About NIFT Bangalore — National Institute of Fashion Technology
About NIFT Bangalore
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Bangalore is among the most sought-after design institutes in South India. Run under the Ministry of Textiles, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fashion design, leather design, knitwear design, fashion communication and fashion technology. The Bangalore campus benefits from the city's garment and retail industry ecosystem.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration | Seats | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des (Fashion/Leather/Knitwear) | 4 years | 120 | Rs 1,95,000 |
| B.FTech | 4 years | 50 | Rs 1,95,000 |
| M.Des / M.FTech | 2 years | 30 | Rs 1,80,000 |
Admission Process
Admissions through NIFT entrance exam (written + situation test + GD/PI). Apply online at nift.ac.in from November. Results declared in March-April.
Placements
Top recruiters include Myntra, Flipkart Fashion, H&M, Zara India, Arvind Mills, Aditya Birla Fashion and Madura Garments. Average package Rs 5.8 LPA, top offers Rs 12 LPA.
Fee Structure
Annual fee is Rs 1,95,000 for UG programmes. Hostel available for boys and girls at Rs 90,000 per year.