NIFT offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) program. Admission to these programs is highly competitive, typically involving a national-level entrance examination.

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – The Creative Heartbeat

The B.Des program focuses on developing creative and conceptual design skills, preparing students for diverse roles in the creative segments of the fashion industry.

• Specializations Offered:
  • Fashion Design (FD): The flagship program, focusing on apparel design, fashion illustration, pattern making, draping, garment construction, and collection development.
  • Accessory Design (AD): Covers the design of fashion accessories like jewellery, handbags, footwear, belts, and lifestyle products, emphasizing material knowledge and craftsmanship.
  • Textile Design (TD): Focuses on creating innovative textiles through weaving, printing, dyeing, and surface ornamentation for fashion, home furnishings, and industrial applications.
  • Knitwear Design (KD): Specializes in designing and developing knitted garments and products, exploring various knitting techniques and yarn properties.
  • Leather Design (LD): Concentrates on designing leather products, including footwear, bags, and garments, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and advanced leather manufacturing.
  • Fashion Communication (FC): A multi-disciplinary program focusing on visual communication, fashion media, styling, photography, graphic design, journalism, and public relations within the fashion context.
• Curriculum Highlights (B.Des):
  • Foundation studies in design principles, drawing, and visual arts.
  • Core subjects like fashion illustration, pattern making, garment construction, textile science, CAD for fashion, fashion history, and trend analysis.
  • Project-based learning, industry internships, and a final graduation project/collection.
  • Emphasis on developing creative imagination, observation skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Eligibility (General): 10+2 from a recognized board (any stream).
• Admission Process:
  • Written Exam:
    • Creative Ability Test (CAT): Evaluates design aptitude, creativity, observation, and drawing skills.
    • General Ability Test (GAT): Assesses quantitative ability, communication ability, English comprehension, analytical ability, and general knowledge/current affairs.
  • Situation Test: Shortlisted candidates from the written exam undergo a hands-on test to evaluate their material handling skills and innovative thinking.
  • Counselling & Seat Allotment: Based on merit rank from the combined scores of CAT, GAT, and Situation Test.

2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) – The Technical Backbone

The B.FTech in Apparel Production is a 4-year program that combines fashion with technology and management, focusing on the manufacturing and production aspects of the apparel industry.

• Specialization Offered: Apparel Production (AP).
• Curriculum Highlights (B.FTech):
  • Focus on garment manufacturing technology, quality control, production planning, supply chain management, textile engineering, and apparel production processes.
  • Covers subjects like advanced garment construction, ergonomics, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and industrial engineering principles.
  • Includes industry internships and a final graduation project.
• Eligibility (General): 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.
• Admission Process:
  • Written Exam: Only the General Ability Test (GAT).
  • Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates from GAT participate in GD/PI to assess their communication skills, general awareness, and aptitude for the program.
  • Counselling & Seat Allotment: Based on merit rank from the combined scores of GAT and GD/PI.