What happens if reserved category seats remain vacant?

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/-

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.

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.

The NIIFT counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds. Note that candidates who is not allotted a seat in the earlier rounds, will be considered in subsequent rounds