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The National Institute of Fashion Technology will notify the NIFT 2026 seats for the general category on its official website - nift.ac.in in its admission brochure. The NIFT 2026 general category seats will be allotted as per the NIFT reservation criteria. Together, the 19 NIFT campuses offer 4837 seats across different programmes. These seats will be divided across categories as per the reservation policy. In this article, know the NIFT seat availability for the general category.
The NIFT seat allotment will be done based on rank in NIFT 2026, as well as the campus preferences given by the candidate at the time of NIFT counselling. Through the NIFT entrance exam, candidates will be admitted into the B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM programmes.
NIFT 2026 Reservation Criteria
Candidates can know the NIFT 2026 seats for the general category through the reservation policy as given below. According to the NIFT general category eligibility, if a candidate who has selected a reserved category i.e. SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwD, and does not submit a valid Category Certificate, he/she will be considered for open category seats, provided any benefit of relaxed age or income, or cut-offs has not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the admission process.
NIFT Reservation Policy 2026
Category | Percentage of seats |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OBC (NON-CREAMY LAYER) | 27% |
GEN-EWS | 10% |
PWD | 5% |
NIFT 2026 Seats For General Category
The NIFT general category seats vary each year for NIFT admission into UG and PG programmes. The category-wise vacant seats will also be available after each round of counselling. The table below provides you with the NIFT seat matrix for various programmes
NIFT Seat Matrix
Specialisations | Seats |
B.Des. (Accessory Design) | 596 |
B.Des. (Fashion Communication) | 719 |
B.Des. (Fashion Design) | 719 |
BDes Fashion Interior (FI) | 41 |
B.Des. (Knitwear Design) | 310 |
B.Des. (Leather Design) | 152 |
B.Des. (Textile Design) | 681 |
BFTech Apparel Production (AP) | 591 |
Master of Design (M.Des.) | 275 |
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 719 |
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) | 34 |
Total | 4837 |
NIFT Bengaluru Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Seats |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 304 | |
NIFT Bhopal Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Seats | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 34 | 7 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 238 | 49 | |
NIFT Chennai Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Chennai |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 304 | |
NIFT Daman Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Daman | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | NA | NA |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | NA | NA |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | NA | NA |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | NA | NA |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 68 | 14 | |
NIFT Gandhinagar Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Gandhinagar |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 266 | |
NIFT Hyderabad Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Hyderabad |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 266 | |
NIFT Kannur Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Kannur | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | NA | NA |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 34 | 7 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 34 | 7 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 238 | 49 | |
NIFT Kolkata Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Kolkata |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 304 | |
NIFT Mumbai Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Mumbai |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 304 | |
NIFT New Delhi Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | New Delhi |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | 38 |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 38 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 38 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | 34 |
Total | 376 | |
NIFT Raebarelli Seat Matrix
Sl.no. | Programme | Raebareli |
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | ||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 38 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 38 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 38 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | 38 |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | NA |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | ||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 38 |
Master Programmes | ||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 38 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA |
Total | 228 | |
NIFT Patna Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Patna | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 204 | 42 | |
NIFT Panchkula Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Panchkula | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | NA | NA |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 34 | 7 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 204 | 42 | |
NIFT Shillong Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Shillong | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | NA | NA |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 170 | 35 | |
NIFT Kangra Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Kangra | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 34 | 7 |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 238 | 49 | |
NIFT Jodhpur Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Jodhpur | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 204 | 42 | |
NIFT Bhubaneswar Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Bhubaneswar | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 7 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 7 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | 34 | 7 |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 7 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 204 | 42 | |
NIFT Srinagar Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Srinagar | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | 34 | 12 |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 12 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 12 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | NA | NA |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | 34 | 12 |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | NA | NA |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 34 | 12 |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 170 | 60 | |
NIFT Varanasi Seat Matrix
Sl. no. | Programme | Bhubaneswar | |
State Domicile | |||
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |||
1 | Accessory Design (AD) | NA | NA |
2 | Fashion Communication (FC) | 34 | 7 |
3 | Fashion Design (FD) | 34 | 7 |
4 | Fashion Interior (FI) | 34 | 7 |
5 | Knitwear Design (KD) | NA | NA |
6 | Leather Design (LD) | NA | NA |
7 | Textile Design (TD) | NA | NA |
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | |||
8 | Apparel Production (AP) | NA | NA |
Master Programmes | |||
9 | Master of Design (M.Des) | NA | NA |
10 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | NA | NA |
11 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | NA | NA |
Total | 102 | 21 | |
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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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It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
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It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
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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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