NIFT Mumbai brings different programs in academics for the 2025–26 session in the world of fashion, design, technology, and design management. The undergraduate courses at the institute include the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) with specialisations in fashion design, textile design, accessory design, knitwear design, and fashion communication, and the bachelor of fashion technology (B.F.Tech) in apparel production. Postgraduate programs consist of the master of design (M.Des) and master of fashion management (MFM), while the continuing education department offers short-term diploma and certificate courses in areas such as fashion styling, merchandising, and textile crafts.
NIFT Mumbai courses focus on an industry-demanding curriculum with experiential learning, short research exposures, and real-time projects. Students benefit from in-house collaborations with leading fashion houses, export organisations, and global design institutes, ensuring they gain professional insights alongside academic excellence. The NIFT Mumbai fee for application to the 2026 entrance examination is INR 3,000 for General/OBC/GEN-EWS candidates, and the fee for SC/ST/PwD category students is INR 1,500. The course duration ranges from 3 months to 4 years, with the lowest course fee at NIFT Mumbai of approx. INR 41,300 and the highest fee at Mumbai NIFT of INR 12.3 lakhs, depending on the program and specialisation.
Interested candidates should apply online on the NIFT official site and become eligible to undergo the NIFT Entrance Exam, whereby they have to take CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test) exams and undergo a Situation Test or a Personal Interview. The admissions are made on a merit basis, and deserving students have an opportunity to receive a scholarship provided by the institute and the Ministry of Textiles.
At NIFT Navi Mumbai, undergraduate courses are designed in such a way that they are a compromise between creativity and real-life innovation. The institute has a Bachelor of design (B.Des) in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design and Fashion Communication, as well as a Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) in Apparel Production, a combination of design and production management.
The programs are 4 years in duration, which combine studio practice, workshops and industry internships. The course fee for bachelors is INR 6.7 lakh. Admission is through the entry barrier and the NIFT entrance exam, and the institute provides scholarships and financial aid for deserving candidates.
Course Name | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
B.Des Fashion Design (FD) | 4 years | 661500 |
B.Des (Accessory Design) | 4 years | 661500 |
B.Des (Textile Design) | 4 years | 661500 |
B.Des (Knitwear Design) | 4 years | 661500 |
B.Des (Fashion Communication) | 4 years | 661500 |
B. F. Tech (Apparel Production) | 4 years | 661500 |
NIFT Mumbai offers some really standout postgraduate programs that are all about building those key skills to help students step up as true leaders and fresh thinkers in the fashion world. The institute offers a master of design (M.Des) that involves advanced design research, creativity and interdisciplinary learning and a master of fashion management (MFM), which trains managerial and strategic skills for management careers in retail, luxury and fashion businesses.
Each PG program has a two-year duration, blending theoretical study with hands-on projects, case studies, and industry collaborations. The NIFT Mumbai fee is around INR 6.7 lakh for the entire course, depending on the program and category. Entrance is done based on a NIFT Entrance Exam (GAT) and a personal interview, and meritorious students can also take the benefit of a scholarship or financial assistance provided by the institute.
Course Name | Duration | Annual Fee (INR) |
M.Des. (Master of Design) | 2 Years | 661500 |
M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management) | 2 Years | 661500 |
At NIFT Navi Mumbai, the CE program in Fashion is designed for students eager to contribute in short-term research to the fashion and design ecosystem. The CE course delves into basic areas such as fashion innovation, textile sustainability, consumer behaviour, cultural studies, and design management aimed at academic leadership and industry-related research thinkers.
The CE program’s NIFT Mumbai fee generally ranges from INR 41000 and goes up to INR 1.2 lakh for the entire course duration, depending on the research mode and specialisation. This program empowers candidates to push the boundaries of design and fashion studies while contributing to India’s growing creative economy.
Course Name | Duration | Total Fee (INR) |
Fashion & Clothing Technology (FCT) | 1 year | 129,800 |
Fashion Retail Management (FRM) | 1 year | 106,200 |
Luxury Product Design (LPD) | 1 year | 118,000 |
Fashion Merchandising Management (FMM) – Apparel Costing and Manufacturing | 6 months | 82,600 |
Contemporary Bridal TROUSSEAU Design (CBTD) | 6 Months | 94,400 |
Creative Fashion Styling (CFS) | 6 months | 88,500 |
Creative Pattern Making (CPM) | 6 months | 94,400 |
Visual Merchandising (VM) | 6 months | 70,800 |
E-Commerce & Social Media Marketing (ECSMM) | 3 months | 41,300 |
Data Analytics for Retail Professionals | 4 months | 59,000 |
UI/UX Design (UI/UXD) | 3 months | 41,300 |
Natural Dyeing and Printing for Sustainable Fashion Business (NDPSFB) | 3 months | 47,200 |
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