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National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT]

NIFT Campus, No. 21st, 16th Cross Street 27th Main Road, Sector 1 HSR Layout, India • 5601023.8(28)
VerifiedPublic InstituteEstd. 1986AICTE
Founded
1986
Type
Public Institute
Highest Package
₹19.0 LPA

About National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT]

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore is a pioneer institute for Fashion Education in India. Established in 1986, NIFT Bangalore is an autonomous institute set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute has been ranked 3rd in India for Fashion Design by India Today and Outlook in 2024. It has also been ranked 3rd in India for Fashion Technology by The Week and 16th in India for Design by IIRF in 2024. NIFT Bangalore offers UG and PG courses in the fields of Fashion Design, Technology, and Management. B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M are the major courses offered by NIFT Bangalore. The institute also offers Continuing Education (CE) Programs in the field of Fashion Design. 

NIFT Bangalore Admission to all the UG and PG programs is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam conducted by the institute itself. Shortlisted candidates have to then appear for a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. NIFT Bangalore Fees for B.Des and B.F.Tech is INR 3.26 Lakhs for the First Year while for PG programs such as M.Des, M.F.Tech, and MFM, the entire course fee is INR 6.46 Lakhs. The institute offers various scholarship schemes based on the merit and needs of the deserving students. The highest package offered at NIFT Bangalore Placements 2024 stood at INR 19 LPA. NIFT Bangalore Campus is located in a prime area with state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment such as fully equipped lecture rooms, design studios and labs, resource centers, activity centers, and hostels. 


NIFT Bangalore Highlights

The important highlights of NIFT Bangalore are as follows: 

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Established | Type 1986 | Public
Established By Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Location Bangalore, Karnataka 
Ranking  3rd in India for Fashion Design (India Today 2024)
3rd in India for Fashion Technology (The Week 2024)
16th in India for Design (IIRF 2024)
Courses Offered B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech, M.F.M
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NIFT Entrance Exam
Top Recruiters Monte Carlo, Nike, Myntra, Bata India Limited, H&M
Facilities Offered Cafeteria, Labs, Resource Center, Hostel, Design Studios
Official Website https://www.nift.ac.in/bengaluru/ 

NIFT Bangalore Ranking

NIFT Bangalore has been a pioneer in Fashion Education in India consistently being ranked at the top in India for education in Fashion Design and Technology through reputed ranking bodies like India Today, Outlook, The Week, and IIRF. Tabulated below is the NIFT Bangalore Ranking in India in various streams through different ranking bodies: 

Agency Category Year Ranking in India
India Today  Fashion Design 2024 3rd 
IIRF Design 2024 16th 
The Week Fashion Technology  2024 3rd 
Outlook Design 2024 3rd 

NIFT Bangalore Courses and Fees

NIFT Bangalore offers UG and PG courses in the fields of Fashion Design, Management, and Technology. The institute offers two undergraduate programs namely Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech). At the postgraduate level, NIFT Bangalore offers three courses namely Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M), and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech).

The details about NIFT Bangalore Courses and Fees are as follows: 

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria  Selection Criteria 
B.Des  Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design, Textile Design
Seat Intake: 190 Seats (National) & 25 Seats (NRI/Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 3.26 Lakhs (1st Year)
Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of Admission Year NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Apparel Production
Seat Intake: 38 Seats (National) & 5 Seats (NRI/Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 3.26 Lakhs (1st ​Year)
Passed 10+2 with Physics & Maths as compulsory subjects from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of Admission Year NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
M.Des  Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 38 Seats (National) & 5 Seats (NRI/Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/ University / Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 4 Years Duration from NIFT/NID NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
MFM Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 38 Seats (National) & 5 Seats (NRI/Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
M.F.Tech Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 34 Seats (National) & 3 Seats (NRI/Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
B.F.Tech Degree from NIFT OR B.E/B.Tech from any recognized Institute / University NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Bangalore also offers Continuing Education (CE) Programs in a variety of design and fashion specializations for a duration of 6 Months or 1 Year. Some of the CE Programs offered at NIFT Bangalore include: 

  • Fashion Integration for Textiles
  • Fashion Retail Management
  • Fashion Clothing & Technology
  • Apparel Design & Development
  • Digital Media & Visual Communication
  • Design Development for Athleisure
  • Management of Family Run Fashion Business

NIFT Bangalore Admission 2024 

NIFT Bangalore Admission to all UG and PG programs is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam that includes a General Ability Test (GAT) along with an additional Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des and M.Des programs. Candidates shortlisted based on the NIFT Entrance Exam will have to then appear for a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course.

NIFT Bangalore Application Process

In order to apply for NIFT Bangalore Admission, the candidates will have to first apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam @ exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The application form for the NIFT Entrance Exam will be filled out online only. The application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam is as follows: 

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

NIFT Counselling 2024

On the basis of the final merit list, candidates who have qualified and obtained a merit rank in the NIFT Entrance Exam will be eligible for the NIFT Counselling. NIFT Counselling is held in multiple rounds for allocation of seats for admission to all the NIFT campuses across India depending on the seat availability. The seat allotment result will be released on the official website of NIFT Admissions @ www.nift.ac.in/admission after each round. Candidates who will be allocated a seat will have to accept the seat and pay the fee for admission confirmation at NIFT Bangalore. 


NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2024

Candidates seeking admission to various UG and PG programs at NIFT Bangalore must meet the set cutoff in the NIFT Entrance Exam for their respective category. NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1 of Seat Allocation through NIFT Counselling. Tabulated below is the NIFT Bangalore Cutoff in 2024 for different UG and PG programs for the General Category:

Courses
2024 Cutoff (Round 1)
B.Des Fashion Communication
93
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)
123
B.Des Fashion Design
234
B.Des Accessory Design
251
B.Des Textile Design
675
B.Des Knitwear Design
684
M.Des 63
MFM 52
M.F.Tech 29

NIFT Bangalore Placements

NIFT Bangalore offers lucrative career opportunities for its students through its annual placement drive, typically held in April and May. In a three-day off-campus placement event at NIFT Bangalore, around 32 esteemed companies participated in the placement drive. The highest package offered at NIFT Bangalore Placements 2024 stood at INR 19 LPA from Infoedge Ltd, followed by Max Fashion at 16.05 LPA and Cocoblu Retail Ltd at 11.12 LPA. NIFT has a centralized placement process for all NIFT campuses and courses.

The top packages offered at NIFT Bangalore Placements 2024 are as follows: 

Company  Highest Package 
Infoedge Ltd INR 19 LPA
Max Fashion  INR 16.05 LPA
Cocoblu Retail Ltd INR 11.12 LPA

NIFT Bangalore Top Recruiters 

The top recruiters at NIFT Bangalore Placements are as follows: 

NIFT Bangalore Top Recruiters 
Flipkart Amazon India Myntra
Raymonds Arvind Lifestyles Urban Ladder
Target Corporation Infoedge Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
Arvind Group Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited Max Fashion

NIFT Bangalore Scholarships 

NIFT Bangalore offers various scholarships to students based on their merit and financial conditions. NIFT Bangalore Scholarships are provided in the form of financial aid, tuition fee waiver, hostel fee waiver, etc to meritorious students and students from economically weaker sections. The amount of scholarship to be given or the decision of scholarship to be granted is solely under the consideration of the college administration. Students at NIFT Bangalore need to apply for the scholarships at the beginning of the academic year.

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

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

NIFT Bangalore Facilities and Hostel

NIFT Bengaluru Campus offers its students all facilities and infrastructure in and around the campus. The institute provides comprehensive and state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment to impart both practical and theoretical training to the students allowing them the freedom to experiment and generate creative ideas. 

NIFT Bangalore Facilities

The various facilities at NIFT Bangalore are as follows:  

  • Fully Equipped Lecture Rooms
  • Design Studios and Laboratories
  • Resource Centres
  • Activity Centers
  • IT Savvy Education

NIFT Bangalore Hostels

NIFT Bangalore offers hostel accommodation to only female students. The preference for hostels will be given to the first-semester students. The hostel rooms will be allocated at the time of the admission for one year only. The hostel rooms at NIFT Bangalore are provided with cots, almirahs, tables, and chairs. Students have to carry other items such as mattresses, pillows, bed sheets, etc on their own. The various facilities offered at NIFT Bangalore Hostels are: 

  • Water Cooler
  • Hot Water 
  • 24 Hours Campus Wi-Fi
  • 24 Hours Security & Surveillance 
  • House Keeping Service

How to Reach NIFT Bangalore?

NIFT Bangalore is located in a prime area with a vibrant campus. One can reach NIFT Bangalore easily through different locations. The various routes to reach NIFT Bangalore are as follows: 

Mode How to Reach?
By Air NIFT Bangalore Campus is around 48 Km from Bengaluru International Airport. Bus Numbers 7, and 7A travel from the Bengaluru Airport to BDA Complex- HSR Layout, from where the NIFT Campus is just 1.5 Km away.
By Rail or Road NIFT Bangalore Campus is around 17 Km from City Railway Station and Bus Station. Bus Numbers 340-A and 340-M travel from BMTC Main Bus Station directly to NIFT Campus.

NIFT Bangalore FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered by NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. NIFT Bangalore offers all major programs in the field of Fashion Design, Management, and Technology at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The different courses offered by NIFT Bangalore are as follows: 

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

Ques. What is the fee structure of NIFT Bangalore?

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

Ques. What are the various facilities at NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. NIFT Bangalore offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment to impart both practical and theoretical training to the students. Here are the various facilities offered by NIFT Bangalore: 

  • Well-Built Hostels
  • Fully Equipped Lecture Rooms
  • Design Studios and Laboratories
  • Resource Centres
  • Activity Centers
  • IT Savvy Education

Ques. What are the facilities provided by NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. NIFT Bangalore provides the following facilities to students:

  • NIFT Bangalore campus comprises hostels, a canteen, a resource center, sports facilities, auditoriums, an administrative building, laboratories, activity centers, etc.
  • The campus has well-equipped lecture rooms and high-quality classrooms with an advanced teaching methodology that is designed to conduct highly interactive sessions.
  • There is a resource center within the campus that is well stocked with many National and international fashion and textile journals, periodicals, books, audio-visuals, International collections of many renowned brands, and NIFT students' Textile collections.

Ques. Does NIFT Bangalore provide hostel facilities to students?

Ans. NIFT Bangalore facilitates residential accommodation for girls at the majority of its campuses. Recreation facilities like television and some indoor and outdoor games are also available in the hostels. The campuses are housed with a cafeteria that provides fresh, hygienic, and healthy food.

Ques. What are the hours of operation of NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. The working hours of NIFT Bangalore are 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM from Monday to Thursday. The institute remains off on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ques. How is the placement cell of NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. NIFT Bangalore has a training and placement cell where students are trained for their better placements. The session remains active during the end of the class. During the training session, students' skills are focused on personality development, etc. Leading national and international apparel companies participate in the placement drive to recruit NIFT professionals.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters of NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. The top recruiters of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore are Snapdeal, Lifestyle Group, Max Retail, Meena Bazar, Vishal Megamart, Reliance Trends, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, etc. 

Ques. What is the exact location of NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. The exact location of NIFT Bangalore is:

C.A. Site #21, 27th Main HSR Layout,
PWD Quarters, 1st Sector,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102. 

Ques. Which is better NIFT Delhi or NIFT Bangalore?

Ans. NIFT Delhi offers a maximum number of seats and maintains its cutoff value high when compared to the other campuses. Thus indicating the Delhi campus is the most desired one, amongst the applicants.

Courses & Fees

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Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹3,41,700
Highest Fee
₹6,46,000
Streams
1
Design
Admission
Last Date for Registration Under Artisan Category for Admission 2025 [B.Des]
Start: 28 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 2318
Exam: NIFT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: Outlook
Category: Design
Accepted Exams
NIFT2025
09 Feb 25
Specializations
6 available
Knitwear Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Knitwear Design)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
2135(NIFT)
Fashion Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Fashion Design)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
2318(NIFT)
Fashion Communication
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Fashion Communication)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
1745(NIFT)
Textile Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Textile Design)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
2899(NIFT)
Accessory Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Accessory Design)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
2652(NIFT)
Leather Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Leather Design)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
2830(NIFT)
Admission
Date for Correction in Application Form [M.Des]
Start: 10 Jan 2025
Last Date: 12 Jan 2025
Cutoff
Value: 165
Exam: NIFT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: Outlook
Category: Design
Accepted Exams
NIFT2025
09 Feb 25
Admission
Last Date for Registration Under Artisan Category for Admission 2025 [B.Des]
Start: 28 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 1286
Exam: NIFT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: Outlook
Category: Design
Accepted Exams
NIFT2025
09 Feb 25
Specializations
1 available
Apparel Production
Bachelor of Fashion Technology [B.F.Tech] (Apparel Production)
1st Year Fee
₹3,41,700
Total Fee
₹14,09,400
Cutoff
1286(NIFT)
Admission
Date for Correction in Application Form [M.Des]
Start: 10 Jan 2025
Last Date: 12 Jan 2025
Cutoff
Value: 499
Exam: NIFT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: Outlook
Category: Design
Accepted Exams
NIFT2025
09 Feb 25
Admission
Date for Correction in Application Form [M.Des]
Start: 10 Jan 2025
Last Date: 12 Jan 2025
Cutoff
Value: 29
Exam: NIFT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: Outlook
Category: Design
Accepted Exams
NIFT2025
09 Feb 25

Admission Process

Admission to National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

NIFT
Placements & Recruiters

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] Placement Details

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] in Bangalore, Karnataka, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Recruiters
12
Salary Metrics
1/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹19,00,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

N/A

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 12 recruiters
  • Flipkart
  • Amazon India
  • Myntra
  • Target Corporation
  • Raymonds
  • Arvind Lifestyles
  • Urban Ladder
  • Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
  • Arvind Group
  • Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited
  • Max Fashion
  • Infoedge
Campus Facilities

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] Facilities

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] in Bangalore, Karnataka, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Total Facilities
8
Academic Support
2
Student Life
6
  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Gym
    Campus Life

    Gym

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Dr Yathindra L

Director General

Mr. K.K. Balagangadharan

Associate Professor, Department of Fashion Design

Mr. Rayaan

Associate Professor, Department of Fashion Design

Mr. L. Yathindra

Associate Professor, Department of Accessory Design

Qualification: Sustainable Product Design, Retail Design

Ms. Rumpa Rashmi Munshi

Assistant Professor, Department of Accessory Design

Mr. V. Sivalingam

Professor and Chairperson, Department of Textile Design

Ms. Richa Sharma

Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Design

Contact Information

NIFT Campus, No. 21st, 16th Cross Street 27th Main Road, Sector 1 HSR Layout<br> India

Pincode: 560102

Dr Yathindra L: 080 - 22552550

Director I/C: 22552555

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