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NIFT College Predictor 2026

The most comprehensive NIFT College Predictor to estimate your B.Des (Bachelor of Design) and B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) admission chances across all 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses (NIFT New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, Panchkula, Varanasi, Patna, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Kangra, Bhubaneswar, Raebareli, Shillong, Srinagar, Daman). Enter your NIFT Common Merit Rank (CMR), select your reservation category, and preferred design/technology stream to get instant official seat allocation predictions.

Predict Your NIFT Campus & Specialization

Enter your official NIFT Common Merit Rank (CMR 1 - 50,000) for instant seat predictions.

Your NIFT Admission Predictions Await

Enter your NIFT Common Merit Rank (CMR) and select your reservation category above to see customized B.Des and B.FTech admission probabilities in all 18 NIFT campuses.

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About the NIFT B.Des & B.FTech College Predictor 2026

The NIFT College Predictor is an advanced, data-driven tool designed to assist fashion design and apparel technology aspirants in forecasting their seat allocation probabilities across all 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses (NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, Panchkula, etc.).

Official Cutoff Data

Connected to official NIFT e-Counselling data, covering OPEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and State Domicile reservation quotas.

18 Campuses & 7 Specializations

Incorporate precise Common Merit Rank (CMR) closing adjustments across all 18 NIFT campuses for Fashion Design, Fashion Comm, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, and B.FTech Apparel Production.

SARTHAK Financial Assistance Slabs

Provides details on tuition fee waivers (100%, 75%, 50%) under NIFT's SARTHAK scholarship scheme based on annual parental income.

Strategic Choice Tips

Classifies options into Dream, Target, or Safety choices with strategic recommendations for official NIFT preference list entry.

Side-by-Side Compare

Add up to 3 NIFT campus options to the comparison tray to evaluate location, established year, average placements, fees, ratings, and studio pros/cons.

Choice Basket & Export

Build and order your choice-filling list. Export the final strategic sequence as a formatted text file for reference during official NIFT e-Counselling.

How to Use the NIFT College Predictor for Admissions

Securing a seat in top NIFT campuses requires accurate insights into Common Merit Rank (CMR) cutoffs and specialization preferences. The NIFT College Predictor compares your CMR with multi-year cutoff trends to help you build an optimal preference list.

Understanding NIFT Common Merit Rank (CMR) & Seat Allotment

NIFT entrance examination score for B.Des comprises GAT (30%) + CAT (50%) followed by the Situation Test (20%). For B.FTech, seat allotment is based strictly on GAT scores. NIFT publishes a Common Merit Rank (CMR), which serves as the primary benchmark during central e-Counselling seat allocation across all 5 rounds and spot admission.

NIFT Fee Structure & SARTHAK Scholarship Scheme

  • Standard NIFT Fee Structure: Tuition fee is approx. ₹1.55 Lakh per semester (approx. ₹3.10 Lakhs/year). Total 4-year course fee is approx ₹13.5 - ₹14.5 Lakhs.
  • 100% Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1.5 Lakhs): Under SARTHAK Financial Assistance Scheme, candidates with annual family income up to ₹1.5 Lakhs receive 100% tuition fee waiver.
  • 75% & 50% Fee Subsidies (Income ₹1.5L to ₹4.0L): 75% tuition fee waiver for income ₹1.5L - ₹2.5L/year, and 50% waiver for income ₹2.5L - ₹4.0L/year.

Steps to Build Your NIFT Preference List

  • Input Your NIFT CMR: Enter your official NIFT Common Merit Rank (1 to 50,000).
  • Select Reservation Category & Domicile: Choose your category (OPEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, or State Domicile).
  • Compare & Refine: Filter predictions by probability. Select up to 3 campuses to compare side-by-side on placements, fees, and campus infrastructure.
  • Export Preference List: Add preferred choices to your Preference List, reorder them, and export to guide your official NIFT e-Counselling choice filling submission.

Directory of All 18 NIFT Campuses Across India

Complete list of all National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses. Categorized by tier, location, specializations, and placement packages.

Tip: Swipe horizontally on small screens to view full campus & placement columns.
Campus Name & Tier Location & State Est. Year & Campus Specializations & Placement Insights
NIFT New Delhi
Flagship #1 NIFT Campus 		Hauz Khas, New Delhi 1986 | 10 Acres Urban FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 9.5 LPA, Max: 24.0 LPA
NIFT Mumbai
Top Tier Campus 		Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 1995 | 10 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 9.0 LPA, Max: 22.0 LPA
NIFT Bengaluru
Top Tier Campus 		HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 1997 | 15 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 8.8 LPA, Max: 21.0 LPA
NIFT Hyderabad
Top Tier Campus 		Madhapur, HITEC City, Hyderabad 1995 | 8 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 8.2 LPA, Max: 19.5 LPA
NIFT Gandhinagar
Metro Campus 		GH-0 Road, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 1995 | 20 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 8.0 LPA, Max: 18.0 LPA
NIFT Chennai
Metro Campus 		Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 1995 | 14 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 7.8 LPA, Max: 17.5 LPA
NIFT Kolkata
Metro Campus 		Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal 1995 | 12 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 7.9 LPA, Max: 18.5 LPA
NIFT Panchkula
Established NCR Campus 		Sector 23, Panchkula, Haryana 2019 | 10 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, B.FTech | Avg: 7.2 LPA, Max: 16.0 LPA
NIFT Varanasi
Newer NIFT Campus 		Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 2023 | 10 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, B.FTech | Avg: 7.0 LPA, Max: 15.0 LPA
NIFT Patna
Regional Campus 		Mithapur, Patna, Bihar 2008 | 7 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.8 LPA, Max: 14.5 LPA
NIFT Bhopal
Regional Campus 		Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 2008 | 29 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.7 LPA, Max: 14.0 LPA
NIFT Jodhpur
Regional Campus 		Karwar, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 2010 | 20 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.6 LPA, Max: 14.0 LPA
NIFT Kangra
Regional Campus 		Chheb, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 2009 | 26 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.5 LPA, Max: 13.5 LPA
NIFT Bhubaneswar
Regional Campus 		Chandaka, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 2010 | 10 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.5 LPA, Max: 13.5 LPA
NIFT Raebareli
Regional Campus 		Doorbhash Nagar, Raebareli, UP 2007 | 11 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.2 LPA, Max: 13.0 LPA
NIFT Shillong
Regional Campus 		Nongthmmai, Shillong, Meghalaya 2008 | 20 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 6.0 LPA, Max: 12.5 LPA
NIFT Srinagar
Regional Campus 		Sidco Complex, Srinagar, J&K 2013 | 20 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 5.8 LPA, Max: 12.0 LPA
NIFT Daman
Regional Campus 		Govt Engg Campus, Daman 2022 | 10 Acres Campus FC, FD, AD, TD, KD, LD, B.FTech | Avg: 5.5 LPA, Max: 11.5 LPA

NIFT Admissions & Quota Distribution

Understanding category reservation quotas, state domicile seats, and Common Merit Rank (CMR) seat allotment dynamics across NIFT campuses.

NIFT Statutory Reservation Structure

NIFT seat allocation strictly adheres to central government statutory reservation quotas:

  • OBC-NCL Reservation (27%): 27% seats reserved for Non-Creamy Layer OBC candidates across all 18 NIFT campuses.
  • SC (15%) & ST (7.5%): Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates receive reserved seats in category rank order.
  • EWS Reservation (10%): 10% seats reserved for Economically Weaker Section candidates in central NIFT campuses.
  • State Domicile Quota (20%): 20% seats reserved for local state candidates in non-Delhi regional campuses (Patna, Bhopal, Kangra, Srinagar, Shillong, etc.).

NIFT e-Counselling Factors

Closing ranks across rounds are governed by:

  • Common Merit Rank (CMR): Overall All India Rank computed from GAT + CAT + Situation Test (B.Des) or GAT (B.FTech).
  • Preference Choice Hierarchy: Allotment strictly follows candidate choice preference order submitted online.
  • Multiple Counselling Rounds: 5 main online rounds followed by Spot Admission rounds for vacant seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIFT College Predictor and how does it work?
The NIFT College Predictor is a free tool that estimates your B.Des and B.FTech admission chances across all 18 NIFT campuses (NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, etc.). Enter your NIFT Common Merit Rank (CMR), select your reservation category, and the tool compares your rank against official NIFT closing ranks to show High, Medium, or Low admission probabilities.
What is CMR in NIFT Admissions?
CMR stands for Common Merit Rank. It is the overall All India Rank assigned to every student based on cumulative scores in GAT, CAT, and Situation Test (or GAT for B.FTech). Seat allotment across all 18 NIFT campuses during e-Counselling strictly follows the candidate's CMR.
Is the predicted NIFT seat guaranteed?
No. Actual seat allotments are determined by NIFT Admission Authority during official e-Counselling rounds based on candidate CMR, filled preference list, category seat quotas, and actual closing cutoffs in the current admission cycle.
What is the difference between B.Des and B.FTech programs?
B.Des (Bachelor of Design) focuses on creative design disciplines such as Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, and Leather Design. B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) focuses on garment manufacturing, apparel production technology, quality control, and management.
What fee concessions or scholarships are available under SARTHAK Scheme?
NIFT offers the SARTHAK Financial Assistance Scheme. Candidates with annual family income up to ₹1.5 Lakhs get 100% tuition fee waiver. Income between ₹1.5L and ₹2.5L gets 75% waiver, and income between ₹2.5L and ₹4.0L gets 50% waiver.
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Campus Comparison

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