Does NIFT Hyderabad follow seat reservation for MFM course?
Yes, NIFT Hyderabad does follow seat reservation for MFM courses. The seats are reserved for SC/ ST/ Persons With Disabilities (PWD) / Foreign Nationals /SAARC / NRI, in MFM programme. Check out the below table to learn more about the seat allocated to reserved categories below:
| Reserved Category | Percentage of Seat Reserved |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (NONCREAMY) | 27% |
| Persons With Disabilities (PWD) | 5% Horizontal reservation for Differently Abled Person (with 40% or more disability) cutting across all sections, i.e., . SCs, STs, OBCs, Non-Creamy, and General category. |
| State Domicile | 20% (supernumerary) |
| Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI | 15% (supernumerary) |
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B.Des Specialisation | Regular Seats (All India) |
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