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Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance
Colleges that accept NIFT Entrance, by state and city, with NIRF rank, fees and placements.
12 colleges on Disha Stars are confirmed to accept NIFT Entrance, in 12 states. Ranked by NIRF 2025, then by fee and placement data.
| College | Location | NIRF 2025 | Fees | Average / highest package | NIFT Entrance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore | Bengaluru, Karnataka | – | – | Highest ₹19 LPA | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | – | ₹14.09 lakh total (B.Des Fashion Design) | ₹4 LPA / ₹8.2 LPA | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology Panchkula | Panchkula, Haryana | – | – | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhopal | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | – | ₹14.09 lakh total (B.Des Fashion And Lifestyle…) | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | – | ₹14.09 lakh total (B.Des Fashion Design) | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | – | ₹14.11 lakh total (B.Des Fashion Design) | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Telangana | – | – | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | – | – | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | – | ₹14.09 lakh total (B.Des Fashion Design) | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur | Kannur, Kerala | – | ₹14.09 lakh total (B.Des Fashion Design) | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna | Patna, Bihar | – | – | – | ✓ Accepts |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Rae Bareli | Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh | – | ₹14.09 lakh total (B.Des Accessory Design) | – | ✓ Accepts |
Every NIFT campus admits through the NIFT entrance conducted by NTA. Source: NIFTEE, NTA.
Check each college’s admission page for the current process and dates.
NIFT Entrance colleges by state
| State | Colleges | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 1 | – |
| West Bengal | 1 | – |
| Haryana | 1 | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | – |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | – |
| Gujarat | 1 | – |
| Telangana | 1 | – |
| Rajasthan | 1 | – |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | – |
| Kerala | 1 | – |
| Bihar | 1 | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | – |
Other colleges offering Design
These colleges run Design but are not on an official NIFT Entrance list; their admission route may differ.
| College | Location | NIRF 2025 | Fees | Average / highest package | NIFT Entrance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal | Manipal, Karnataka | University #3 | – | Highest ₹57 LPA | Offers Design |
| Manipal University Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | University #58 | – | ₹8.2 LPA / ₹64 LPA | Offers Design |
| B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Engineering #151-200 | ₹6.4 lakh total (B.Des Interior Architecture) | ₹5.2 LPA / ₹29.3 LPA | Offers Design |
| Flame University | Pune, Maharashtra | – | ₹41.77 lakh total (B.Des) | ₹9.6 LPA / ₹15.3 LPA | Offers Design |
| Jodhpur Institute of Engineering & Technology | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | – | – | ₹5 LPA / ₹33 LPA | Offers Design |
| Symbiosis Institute of Design, Nagpur | Nagpur, Maharashtra | – | ₹13.78 lakh total (B.Des Animation Film Design) | ₹6 LPA / ₹10 LPA | Offers Design |
| Aakar College of Management for Women | Nagpur, Maharashtra | – | ₹2 lakh total (B.Des) | ₹3 LPA / ₹4 LPA | Offers Design |
| Avantika University | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh | – | ₹18.5 lakh total (B.Des Industrial Design) | ₹14 LPA / ₹20 LPA | Offers Design |
| National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | – | ₹18.28 lakh total (B.Des Animation Film Design) | Highest ₹30 LPA | Offers Design |
| Nitte School of Architecture Planning & Design | Bengaluru, Karnataka | – | ₹15.2 lakh total (B.Des) | – | Offers Design |
Questions and answers
Which colleges accept NIFT Entrance?
12 colleges on Disha Stars are confirmed by an official source, led by National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata and National Institute of Fashion Technology Panchkula.
How are these NIFT Entrance colleges ranked?
By NIRF 2025 rank in the category that fits the exam, then by the fee and placement data available for each college.
Where can I see the latest NIFT Entrance notices?
Every NIFT Entrance notice from NTA is on the NIFT Entrance updates page on Disha Stars, with a link to the original NTA document.