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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore  Bangalore, Karnataka

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Latest Updates:

NIFT Bangalore Admissions for the academic year 2024-2025 is open now. The students need to qualify for the NIFT 2024 exam, conducted on 5 February 2024, for admission to NIFT Bangalore UG and PG courses.

29 February 2024: The last date to submit the CE & Diploma Programs application forms.

April 2024: NIFT 2024 result is expected to be released in April.


 

About NIFT Bangalore: The National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore or NIFT Bangalore was established in the year 1997. It is one of the 18 NIFTs in India. It has been a pioneer institute focusing on and making the finest professional human resources in the textile and apparel industry. NIFT Bangalore is also accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ Grade. NIFT Bangalore is also affiliated with the NIFT Head Office in New Delhi.

NIFT Bangalore courses offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specializations. The courses include B. Des, and B. FTech at the UG level, and MFM, MFT, and M. Des at the PG level. It also offers a Continuing Education Program (CEP) for aspiring candidates and Working Professionals. Admission to these courses requires an NIFT exam score. Candidates must qualify for the NIFT Bangalore Cutoff marks to get admitted to these courses.

The NIFT Bangalore Campus provides a range of facilities some of which are High-quality lecture rooms, a Library, a Gym, a Sports Facility, and a Cafeteria. The NIFT Bangalore also offers a training and placement cell where they train the students to become industry-ready professionals. Some of the major recruiters of the NIFT Bangalore are Blackberrys, Bloomcraft Apparels, C & R Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Fab World, H&M, and Nykaa.com. 

NIFT Bangalore Highlights

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CollegeNIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
Established in1988
TypePublic
Accredited byNAAC
Approved byAICTE 
Admission modeOnline
Admission criteriaEntrance based 
Entrance AcceptedNational Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam
Courses offered

Undergraduate – B. Des, B.FTech

Postgraduate – MFM, MFT, M. Des

Top recruitersBlackberrys, Bloomcraft Apparels, C & R Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Fab World, H&M, and Nykaa.com. 
FacilitiesLibrary, Gym, Sports Facility, Cafeteria
Official websitehttps://www.nift.ac.in/bengaluru/

NIFT Bangalore Important Events

EventDate
NIFT 2024 Registration Start Date5 Dec 2023–3 Jan 2024
NIFT 2024 Admit Card Release Date2 Feb 2024
NIFT 2024 Exam Date5 Feb 2024
NIFT 2024 Result DateMarch 2024 (Tentative)

NIFT Bangalore Courses and Fees 2024-25

NIFT Bangalore includes B. des and B. Ftech at the undergraduate level and MFM, MFT, and M. Des at the Postgraduate level. The specializations offered at the undergraduate level are Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, and Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories. It also offers CEP or Continuing Education Program for Aspiring Candidates and Working Professionals.

Below is a list of courses offered along with their eligibility and duration:

CoursesEligibilityDuration
B. Des10+2 in any stream, NIFT Entrance (Max age 24)3 years
B. Ftech10+2 with PCM with min 50%, NIFT Entrance (Max age 24)3 years
MFMGraduate/ Diploma from NIFT/NID + NIFT Entrance2 years
MFTGraduate in B. Tech/BE/ BFtech from NIFT, NIFT Entrance2 years
M. DesGraduate/ Diploma from NIFT/NID + NIFT Entrance2 years

Check: NIFT Bangalore Fee Structure

NIFT Bangalore Admission 2024

  • Candidates who are interested in seeking admission in any courses offered by NIFT, Bangalore need to register themselves for the NIFT entrance examination at https://www.nift.ac.in/admission.
  • Candidates need to carefully read the admission guidelines available on the official website to avoid any errors while filling out the form. 
  • Online registration for 2022 admission has begun from 3rd December 2021 and the last date for registration is 17th January 2022.
  •  The entrance examination consists of three parts namely CAT (Creative Ability Test), GAT (General Ability Test), and the final round Situation Test /Group Discussion / Personal Interview which takes place around April
  • The last date for late registration is 18th Jan to 22nd Jan with late fees of 5000. 
  • The NIFT entrance exam will take place on 6th February for all UG and PG programs. 
  • The result of the date will come out by mid-March. 
  • The counseling begins in May or June. 

Check: NIFT Bangalore Admission 2024

NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2024

The NIFT 2024 exam has already been held on February 5, 2024. Candidates can anticipate the NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2024. The NIFT results are likely to be revealed in March 2024. However, the NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2023 for the General Category is provided here. The overall NIFT Cutoff for 2023 was 33-1122 rank.

NIFT Bangalore CoursesCutoff By Rank 2023
M.F.Tech33
M.Des101
B.Des Fashion Communication113
MFM187
B.Des Accessory Design482
B.Des Fashion Design520
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)689
B.Des Textile Design721
B.Des Knitwear Design1122

NIFT Bangalore Ranking

NIFT Bangalore was ranked 3rd in the Fashion Design Category by the India Today in 2023. It was also ranked 3 by the Outlook in the same category in 2023. Check out the NIFT Bangalore Ranking in 2023 by various firms.

OrganizationCategoryYearRanking
India TodayFashion Design20233
OutlookFashion Design20233
The WeekFashion Design20234
IIRFDesign202316

NIFT Bangalore Placements

Students at NIFT Bangalore are encouraged and mentored by an amazing faculty to take up challenging situations and work on them. The students are made aware of the nuances of the fashion industry and hence they hone their skills by observing the technology and strategy that goes behind the fashion business. There is a centralized placement process for the placement of students who are selected through two ways namely on-campus placements and pre-placement offers. For the on-campus placement students register themselves for an interview whereas pre-placement offers are given to the students based on their prior internship or training. Some of the recruiters that visit the NIFT Bangalore campus are Blackberrys, Bloomcraft Apparels, C & R Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Fab World, H&M, and Nykaa.com. 

Check: NIFT  Bangalore Placements

NIFT Campuses

NIFT has around 18 campuses in India. It has been a pioneer in leading Fashion Education in India and providing skilled professionals to the fashion and textile industry. The campuses have State-of-the-art Infrastructure leading to a comprehensive and advanced learning experience.

NIFT Campuses
NIFT BangaloreNIFT New DelhiNIFT Kolkata
NIFT PatnaNIFT BhopalNIFT Bhubaneshwar
NIFT ChennaiNIFT DamanNIFT Gandhinagar
NIFT HyderabadNIFT JodhpurNIFT Kangra
NIFT KannurNIFT MumbaiNIFT Panchkula
NIFT RaebareliNIFT ShillongNIFT Srinagar

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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore Admission

There are total 308 seats available in NIFT Bangalore for the session 2019-2020 distributed under UG, PG and Ph.D courses.

Few Course streams available in Nift, Bangalore are Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication.

Follow the steps below to further know about admission procedure in NIFT Bangalore:

How to Apply for UG courses:

  • Candidate should be 12th pass.
  • Candidate should apply for NIFT entrance exam on the official website of nift.
  • Selection will be on the basis of rank achieved in the nift exam and counseling done afterward.

How to Apply for PG courses:

  • Candidate should have a graduate degree in a particular stream.
  • Candidate should apply for entrance exam conducted by nift for Pg courses.
  • Selection will be on the basis of rank obtained, seats available and personal interview.

 

How to apply for Nift entrance exam:

Nationals can Apply for Nift 2019 in the following way:

Step1 Go to official website of nift i.e "nift.ac.in".

Step2 Click on the admissions tab.

Step3 Click on apply for "entrance exam" tab and register yourself otherwise click on "Admit Card for written test" tab to print out the admit card.

Step4 Create a new id in nift entrance exam.

Step5 Fill your details in nift application form.

Step6 Upload photograph and signature.

Step7 Pay the required amount either online or offline.

Candidates going for offline payment   i.e through DD should send the printout of their duly filled NIFT application form along with the Demand Draft at the below mentioned address:

Project Manager

All India Management Association

Management House,

14, Institutional Area,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110003

Step8 Take the print out of nift application form and keep it with you.

 

Foreign Nationals can apply for Nift 2019 in the following way:

Step1 Go the official website of nift i.e  "http://nift.ac.in".

Step2 Click on the Admissions tab.

Step3 Click on the tab "online registration for Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI Admissions: 2019-Apply Now" .

Step4 Register yourself after creating a new login id.

Step5 Fill nift application form with all your details.

Step6 Pay the fees online.

Step7 Take a print out of your application form for future reference.

Important Dates for nift Application form 2019:

EventImportant Dtaes
Start date to fill nift application form22nd October,2018
Last date to fill nift application forms28th December 2018
Last date for online registration with late fee of Rs. 5000 (additional to the application fee)January 3
NIFT exam Date 2019 for UG and PG coursesJanuary 20,2019

Cut off for NIFT Bangalore UG courses:

General630
SC3189
ST5674
OBC(non-Creamy)1424
PWD - General2784

Documents to be carried:

  • A valid email id (the email should be valid for atleast 1 year).
  • 10th marksheet/certificates
  • 12th marksheet/certificates
  • Migration certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)
  • nift Score card 
  • Demand Draft Of requisite amount.
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Prof. V. Sivalingam
Position: Director
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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore FAQs

Q-1

Is it necessary to give NIFT entrance exam to get admission in National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore?

Yes, in order to get admission in any of the courses offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level at NIFT, students need to first qualify the NIFT entrance examination.

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Is NIFT a government or private Institution?

NIFT is a public institution that has been granted with autonomous status under the act of Parliament of India, 2006.

Q-3

What is the full form of NIFT?

The full form of NIFT is National Institute of Fashion Technology.

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Is NIFT AICTE approved?

Yes, NIFT is approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC.

Q-5

Why is NIFT so sought after?

NIFT is the pioneer institution in the field of fashion and design. Its known for its infrastructure, inclusive ideas, outstanding faculty and placements in top fashion brands. Hence, it is one of the top colleges that students who want to study fashion in.

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Does NIFT Bangalore provide placements?

Yes, NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology), Bangalore provides a placement cell where they train the students to become industry-ready professionals, around 80% of students got placement from NIFT Bangalore.

Q-7

What is the average salary you get after graduating from NIFT Bangalore?

The Average salary you get after graduating from NIFT Bangalore is 22 LPA, based on your profile.

Q-8

What is NIFT Bangalore’s Contact number?

The Contact number of NIFT’s Bangalore is 91-80-22552550-55

Q-9

What is the fee structure of the NIFT Bangalore?

The Fee of the MFM course for the first year is 1.67 lakhs, the fee for M.Des is 1.67 lakhs, fee for M.FT is 1.67 lakhs for the first year.

Scholarship

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various scholarship

Students coming from low-income family background can avail for scholarship.

Location & Contact Info

Phone Number
22552550, 22552556
Address
Site :-21, Sector-1, 27th Main, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560102

Recruiters

9 Companies

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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), TITAN
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Myntra Designs Pvt. Ltd.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Aditya Birla Retail
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Tommy Hilfiger
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Pantaloons

Awards

Ranked as second best Fashion Institute of Nation

India Today ranked NIFT Bengaluru as the second best fashion istitute of the nation.

Successful Alumni

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Rajshree soni

Asst Manager-Merchandising, Laguna Clothing Pvt ltd.

Facilities Available

Computer labs are present and well equipped with the latest software needed for designing.
An auditorium and an amphitheater are built inside the campus where various activities and events are conducted.
Gym Facility is available.
Appropriate Labs are available.
nift bangalore has a well-designed cafeteria which provides healthy food for its creative students.