I attempted NIIFT exam but couldn't qualify it. What other options do I have?

The NIIFT hostel fee includes:

• Hostel Security Rs.4000/- (one Time)fully refundable
• Hostel Fee Rs.12500/- per semester
• Electricity Rs.3000/- per semester
• Total Hostel Fee: Rs.19500/- Per semester
• BUS FEE – MOHALI Rs.3500/- per semester
• BUS FEE – CHANDIGARH /PANCHKULA RS .5000/- Per semester

The per semester fee at the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) is INR . 67750/ (as per 2025). This includes Admission Processing fee: Rs.2000/- (one time- non refundable ), Tuition Fee Rs.52000/- Per Semester,  Library Fee Rs.5000/- per annum,  Insurance Fee Rs.1,250/- per annum,  Ex-Curricular Fee Rs.2500/- per annum,  College Dev. & Maintenance Fee Rs.1000/- per annum and Institute Security Rs.4000/- (one Time)fully refundable.

The new academic session, a revised fee may be released.

Yes, there is reservation of seats for specific categories in NIIFT. For instance, 85% of seats will be reserved for Punjab domicile candidates. Outside Punjab candidates will be considered for remaining 15% seats.

If there are vacant seats left after the 2nd round of counseling, such seats will be converted to general category. These seats will be filled in the 3rd round of counseling.

Yes, the counseling for 85% of seats for Punjab residence and 15% of seats for outside the Punjab will be conducted at the same time.However, reserved category candidates will be considered in General Category first before being considered in respective category.