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    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

    -

    Joy University, Vadakkankulam

    Rs. 6 Lakhs

    Mahindra University, Hyderabad

    Rs. 20 Lakhs

    Maya Devi University, Dehradun

    Rs. 3.36 Lakhs

    NIFT Bangalore Campus

    -

    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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    Saintgits Design School, Kottayam

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    Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur

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    Somaiya School of Design, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

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    University School of Design and Innovation, New Delhi

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