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      NIFT Kolkata Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Labhanshi Kaim

      Updated on Feb 24 2026, 11:59 AM IST

      NIFT Kolkata Admission Process

      The National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata offers admissions to various courses at the two distinct levels of programmes. NIFT Kolkata admissions are offered in the branches of fashion design, fashion retail management, textile design, and apparel design. 

      • Admissions in NIFT Kolkata for B.Des, B.F.Tech and MFM courses. 
      • The entrance examination required for NIFT Kolkata admissions is the NIFT. 
      • The NIFT Kolkata seat intake for B.Des is 228, while for B.F.Tech is 38 and for MFM is 38.

      The NIFT Kolkata fee for B.Des and BFTech courses is Rs 12.96 lakhs. To get admitted to the NIFT Kolkata the candidates should appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam. Specifically, for NIFT Kolkata B.Des admissions, applicants must complete both the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), whereas for NIFT Kolkata MFM admissions, the evaluation consists of the GMAT and a Personal Interview (PI). NIFT Kolkata admissions will be done based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam and performance in the past academics and PI. 

      Also Read: NIFT Kolkata Cutoff

      NIFT Kolkata Registration Process 2026

      • Eligible candidates can apply for NIFT Kolkata admission by visiting the official website.
      • Applicants should fill out the NIFT Kolkata application form with the necessary information.
      • Scan and upload the required documents. 
      • To complete the application process the candidates should pay the NIFT Kolkata application fee. 

      Also Read: NIFT Kolkata Placements

      NIFT Kolkata Admissions 2026 for UG Courses

      At undergraduate level NIFT Kolkata admissions are offered to 4-year B.Des programmes. B.Des at NIFT Kolkata is a full-time programme and offers specialisations in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Leather Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design and BFT in Apparel Production.

      National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata UG Course Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

      CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

      B.Des

      228

      Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board of education.

      + Valid score in NIFT entrance examination. 

      BFTech

      38

      NIFT Kolkata UG Admission Process 2026

      • Candidates need to be eligible for NIFT Kolkata admissions.
      • Eligible candidates can apply for admission by visiting the official website.
      • The candidates should appear and secure a valid score in the NIFT Entrance Examination.
      • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the General Ability and Creative Ability Test, followed by an interview. 
      • The NIFT Entrance Examination result will be declared online.
      • Finally, once the final result is declared, counselling will be conducted, and seat allocation will take place.
      • The NIFT Kolkata admissions will be confirmed after the verification of documents and payment of the admission fee. 

      Also Read: NIFT Kolkata Courses

      NIFT Kolkata MFM Admissions 2026

      NIFT Kolkata admissions offer a 2-year MFM programme. MFM at NIFT Kolkata is a full-time programme. The following table shows the details of the NIFT Kolkata admissions for the MFM course.

      National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata MFM Eligibility Criteria

      CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

      MFM

      38

      Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute.

      + Valid score in GMAT entrance examination.

      NIFT Kolkata MFM Admissions Process

      • Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria for the desired course. 
      • Eligible candidates must appear and secure a valid score on the GMAT examination.
      • The merit list will be released on the basis of scores obtained in the entrance examination.
      • Selected candidates have to undergo a General Ability and Creative Ability Test and a personal interview process.
      • NIFT Kolkata admissions are done based on the performance in the written test and the personal interview.
      • The candidates should complete the document verification by submitting the necessary documents. 
      • To complete the admission process, the candidates should pay the NIFT Kolkata admission fee.

      Documents Required for NIFT Kolkata Admissions 2026

      • Class 10th/12th mark sheet 
      • Qualifying degree passing certificate
      • Entrance examination mark sheet
      • Category certificate (if applicable)
      • DOB  certificate
      • Identification certificate
      • Passport-sized photographs
      • Transfer certificate
      • Migration certificate
      • Gap certificate (if applicable)

      Note: Candidates must upload the above-mentioned documents at the time of online application and obtain the original documents verified during the physical verification process. Candidates should take a hard copy of the application form for future reference. 

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      FAQ’s

      Frequently Asked Questions
      Q: How many courses are available at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata?
      A:

      NIFT Kolkata admissions are offered to 8 courses. NIFT Kolkata courses are offered in multiple specialisation. 

      Q: Does the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata offer any specialisation in its B.Des course?
      Q: What is the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata admission process for the B.F.T course?
      Q: Which entrance exams are valid for admission to PG courses at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata?
      Q: What is the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata admission process for the B.Des courses?
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      Student Reviews for NIFT Kolkata

      Average Rating

      4.2
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      8
      Verified Reviews
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      2
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      2
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      Overall

      4.2

      Infrastructure

      3.8

      Placements

      3.2

      Campus Life

      4.6

      Academics

      4.3

      Value for Money

      2.2

      Showing 3 results of 8 reviews

      Not worth it

      A
      Aditi Gupta Posted on 22 Jan'26
      B.Des Knitwear Design - Batch of 2026-01-01
      2.8

      Academics

      It’s good , you can learn alot from it and in my opinion it actually teaches you alot about your life because all the study is on the basis of practical work so doing that it gives a overall look in every prospect of the life

      College Infra

      Infrastructure needs to be changed as it is very old and too small as per the amount of students and comparing to other NIFT campuses a lot of things are missing that needs to be change soon as possible

      Campus Life

      It is very fun and teaches you a alot

      Placements

      After spending lakhs of money and time in return you will get nothing and 10 to 25 k is nothing in terms of what you have invested in that so there are better option and placement in other field also

      Value For Money

      Not at all
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      Worth the hard work

      A
      Ananya Agrawal Posted on 4 Jan'21
      B.Des Fashion Design - Batch of 2023-01-01
      5

      Academics

      I love the approach design colleges take especially nift. It doesn't let a question paper define a student's worth. Constant redos and scrutiny by the faculty, lets the best come out in us while preparing us for the harsh world.

      College Infra

      The College premises is quite small but enough. Has abundant resources and anything and everything a student needs. The building is old but very elegant and neatly kept. Extremely hygienic and hospitable.

      Campus Life

      Brilliant campus life. The safest place to explore yourself. Nobody judges you whether what you're offering is mundane or extra ordinary. Extremely vibrant and fun atmosphere where after some point you can't help but feel at home.

      Placements

      As a beginner, the placements are adequate. One needs to work hard and apply themselves to prove their kind. Its not served in a silver platter but that's even better. Students get placed abundantly here.

      Value For Money

      The course is very costly. Not for the faint hearted. The fees itself is quite high and the extra stationery expenses, drain you out like nothing else. Feels like you're studying in a private college .
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      It's a truly wholesome experience.

      V
      Vidisha Tripathi Posted on 1 Jan'21
      B.F.Tech Apparel Production - Batch of 2023-01-01
      5

      Academics

      I'm a BFT second year student and the faculties are really helpful. They are really helpless; even in the times of covid they are always there to clear our doubts. The curriculum is up to date and includes all the recent developments.

      College Infra

      NIFT Kolkata has all the necessary facilities. The classrooms are very spacious and the labs have all the necessary tools. The hostel is maintained and has free Wi-Fi facility. The canteen and mess food is also great.

      Campus Life

      The college organizes many events and activities which includes various sports competition and cultural activities. the college fest is main highlight. The location of the college is the add on advantage.

      Placements

      They provide a top class placement with 95% of the student getting placed. The highest salary offered is 10L per annum and the average salary ranges from six to seven lakhs per annum. And the placement process is really simple.

      Value For Money

      My course costs around three lakhs per year including the tuition and stationery expenses. the amount of knowledge I'm gaining from here is totally worth the money as they always prioritize creative teaching methods.
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