What is the timing for the certification course in fashion designing in Kolkata?

There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling 2026. One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.

NIFT Kolkata BDes admission is competitive as cutoffs vary by specialisation, category, and campus. Ranks will extend to several thousand for some programmes. This shows a strong demand for design seats across NIFT campuses.

There are many opportunities in fashion design, textile and accessory design, product development, and creative industries. BDes students can get jobs in fashion houses, retail brands, and design studios across India.

Admission to NIFT Kolkata BDes is based on performance in NIFT Entrance Exam. This includes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). After this, there will be a Situation Test, interview, and document verification for final selection.

NIFT Kolkata BDes has many specialisations including: 

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Communication
• Accessory Design
• Textile Design
• Knitwear Design and
• Leather Design

Choose one of the above specialisations based on creative interests and career goals.