National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar: Admission process, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, and Selection Process

Published by Shikha Kumari on Jan 30, 2025

NIFT Bhubaneswar ranked 13th in the ‘Fashion Design’ category of India Today 2024 rankings. The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar is also known for its annual fest, Spectrum, where fashion is seen in new ways. NIFT Bhubaneswar offers courses ranging from Textile Design, Fashion Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, to Fashion Design in Bachelor’s of Design. This blog will help sort out any doubts regarding the admission process, NIFT design eligibility, fee structure for BDes, placement record, as well as the selection process.

NIFT Bhubaneswar Admission Process 2025

The NIFT Entrance Exam is conducted in two parts: CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test). These two sections are held on the same day. If the student qualifies for the next round, they will need to appear for a Situation Test to secure admission into NIFT Bhubaneshwar. You can follow the steps below to complete your registration for the NIFT exam. Make sure you have your documents prepared beforehand in PDF or JPG format. If the candidate is a pass-out, they can use the marksheet. Likewise, If a candidate is still in class twelfth, they can fill up the verified result awaited attestation form.

Step 1: Register using your personal email ID and mobile number. Note down the system-generated application number.

Step 2: Complete the online application form and note the system-generated application number. Upload the following scanned documents:

• Candidate’s photograph (JPG, size: 10 kb–200 kb)
• Candidate’s signature (JPG, size: 4 kb–30 kb)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable) (PDF, size: 50 kb–300 kb)
• PwD/UDID certificate (if applicable) (PDF, size: 50 kb–300 kb)
• Verified Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF, size: 50 kb–500 kb)

Step 3: Pay fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, and keep proof of payment for future reference.

NIFT Bhubaneswar Designing Eligibility

Candidates can meet any of the following eligibility criteria to apply for NIFT Bhubaneswar. Additionally, candidates applying under the artisan category must possess an Artisan Card issued to themselves or their father/mother by the Development Commissioner.

NIFT Hostel Fees

For outstation students, NIFT Bhubaneswar has a Girls’ Hostel named ‘MAHANADI’. While the hostel fees themselves are Rs. 26,000, the total cost comes to Rs. 43,500 due to service charges, security deposit, and other electricity charges.

NIFT Admission Schedule 

The online applications for the NIFT entrance exam are currently live. Candidates can fill them out and start preparing for the exam, which is tentatively scheduled to be conducted from March to April.

The timings for the NIFT GAT and CAT tests for various courses are as follows:

NIFT Bhubaneswar Placements

NIFT recruitment for Bachelor’s in Design (Accessories) offers an average salary of Rs. 4.30 lakh.  As per latest data available, The highest package was 7.9 LPA. Top recruiters include companies like P&G and Raymond’s.

NIFT Selection Process

NIFT selection is based on the number of students applying for specific courses and the cutoff criteria set by the institute. Candidates can arrange your preferences for colleges based on the seat numbers provided in the following table for both UG and PG programs.