NIFT Delhi B.Des Fashion Design: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The admission process at NIFT involves a multi-stage entrance exam comprising the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), and a subsequent Situation Test for 3D modeling. NIFT's faculty is highly qualified, with most holding Ph.D. degrees and having industry experience. The evaluation system includes monthly assignments and end-of-semester jury reviews, with a mandatory 75% attendance policy. The fee structure at NIFT is relatively high but transparent, with the first-semester fee at 75,000 INR and subsequent semesters at 55,000 INR.

Fees increase by 10% annually. In contrast to private colleges like Pearl Academy, which charges 20 lakhs for four years, NIFT charges 6 lakhs for the same period. Scholarships are available for economically weaker students, offering up to a 75% tuition fee rebate. Placement opportunities are centralized, with students applying to around 200 companies, including brands like Pantaloons and Adidas. The average placement package is between 5-6 lakhs per annum, with the highest recorded package of 22 lakhs and the highest in 2015 being 12 lakhs.

Success in placement heavily relies on the student's skills and chosen trade, with graphic design in high demand. NIFT offers scholarships, including SARTHAK and Udaan, for students with family incomes under INR 8 lakhs. Tuition fees for B.Des range from 3-3.42 lakhs annually. The college's partnership with Union Bank facilitates education loans with subsidies for eligible students. The fee structure, covering hostel and mess fees, is subject to periodic revisions, with a noted increase of INR 67,000 anticipated in 2025.