Estd. 1986 · India's #1 Apex Fashion & Apparel Academy

National Institute of Fashion Technology New Delhi

Leading global fashion education, textile technology, and luxury brand communication. Comprehensive guide to NIRF rankings, seat matrices, admission pathways, clinical/branch placements, and multi-year cutoff metrics.

#1 (Fashion Design)
NIRF Ranking
400+ UG + 150+ PG Seats
Annual Seats
₹8.50 - ₹12.50 LPA
Average Placement CTC
₹25.00 LPA
Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / CourseDurationEntrance ExamAdmission AuthorityEligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des. in Fashion / Textile / Communication / Leather / Accessory)4 YearsNIFT Entrance (CAT & GAT + Situation Test)NIFTClass 12 in any stream
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)4 YearsNIFT GATNIFTClass 12 with PCM
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)2 YearsNIFT PG EntranceNIFTGraduation in any discipline

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic BranchAverage CTCMedian CTCPlacement RateTop Participating Recruiters
B.Des & B.F.Tech₹9.00 LPA₹8.00 LPA94%Aditya Birla Fashion, Reliance Retail, Titan, Nykaa, Arvind Mills, Fabindia, H&M, Zara

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default
Category:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: NIFT Common Merit Rank
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
Academic Branch / SpecializationQuota2026202520242023Trend
B.Des. Fashion DesignAIAIR ~95AIR ~90AIR ~85AIR ~80Top Choice
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

  • Campus Amenities:Garment construction labs, weaving studios, photography studios, and digital labs.

Annual Fests & Student Life

  • Spectrum (Cultural Fest):Annual national fashion and cultural festival of NIFT Delhi.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

  • SARTHAK financial assistance scheme covering up to 100% of tuition fees for lower income students.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

  • Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Fashion Designer)
  • Manish Arora (Designer)
  • Ritu Beri (Designer)

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) ~12 km

Nearest Railway Station

New Delhi Railway Station ~14 km, Hauz Khas Metro Station ~500m

Road & Highway Access

Outer Ring Road and Sri Aurobindo Marg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission procedure for NIFT?

Admission is conducted through the national NIFT Entrance Examination consisting of the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), and Situation Test for shortlisted candidates.

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