NIFT Complete Guide: Courses, Eligibility, Process, Colleges, Fees & Jobs

What is NIFT?

NIFT stands for National Institute of Fashion Technology.
It’s India’s top institute for fashion design, technology, and management.
Run by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.

Who Can Choose NIFT?

Anyone who is interested in:

 

• • Fashion designing

• • Textile & apparel

• • Fashion management

• • Accessories & lifestyle products

Great for students with creative thinking, drawing skills, fashion sense & business ideas.

Courses Offered by NIFT

Undergraduate (Bachelor Programs)

 

• • B.Des. – Bachelor of Design
    (Available in 7 specializations)

• • B.F.Tech. – Bachelor of Fashion Technology

Postgraduate

 

• • M.Des. – Master of Design

• • M.F.M. – Master of Fashion Management

• • M.F.Tech. – Master of Fashion Technology

Eligibility Criteria

For B.Des.:

 

• • 10+2 pass from any recognized board

• • Age limit: Max 24 years (Relaxation for reserved categories)

For B.F.Tech.:

 

• • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math (PCM)

• • Same age limit

For PG (M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech.):

 

• • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• • No age limit

Admission Process

 

1. 1. Apply online at nift.ac.in
      

1. 1. Appear for Entrance Exam:
      
      

       

      • • CAT (Creative Ability Test)
      • • GAT (General Ability Test)
      • • Situation Test (for B.Des.)
      • • GD/PI (for PG courses)

1. 1. Final selection is based on combined score.

NIFT Campuses in India

There are 18 NIFT campuses:

 

1. 1. New Delhi (HQ)

1. 1. Mumbai

1. 1. Bengaluru

1. 1. Chennai

1. 1. Hyderabad

1. 1. Kolkata

1. 1. Gandhinagar

1. 1. Patna

1. 1. Bhopal

1. 1. Kannur

1. 1. Raebareli

1. 1. Shillong

1. 1. Jodhpur

1. 1. Bhubaneswar

1. 1. Kangra

1. 1. Srinagar

1. 1. Panchkula

1. 1. Daman (newest)

Fee Structure (approx.)

For B.Des. / B.F.Tech.:

 

• • ₹2.5 – ₹3 Lakhs per year

• • Total: ₹10 – ₹12 Lakhs (for 4 years)

For M.Des. / M.F.M. / M.F.Tech.:

 

• • ₹2.8 – ₹3.2 Lakhs per year

• • Total: ₹5.5 – ₹6.5 Lakhs (for 2 years)

Note: Hostel, mess & other charges are extra.

Job Opportunities After NIFT

NIFT grads work with:

 

• • Top fashion brands (Zara, H&M, Adidas, etc.)

• • Designers (Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi)

• • Export houses

• • Fashion magazines

• • Government textile boards

• • Start their own labels

Popular roles:

 

• • Fashion Designer

• • Textile Designer

• • Fashion Stylist

• • Product Developer

• • Visual Merchandiser

• • Fashion Marketer

• • Fashion Technologist

• • Buyer / Merchandiser

Average salary after NIFT:

 

• • Freshers: ₹4–7 LPA

• • Experienced designers: ₹10–25 LPA+

• • Entrepreneurs: Unlimited potential

Skillset You’ll Build at NIFT

 

• • Design thinking

• • Fabric knowledge

• • CAD software (Adobe, CorelDraw, CLO 3D)

• • Business planning

• • Fashion marketing

• • Sustainability in fashion

Useful Tips

 

• • Build a strong portfolio for your entrance.

• • Work on drawing + general knowledge (fashion & current affairs).

• • Practice sample GAT/CAT papers.

• • Be original. Be expressive.

Conclusion

NIFT is the best place for those who are exceptionally talented and interested in creativity, design, and fashion. It offers specialized courses that allow students to pursue their fashion careers based on their field of interest. Whether you want to build a career in designing, launch your own label, or work with top brands, NIFT is the right place to acquire the necessary skills, exposure, and platforms to shine. This is the perfect place to turn your passion into a powerful profession.