Established in 1986, under the Ministry of Textiles, the NIFT Bangalore is one of the nation’s oldest and reputed fashion institutes.
NIFT Bangalore offers 4 years Bachelor Programs, 2 year Master Programs, certificate courses, and doctoral programs. The departments include Fashion Communication, Knitwear, Design Space, Leather Design, Design Space, Fashion Design, and so on.
The selection process consists of a written examination. Personal interviews and group discussions will be conducted for all Postgraduate programs.
NIFT Bangalore has more than 17 Institutes all over India. It has been ranked as one of the best Fashion Institutes in the world in 2019.
Students can be employed through On-campus hire and Pre-placement. The highest salary offered is INR 5Lakhs per annum. The average pay scale is INR 3 Lakhs per annum.
NIFT Bangalore: Key Points
- NIFT Bangalore incorporated new interdisciplinary techniques along with its course work. This includes the Internet of Things, CAD, Big Data, Business Analytics, Couture Jewellery, and Design Strategy.
- This institute offers a 4-year Bachelor of Design in Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Textile Design, Fashion communication, Fashion design, and a Bachelor of Fashion Technology Program.
- It also offers postgraduate programs like Master of Fashion Management, Masters of Design, Masters of Fashion Technology.
- Some of the major recruiters are- H & M, Amore magazine, Decathlon, Max, Nalli, Incredible Leather, Bata India, Blackberrys, P & G Enterprises, Go Colours, Raniwala Jewellers, Fabric Monde among others.
NIFT Bangalore: Ranking
- Ranked 10 for Best College in Fashion by India Today 2017
- The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019
- NIFT Ranked 9th in the world 2021
NIFT Bangalore: Courses and Fees
The details of the course can be seen below:
| COURSES | SPECIALIZATION | FEES (1ST YEAR)/ ELIGIBILITY | SELECTION CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des | Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design |
|
A written examination consisting of a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) will be conducted. The selected candidates will undergo a Situational Test. |
| B.F.Tech | Apparel Production | ||
| MFM | – |
|
A selection process consisting of a written test will be conducted. The written test will comprise of a General Ability Test (GAT) The shortlisted candidates will have to clear the Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
| M.Des | – | ||
| M.F.Tech | – |
|
NIFT Bangalore: Cut off
Courses wise cut off of NIFT Bengaluru is given below:
B.FTech
| CAMPUSES | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 (EXPECTED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFT Bengaluru | 179 | 124 | 118 | 134 |
Others Cut Off:
| COURSE NAME | GENERAL | NRI | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Des Accessory Design | 902 | 4378 | 3491 | 5066 | 4194 |
| B. Des Fashion Communication | 517 | 1638 | 2839 | 1953 | 3736 |
| B. Des Knitwear Design | 1007 | 1143 | 2898 | 5117 | 4797 |
| B. Des Textile Design | 1001 | – | 3840 | 3990 | 3631 |
| B.Des in Fashion Design | 264 | 3524 | 695 | 1329 | 3289 |
| B.F. Tech Apparel Production | 236 | 2103 | 1419 | 2782 | 2005 |
| M.F. Tech Apparel Production | 502 | 1 | 514 | 59 | – |
| Master of Fashion Management | 116 | 318 | 437 | 428 | 482 |
NIFT Bangalore: Placements
The main highlights of National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore is given below:
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) follows a centralized placement program where recruiters can hire students from any NIFT campus across the nation.
- Students can be employed through On-campus hire and Pre-placement offers, here candidates can be chosen before placements through internships or training programs take place in the company
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Payout:
| Highest Salary Offered | INR 5Lakhs per annum |
| Average Salary Offered | INR 3 Lakhs per annum |
Some of the major recruiters are-
| Go Colours | Raniwala Jewellers | Fabric Monde |
| Bata India | Blackberrys | P & G Enterprises |
| Max | Nalli | Incredible Leather |
| H & M | Amore magazine | Decathlon |
NIFT Bangalore: Scholarships
NIFT Bangalore offers concessions to meritorious and students belonging to the weaker sections of society. Given below are details of the same:
SARTHAK NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme-
- For undergraduate students whose parent’s income is up to INR 1.5 Lakh will receive a 100% waiver of the tuition fees.
- If the parent’s annual income is above INR 1.5 Lakhs and below INR 2.5 Lakh, they will receive a 75% waiver of tuition fees.
- If the student’s annual income is above INR 2.5 Lakhs but below INR 4 Lakhs, they will receive a 50% waiver of tuition fees.
- Under the SARTHAK scheme for postgraduate students; 75% of tuition is waived off for students whose parents income come up to INR 1.5 Lakh, 50% of tuition is waived off for students whose parents income is between INR 1.5 Lakh and INR 2 Lakh, 25% of tuition is waived off for students whose parents income is between INR 2 Lakh and INR 4 Lakh.
- For the students to continue receiving the scholarship throughout the course, students should receive at least 6.00 SGPA in the last two consecutive semesters.
UDAAN Scheme –
- Through this scheme, NIFT provides an opportunity to study in the Summer Program/ semester exchange/ dual degree with its International Partner Institutes.
- The student should have attained the minimum eligible marks.
How to avail of the scholarship?
The candidate should fill in the application available on the NIFT website or the departments of the office. Students have to submit the form along with documents like:
- Income declaration
- Passport size copy
- Address proof
- Copies of Aadhar card and Pan card of the parents
- Land and property details
- Bank details for the last 12 months
NIFT Bangalore: FAQs
Ques: Does the National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore offer a dual course with an international University?
Ans: Yes, NIFT has collaborated with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, USA. This gives students a unique opportunity to pursue a year of their studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
Ques: Are hostel students available for students at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)?
Ans: Yes, hostel facilities are available for female students.
Ques: Does the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offer short-term courses?
Ans: Yes, Short-term courses of 1 year, 6 months, below 6 months, and even a diploma course.
Ques: What is the duration of the below 6month course at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)?
Ans: The duration of the short-term course is 4 months. The fee comes to INR 47,200.
Ques: What is the Bridge Program at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)?
Ans: Bridge Program is a supplementary course offered to NIFT alumni who wish to convert their diplomas to degrees. The duration for the UG program is one year and the PG program is 6 months.
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