Is NIFT entrance exam for Industrial Design course easy or difficult to crack?
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The NIFT entrance exam for Industrial Design courses, with the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT), is usually considered difficult and challenging. It's a highly competitive exam, mainly for popular campuses like Delhi and Mumbai. However, some candidates find the General Knowledge (GK) section of the GAT specifically tougher; the CAT is focused on drawing and design skills and requires creativity and innovation.
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The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.
| Fee Components | Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5.86 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees* | 2.21 Lakhs |
| One-time payment* | 27,200 |
| Total fees | 8.35 Lakhs |
* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.
The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.
| Semester | NIFT Fees 2024 (INR) | NIFT Fees 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1,83,200 | 1,91,700 |
| Semester 2 | 1,43,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Semester 3 | 1,69,800 | 1,78,700 |
| Semester 4 | 1,50,000 | 1,58,000 |
| Semester 5 | 1,78,700 | 1,87,800 |
| Semester 6 | 1,58,000 | 1,66,000 |
| Semester 7 | 1,93,700 | 2,03,200 |
| Semester 8 | 1,66,000 | 1,74,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | 13,42,400 | 14,09,400 |
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025).
NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:
It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)
It has the the widest range of specialisations in design, fashion, technology, and management.
It has the the strongest placement record with top recruiters from fashion, retail, and luxury brands.
It is located in the capital, and it provides students with maximum industry exposure through fashion weeks, exhibitions, and collaboratio
NIFT 2026 counseling process will be conducted online and will have multiple rounds. In the previous edition of the exam, three regular rounds, followed by a SPOT round, of seat allotment were conducted.
If you meet the cut-off in any of these rounds, you will be considered for admission in that round. However, if you fail to meet the cut-off criteria, you may be considered for admission in the subsequent rounds provided you meet the cut-off for that round. Or, else you will have to wait for the SPOT round, where seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Vacant seats after completion of the regular
The NIFT Bengaluru admission cut-offs are now available for Round I, II, and III. The cut-off has been released for all the 18 participating colleges. To check the cut-off, you need to go to the https://admissions.nic.in/ portal.
Under eServices, select OR-CR. The roundwise NIFT cut-off or closing rank (All-India Quota) for the open category for NIFT Bengaluru for the 3rd Round are given below:
- Round I - 29 (opening rank), 234 (closing rank)
- Round II - 208 (opening rank), 236 (closing rank)
- Round III - 256 (closing rank)
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