NIFT New Delhi: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026

About National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi

NIFT New Delhi, set up in 1986 in Hauz Khas, is the first and largest campus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology under the Ministry of Textiles.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology began in New Delhi in 1986, first working from a two-room temporary space and then moving in 1994 to its own campus in Hauz Khas, near Gulmohar Park. The campus building, designed by architect B.V. Doshi, is built around a central step-well that collects rainwater. NIFT works under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and the Delhi campus runs the widest range of programmes of any NIFT centre. These include bachelor’s design courses such as Fashion Design and Accessory Design, master’s programmes in design, fashion management and fashion technology, and doctoral research.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Design Accepts: NIFT Entrance Exam	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Design Accepts: NIFT Entrance Exam	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

Admission to NIFT programmes is through the NIFT entrance examination, held once a year for all campuses. Seats at the New Delhi campus are given on the final merit list. Check the NIFT admissions notice for dates and eligibility.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
Master of Design: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students may apply if they pass in the first attempt; NID age limit (2026-27) - born on or after 1 July 1994 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 1991 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 1989 for PwD
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

Where these courses lead

Design

Graphic Designer

Minimum: UG

Graphic designers create visual material such as logos, posters, websites, packaging and social media posts. Many train through a B.Des, often in…

Business and Management

Marketing Manager

Minimum: UG

Marketing managers plan how a product or service reaches customers through research, branding, advertising and sales campaigns. Many start after a BBA…

Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

Professors teach college and university students and carry out research in their subject. The entry post in India is Assistant Professor, which…

Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

Research scientists plan and run experiments to discover new knowledge or solve practical problems. In India most enter research through a master's…

Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

Agricultural scientists research crops, soil, livestock and farming methods to raise yields and help farmers. The usual route is a four-year B.Sc…

Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

Data scientists collect and study large amounts of data to find patterns and help organisations make decisions. They use statistics, programming and…

Healthcare

Doctor

Minimum: UG

Doctors examine, diagnose and treat patients. In India you need an MBBS degree, a 12-month compulsory rotating internship and registration with the…

Healthcare

Dentist

Minimum: UG

Dentists diagnose and treat problems of the teeth, gums and mouth. In India you need a BDS degree and must register with…