The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar, is a public fashion education institute established in 1995. Its permanent campus became fully operational in 2004. The institute offers education in fashion design, management and technology through undergraduate, postgraduate, Continuing Education (CE) and summer design workshop programmes.

NIFT Gandhinagar is recognised in national fashion and design rankings. In 2025, India Today placed it 6 out of 62 in Fashion Design, while The Week ranked it 4 out of 43 in Fashion Technology. The campus extends across 20,000 sq mt. of land and includes academic, studio, laboratory, library, design and hostel facilities.

Candidates applying for admission must register for the NIFT Entrance Examination through exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

NIFT Gandhinagar Important Dates 2026

The latest ongoing and upcoming NIFT e-Counselling events for the 2026 admission cycle are listed below:

Event Current Date
NIFT e-Counselling Spot Round Seat Allotment July 24, 2026
NIFT e-Counselling Spot Round Admission Fee Payment July 24, 2026 to July 27, 2026 up to 12:00 Midnight
Physical Reporting at the Allotted NIFT Campus July 29, 2026

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

FAQs

Ques. Is the NIFT entrance test compulsory for NIFT Gandhinagar admission?

Ans. Yes, admission to NIFT Gandhinagar cannot be taken without appearing for the NIFT entrance exam. The selection process includes the GAT (General Ability Test), CAT (Creative Ability Test), and a Situation Test for B.Des, while M.Des and MFM applicants have to appear for GD/PI.

NIFT Gandhinagar Courses and Fees 2026

NIFT Gandhinagar offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Fashion Design, Management and Technology. B.Des is the most popular course at the institute and is available in 4 specialisations with 38 seats in each specialisation. The institute also conducts Continuing Education (CE) programmes and summer design workshops.

Course Intake First-Year Tuition Fee Total Fees
B.Des 38 each specialisation INR 3 Lakhs INR 14.09 Lakhs
B.F.Tech 38 INR 3 Lakhs INR 14.09 Lakhs
M.Des 38 INR 3 Lakhs INR 6.85 Lakhs
MFM 38 INR 3 Lakhs INR 6.85 Lakhs
M.F.Tech 38 INR 3 Lakhs INR 6.85 Lakhs

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

FAQs

Ques. Which certificate-level options are available at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Ans. NIFT Gandhinagar conducts certification courses under its Continuing Education (CE) programmes. These fashion technology programmes are offered across different specialisations and run for 6 months to 12 months. The CE programmes at NIFT Gandhinagar include:

  • Garment Production Technology and Apparel Design.
  • PG Diploma in Fashion Innovation and Sustainable Design for Circularity.
  • Jewellery Design and Basics of Manufacturing.
  • Digital Marketing, E-commerce and traditional retail.

Ques. What B.Des branches can students choose at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Ans. The B.Des programme at NIFT Gandhinagar is offered in four specialisations: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, and Fashion Communication.

Ques. Are NRI category seats offered at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Gandhinagar offers 5 seats in each academic programme under the NRI category.

NIFT Gandhinagar Admission 2026

NIFT Gandhinagar admits students to B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech and M.F.M programmes through the NIFT Entrance Exam. The entrance test is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by either a Situation Test or Personal Interview according to the course.

  1. Register for the NIFT Entrance Examination through the official application portal.
  2. Appear for the required NIFTEE components, including GAT and CAT where applicable.
  3. Qualify for the next selection stage, such as the Situation Test for B.Des or Personal Interview for postgraduate courses.
  4. Participate in NIFT Counselling based on rank and course preference.

Admission requirements for the main courses are given below:

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
M.F.Tech B.F.Tech degree from NIFT OR B.E/B.Tech from any recognised Institute / University NIFTEE [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

FAQs

Ques. How much is the NIFT Gandhinagar admission application fee?

Ans. The application fee for NIFT Gandhinagar admission is INR 3,000 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Ques. What happens after a B.Des applicant clears the entrance exam?

Ans. After qualifying for the entrance examination for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at NIFT Gandhinagar, candidates have to appear for the Situation Test. The B.Des selection process includes:

  • Entrance Exam: Candidates must take the CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test).
  • Situation Test: Shortlisted candidates are called for this practical assessment after the entrance exam.
  • Final Score: Scores from all applicable tests are combined for the final rank.
  • Counselling: Seats are allotted across NIFT campuses based on rank and preference.

For B.F.Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology), candidates only need to clear the GAT exam. There is no Situation Test for that course.

NIFT Gandhinagar Cutoff

Applicants seeking NIFT Gandhinagar admission must hold a valid NIFTEE score. For B.Des, the 2025 cutoff range mentioned is 202 - 8761. The table below shows the 2025 General Category closing ranks for different UG and PG programmes:

Courses

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Round 2 (Closing Rank)

Round 3 (Closing Rank)

Round 4 (Closing Rank)

M.Des 84 104 117 126
MFM 124 131 148 151
B.Des Fashion Communication 202 224 - 259
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) 218 294 388 438
B.Des Fashion Design 301 355 - 357
B.Des Accessory Design 358 458 - 488
B.Des Textile Design 751 751 - -

FAQs

Ques. Which B.Des specialisation was the most preferred at NIFT Gandhinagar?

Ans. B.Des Fashion Design was the most preferred course at NIFT Gandhinagar in 2025, with a closing rank of 8536.

Ques. Can candidates apply before receiving their qualifying exam marksheets?

Ans. Yes, candidates may apply in such cases. However, the admission will remain provisional and may be withdrawn if the marksheets are not submitted to the authorities within the prescribed period.

NIFT Gandhinagar Placements

Placement information available from student review data states that the highest package offered at NIFT Gandhinagar was INR 24 LPA, while the average package ranged from INR 4.8-6 LPA.

Particulars Details
Highest Package INR 24 LPA
Average Package INR 4.8-6 LPA

NIFT Gandhinagar Ranking

NIFT Gandhinagar has been ranked across design, fashion design and fashion technology categories in 2025. The latest ranking details are given below:

Ranking Agency Year Category Rank in India
Published Ranking 2025 Design 35 out of 76
Published Ranking 2025 Fashion 4 out of 59
India Today 2025 Fashion Design 6 out of 62
IIRF 2025 Design 7 out of 109
The Week 2025 Fashion Technology 4 out of 43

FAQs

Ques. Has NIFT Gandhinagar moved up in recent rankings?

Ans. Yes, NIFT Gandhinagar has improved its ranking. IIRF ranked it 14th out of 30 in 2024 and 7th out of 109 in 2025 in the Design category. The Week ranked it 5th out of 39 in 2024 and 4th out of 43 in 2025 in the Fashion Technology category.

NIFT Gandhinagar Campus

NIFT Gandhinagar is spread over 20,000 sq mt. of land and offers academic, research, residential and activity-based facilities. The campus has 25 classrooms/studios, 24 lab workshops, 3 audiovisual rooms and 2 IT conference/VC rooms for primary academic use. It also includes a Resource Centre & Library and a Design Studio for academic and research support.

  • 25 classrooms/studios, 24 lab workshops, 3 audiovisual rooms and 2 IT conference/VC rooms for primary academic activities.
  • Resource Centre & Library and Design Studio as additional academic and research facilities.
  • Auditorium with 339 seating capacity, Amphitheatre, Badminton Court, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Cricket Pitch, Table Tennis room, Music Room and Dance room.
  • The on-campus Stationery Shop gives students regular and convenient access to stationery and related items.

NIFT Gandhinagar Hostel

NIFT Gandhinagar provides hostel accommodation only for girls on a twin-sharing/double occupancy basis within the campus. The per annum hostel fee details are listed below:

Particulars Details
Double Occupancy INR 95,000
Security Deposit (Refundable) INR 5,000
Total INR 1,00,000

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

FAQs

Ques. Where is the NIFT Gandhinagar campus located?

Ans. NIFT Gandhinagar campus is located on GH-O Road, behind Info City, near DAIICT. The contact details are: Tel: +91-79-23265000, 23265007. Contact: Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood, Director. E-mail: director.gandhinagar@nift.ac.in, E-mail: nift.gandhinagar@nift.ac.in.

Ques. How have students rated NIFT Gandhinagar overall?

Ans. Based on 31 verified student reviews, NIFT Gandhinagar received the following ratings:

  • Academics: 4.3/5
  • Faculty: 4.3/5
  • Infrastructure: 4.2/5
  • Accommodation: 4.3/5
  • Social Life: 4.3/5
  • Placement: 3.7/5

These ratings present the overall student experience and point to the institute's strengths in education, faculty quality and campus facilities.

NIFT Gandhinagar Scholarships

NIFT Gandhinagar offers merit-based and need-based scholarships. Students must apply for scholarships only at the beginning of the academic year. Scholarship support is provided on the basis of merit in the following circumstances:

  • Merit-Based Scholarship
  • Students from Economically Weaker Sections are provided fee concessions under the college administration.

NIFT provides the "SARTHAK" NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme for students from economically weaker sections of society. To receive this scholarship, candidates must fall under the specified category:

NIFT Gandhinagar Scholarship for UG Students

Annual Household income Financial Assistance (% of Tuition Fee)
Up to INR 2 Lakhs 100%
INR 2 Lakhs - INR 4 Lakhs 75%
INR 4 Lakhs - INR 6 Lakhs 50%
INR 6 Lakhs - INR 8 Lakhs 25%

NIFT Gandhinagar Scholarship for PG Students

Annual Household income Financial Assistance (% of Tuition Fee)
Up to INR 2 Lakhs 75%
INR 2 Lakhs - INR 4 Lakhs 50%
INR 4 Lakhs - INR 8 Lakhs 25%

NIFT Gandhinagar vs NIFT Kolkata vs NIFT Mumbai

The National Institute of Fashion Technology network includes NIFT Gandhinagar, NIFT Kolkata and NIFT Mumbai. The table below compares these three NIFT campuses on the basis of their B.Des programme:

Particulars NIFT Gandhinagar NIFT Kolkata NIFT Mumbai
Established Year 1995 1995 1995
Ranking (2025)

India Today: 6 (Fashion Design)

The Week: 4 (Fashion Technology)

India Today: 8 (Fashion Design)

The Week: 6 (Fashion Technology)

India Today: 3 (Fashion Design)

The Week: 5 (Fashion Technology)

B.Des 1st Year Fees INR 3 Lakhs INR 3 Lakhs INR 3 Lakhs
B.Des Seat Intake 38 each specialisation 38 each specialisation 38 each specialisation
B.Des Admission Criteria NIFTEE + NIFT Counselling NIFTEE + NIFT Counselling NIFTEE + NIFT Counselling
B.Des NIFTEE Cutoff 2025 202 - 8761 503 - 8803 79 - 8795
Average Package INR 4.8-6 LPA INR 5.2 LPA INR 6-7 LPA