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National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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NIFT Chennai registration is now ongoing for admission to all Academic Programmes. Interested students can apply online for their desired course by visiting the colleges admission portal - nift.ac.in. NIFT Chennai will accept applications for its UG and PG programs till December 31, 2022. NIFT Chennai Admission 2023 will be offered on the basis of scores obtained in the NIFT entrance exam followed by a personal interview.The written test for all UG & PG level courses at NIFT Chennai is scheduled to be conducted on February 5, 2023.

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai is one of the leading institutes for Fashion Education in India. NIFT Chennai was established in 1995 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute has been ranked 5th in India for Fashion Design by India Today and 2nd in India for Fashion Technology by The Week in 2024. It has also been ranked 18th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024. NIFT Chennai offers UG and PG programs in the fields of Fashion Design, Technology, and Management. B.Des, B.F.Tech, MFM, and M.F.Tech are the major programs offered by NIFT Chennai. The institute also offers various Diploma and Continuing Education (CE) programs in multiple specializations. 

NIFT Chennai Admission to all the UG and PG programs is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NIFT Entrance Exam. Based on the entrance exam, the shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for a Situation Test for B.Des and a Personal Interview for all PG programs. NIFT Chennai Fees for B.Des and B.F.Tech is INR 3.26 Lakhs for the First Year while for PG programs such as MFM and M.F.Tech, the institute charges INR 6.46 Lakhs for the entire course. The highest package offered at NIFT Chennai Placements 2024 is estimated to be INR 6 LPA. Uniqlo, Blackberry, Landmark Group, Trident Group, and Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd are among the top recruiters at NIFT Chennai. NIFT Chennai has top-notch infrastructure and facilities along with hostel accommodation for both male and female students.  


NIFT Chennai Highlights

Here are the important highlights of NIFT Chennai: 

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Established | Type 1995 | Public
Established By Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Ranking  5th in India for Fashion Design (India Today 2024)
2nd in India for Fashion Technology (The Week 2024)
18th in India for Design (IIRF 2024)
Courses Offered B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M, M.F.Tech
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NIFT Entrance Exam
Top Recruiters Uniqlo, Blackberry, Landmark Group, Trident Group
Facilities Offered Hostel, Workshops, Resource Center, Studios, Labs 
Official Website https://www.nift.ac.in/chennai/ 

NIFT Chennai Ranking 2024

NIFT Chennai is amongst the top institutes for Fashion Design and Technology in India offering a remarkable and ideal platform to students. Given below is the NIFT Chennai Ranking in India by reputed ranking bodies such as India Today, Outlook, The Week, and IIRF: 

Agency Category Year Ranking in India
India Today  Fashion Design 2024 5th 
IIRF Design 2024 18th 
The Week Fashion Technology  2024 2nd 
Outlook Fashion Design 2024 4th 

NIFT Chennai Courses and Fees

NIFT Chennai offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) at the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, the institute offers Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech). Apart from the degree programs, NIFT Chennai also offers different Diploma and Continuing Education (CE) programs in the field of Fashion Education. 

The details about NIFT Chennai Courses and Fees are as follows: 

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria  Selection Criteria 
B.Des  Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Textile Design
Seat Intake: 228 Seats (National Students) & 30 Seats (NRI/ Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 3.26 Lakhs (1st Year)
Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of Admission Year NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Apparel Production
Seat Intake: 38 Seats (National Students) & 5 Seats (NRI/ Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 3.26 Lakhs (1st ​Year)
Passed 10+2 with Physics & Maths as compulsory subjects from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of Admission Year NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
MFM Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 38 Seats (National Students) & 5 Seats (NRI/ Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/ University / Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 4 Years Duration from NIFT/NID NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
M.F.Tech Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 34 Seats (National Students) & 3 Seats (NRI/ Foreign Nationals)
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
B.F.Tech Degree from NIFT OR B.E/B.Tech from any recognized Institute / University NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Chennai Admission 2024 

NIFT Chennai offers admission to all the UG and PG programs based on the NIFT Entrance Exam conducted by the institute itself. NIFT Entrance Exam comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) for all the UG and PG Programs along with an additional Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des. Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam will have to then appear for a Situation Test for B.Des and a Personal Interview for all PG programs. 

Candidates who have qualified and obtained a Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT Entrance will be eligible for the NIFT Counselling. The allocation of seats for NIFT Chennai Admission will be done through the centralized NIFT Counselling conducted for all the NIFT campuses across India. The round-wise seat allotment result will be released on the official website of NIFT. Candidates who are allocated a seat at NIFT Chennai will have to accept the seat and pay the course fee for admission confirmation. 

NIFT Chennai Application Process

Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Chennai will have to first apply for NIFT Entrance Exam @ exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Qualified candidates will have to then register for NIFT Counselling on the official website of NIFT Admissions @ www.nift.ac.in/admission. Here is the application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam: 

Category  Application Fee
General/ EWS/ OBC INR 3,000
SC/ ST/ PwD INR 1,500

NIFT Chennai Cutoff 2024

Admission to all the UG and Programs at NIFT Chennai is based on the merit of the students in the NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Chennai must meet the set cutoff for the desired UG or PG program for their respective category. NIFT Chennai Cutoff 2024 has been released. Here is the NIFT Chennai Cutoff for different UG and PG programs for the General Category in 2024: 

Courses 2024 Cutoff (Round 1)
B.Des Fashion Communication
238
B.Des Fashion Design
460
B.Des Accessory Design
620
B.Des Knitwear Design
1158
B.Des Textile Design
998
B.Des Leather Design
1666
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) 235
MFM 132

NIFT Chennai Placements 2024

NIFT Chennai is one of the top institutes for Fashion Design and Technology in India. The strong industry links of NIFT facilitate commendable on-campus placements for graduating students. Leading National and International companies participate in NIFT Chennai Placements and recruit students in diverse segments of industries like large retailers, Brand marketers, manufacturers, consultancy organizations, e-retailers, textile mills, home furnishing companies, etc. 

NIFT Chennai Placements 2024 Report is yet to be released. However, according to the student reviews, the highest package stood at INR 6 LPA in 2024. The details about NIFT Chennai Placements 2024 are as follows: 

Particulars  Placement Statistics 
Highest Package INR 6 LPA
Average Package INR 4 – INR 5 LPA
Placement Rate  60% – 70% 
Top Recruiters  Laguna Clothing, Aquarelle India Pvt. Ltd, Uniqlo, Blackberry, Landmark Group, Trident Group

The data is sourced from unofficial sources (student reviews), hence actual statistics may vary.


NIFT Chennai Scholarships

NIFT Chennai offers scholarships to its students based on their merit as well as financial condition.  A considerable sum from the NIFT Development Fund is used to offer scholarships to students. The institute's Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance scheme offers subsidized tuition fees to eligible students. Students from the economically weaker sections of society are also offered scholarships based on their income level. The scheme for NIFT Chennai Scholarship is referred to as “SARTHAK- NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme”. 

Under the scheme, the financial assistance and eligibility for UG students is as follows: 

Category Annual Household Income Percentage of Financial Assistance
A
Upto INR 2 Lakhs 
100% of Tuition Fee
B
INR 2 – INR 4 Lakhs 
75% of Tuition Fee
C
INR 4 – INR 6 Lakhs 
50% of Tuition Fee
D
INR 6 – INR 8 Lakhs 
25% of Tuition Fee

The financial assistance and eligibility for PG students is as follows: 

Category Annual Household Income Percentage of Financial Assistance
A
Upto INR 2 Lakhs 
75% of Tuition Fee
B
INR 2 – INR 4 Lakhs 
50% of Tuition Fee
C
INR 4 – INR 8 Lakhs 
25% of Tuition Fee

NIFT Chennai Facilities and Hostel

NIFT Chennai Campus has top-notch infrastructure and facilities required by the students for both theoretical and practical learning. Here are the various facilities offered by NIFT Chennai: 

  • Sports: The institute facilitates indoor and outdoor activities for its students at NIFT. It has an inner and outer courtyard with table tennis, basketball court, badminton court, etc.
  • Transport: The institute also provides transportation facilities for their shopping, work, and industrial visits and training.
  • Computer Centre: Computers are available with BroadBand Wi-Fi Internet facilities for the students. It has all updated software related to training and education for the students to nourish their skills and knowledge in the Digital field.
  • Auditorium: The auditorium has a seating capacity of about 800 in which college fest, cultural, social, and economic sessions, and programs are organized by the College.
  • Labs: Chennai has well-equipped and highly infrastructure labs like Weaving Lab, Dyeing and Printing Lab, Knitting Lab, Leather Design Lab, Accessory Design Lab, Garment Technology Lab, etc.

NIFT Chennai Hostel

NIFT Chennai offers hostel accommodation to both boys and girls on a first-cum-first serve basis, subject to the availability of vacancies. Outstation students are given preference and the room is allocated for a duration of one year only. Students have to re-register for the allotment of hostel rooms in consecutive academic years. Students can choose between AC and Non-AC rooms. Each student will be provided with a single cot, writing table, chair, and almirah.

The various facilities at NIFT Chennai Hostel are as follows: 

  • Hygenic Mess
  • Water Dispensers
  • Laundry Facility
  • Health Care
  • Wi-Fi Facility
  • Security and Housekeeping Services
  • Student Multi-Activity Centre (SMAC)

How to Reach NIFT Chennai?

The complete address of the NIFT Chennai Campus is as follows: 

NIFT Campus,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai Taramani,
Chennai - 600 113, Tamil Nadu 

Here is the distance and time taken to reach NIFT Chennai through various locations:

Location Distance Time
Spatic Society School 324 Meters 5 Minutes Walking
Tidel Park 482 Meters 7 Minutes Walking
Thiruvanmiyur Railway Station 584 Meters 8 Minutes Walking
S.R.P.Tools Junction 676 Meters 9 Minutes Walking
L.B. Road 974 Meters 13 Minutes Walking
Thiruvamiyur Mrts Station 2772 Meters 36 Minutes Walking

NIFT Chennai FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure of NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai Fees for UG programs such as B.Des and B.F.Tech is INR 3.26 Lakhs for the First Year. For PG programs such as MFM and M.F.Tech, the institute charges INR 6.46 Lakhs for the entire course duration of 2 Years. 

Ques. Is NIFT Chennai a good institute for Fashion Students?

Ans. NIFT Chennai is one of the premier institutes for Fashion Education in India. It is a government institute established under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles. NIFT Chennai has been ranked 5th in India for Fashion Design by India Today and 2nd in India for Fashion Technology by The Week in 2024. The institute has also been ranked 18th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024. The institute offers top-notch facilities and opportunities to students due to its strong industry links. Thus, NIFT Chennai is no doubt a good option for Fashion Students. 

Ques. Does NIFT Chennai offer hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Chennai offers hostel facilities to both boys and girls. The hostel accommodation is offered on a first-cum-first serve basis with preference being given to outstation students. Students can opt for AC or non-AC rooms. Each room is equipped with a single cot, writing table, chair, and almirah. The other facilities at NIFT Chennai Hostel are as follows: 

  • Hygenic Mess
  • Water Dispensers
  • Laundry Facility
  • Health Care
  • Wi-Fi Facility
  • Security and Housekeeping Services
  • Student Multi-Activity Centre (SMAC)

Ques. What is the admission criteria at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers admission to its UG and PG programs based on the NIFT Entrance Exam followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. NIFT Entrance Exam is a national-level Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in various cities in India for centralized admission to various NIFT campuses in India. 

Ques. How many seats are offered for B.Des at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers 38 Seats each for the six B.Des specializations for Indian Nationals. Thus, the total seat intake for the B.Des at NIFT Bangalore is 228 for Indian Nationals. Apart from this, the institute also offers 5 seats each for the Foreign Nationals in all six specializations. 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters at NIFT Chennai Placements are:

  • Uniqlo
  • Blackberry
  • Landmark Group
  • Trident Group
  • Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd
  • Lifestyle Group
  • Max Retail

Ques. What are the courses offered by NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers the following UG and PG programs: 

  • Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
  • Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
  • Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
  • Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)

Apart from these programs, NIFT Chennai also offers different Diploma and Continuing Education (CE) programs.

Ques. What is the ranking of NIFT Chennai?

Ans.  NIFT Chennai has been ranked 5th in India for Fashion Design by India Today and 2nd in India for Fashion Technology by The Week in 2024. The institute has also been ranked 18th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024.

Ques. How are the placements at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. The placements at NIFT Chennai are quite decent. NIFT Chennai Placements 2024 Report is yet to be released, however, according to the student reviews, the highest package stood at INR 6 LPA in 2024 at NIFT Chennai. Top companies such as Snapdeal, Future Group, Lifestyle Group, Max Retail, Incredible Technologies, Meena Bazar, Vishal Megamart, Reliance Trends, Amazon, etc recruit students through campus placements at NIFT Chennai.

Ques. Does NIFT Chennai provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Chennai offers Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance scheme to students from humble backgrounds to maximize their potential and avail of subsidized tuition fees. Here is the financial assistance and eligibility for UG students at NIFT Chennai: 

Category Annual Household Income Percentage of Financial Assistance
A
Upto INR 2 Lakhs 
100% of Tuition Fee
B
INR 2 – INR 4 Lakhs 
75% of Tuition Fee
C
INR 4 – INR 6 Lakhs 
50% of Tuition Fee
D
INR 6 – INR 8 Lakhs 
25% of Tuition Fee

NIFT Chennai Popular Courses

Full Time Courses

Top Courses
1st Year FeesTotal FeesEligibilityRankingApplication Dates
B.Des (Fashion Design)

+5 More B.Des Courses 

₹3.26 Lakhs₹13.42 LakhsPass in 10+2 + NIFT4 out of 17 by Outlook View More5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)₹3.26 Lakhs₹13.42 LakhsPass in 10+2 + NIFT4 out of 17 by Outlook View More5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
Certification (Retail Operations)

+2 More Certification Courses 

-₹17,70010+24 out of 17 by Outlook View More18 Jan - 30 Apr 2024
MFM-₹6.46 LakhsPass in Graduation + NIFT4 out of 17 by Outlook View More5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
M.F.Tech-₹6.46 LakhsPass in Graduation + NIFT4 out of 17 by Outlook View More5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024

Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Select degree :
B.DesB.F.TechMFMM.F.TechCertification
Select stream :
DesignManagementComputer Applications

1st Yr Fees

3,26,200
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
EligibilityPass in 10+2 + NIFT
Cut off-Ranking# 4 by Outlook

1st Yr Fees

3,26,200
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
EligibilityPass in 10+2 + NIFT
Cut off-Ranking# 4 by Outlook

Total Fees

6,46,000
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
EligibilityPass in Graduation + NIFT
Cut off-Ranking# 4 by Outlook

Total Fees

6,46,000
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
EligibilityPass in Graduation + NIFT
Cut off-Ranking# 4 by Outlook

Total Fees

94,400
Duration1 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date18 Jan - 30 Apr 2024
Eligibility10+2
Cut off-Ranking# 4 by Outlook

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Reenit Singh

Professor, Department of Fashion Design


Rahul Sethi

Associate Professor, Department of Fashion Design


Sabyasachi Sengupta

Associate Professor, Department of Leather Design


Tapas Bhattacharya

Assistant Professor, Department of Leather Design


Sandip Kr. Samanta

Associate Professor, Department of Textile Design


Prosenjit Bhadra

Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Design


Partho Seal

Associate Professor, Department of Knitwear Design

Annaya P. Mitra

Assistant Professor, Department of Knitwear Design

Taposh Bhattacharya

Professor, Department of Fashion Management


College Facilities

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Sports
Medical
Library
Auditorium
Hostel
Cafeteria
Laboratory
Gym

Placement

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companyLoyal Textile Mills Ltd.
companyShahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
companyCelio

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NIFT PG Admit Card 2023 Out for Personal Interview
New Delhi: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has released the NIFT PG 2023 Admit Card for an online personal interview. Candidates who are preparing for the interview round can check and download their admit card from the official website at niftadmissions.in.  As per N
NIFT 2023 Result Out Check How To Download
New Delhi: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has announced the results for NIFT 2023 entrance exam on March 10, 2023. Using the official website, nifta.ac.in, applicants can view the NIFT 2023 result. The NIFT 2023 entrance exam was conducted on February 5, 2023 and February
NIFT GAT 2023 to be Held Again for Candidates Who Faced Issue at Exam Center
New Delhi: National Institute of Fashion Technology has declared that it will conduct the NIFT GAT 2023 Exam again for students who had faced difficulties in the exam centres at MBC Thane-Mumbai, Vidhan Public School- Ghaziabad, MP English school - Varanasi and P T Salagram - Noida. 
NIFT 2023 NIFT Daman to Participate Seat Intake Increased
New Delhi: Through the NIFT 2023 entrance exam, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will offer a total of 5,199 seats. 4,324 All-India, 405 state domicile, and 470 NRI category seats are included in this. There were 5,023 seats available for the NIFT entrance exam's previ

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