National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Navi Mumbai

Kharghar, Navi MumbaiEstd 1995
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About NIFT Mumbai

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai is one of the leading institutes for Fashion Design in India. Established in 1995 in the ‘Fashion Capital of India’, NIFT Mumbai is set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute is popular for offering education in the fields of Fashion Design, Management, and Technology. NIFT Mumbai has been ranked 2nd in India for Fashion Design by India Today Ranking 2024. It has also been ranked 20th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024. NIFT Mumbai offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) at the UG level, and Master of Design (M.Des) and Master of Fashion Management (MFM) at the PG level. The institute also offers Continuing Education (CE)/ Diploma (DP) Programs. 

NIFT Mumbai Fees for B.Des and B.F.Tech is INR 3.26 Lakhs for the First Year. For PG programs such as M.Des and MFM, the institute charges INR 6.46 Lakhs for the entire course. Admission to all the UG and PG programs at NIFT Mumbai is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates shortlisted based on the entrance exam might have to appear for a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. NIFT Mumbai Campus is spread over 10 acres in Navi Mumbai and features top-notch infrastructure, well-equipped labs and machine rooms, and modern hostel facilities for both male and female students. The institute is also known for highly trained faculty members with strong industry connections. 


NIFT Mumbai Highlights 

Here are some of the important highlights of NIFT Mumbai: 

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai 
Established | Type 1995 | Public
Established By Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Location Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ranking  2nd in India for Fashion Design (India Today 2024)
20th in India for Design (IIRF 2024)
Courses Offered B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NIFT Entrance Exam
Top Recruiters Bata India Limited, H&M, Monte Carlo, Nike, Myntra, Nykaa
Facilities Offered Hostel, Machine Room & Workshops, Resource Center, Studios, Labs 
Official Website https://www.nift.ac.in/mumbai/ 

NIFT Mumbai Courses & Fees 

NIFT Mumbai offers a total of four courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the fields of Fashion Design, and Management. The institute offers B.Des and B.F.Tech at the undergraduate level and M.Des and MFM at the postgraduate level. Apart from the degree programs, NIFT Mumbai also offers Continuing Education (CE)/ Diploma (DP) Programs. 

The details about NIFT Mumbai Courses and Fees are as follows: 

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria  Selection Criteria 
B.Des  Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication
Seat Intake: 190 Seats 
Course Fees: INR 3.26 Lakhs (1st Year)
Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of Admission Year NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Apparel Production
Seat Intake: 38 Seats 
Course Fees: INR 3.26 Lakhs (1st ​Year)
Passed 10+2 with Physics & Maths from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of Admission Year NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
M.Des  Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 38 Seats 
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute / Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 4 Years Duration from NIFT/NID NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
MFM Duration: 2 Years
Seat Intake: 38 Seats 
Course Fees: INR 6.46 Lakhs
NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Mumbai Admission 2024 

NIFT Mumbai offers admission to its UG and PG programs based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NIFT Entrance Exam followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. NIFT Entrance Exam is a national-level Computer Based Test (CBT) that will be conducted in various cities in India for admission to various NIFT campuses.

  • For admission to B.Des and M.Des, one has to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam which comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT).
  • For B.F.Tech and MFM, the NIFT Entrance Exam will have only a General Ability Test (GAT).

Candidates shortlisted based on the entrance exam will have to appear for a Situation Test for B.Des and a Personal Interview for PG programs. To apply for NIFT Mumbai Admission, candidates have to first apply for NIFT Entrance Exam @ exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT

NIFT Mumbai Application Fees

Here is the application fees for the NIFT Entrance Exam for admission to NIFT Mumbai: 

Category  Application Fee
General/ EWS/ OBC INR 3,000
SC/ ST/ PwD INR 1,500

NIFT Counselling 2024

Candidates who have qualified and obtained a merit rank in the NIFT Entrance Exam will have to register for the NIFT Counselling for the allocation of seats for admission to NIFT Mumbai. NIFT Counselling is conducted for admission to all the NIFT campuses across India in multiple rounds depending on the number of seats. The seat allotment result after each round will be released on the official website of NIFT. Candidates who will be allocated a seat will have to accept the seat and pay the fee for admission confirmation.


NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024

Admission to all UG and PG programs at NIFT Mumbai will be based on the NIFT Entrance Exam followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable. NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024 has been released. Given below is the NIFT Mumbai Cutoff for different UG and PG programs for the General Category in Round 1 in 2024:

Courses 2024 Cutoff (Round 1)
B.Des Fashion Design 170
B.Des Fashion Communication 57
B.Des Accessory Design 243
B.Des Textile Design 570
B.Des Knitwear Design 555
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) 99
M.Des 61
MFM 44

NIFT Mumbai Placements 2024

NIFT Mumbai is one of the premier institutes for Fashion and Design Education in India. The institute has a strong industry connection and its students get placement in a variety of sectors like retail, brand marketing, consultancy organizations, textile mills, home furnishing companies, design BPOs, and large apparel manufacturing companies along with international brands, etc. 

Here are the details about NIFT Mumbai Placements

Particulars  Placement Statistics 
Highest Package INR 18 LPA
Placement Rate  70% 
Top Recruiters  Bata India Limited, H&M, Monte Carlo, Future Group, Amore Magazine, BlackBerry, Decathlon

The data is sourced from unofficial sources (student reviews), hence actual statistics may vary.


NIFT Mumbai Scholarships 

NIFT Mumbai offers various merit and need-based scholarships to its students. Students need to apply for the scholarships at the beginning of the academic year only. NIFT Mumbai Scholarship is provided based on the merit of the student in the following circumstances:

  • Merit-Based Scholarship
  • Students from Economically Weaker Sections are provided fee concessions under the college administrations. 
  • Merit and National Scholarships for Brilliant Students by the Central and State Governments. 

The college administration is responsible for deciding the amount of scholarship.


NIFT Mumbai Ranking 2024 

NIFT Mumbai has attained national repute for being an industry-oriented state-of-the-art training center. The institute is a top-ranked institute known for its academic excellence in the field of Fashion Design and Technology. Here is the NIFT Mumbai Ranking in India by different ranking bodies such as India Today, Outlook, The Week, and IIRF: 

Agency Category Year Ranking in India
India Today  Fashion Design 2024 2nd 
IIRF Design 2024 20th 
The Week Fashion Technology  2024 4th 
Outlook Design 2024 2nd 

NIFT Mumbai Facilities and Hostel

NIFT Mumbai Campus is spread over 10 acres in Navi Mumbai. The institute boasts of state-of-the-art hostel facilities for girls and boys students, world-class infrastructure, highly equipped labs, and machine rooms. The institute also has the latest sports infrastructure and a well-monitored and well-equipped canteen facility. 

NIFT Mumbai Hostels

  • NIFT Mumbai has two separate hostels for girls and boys with an in-house canteen.
  • Both girls’ and boys’ hostels are very well-secured with 24-hour security.
  • Each hostel has a Laundry Room, Internet lab, Library, TV Room, Gym, etc.
  • Students can opt for AC/ Non-AC rooms as per availability on a first-come-first-serve basis.

NIFT Mumbai Facilities

Here is a brief information on various facilities offered at NIFT Mumbai. 

Facilities Offered Description
Design Studios It is a workplace for designing and developing new products on campus consisting of modern labs.
High-Quality Lecture Rooms Classrooms are equipped with good facilities and also projectors for displaying presentations.
IT Savy Education The college has a computer center with the latest technology.
Transportation There is a bus facility for field trips, industry visits, etc.
Canteen/Mess A canteen/mess on the campus provides food to all the students. On payment of the semester’s mess fees, students are provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner on all days including holidays.
Fitness Center The newly created Fitness Center is made open for students at the minimum fees. Students can use the gym in batches separate for girls and boys.

How to Reach NIFT Mumbai?

NIFT Mumbai Campus is 45 Km away from Mumbai Airport and it takes around 1½ hours by road to reach NIFT Mumbai from Mumbai airport. Here is the distance and time taken to reach NIFT Mumbai through various locations: 

Location Distance Time
Kharghar ½ Km 5 Minutes Walking
Panvel 12 Km 15 Minutes by Train
Lokmanya Tilak terminus 25 Km 40 Minutes by Train
Bandra Terminus 35 Km 1 Hour by Train
Mumbai Central Station 45 Km 1 Hour 15 Minutes by Train

NIFT Mumbai FAQs 

Ques. Is it difficult to get into NIFT Mumbai?

Ans. Being one of the most prominent and sought-after schools in India for fashion design education, NIFT Mumbai has very competitive admissions. A solid grasp of the principles of creativity, design, and aesthetics is necessary to pass the NIFT Entrance Exam for admission to the institute. 

Ques. What are the courses offered at NIFT Mumbai?

Ans. NIFT Mumbai offers admission to two UG programs namely Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech). At the PG level also, the institute offers admission to two courses namely Master of Design (M.Des), and Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M). 

Ques. On what basis does NIFT Mumbai offer admission?

Ans. NIFT Mumbai Admission to all UG and PG programs is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam that includes a General Ability Test (GAT) along with an additional Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des and M.Des programs. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the NIFT Entrance Exam will have to then appear for a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course.

Ques. Who is eligible for UG Admission to NIFT Mumbai?

Ans. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai requires applicants to have passed their Class 12 examination with a minimum cumulative score of 50% in any stream from an approved board to be admitted to B.Des. For B.F.Tech, candidates must have Physics and Mathematics in 10+2. 

Ques. Can I join NIFT Mumbai without an entrance exam?

Ans. No, one can not join NIFT Mumbai without appearing for the NIFT Entrance Exam. NIFT Mumbai Admission to both UG and PG programs is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam conducted by the institute itself.

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NIFT Mumbai Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
6 Courses
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
B.F.Tech
1 Course
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
Certification
8 Courses
41,300 - 1.3 Lakhs (Total Fees) 10+218 Jan - 30 Apr 2024
Diploma
2 Courses
2.05 Lakhs (Total Fees) 10+218 Jan - 30 Apr 2024
M.Des6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
MFM6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024

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NIFT Mumbai Upcoming Application Dates 2024


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EventsDates
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute [Spot Round] (B.Des)Jul 31, 2024
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute [Spot Round] (B.F.Tech)Jul 31, 2024
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute [Spot Round] (M.Des)Jul 31, 2024

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NIFT Mumbai Rankings 2024

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NIFT Mumbai Outlook Ranking

#2out of 17 in India 2023
Outlook

NIFT Mumbai IIRF Ranking

#20out of 30 in India 2024
IIRF

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Dr. Pavan Godiawala
Ms. sushama saitwal
Associate Professor
Mr. Kushal jangid
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Ms. Kavita pathare
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Ms. Sneha bhatnagar
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NIFT Campus, Plot No. 15, Sector 4, Kharghar
Navi Mumbai - 410210
Maharashtra, India
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