National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra is a government fashion education institute established in 2009. The institute offers design, fashion technology, fashion management, and continuing education programmes, with admission primarily based on the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE).

In the 2025 national rankings, NIFT Kangra was placed 16 out of 62 colleges in India by India Today for Fashion Design and 16 out of 43 colleges in India by The Week for Fashion Technology. The campus covers 26 acres and provides Wi-Fi, equipped laboratories, a canteen, mess, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and hostel accommodation for girls.

NIFT Kangra Important Dates 2026

The ongoing and upcoming NIFT counselling events for the 2026 admission session are listed below:

NIFT Counselling Dates

Event Current Date
Spot Round Seat Allotment 24/07/2026
Spot Round Admission Fee Payment 24/07/2026 to 27/07/2026 (12:00 Midnight)
Physical Reporting at the Allotted Campus 29th July, 2026

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

NIFT Kangra Courses & Fees 2026

NIFT Kangra offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and certification programmes in design and allied fields. The first-year tuition fee for all courses except CE programmes is INR 3 Lakhs.

Courses Duration Intake Total Fee
B.Des 4 years 41 INR 14.09 Lakhs
B.F.Tech 4 years 41 INR 14.09 Lakhs
M.Des 2 years 41 INR 6.85 Lakhs
MFM 2 years 41 INR 6.85 Lakhs
CE programmes 3 months NA INR 11,800

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NIFT Kangra Admission 2026

NIFT Kangra admits students to B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M., and CE courses. Admission is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview depending on the programme.

  1. Candidates must fill out the application form for admission.
  2. Eligible applicants have to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam.
  3. The General Ability Test (GAT) is required for all UG and PG programmes.
  4. B.Des and M.Des applicants also have to take the Creative Ability Test (CAT).
  5. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Situation Test or Personal Interview, wherever applicable.
  6. Final admission is completed through NIFT Counselling.
Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Des Passed 10+2 in any stream and 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 Passed 10+2 with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects and must not be older than 24 Years of age as of August 1 of the admission year NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
M.Des Bachelor's degree in any discipline / Diploma of minimum 4 Years from NIFT or NID NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
MFM Bachelor's degree in any discipline / Diploma of minimum 4 Years from NIFT or NID NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
CE Programmes 10th with experience or 12th in any stream NA

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2026

Applicants seeking admission to NIFT Kangra must have a valid NIFTEE score. In 2025, the B.Des cutoff range across all categories was 1118 to 8774. The General category cutoff details are given below:

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank) Round 4 (Closing rank)
M.Des 181 213 247 521
MFM 372 356 433 799
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) 1105 1374 1699 2975
B.Des Fashion Communication 1118 1226 1260 1700
B.Des Accessory Design 1827 2077 1991 3080
B.Des Fashion Design 1594 1761 1968 2628
B.Des Textile Design 2147 2316 2475 3152

NIFT Kangra Placement 2026

According to 2025 placement research for NIFT Kangra, the highest package was INR 6.3 LPA and the average package was INR 4.1 LPA. Home Centre and Regional Exporters were among the top recruiters.

Particulars Statistics
Highest Package INR 6.3 LPA
Average Package INR 4.1 LPA
Placement Rate 82%
Top Recruiters Home Centre, Regional Exporters

NIFT Kangra Ranking 2026

NIFT Kangra has been ranked by national ranking agencies such as India Today and The Week. The latest available ranking details are listed below:

Ranking Agency Year Category Rank
India Today 2025 Fashion Design 16 out of 62
The Week 2025 Fashion Technology 16 out of 43

NIFT Kangra Campus & Facilities

NIFT Kangra has a 26-acre campus with facilities for academic and student life. The institute provides hostel accommodation, well-equipped laboratories, a library, canteen, conference hall, seminar hall, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and a full-fledged gymnasium. The hostel has firefighting systems, 24 x 7 power backup, security, hot water, and water coolers fitted with ROs. Hostel accommodation is available only for female students.

NIFT Kangra vs NIFT Srinagar

The table below compares NIFT Kangra and NIFT Srinagar across location, fee, hostel fee, total fee, and admission criteria:

Parameter NIFT Kangra NIFT Srinagar
Location Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Established Year 2009 2016
First Year Tuition Fees INR 3 Lakhs INR 3 Lakhs
Hostel Fees INR 60,000 INR 53,100
Total Fees (4 Years) INR 14,09,400 INR 14,09,400
Admission Criteria NIFTEE score NIFTEE score

NIFT Kangra FAQs

Ques. Where is the NIFT Kangra campus situated?

Ans. The NIFT Kangra campus is in Talpura in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh, about 20 km from Dharamshala.

Ques. Which numbers can applicants use for NIFT Kangra admission queries?

Ans. For admission-related assistance at NIFT Kangra, candidates can call 9736239353 or 9736796952 between 9 am and 5:30 pm.

Ques. Which B.Des branches are available at NIFT Kangra?

Ans. NIFT Kangra offers 4 B.Des specialisations: Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, and Fashion Communication.

Ques. How much is the NIFT Entrance Test application fee?

Ans. The application fee for the NIFT Entrance Test (GAT-CAT/GAT) is INR 3000 for UR/OBC candidates and INR 1500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at NIFT Kangra?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Kangra provides accommodation, but only for female students. It has 238 rooms for 476 students, and an additional 180-bed facility is also starting soon.

Ques. Can students get direct admission to NIFT Kangra?

Ans. No, direct admission is not offered for any programme at NIFT Kangra. Candidates must fill out the application form, and admissions are conducted through the General Ability Test (GAT), followed by the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and Situation Test conducted every year by the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Ques. What student ratings has NIFT Kangra received?

Ans. Based on 30 verified reviews, NIFT Kangra has received the following ratings:

  • Academic: 4.2/5
  • Faculty: 4.2/5
  • Infrastructure: 3.9/5
  • Accommodation: 3.5/5
  • Social Life: 4.3/5
  • Placement: 4.1/5

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