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    Low Rank in NIFT? Top 5 Colleges Accepting Low NIFT Scores

    Low Rank in NIFT? Top 5 Colleges Accepting Low NIFT Scores

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 03 Feb 2026, 10:34 AM IST

    The National Testing Agency conducts the NIFT entrance exam on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The NIFT campuses are among the top fashion design colleges in India, and securing a seat requires clearing high NIFT cut-offs. However, candidates with lower ranks in the NIFT entrance exam can also look at several other colleges that accept NIFT scores. In this article, let’s look at the top 5 colleges that accept low NIFT cut-offs.

    Low Rank in NIFT? Top 5 Colleges Accepting Low NIFT Scores
    Top 5 Colleges For Low NIFT Cut-Off

    NTA will conduct the NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026 for admissions into UG and PG design programmes of 20 participating NIFT campuses.

    List of Top Colleges for Low Scores in NIFT

    Top Colleges for Low Scores in NIFT - Details

    The section below provides the details of the five top colleges that accept NIFT scores. Candidates have the option to appear for the design entrance exam conducted by the institute or apply with a valid score in the NIFT entrance exam result. However, candidates must check with each institute separately to know about their admission process.

    1. World University of Design, Sonipat

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    The World University of Design, Sonipat, accepts NIFT scores and also conducts its own entrance exam known as the WUD Design Aptitude Test. The institute offers B.Des and M.Des programmes with various design specialisations such as

    • Fashion Design

    • Product Design

    • Textile Design

    • Fashion Communication

    • Communication Design

    • Interior Design

    • Graphics Design

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    Interested candidates can visit the official website of the university- worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in. Candidates will also be required to attend a campus interview. The interview panel will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge of the chosen field of study and also review their portfolio, if applicable.

    1. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

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    Lovely Professional University is among the top private universities in India. The LPU design admissions are conducted through its own entrance exam, known as the LPUNEST. However, the university also accepts NIFT scores. Candidates can visit the official website - admission.lpu.in to apply for LPU fashion design courses.

    The university offers B.Des and M.Des programmes with design specialisations in -

    • Product and Industrial Design

    • Interior and Furniture Design

    • Fashion Design

    • Graphics and Multimedia

    • User Experience Design

    • Gaming

    1. DES Pune University

    The DES Pune University is a state private university established in 2003 in Pune, Maharashtra. The university offers B.Des programmes in User Experience Design and Interior Design. The university also conducts its own entrance exam, known as the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test.

    Interested applicants can visit the official website - despu.edu.in to apply online for design admissions. Shortlisted candidates must attend a Personal Interaction round for final selection into the university's design programmes.

    1. ITM Institute of Design and Media, Mumbai

    Candidates interested in pursuing full-time design programmes in animation and design can consider ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri Campus, Mumbai. Interested design aspirants can visit the official website - itm.edu to apply online for ITM design admissions.

    The institute offers B.Des programmes in the areas of multimedia and others. The specialisations include:

    • Visual Communication

    • Animation and VFX

    • UX Design

    • Interior Design

    • Fashion Design

    1. Joy University, Tirunelveli

    Joy University, Tirunvelveli, is a private university located in Tamil Nadu. Established in 2019, it is a relatively new university. Interested candidates can visit the official website - joyuniversity.edu.in. to apply to the design programmes at Joy University.

    The university offers B.Des programmes in the following areas -

    • Fashion Design

    • Product Design

    • Transportation and Automobile Design

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who conducts the NIFT entrance exam?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency conducts the NIFT entrance exam on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology

    Q: What courses are offered through NIFTEE?
    A:

    Through the NIFT entrance exam, candidates are admitted into B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, M.FTech, and MFM programmes.

    Q: How many NIFT campuses are there?
    A:

    There are 20 NIFT campuses. 

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    Hello,

    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

    Hello aspirant,

    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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