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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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7 LPA

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Government

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Total Courses

4 Courses

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai - Overview

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About National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai, has been lighting up the fashion education landscape of South India since 1995, and as it heads towards celebrating three remarkable decades, it stands tall as an ideal launchpad for creative young minds in Design, Technology and Management. Set on Rajiv Gandhi Salai in the buzzing tech-and-culture corridor of Taramani, the campus is led by Dr. Divya Satyan, Professor & Director (I/c), who continues to build on NIFT Chennai's proud legacy of industry-connected education. As a statutory institute empowered by the NIFT Act, 2006, to award its own prestigious degrees, NIFT Chennai offers a rich suite of undergraduate B.Des. programmes across specializations including Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Leather Design and Knitwear Design, alongside a B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production and postgraduate M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. programmes. Centralised campus placements bring both national and international recruiters to its doors, and with a vibrant, fashion-enthusiast student community and a strong emphasis on creativity and craftsmanship, NIFT Chennai continues to be one of the most exciting and celebrated design destinations in South India.

Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by National Institute of Fashion Technology, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai Courses

4 Courses
B.Des.
6 specializations
Fee Rangeโ‚นย 14.09L - 14.39L

Pass in Class 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized Central/State Board, in any stream, OR a pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by NIOS with a minimum of 5 subjects, OR a 3- or 4-year AICTE/State Board of Technical Education-recognized diploma after Class 10. Selection via GAT and CAT, followed by a Situation Test.

B.F.Tech.
1 specialization
Fee Rangeโ‚นย 14.09L - 14.39L

Pass in Class 10+2 (or equivalent) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Selection is based on the GAT (General Ability Test).

M.F.M.
1 specialization
Fee Rangeโ‚นย 6.85L - 6.95L

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Shortlisted on the basis of GAT (Section A & B) and Personal Interview.

M.F.Tech.
1 specialization
Fee Rangeโ‚นย 6.85L - 6.95L

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or B.F.Tech. Selection is based on the GAT (General Ability Test).

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) - GAT & CAT, conducted by NTA

Eligibility Criteria
Varies by programme; see individual course entries.
Admission Process
All candidates apply online for the NIFT Entrance Examination via https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/. B.Des. candidates take both GAT and CAT; B.F.Tech., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. candidates take only the GAT. Shortlisted B.Des. candidates then appear for a Situation Test, while PG candidates appear for a Personal Interview. Final admission and campus allotment (including Chennai) is through NIFT's centralized counselling based on the combined merit score.

Important Notice

As per the official NIFT Fee Structure 2026 document, Chennai falls under the fee group covering Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai for NRI-category fee purposes; Non-NRI (Regular/Artisan/Ward of Artisan) fees are uniform across all NIFT campuses. Admission enquiries: admission.chennai@nift.ac.in.

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Placement Statistics

Verified campus placements records for National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

Highest Package
โ‚น7.0 LPA
Average Package
N/A
Median Package
N/A
Placement Rate
85%

๐Ÿ’ก Placement Highlights & Details (Recent (year not specified))

As per Collegedunia, NIFT Chennai offers centralised campus placements with both national and international companies participating; the historical average package has been cited around INR 3 LPA, with mandatory internships offering stipends of roughly INR 5,000-12,000/month. Individual student reviews vary widely, with some reporting a highest package around INR 7 LPA and others noting course-specific placement rates as low as 40-45%. Exact year-wise official figures were not confirmed from an official source.

Top Recruiting Partners

6 Recruiters
Uniqlo
Blackberry
Landmark Group
Trident Group
Birla Group
Titan

5th in India for Fashion Design (2024)

India Today

2nd in India for Fashion Technology (2024)

The Week

18th in India for Design (2024)

IIRF

Complete Rankings Report

Explore all historic rankings and ratings

Publishing AgencyRanking / Rating
India Today
5th in India for Fashion Design (2024)
The Week
2nd in India for Fashion Technology (2024)
IIRF
18th in India for Design (2024)
Collegedunia
#3 in India for Design (2026)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

NIFT's primary financial assistance scheme, ensuring continuity of education for eligible students; applications are invited annually through the respective campuses.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship NameEligibility CriteriaAward Amount
SARTHAK - NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme

NIFT's primary financial assistance scheme, ensuring continuity of education for eligible students; applications are invited annually through the respective campuses.

Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students from economically weaker backgrounds, based on prescribed family income criteria and other conditions.

Variable (towards tuition fees)
UDAAN - NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies

Provides financial assistance to eligible students participating in approved overseas academic exchange programmes as part of their NIFT academic journey.

Meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds selected for approved international academic exchange / study-abroad programmes.

Variable
Student Laptop Assistance Scheme

Recognises a laptop as an essential academic resource for design education and provides interest-free assistance to eligible students.

Eligible UG/PG students enrolled in regular academic programmes who satisfy prescribed income and policy requirements.

Interest-free financial assistance for laptop purchase
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) / PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

NIFT facilitates student access to Government of India scholarship and education-loan schemes through NSP and the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme.

As per respective Government of India scheme guidelines.

Variable

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Academic Building & Labs

Academic Building & Labs

A well-equipped academic building with classrooms and design labs supporting hands-on, project-based learning across all programmes.

Resource Centre

Resource Centre

A resource centre and studios supporting research, design work, and project development for students.

Hostel

Hostel

On-campus hostel facilities for students.

Hostel & Accommodation

* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.

Frequently Asked Questions


NIFT Chennai was established in 1995 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

NIFT Chennai offers undergraduate B.Des. programmes (Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Leather Design, Knitwear Design), a B.F.Tech. programme (Apparel Production), and postgraduate M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. programmes.

Admission is through the NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE), comprising GAT (compulsory for all) and CAT (for B.Des.), followed by a Situation Test (B.Des.) or Personal Interview (PG programmes), and centralized NIFT counselling for campus and programme allotment.

Yes. NIFT is a statutory institute under the NIFT Act, 2006, functioning under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, empowered to award its own degrees.

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