National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhopal, is a government fashion education institute that was established in 2008. The institute is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and offers design, fashion technology, and management education.

In the 2025 national rankings, NIFT Bhopal was placed 91 out of 109 colleges in India in the Design category and 18 out of 43 colleges in India by The Week in the Fashion Technology category. The institute is known for B.Des, which is offered in 5 specialisations, along with B.F.Tech, MFM, and Continuing Education programmes.

The NIFT Bhopal campus is spread across 29 acres. The institute provides summer internship opportunities with leading recruiters and offers financial support through SARTHAK and UDAAN scholarships for eligible students.

NIFT Bhopal Important Dates 2026

The current NIFT counselling schedule for the upcoming admission session is given below:

NIFT Counselling Dates

Event Current Date
SPOT Round Seat Allotment 24 July 2026
Online Payment of Fees 24 July 2026 to 27 July 2026
Physical Reporting at Allotted NIFT Campus 29 July 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NIFT Bhopal Courses & Fees 2026

NIFT Bhopal offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and certification programmes in design and allied fields. The course-wise details, including specialisation, duration, intake, and total fee, are listed below:

Courses Specialisation Duration Intake Total Fees
B.Des Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories 4 years 41 INR 14.09 Lakhs
Fashion Design 41
Textile Design 41
Knitwear Design 41
Fashion Communication 41
B.F.Tech NA 4 years 41 INR 14.09 Lakhs
MFM NA 2 years 41 INR 6.85 Lakhs
Continuing Education (CE) Programmes Fashion Design & Clothing Technology - FDCT NA NA NA

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NIFT Bhopal Admission 2026

Admission to NIFT Bhopal is granted through the NIFTEE score. NIFTEE is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), with the General Ability Test (GAT) required for UG and PG programmes and the Creative Ability Test (CAT) additionally required for B.Des. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Situation Test or Personal Interview wherever applicable.

The NIFT Bhopal admission application fee is INR 3,000 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The admission requirements are presented below:

  1. Candidates must apply for the relevant UG or PG programme and pay the applicable application fee.
  2. Applicants must appear for NIFTEE, which includes GAT for all UG and PG programmes and CAT for B.Des.
  3. Shortlisted B.Des candidates are required to appear for the Situation Test.
  4. Shortlisted MFM candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview.
  5. Final admission is completed through NIFT Counselling.
Courses Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Des Passed 10+2 in any stream & must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of the Admission Year NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech
MFM Bachelor’s degree in any discipline NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Bhopal Cutoff

Candidates applying to NIFT Bhopal need a valid NIFTEE score. The 2025 General Category cutoff details for B.Des and MFM programmes are given below:

Courses Round 1(Closing Rank) Round 2(Closing Rank) Round 3(Closing Rank) Round 4(Closing Rank)
MFM 263 323 404 795
B.F.Tech 843 1305 1565 3098
B.Des Fashion Communication 803 1012 1026 1393
B.Des Textile Design 1795 2125 2325 2564
B.Des Knitwear Design 2070 2245 2690 3611
B.Des Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design 1173 1795 1986 2289

NIFT Bhopal Placement

The NIFT Industry Linkage unit supports campus placements for graduating students and helps them begin careers in challenging roles. National and international companies take part in the placement process to recruit NIFT professionals.

The range of participating recruiters has grown across several industry segments, including large retailers, brand marketers, manufacturers, consultancy organisations, e-retailers, textile mills, home furnishing companies, design BPOs, technology solution providers, international brands, and startup firms.

NIFT Bhopal's latest placement report has not been released yet. Available placement information states a placement rate of 85%, and the latest available placement details are listed below:

Particulars Placement Statistics
Highest Package INR 6.8 LPA
Placement Percentage 85%
Top Recruiters Amore Magazine, H&M, Ampm Fashions Pvt Ltd, Nykaa, etc.

NIFT Bhopal Ranking

NIFT Bhopal has been ranked in the design and fashion categories for 2025. The available ranking details are provided below:

Ranking Agency Year Category Rank in India
Not specified 2025 Design 91 out of 109
The Week Fashion Technology 18 out of 43

NIFT Bhopal Campus

NIFT Bhopal has a 29-acre campus with academic, laboratory, workshop, residential, and student support facilities. The facilities available on campus are listed below:

  • 14 Classrooms, 05 Studios
  • Fully equipped Weaving Lab and Dyeing & Printing Lab
  • General and Leather Workshops
  • Video Conference Room connected with HQ & all NIFT Centres
  • Fully equipped IT Labs with high-speed internet connectivity, Computers, Digital Tablets and the latest graphic software
  • Computerised Embroidery machine, Soft Body Dress Forms equipped Lab
  • 3D Printer, Laser Cutting Machine
  • Resource Centre with books and national and international journals, bound periodicals, and audiovisual resources
  • The Material Wing has garments, fabric swatches, handicrafts and accessories
  • Canteen/ Mess and Stationery Shop
  • Wi-Fi-enabled high-speed Internet facility (NKN)
  • Transport facility (Bus)
  • Health Care with Doctor & Clinical Psychologist

NIFT Bhopal Hostel

NIFT Bhopal provides hostel accommodation for students. The hostels have 480 seats, including 380 Girls seats and 100 Boys seats, within the campus. Rooms are double occupancy and include beds, mattresses, study tables, chairs, almirahs, and other basic facilities. The hostel also has a visitors room, pantry, medical room, and 24-hour hot-water facility. The campus provides 24x7 security with a resident hostel warden and doctor on call. Recreational facilities include a room with Dish TV and indoor games, along with badminton, volleyball, basketball, and other sports facilities.

Hostel stay at NIFT Bhopal is compulsory for 1st year UG and PG students. The hostel fee is INR 59,042 for students using the hostel facility for the first time, and this amount includes a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000.

NIFT Bhopal also provides executive hostel rooms for students.

NIFT Bhopal Scholarships

NIFT Bhopal provides scholarships through the SARTHAK and UDAAN schemes to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections.

The SARTHAK scheme scholarship applies to regular NIFT students. Under the UDAAN scheme, regular students from economically weaker sections who satisfy the criteria of the SARTHAK NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme are eligible for consideration under the UDAAN NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies. The benefits of this scheme are not extended to NRI or NRI-sponsored students.

The SARTHAK scholarship support for tuition fees based on income criteria is shown below:

Scholarship Name Annual Household Income Percentage of Financial Assistance to be provided under the Scheme
SARTHAK scheme for UG students Up to INR 2 Lakhs 100% of the Tuition Fee
Above INR 2 Lakhs up to INR 4 Lakhs 75% of the Tuition Fee
Above INR 4 Lakhs up to INR 6 Lakhs 50% of the Tuition Fee
Above INR 6 Lakhs up to INR 8 Lakhs 25% of the Tuition Fee
SARTHAK scheme for PG students Up to INR 2 Lakhs 75% of the Tuition Fee
Above INR 2 Lakhs up to INR 4 Lakhs 50% of the Tuition Fee
Above INR 4 Lakhs up to INR 8 Lakhs 25% of the Tuition Fee

The UDAAN scholarship offers subsistence allowance for foreign studies according to the location category of the institute:

Scholarship Name Category of institutes depending on location Amount of Financial Assistance for subsistence allowance
UDAAN European Institutes 5000 US$ per semester
American Institutes 4000 US$ per semester
Oceanic & Australian Institutes 3750 US$ per semester
Asian Institutes 3000 US$ per semester
Middle Eastern Institutes (Israel) 3000 US$ per semester

NIFT Bhopal vs NIFT Patna vs NIFT Bhopal

The table below compares NIFT Bhopal, NIFT Patna, and NIFT Bhopal across location, establishment year, institute type, ranking, courses, fees, admission criteria, and cutoff:

Particulars NIFT Bhopal NIFT Patna NIFT Bhopal
Location Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Patna, Bihar Bhopal, Meghalaya
Established Year 2008 2008 2008
Institute Type Government Government Government
Design Ranking 91 out of 109 27 out of 109 29 out of 109
Popular Courses offered B.Des, MFM, B.F.Tech B.Des, MFM, B.F.Tech B.Des, MFM
Total Fees of B.Des INR 14.09 Lakhs INR 14.13 Lakhs INR 14.09 Lakhs
Admission Criteria NIFTEE NIFTEE NIFTEE
NIFTEE B.Des Cutoff 2025 (General Category) 2070-2690 1555-1716 1634-2021

NIFT Bhopal FAQs

Ques. Where is NIFT Bhopal situated?

Ans. NIFT Bhopal is located on Indore-Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal-462030 (MP). The campus is 20 km from Bhopal Jn. and 10 km from Raja Bhoj International Airport, Bhopal.

Ques. How can candidates contact NIFT Bhopal?

Ans. NIFT Bhopal can be contacted at 0755-2493736 and through E-mail: directoroffice.bhopal@nift.ac.in.

Ques. Can students get admission to NIFT Bhopal without the entrance exam?

Ans. No. Admission to NIFT Bhopal requires qualification in the NIFT entrance exam through GAT+CAT+Situation Test or interview, as applicable. Direct admission without exam qualification is not permitted.

Ques. Which scholarship schemes are offered by NIFT Bhopal?

Ans. NIFT Bhopal offers SARTHAK and UDAAN scholarships for meritorious students from economically weaker sections. SARTHAK provides tuition fee support based on income criteria, while UDAAN supports foreign studies through location-based subsistence allowance.

Ques. What B.Des specialisations are available at NIFT Bhopal?

Ans. NIFT Bhopal offers 5 B.Des specialisations: Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design.

Ques. What evaluation method is followed for regular programmes at NIFT Bhopal?

Ans. NIFT Bhopal follows continuous evaluation throughout the semester through assignments, projects, internships, and presentations. Juries made up of academicians and industry professionals assess students’ work and capabilities. The purpose is to monitor student progress as competent professionals and provide critical feedback on performance and development.

Ques. How have students rated NIFT Bhopal overall?

Ans. Based on 18 verified student reviews, NIFT Bhopal received the following ratings:

  • Academics: 3.5/5
  • Faculty: 4.3/5
  • Infrastructure: 2.5/5
  • Accommodation: 2.5/5
  • Social Life: 4.3/5
  • Placement: 4.2/5

These ratings represent the overall student experience and indicate the institute’s strengths in education, faculty quality, and campus facilities.