How is the course curriculum of Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Fashion Design) in NIFT Chennai?

I think it is oretty relevant and comprehensive. Nift infact is actually designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in fashion industry and their curriculum cobers a wide range of topics. Tho the teaching methodologies might nit suit for some students

NIFT Chennai B.Des Fashion Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Jan 9, 2026

B.Des Fashion Design at NIFT Chennai is a 4 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 38 seats.

The total fees for the B.Des Fashion Design program at NIFT Chennai is ₹ 14.09 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 3.42 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to B.Des Fashion Design at NIFT Chennai are primarily based on NIFT. Candidates must have completed Pass in 10+2 + NIFT to be eligible for admission. The overall NIFT cutoff for the B.Des Fashion Design program is 459 - 7720 across all categories. Check NIFT Chennai Admission

According to Collegedunia Design Ranking 2025, NIFT Chennai ranks 44 out of 76 colleges in India with an overall score of 1745 out of 2000. Outlook Design ranking 2023, ranks NIFT Chennai at 4 out of 17 in India.

Find detailed NIFT Chennai B.Des Fashion Design fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 14.09 Lakhs
eligibility	Pass in 10+2 + NIFT
entrance test	NIFT

NIFT Chennai Latest Updates and News

09 Jan, 2026 NIFT 2026 registration has been extended for the final time till Jan 16 (without a late fee) and Jan 17 to 19, 2026 (with a late fee) for UG & PG admissions. NIFTEE 2026 will be held on Feb 8, 2026.

NIFT Chennai B.Des Fashion Design Fees

B.Des Fashion Design Fees at NIFT Chennai covers a range of expenses, including tuition fee, course materials, and access to campus facilities.

The total fees for B.Des Fashion Design is ₹ 14.09 Lakhs.
This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 12.96 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 12,600, Other Fees of ₹ 79,700.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 3.42 Lakhs in the first year.
NIFT Chennai Hostel Fee is ₹ 1.18 Lakhs.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for B.Des Fashion Design at NIFT Chennai is ₹ 43.47 Lakhs.

Earlier, B.Des Fashion Design fees at NIFT Chennai was ₹ 14.09 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2025.

Compare NIFT Chennai B.Des Fashion Design Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue B.Des Fashion Design from similar colleges such as NIFT Delhi, NIFT Bangalore, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Chennai. Similar to NIFT Chennai, B.Des Fashion Design at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 4 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at NIFT Delhi is the highest with ₹ 14.09 Lakhs. This is followed by NIFT Bangalore with ₹ 14.09 Lakhs and NIFT Mumbai with ₹ 14.09 Lakhs. Among these, NIFT Chennai has the lowest fee for B.Des Fashion Design with ₹ 14.09 Lakhs.

College	B.Des Fashion Design Total Fees
NIFT Delhi	₹ 14.09 Lakhs
NIFT Bangalore	₹ 14.09 Lakhs
NIFT Mumbai	₹ 14.09 Lakhs
NIFT Chennai	₹ 14.09 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹12.96 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹12,600
other fee	₹1.01 Lakhs
total academic fee	₹14.09 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹4.72 Lakhs
total fee	₹18.81 Lakhs

Fee as per the Official website

Important Dates for B.Des Fashion Design at NIFT Chennai

Important Events

Events	Dates
Online Registration and Submission of Application Form for NIFTEE 2026 [B.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026 Ongoing
Submission of Application Form with Late Fee for NIFTEE 2026 [B.Des]	Jan 14, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026 Upcoming
NIFTEE 2026 Registration Timeline	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026 Ongoing
Correction in Particulars of Application Form for NIFTEE 2026 [B.Des]	Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026 Upcoming
NIFTEE 2026 Form Correction	Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026 Upcoming
NIFTEE 2025 Admit Card	Feb 04, 2026 Tentative
NIFTEE 2026 Exam Date	Feb 08, 2026
NIFTEE 2025 Result	Jun 22, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Application Date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Examination for Admissions [B.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [ B.Des]	Aug 11, 2025
Pay Admission Fee for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [B.Des]	Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
Online Registration and Submission of Application Form for NIFTEE 2026 [B.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026 Ongoing
Submission of Application Form with Late Fee for NIFTEE 2026 [B.Des]	Jan 14, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026 Upcoming
Correction in Particulars of Application Form for NIFTEE 2026 [B.Des]	Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026 Upcoming

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Application Date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Examination for Admissions [B.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [ B.Des]	Aug 11, 2025
Pay Admission Fee for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [B.Des]	Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
NIFTEE 2026 Registration Timeline	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026 Ongoing
NIFTEE 2026 Form Correction	Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026 Upcoming
NIFTEE 2025 Admit Card	Feb 04, 2026 Tentative
NIFTEE 2026 Exam Date	Feb 08, 2026
NIFTEE 2025 Result	Jun 22, 2026 Tentative

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NIFT Chennai: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 1 Reviews

NIFT Chennai offers a variety of courses, including Fashion Designing, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Accessory Design, Apparel Design, and Fashion Communication. The faculty is highly qualified and provides substantial support to students. NRI students face significant fees, amounting to approximately 9 lakhs for two semesters. This includes a tuition fee of 907,000 INR, a library fee of 52,500 INR, a mediclaim and student development fee of 33,600 INR, and an exam fee of 4,900 INR.

Additionally, there is a one-time payment of 998,000 INR. Scholarships for NRI students are limited, but special programs might be available under unique conditions.

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NIFT Chennai B.Des Fashion Design Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, NIFT Chennai ranks 44 out of 76 colleges in India and 2 in state Tamil Nadu for its B.Des Fashion Design program.