Students at NIFT Gandhinagar can choose from several undergraduate and postgraduate courses to get admission from. Some of these courses include B.Des in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, BFT, M.Des, MFM, MFT, and some of the continuing education programs. The registration window to apply for these courses will start in November 2025, and the exam will take place in February 2026.
The Institute offers UG and PG courses to its students. Some of these courses include BFT, B.Des in Fashion Communication, Textile Design, M.Des, MFT, and MFM. Admission to these courses is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam. Students who seek admission to their desired course must visit the official website and fill out the online application form carefully.
The entrance exam has two parts: the First is the Creative Ability Test (CAT), which will test the student’s design ability and creativity. Second, there is the General Ability Test (GAT), which will evaluate candidates' general knowledge, English comprehension, and analytical & quantitative skills.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Application Form Start Date | November 2025 |
Application Form End Date | December 2025 |
NIFT Entrance Exam Date | February 2026 |
Candidates who want to get admission into any of the courses offered by the institute must fulfil the following conditions:
Candidates who want to get admission into the B.Des course should have passed Class 12th from a recognised board. Or students should have a pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination, which is conducted by the National Open School, with at least five subjects.
Those candidates who are applying for the B.F.Tech course, should have passed Class 12th with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Candidates applying for M.Des or MFM should have done their Bachelor’s in any discipline from a recognised university, or they should have an Undergraduate diploma of three years from NIFT or NID.
For the M.F.Tech course, candidates should have completed their graduation from NIFT or any recognised university. Or they should have a B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognised university.
Some of the undergraduate courses offered by the NIFT are B.Des in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, & Fashion Communication, and BFT in Apparel Production. Candidates applying for these courses should have passed Class 12th from a recognised board. Admission to these courses is based on an entrance exam, which has two parts such as General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Admission for the UG programs will open in November 2025 and continue till December 2025 (Tentative).
The Bachelor of Design offered by the NIFT Gandhinagar is a four-year course. While pursuing this course, students will build a strong foundation in design principles and creative skills before specialising in any one of the fields, such as Fashion Design, Interior Design, or Textile Design. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have completed their Class 12 or have a three or four-year diploma degree recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination. The first-year fee for the B.Des program is approximately INR 3.42 lakhs.
NIFT Gandhinagar offers three postgraduate courses, such as Master of Fashion Management, Master of Fashion Technology, and Master of Design. Candidates applying for this course should have graduated from a recognised university or NIFT. Or they should have completed B.E. or B.Tech from a recognised university. Candidates will need to appear for the NIFT entrance exam and also undergo a Personal Interview (PI). The last date to apply online for admission is December 2025 (Tentative).
The Master of Design is a two-year full-time degree that is offered on campus, with a total seat intake of 38. In this course, students learn about material, technology, craftsmanship, culture, business, and more.
Once the students have completed their course, students can work as a visual designer, design evangelist, Insight officer, Design Thinker, and more. Candidates who want to apply for the M.Des course should have completed B.F.Tech from a recognised university or NIFT. Otherwise, they could have completed their Bachelor’s of Electronics & Bachelor’s of Technology from any recognised university.
Once the candidate has decided which course they wish to take admission in, here are the steps through which they can fill out the online application form:
Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NIFT Gandhinagar: https://nift.ac.in/gandhinagar/
Step 2: Click on ‘Apply Now’ and ‘Register.’
Step 3: Fill out the form with the required information.
Step 4: Upload all the necessary documents.
Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.
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