What is Cost of Studying in NIFT 2026?

What is Cost of Studying in NIFT 2026?

Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 16 Sep 2025, 10:24 AM IST

The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT fees 2026. The authorities will release the NIFT 2026 fees through the official brochure online at nift.ac.in. Meanwhile candidates can refer to the NIFT fees of the previous year as to know what is the cost of studying in NIFT. The cost of studying at NIFT is same at all campuses.The cost of studying in NIFT is Rs. 14,09,400 for 4 years. Aspirants seeking admission to NIFT should be well aware of the courses cost at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. Through this article, aspirants are provided with a breakdown of total cost of studying in NIFT for UG and PG programmes. Along with the NIFT fashion designing course fees, aspirants are advised to also refer to NIFT hostel fees.

What is Cost of Studying in NIFT 2026?
Cost of Studying in NIFT

What is the one-time NIFT cost?

Candidates have to pay one time NIFT fees of Rs. 21,900 in semester 1 and Rs. 6200 in semester 7. Aspirants can below check breakdown of NIFT one-time fees in the table below.

NIFT Fees Structure 2026: One-Time NIFT fees

Particulars

Semester 1

Semester 7

Security Deposit (One Time) (Refundable)

Rs. 12,600

-

Alumni Associations Membership Fee (One Time)

(Non Refundable)*

-

Rs. 6200

Registration Fee (One Time)

Rs. 9300

-

Total

Rs. 21900

Rs. 6200

What is the cost of studying in NIFT?

The total NIFT fee cost was increased in 2025. Aspirants have to now pay a total NIFT fees of Rs. 14,09,400 for Bachelor of Design.

First-Year NIFT Fees Per Semester

NIFT Fees Components

Sem 1

Sem 2

Tuition fee (Non refundable)

150000

150000

Library fee (per year) (non refundable)

10000

0

Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)

4900

0

Exam fee (per year)

4900

0

Total

169800

150000

One time payments

Security deposit (one time) (refundable)

12600

0

Alumni association membership fee (One time) (Non refundable)*

0

0

Registration fee (One time)

9300

0

Total

21900

0

Grand total

191700

150000

Second-Year NIFT Fashion Designing Course Fees Per Semester

NIFT Fees Components

Sem 3

Sem 4

Tuition fee (Non refundable)

158000

158000

Library fee (per year) (non refundable)

10500

0

Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)

5100

0

Exam fee (per year)

5100

0

Total

178700

158000

Third-Year NIFT Fees Per Semester

NIFT Fees Components

Sem 5

Sem 6

Tuition fee (Non refundable)

166000

166000

Library fee (per year) (non refundable)

11000

0

Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)

5400

0

Exam fee (per year)

5400

0

Total

187800

166000

Fourth Year National Institute of Fashion Technology Cost Per Semester

NIFT Fees Components

Sem 7

Sem 8

Tuition fee (Non refundable)

174000

174000

Library fee (per year) (non refundable)

11600

0

Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)

5700

0

Exam fee (per year)

5700

0

Total

197000

174000

One time payments

Security deposit (one time) (refundable)

0

0

Alumni association membership fee (One time) (Non refundable)*

6200

0

Registration fee (One time)

0

0

Total

6200

0

Grand total

203200

174000

Campus Wise NIFT Fees 2026

Candidates can check for the NIFT fees structure 2026 campus-wise in the below tables. The detailed breakup of the NIFT college fees are given on this page.

NIFT Fees for Delhi & Other Campuses

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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!!

Hello,
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.
Thank you

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 .

Hello

The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

Good luck !