I want to opt for NIFT (Kolkata) B. Des entrance exam in 2026, and may I ask about expenses and scholarship facilities?

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Utkarsh Kumar | Contributor-Level 6

7 months ago

The total fee for the B.Des. programme at NIFT Kolkata for the academic year 2025–2026 is approximately INR 14 lakhs, covering all 8 semesters.

NIFT Kolkata offers financial assistance through the SARTHAK Scholarship Scheme, which provides fee concessions based on the annual income of the student's f

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Rahul Verma | Contributor-Level 9

7 months ago

The total tuition fees that are expected to be paid in the NIFT Kolkata B.Des in 2026 just based on four years is between 13.49 Lakhs to 14.09 Lakhs (depending on hostel fee) and miscellaneous one-time payments. NIFT has the SARTHAK Financial Assistance Scheme, which is a merit cum means based schol

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