I am interested in pursuing Fashion Design and have secured a NIFT 2026 CMR of 5199 with 89% in Class 12. Since I am concerned about high tuition fees and future ROI, I am looking for colleges that offer quality education, industry exposure, and better value for money. Please suggest colleges that a

Hello Dear Student,

With a NIFT 2026 Common Merit Rank (CMR) of 5199 and 89% in Class 12 , getting Fashion Design at the top NIFT campuses (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai) is unlikely because Fashion Design seats at these campuses usually close at much lower ranks.

Since your priority is low fees + good ROI + industry exposure , I'd focus on the following options:

Best Value-for-Money Options

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology
   • Government institution with NIFT brand value.
   • Lower fee burden compared to many private design schools.
   • Better ROI than most expensive private institutes.
   • Possible to get less competitive NIFT campuses/specializations depending on final counseling rounds.

Hope it helps!