Best Colleges in India Accepting NIFT Entrance Exam

The NIFT entrance exam is one of the top design entrance exams in India. The exam is conducted for admission into NIFT campuses, as well as several other colleges that accept NIFT entrance exam scores.  These institutions offer design programmes with various specialisations. Studying in these top colleges in India accepting NIFT scores provides students with a world-class education and placement cell to get good jobs in the field of design. Some of the famous colleges in India accepting the NIFT scores include World University of Design, LPU Jalandhar, DES Pune University and more. Applicants have to meet NIFT eligibility Criteria to appear for the NIFT entrance exam.

Top 10 Colleges in India Accepting NIFT Entrance Exam

Candidates can check the below table listing of top 10 design colleges that accept the NIFT entrance exam based on Careers360 ranking.

Eligibility Criteria for Top Colleges Accepting NIFT Exam

Admission to these top colleges in India accepting NIFT entrance exam typically involves appearing for entrance exam followed by a portfolio review or personal interview round. 

  • Candidates who apply for these top design colleges in India accepting the NIFT entrance exam must be 10+2 passed from a recognised university or board.

Best Colleges in India Accepting NIFT Entrance Exam with Fees 

Candidates can check the top 10 colleges in India accepting the NIFT score and education at affordable rates. The best colleges in India with fees are mentioned below.

CollegesBest Colleges in India Accepting NIFT Entrance Exam with Fees

World University of Design, Sonipat

Rs. 14.72 Lakhs

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

Rs. 7.20 Lakhs

DES Pune University, Pune

Rs. 10.26 Lakhs

ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andher, Mumbai

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Joy University, Vadakkankulam

Rs. 6 Lakhs

Mahindra University, Hyderabad

Rs. 20 Lakhs

Maya Devi University, Dehradun

Rs. 3.36 Lakhs

NIFT Bangalore Campus

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NIFT Bhopal Campus

Rs. 13.97 Lakhs

NIFT Bhubaneswar Campus

Rs. 13.97 Lakhs

Career Options After NIFT

NIFT exam scores lead to a wide range of career opportunities in the fashion and design industry. The career options after NIFT are fashion designer, fashion journalist, celebrity stylist, fashion consultant etc. Beyond these, there are also roles such as fashion illustrators, fashion coordinators, and fashion communication specialists.

Additionally, NIFT graduates can pursue careers in academia as assistant professors or visiting faculty. The graduates have a high paying career opportunity after NIFT.

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Updated on 6 Feb 2026, 11:29 AM IST

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World University of Design, Sonipat

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LPU Jalandhar - Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

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Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

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ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri Campus, Mumbai

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Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur

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Joy University - Joy University, Vadakkankulam

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Lamrin Tech Skills University, SBS Nagar

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B.Des Design Innovation
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Maya Devi University, Dehradun

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NIFT Bhopal - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhopal

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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


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NIFT Bhubaneswar - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar, Odisha


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Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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NIFT Chennai - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu


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NIFT Chennai - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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NIFT Daman - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Daman

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Daman, Daman and Diu

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NIFT Gandhinagar - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar

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Gandhinagar, Gujarat


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NIFT Gandhinagar - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar

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Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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NIFT Hyderabad - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, Telangana


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Hyderabad, Telangana

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NIFT Jodhpur - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur

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Jodhpur, Rajasthan


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NIFT Kangra - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra

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Kangra, Himachal Pradesh


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Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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NIFT Kannur - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur

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Mangattuparamba, Kerala


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NIFT Kannur - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur

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Mangattuparamba, Kerala

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NIFT Kolkata - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata

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Kolkata, West Bengal


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Kolkata, West Bengal

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NIFT Mumbai - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai

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Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra


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NIFT Mumbai - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai

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Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

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NIFT Patna - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna

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Patna, Bihar


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Patna, Bihar

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NIFT Raebareli - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Raebareli

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Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh


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NIFT Shillong - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong

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Shillong, Meghalaya


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Shillong, Meghalaya

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NIFT Srinagar - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Srinagar

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Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir


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Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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NIFT Varanasi - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Varanasi

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh


NIFT Varanasi - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Varanasi

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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NLU Tripura - National Law University, Tripura

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Agartala, Tripura


NLU Tripura - National Law University, Tripura

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Agartala, Tripura

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PCU Pune - Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune

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Pune, Maharashtra


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PCU Pune - Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune

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Saintgits Design School, Kottayam

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Kottayam, Kerala


Saintgits Design School, Kottayam

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Kottayam, Kerala

B.Des
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Somaiya School of Design, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

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Mumbai City, Maharashtra


Somaiya School of Design, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

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Mumbai City, Maharashtra

B.Des Product Design
  • Exams:  JEE Main,
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  • Fees : 23.98 Lakhs
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Swami Vivekanand College of Law, Patiala

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Patiala, Punjab


Swami Vivekanand College of Law, Patiala

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Patiala, Punjab

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University School of Design and Innovation, New Delhi

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New Delhi, Delhi


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University School of Design and Innovation, New Delhi

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New Delhi, Delhi

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Vishwakarma University, Pune

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Pune, Maharashtra


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Vishwakarma University, Pune

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Pune, Maharashtra

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4.2/56 Reviews
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