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M.Des at NIFT Delhi is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 38 seats.

The total fees for the M.Des program at NIFT Delhi is ₹ 6.85 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 3.42 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Des at NIFT Delhi are primarily based on NIFT. Candidates must have completed Graduation+ NIFTEE to be eligible for admission. The overall NIFT cutoff for the M.Des program is 24 - 608 across all categories. Check NIFT Delhi Admission

According to Collegedunia Design Ranking 2025, NIFT Delhi ranks 4 out of 76 colleges in India with an overall score of 1910 out of 2000. Outlook Design ranking 2023, ranks NIFT Delhi at 1 out of 17 in India.

Find detailed NIFT Delhi M.Des fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

NIFT Delhi 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 Delhi M.Des Fees

M.Des Fees at NIFT Delhi covers a range of expenses, including tuition fee, course materials, and access to campus facilities.

The total fees for M.Des is ₹ 6.85 Lakhs.
This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 6.16 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 12,600, Other Fees of ₹ 46,000.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 3.42 Lakhs in the first year.
NIFT Delhi Hostel Fee is ₹ 1.22 Lakhs.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for M.Des at NIFT Delhi is ₹ 20.74 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Des fees at NIFT Delhi was ₹ 6.85 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2025.

Compare NIFT Delhi M.Des Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Des from similar colleges such as NIFT Bangalore, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Gandhinagar, NIFT Delhi. Similar to NIFT Delhi, M.Des at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at NIFT Bangalore is the highest with ₹ 6.85 Lakhs. This is followed by NIFT Mumbai with ₹ 6.85 Lakhs and NIFT Gandhinagar with ₹ 6.85 Lakhs. Among these, NIFT Delhi has the lowest fee for M.Des with ₹ 6.85 Lakhs.

College	M.Des Total Fees
NIFT Bangalore	₹ 6.85 Lakhs
NIFT Mumbai	₹ 6.85 Lakhs
NIFT Gandhinagar	₹ 6.85 Lakhs
NIFT Delhi	₹ 6.85 Lakhs

Fee as per the official website

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Important Dates for M.Des at NIFT Delhi

Important Events

Events	Dates
Online Registration and Submission of Application Form for NIFTEE 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026 Ongoing
Submission of Application Form with Late Fee for NIFTEE 2026 [M.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 [M.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 [M.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [ M.Des]	Aug 11, 2025
Pay Admission Fee for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [M.Des]	Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

Important Events

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

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Application Date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Examination for Admissions [M.Des]	Dec 08, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026
Reporting at Allotted Institute for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [ M.Des]	Aug 11, 2025
Pay Admission Fee for Spot Round E-Counselling Admissions 2025 [M.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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The NIFT entrance exam for the M.Des program was conducted in January 2019, featuring GAT and CAT phases, followed by a GDPI round. There were 117 seats available nationwide, and admissions were based on merit ranks. The results for PG courses were announced on March 13, 2020. The M.Des program has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a focus on jury-based and continuous internal evaluation. The program's fees are about 1,50,000 INR per semester, excluding additional costs for materials and living expenses, leading some students to seek loans.

Placement opportunities are robust, with 25-30 companies participating annually, offering roles like design strategist and UX researcher. The average salary package is around 7 lakhs, with the highest at 22 lakhs. Internships, required between the second and third semesters, are supported by faculty networking. Notable internship partners include ONDC, TVS, and Tata. Scholarships are offered, including a merit-based one and the Sarthak scholarship for students with lower incomes. Fees vary by course, with graphic design at 127,000 INR and bachelor courses ranging from 20 to 25 lakhs.

For the 2024-25 year, the total fee for the first two semesters is 326,200 INR. Detailed fee structures are on the NIFT website.

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