dr. Anitha Mabel Manohar
Associate Professor & UI - I&AA
Mr. Amit Kumar Anjanee
Associate Professor & UI - I&AA
Assistant Professor
Dr. S. Aishwariya
Assistant Professor
Professor
Prof.Dr.Sunitha Vasan
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Assistant Professor,
Ms. J.S.Subashini
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Mr. T.R. Sankara Narayanan
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Dr. Kaustav Sen Gupta
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Mr. R. Uday Raj
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Prof.Dr. Martin Jeyasingh Mathews
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Mr.V.R.Karthikeyarayan
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Ms. Asmita Mondal
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shamiksha kannan
Feb 4, 2025 13:09
I would like to know about the fees structure in your institute
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siddhi singh
Apr 18, 2024 18:12
How many seats are offered for B.Des at NIFT Chennai
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Sweta Kumari
Apr 19, 2024 13:09

The BDes and BFTech seats are 266 at the NIFT Chennai, and for the master's course, NIFT Chennai offers 72 seats. The total number of seats at the NIFT Chennai is 238. 

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epil gagrai
Apr 4, 2024 18:47
What is the selection criteria for B.Des at NIFT Chennai
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Ashish Ramtari
Apr 5, 2024 08:43

The selection process of NIFT Chennai B.Des. includes the following:

  1. CAT (Creative Ability Test)
  2. GAT (General Ability Test)
  3. Situation Test conducted by NIFT
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vibha
Oct 30, 2023 18:37
Does nift chennai has M.Des( Fashion design)?
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dikshitha
Apr 4, 2023 14:44
when will the admission get start
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Sweta Kumari
Apr 11, 2023 14:35

Admissions are open for NIFT Chennai. You can apply online from the official website.

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Sweta Kumari
Apr 11, 2023 14:43

Admissions are open. you can apply online from the official website.

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nethra
Feb 9, 2023 15:14
Can i do b. Des after my b. Com
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Shikhar Srivas
Feb 10, 2023 21:58

Yes, you can surely apply for B.Des after B.Com as your 10+2 marks will be considered for eligibility and admission will be done based on CAT, GAT, situation test and personal interview.

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d
Feb 6, 2023 15:52
SIR KINDY CONFIRM CHENNAI BRANCH NIFT B.DES COURSE IS ENTRANCE EXAM IS ALREADY DONE.IF YOU ALREADY DONE ITS OK . OTHER WISE KINDLY INFORM ME. THANKS. DHANA
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Sweta Kumari
Feb 7, 2023 20:59

The NIFT exam has been conducted on Feb 5, 2023. Check here for NIFT, Chennai admission 2023.

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fragrance anriya
Jan 18, 2023 16:42
When will we get the admission result
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Shikhar Srivas
Jan 20, 2023 01:38

The admission results for NIFT Chennai will be scheduled for May 2023.

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harini
Jan 10, 2023 01:39
When does the admission starts ,What is the fees structure
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Arshin Khan
Jan 12, 2023 11:28

NIFT Chennai registration is now ongoing for admission to all Academic Programmes. Interested students can apply online for their desired course by visiting the colleges admission portal. NIFT Chennai will accept applications for its UG and PG programs till December 31, 2022. Check here for more information regarding courses and fees. NIFT Courses and Fees

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lakshana
Jan 2, 2023 22:13
i am currently studying in grade 12 when can i write entrance exam ?
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Arshin Khan
Jan 10, 2023 04:17

No, aspiring students must have completed a 10+2 board exam from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination to be eligible for entrance exam in NIFT. 

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shreya sarkar
Jul 8, 2022 16:14
Is NIFT Chennai recognized by UGC?
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Mudit Mann
Jul 9, 2022 19:36

No, NIFT Chennai is not recognized by UGC. It is granted statutory status under the act of parliament of India in 2006. It is accredited by the AICTE. It is set by the Ministry of textiles, the government of India.

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tanishka shah
Jul 8, 2022 16:06
Does NIFT Chennai have any scholarships based on entrance test scores?
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Mudit Mann
Jul 9, 2022 19:36

Yes, the institute offers scholarships based on the entrance examination scores. This scholarship is for first-year students only. It offers financial assistance to students whose family income is less than INR 1.5 lakhs.


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