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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the NIFT Chennai fees for BDes at nift.ac.in. Along with the tuition fees, NIFT Chennai BDes fees also include registration fee, security deposit, mediclaim and more. Candidates seeking admission to apply for the BDes programme 2025 at NIFT Chennai, should understand the NIFT fee structure 2025. Once candidates are allotted a seat based on NIFT entrance exam and situation test, aspirants will have to pay NIFT Chennai admission fees before the deadline. Read the complete article to know more about the BDes fee structure NIFT Chennai.
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NIFT Chennai fees was released at nift.ac.in. The NIFT Chennai courses fees include tuition fees, exam fees, registration fees, and more. Admission to the BDes programme at NIFT Chennai is based on the marks obtained in the NIFT 2025. Below is a table provided of the structure of NIFT Chennai fees that candidates need to pay one-time:
Fee Particulars | NIFT Chennai Fee Structure |
Registration fee | Rs. 9300 |
Security deposit (Refundable) | Rs. 12600 |
Total | Rs. 21900 |
Candidates can download the semester-wise cost to study at NIFT Chennai through the official brochure of NIFT. NIFT Chennai offers a 4 year/8-semester course for BDes. Below is a breakdown of the 8-semester NIFT Chennai fees.
Fee Particulars | Semester-1 | Semester-2 |
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) | 150000 | 150000 |
Library Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 10000 | 0 |
Mediclaim and Student Development Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 4900 | 0 |
Exam Fee (per year) | 4900 | 0 |
Security Deposit (One-Time) (Refundable) | 12600 | 0 |
Alumni Association Membership Fee (One-Time) (Non-Refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Registration Fee (One-Time) | 9300 | 0 |
Total | 191700 | 150000 |
Fee Particulars | Semester-1 | Semester-2 |
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) | 158000 | 158000 |
Library Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 10500 | 0 |
Mediclaim and Student Development Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 5100 | 0 |
Exam Fee (per year) | 5100 | 0 |
Security Deposit (One-Time) (Refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Alumni Association Membership Fee (One-Time) (Non-Refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Registration Fee (One-Time) | 0 | 0 |
Total | 178700 | 158000 |
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Fee Particulars | Semester-5 | Semester-6 |
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) | 166000 | 166000 |
Library Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 11000 | 0 |
Mediclaim and Student Development Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 5400 | 0 |
Exam Fee (per year) | 5400 | 0 |
Security Deposit (One-Time) (Refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Alumni Association Membership Fee (One-Time) (Non-Refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Registration Fee (One-Time) | 0 | 0 |
Total | 187800 | 166000 |
Fee Particulars | Semester-7 | Semester-8 |
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) | 174000 | 174000 |
Library Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 11600 | 0 |
Mediclaim and Student Development Fee (per year) (Non-Refundable) | 5700 | 0 |
Exam Fee (per year) | 5700 | 0 |
Security Deposit (One-Time) (Refundable) | 0 | 0 |
Alumni Association Membership Fee (One-Time) (Non-Refundable) | 6200 | 0 |
Registration Fee (One-Time) | 0 | 0 |
Total | 203200 | 174000 |
Candidates must pay the hostel fees at the starting of the academic year. Hostel fees will be collected every year for 10 months (August to May)
Candidates will be allotted rooms every academic year who have paid the tuition fee and the hostel fee including mess charges within the given period. Defaulters will not be considered for hostel admission.
The NIFT Chennai hostel fees are non-refundable.
The hostel security deposit (SD) paid at the time of admission will be refunded on vacating the hostel room on completion/ discontinuance of the course.
To claim the security deposit, the student must submit the “No-due certificate'' in the prescribed format to the hostel warden along with a hard/soft copy of the security deposit challan/ receipt within six months from the date of vacating the hostel.
Application received after six months will not be considered and the SD will be forfeited.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIFT Chennai registration fee is Rs. 9300.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology released the NIFT Chennai fees at nift.ac.in.
Yes, to claim the security deposit, the student must submit the “No-due certificate'' in the prescribed format to the hostel warden along with a hard/soft copy of the security deposit challan/ receipt within six months from the date of vacating the hostel.
Yes, candidates will have to pay the NIFT Chennai fees within the specified time.
On Question asked by student community
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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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Hello,
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.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .
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