UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT BDes fees structure at nift.ac.in. The NIFT BDes fee structure 2026 is yet to be released through the NIFT official brochure. Meanwhile, the design aspirants can check the fee structure for BDes programme as per the previous in the article below. The NIFT fee structure for all campuses is the same. Read the complete article to know more about the NIFT semester-wise fees structure for BDes programme.
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Candidates who want to pursue their graduation in BDes programme at NIFT have a common query about “what is the fee structure for BDes?”. Having an idea about the NIFT BDes fee structure 2026 can help candidates in planning their financial budget. Going through the NIFT BDes fee structure help candidates in finding an affordable path to pursue their design course.
To obtain NIFT admission, candidates must be qualified in the NIFT entrance exam. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) at NIFT campuses. Applicants must pay the semester fees along with a one-time payment of Rs. 21,900 and Rs. 6,200/- in semester - 1 & semester - 7, respectively. Check the below NIFT BDes fee structure for four years of BDes programme.
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The total fees of BDes programme for the 4 year duration is Rs. 14,09,400/-. Candidates can check the table below for the semester-wise fees.
| Semesters | NIFT 2025 Fees |
|---|---|
Semester - 1 | Rs. 1,91,700/- |
Semester - 2 | Rs. 1,50,000/- |
Semester - 3 | Rs. 1,78,700/- |
Semester - 4 | Rs. 1,58,000/- |
Semester - 5 | Rs. 1,87,800/- |
Semester - 6 | Rs. 1,66,000/- |
Semester - 7 | Rs. 2,03,200/- |
Semester - 8 | Rs. 1,74,000/- |
Total BDes Programme NIFT Fees | Rs. 14,09,400/- |
The payment of fees can be done through any of the online payment gateways, such as a debit card, credit card, UPI or internet banking.
NIFT Fee Particulars | Semester - 1 | Semester - 2 |
Tuition fee (Non-refundable) | Rs. 1,50, 000/- | Rs. 1,50,000/- |
Library fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 10,000/- | 0 |
Mediclaim & student development fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 4,900/- | 0 |
Exam fee (per year) | Rs. 4,900/- | 0 |
Total | Rs. 1,69,800/- | Rs. 1,50,000/- |
One-time payments
Security deposit (one-time) (refundable) | Rs. 12,600/- | 0 |
Alumni association membership fee (one-time) (non-refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Registration fee (one-time) | Rs. 9300/- | 0 |
Total | Rs. 21,900/- | 0 |
Grand total | Rs. 1,91,700/- | Rs. 1,50,000/- |
NIFT Fee Particulars | Semester - 3 | Semester - 4 |
Tuition fee (non-refundable) | Rs. 1,58,000/- | Rs. 1,58,000/- |
Library fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 10,500/- | 0 |
Mediclaim and student development fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 5,100/- | 0 |
Exam fee (per year) | Rs. 5,100/- | 0 |
Total | Rs. 1,78,700/- | Rs. 1,58,000/- |
NIFT Fee Particulars | Semester - 5 | Semester - 6 |
Tuition fee (non-refundable) | Rs. 1,66,000/- | Rs. 1,66,000/- |
Library fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 11,000/- | 0 |
Mediclaim and student development fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 5,400/- | 0 |
Exam fee (per year) | Rs. 5,400/- | 0 |
Total | Rs. 1,87,800/- | Rs. 1,66,000/- |
NIFT Fee Particulars | Semester - 7 | Semester - 8 |
Tuition fee (Non-refundable) | Rs. 1,74, 000/- | Rs. 1,74,000/- |
Library fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 11,600/- | 0 |
Mediclaim & student development fee (per year) (non-refundable) | Rs. 5,700/- | 0 |
Exam fee (per year) | Rs. 5,700/- | 0 |
Total | Rs. 1,97,000/- | Rs. 1,74,000/- |
One-time payments
Security deposit (one-time) (refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Alumni association membership fee (one-time) (non-refundable) | Rs. 6,200/- | 0 |
Registration fee (one-time) | 0 | 0 |
Total | Rs. 6,200/- | 0 |
Grand total | Rs. 2,03,200/- | Rs. 1,74,000/- |
Note: The NIFT authorities may revise the BDes fee structure every year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the NIFT BDes fees differs for each year where the detailed breakup is provided in the article above.
NIFT one-time payments are the security deposit of Rs. 12600/-, registration fee as Rs. 9300/- and alumni association membership fee of Rs. 6200/-.
The total fee for NIFT BDes for four years is Rs. 14,09,400/-.
No, the NIFT BDes fees differs for each year where the detailed breakup is provided in the article above.
NIFT one-time payments are the security deposit of Rs. 12600/-, registration fee as Rs. 9300/- and alumni association membership fee of Rs. 6200/-.
The total fee for NIFT BDes for four years is Rs. 14,09,400/-.
On Question asked by student community
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Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.
NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.
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According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.
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