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

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Avg Package

4 LPA

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Highest Pkg

7.5 LPA

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Institute Type

Government

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Total Courses

4 Courses

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata - Overview

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About National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata, has been shaping the Cultural Capital of India's finest design talent since 1995, offering a close-knit, expression-rich campus experience at the heart of Salt Lake City's bustling Sector III. Under the leadership of Director Dr. Brijesh Deore, NIFT Kolkata proudly integrates design, technology and management into every programme, producing graduates who are ready to make their mark on India's fashion industry. As a statutory institute empowered by the NIFT Act, 2006, to award its own prestigious degrees, NIFT Kolkata offers a comprehensive suite of undergraduate B.Des. programmes spanning Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Leather Design and Knitwear Design, alongside a B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production and postgraduate M.Des. and M.F.M. programmes. Students speak highly of the freedom of expression the campus fosters, the deep experience of its faculty, and a thoughtfully designed curriculum -- with mandatory internships, including a Summer Internship Project and a semester-long Graduation Project, ensuring every graduate steps into the industry with real, hands-on experience.

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, Kolkata Courses

4 Courses
B.Des.
6 specializations
Fee Range₹ 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 Range₹ 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.Des.
1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 6.85L - 6.95L

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or a 3-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT/NID. Shortlisted on the basis of GAT (Section A), CAT, and Personal Interview.

M.F.M.
1 specialization
Fee Range₹ 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.

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata 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. and M.Des. candidates take both GAT and CAT; B.F.Tech. and M.F.M. 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 Kolkata) is through NIFT's centralized counselling based on the combined merit score.

Important Notice

As per the official NIFT Fee Structure 2026 document, Kolkata 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. As per NIFT Kolkata's 2023 cutoff data, the last-round closing rank for B.Des ranged roughly between 467 and 3180 for the General All India category, with Fashion Communication being the most competitive specialization.

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Placement Statistics

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

Highest Package
₹7.5 LPA
Average Package
₹4.0 LPA
Median Package
N/A
Placement Rate
85%

💡 Placement Highlights & Details (Recent (year not specified))

As per CollegeDekho, the highest package recorded was around INR 7.5 LPA with an average package cited around INR 4 LPA. Exact year, placement rate and specific top recruiter list were not confirmed from an official source.

Top Recruiting Partners

Recruiter list not specified for this batch.

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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

Design Studios & Labs

Design Studios & Labs

Design studios and technology labs supporting the Institute's integrated approach to design, technology and management education.

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

NIFT Kolkata 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.Des. and M.F.M. programmes.

Admission is through the NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE), comprising GAT (compulsory for all) and CAT (for B.Des./M.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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