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NIFT Fees Structure 2025: NIFT UG and PG Design Courses Fee Structure

Author : Nashid

September 20, 2024

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Overview: NIFT is one of the top institutes in India, offering programs designed to help aspirants secure jobs in the design industry. Let's explore the NIFT fee structure for various categories and courses.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is India's premier design program institute. With courses offered in fashion design, industrial design and more, and the foremost faculty at the helm, admissions into the NIFTs across India is coveted among design aspirants.

If you aspire to a degree from NIFT, you must be wondering about the NIFT fee structure and other financial aspects of pursuing a degree there.

Let us dive into the NIFT fee structure and other important aspects of life at NIFT.

NIFT Courses Offered

The enlisted courses that NIFT has to offer are B.Des, M Des, BTech & MTech.

Courses Duration
Bachelors in Design 4 years
Bachelor in Fashion Technology 4 years
Masters in Design 2 years
Masters in Fashion Technology 2 years
Masters in Fashion Management 2 years

NIFT Fees Structure 2025

The NIFT Fees charged from the individual includes the amount needed to be paid for different amenities and infrastructure you will avail or receive in the NIFT Campus while being a student of this institution for the complete academic year.

In the below list, we will be enlisting all the major components under which you will be charged to pay the NIFT fees:

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  • Non Refundable fees for Tuition
  • Annual Library membership fees(Non-Refundable)
  • Amount to be payable for Medical Insurance and Development of Students (Infrastructure)
  • Annual Examination fees Semester wise (Non-Refundable)
  • Security Deposit
  • Students' Association membership fees
  • Fees for Registration.

NIFT Fees Structure 2025: Overall NIFT Fees for Each Course

List of Course Years Amount payable
B Des (Bachelor of Design ) 4 years 12,62,300
B. F. Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Tech) 4 years 12,62,300
MFM: (Master of Fashion Management) 2 years 6,36,700
M.F. Tech: (Master of Fashion Tech) 2 years 6,36,700
M.Des (Master of Design) 2 years 6,36,700

Check: NIFT Fashion Designing Course Details

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NIFT Fees Structure 2025: For Indian Residentials

The NIFT fees are payable each semester, so depending on the courses, whether bachelor's or master's, you must pay fees for four or two semesters.

Here we will provide insight into what non-NRI students must pay to retain their enrollment and successfully complete the course. 

NIFT Fee Structure 2025 for the Non-NRI Candidates

Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-NRI Category (In INR) (For UG Courses)
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 143000 143000 150000 150000 158000 158000 166000 166000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 9500 0 10000 0 10500 0 11000 0
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 4700 0 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 0 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0
Total 161900 143000 169800 150000 178700 158000 187800 166000
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 12000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable) 0 0 0 0 0 0 5900 0
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 21300 0 0 0 0 0 5600 0
Total 183200 143000 169800 150000 178700 158000 193700 166000

NIFT Fees structure 2025: For the non-NRI Candidates for PG Courses

As mentioned earlier, the fee structure of non-NRI Students in PG Courses differs slightly from what is payable to Indian students.

Let's have a look at the fee structure form the table below.

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Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-NRI Category (In INR) (For PG Courses)
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 136000 136000 143000 143000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 9000 0 9500 0
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 4500 0 4700 0
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4500 0 4700 0
Total 154000 136000 161900 143000
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 11400 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable) 0 0 5600 0
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0 0
Total 20700 5600
Total 174700 136000 167500 143000

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NIFT Fees structure for UG and PG: NRI Candidates

This section will find the fee structure payable for NRI Students at both UG and PG levels. NIFT usually charges more from NRI Candidates than from Indian Students.

Here, we are listing all the details for the reference of students belonging to the NRI Category who are NIFT Aspirants.

Academic Fee Annually for NRI (Per year - consisting of two semesters) (In INR) (For UG Courses)
NIFT Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 864000 907000 952000 1000000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 50000 52500 55100 55100
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 32500 33600 35300 37100
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 4900 5100 5400
Total 950700 990800 1047500 1100400
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 12000 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable) 0 0 0 5900
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0 0
Total 21300 0 0 5900
Total 972000 998000 1047500 1106300
NIFT Daman, Patna, Kangra, Bhopal, Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Panchkula, Raebareli & Srinagar
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 605000 635000 667000 700000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 35000 36800 38600 40500
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 22400 23500 24700 25900
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 4900 5100 5400
Total 667100 700200 735400 771800
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 12000 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable) 0 0 0 5900
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0 0
Total 21300 0 0 5600
Total 688400 700200 735400 7777000

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For PG Courses

NIFT Academic Fee Structure Annually for NRI (Per year - consisting of two semesters) (In INR) (For PG Courses)
NIFT Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 822600 864000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 47600 50000
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 30500 32000
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4500 4700
Total 905200 950700
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 11400 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable) 0 5600
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0
Total 20700 5600
Total 925900 956300
NIFT Patna, Kangra, Bhopal, Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Panchkula, Raebareli & Srinagar, Daman
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 575900 605000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 33300 35000
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 21300 22400
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4500 4700
Total 635000 667100
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 11400 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable*) 0 5600
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0
Total 20700 5600
Total 655700 672700

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NIFT Fees Structure: Artisans Category

At NIFT, Students hailing from Artisans and families are provided a reservation and are categorized under the predetermined skilled Individual. The institution invites applications from these students to provide them with an opportunity fair and square.

However, the NIFT fees payable differ from other categories for NIFT UG and PG Programs. Let's examine this.

Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-NRI Category (In INR)
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 143000 143000 150000 150000 158000 158000 166000 166000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 9500 0 10000 0 10500 0 11000 0
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 4700 0 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 0 4900 0 5100 0 5400 0
Total 161900 143000 169800 150000 178700 158000 187800 166000
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 12000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable*) 0 0 0 0 0 0 5900 0
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 21300 5900
Total 183200 143000 169800 150000 178700 158000 193700 166000

Fee for NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA)

NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) offers candidates who have completed their Diploma in a relevant/ related field of Design & Technology direct admission to the third semester of the UG program. The candidates who have acquired Diploma/Degree will appear for NIFT Entrance Exam to get lateral admission in the 3rd semester of UG programs of NIFT. The admission to these candidates will be strictly on merit, which will be prepared based on the performance of candidates in the written test, studio test/technology aptitude test, and a personal interview.

Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-NRI Category (In INR) - NLEA
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 143000 143000 150000 150000 158000 158000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 9500 0 10000 0 10500 0
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 4700 0 4900 0 5100 0
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 0 4900 0 5100 0
Total 161900 143000 169800 150000 178700 158000
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 11400 0 0 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable*) 0 0 0 0 5600 0
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0 0 0 0
Total 20700 0 0 0 5600 0
Total 174700 136000 161900 143000 175400 150000

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Fee for NIFT NLEA NRI Category

Academic Fee Annually for NRI (Per year - consisting of two semesters) (In INR)
NIFT Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, And Mumbai
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 864000 907000 952000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 50000 52500 55100
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 32000 33600 35300
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 4900 5100
Total 950700 998000 1047500
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 12000 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable*) 0 0
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0
Total 21300 0 5900
Total 972000 998000 1053400
NIFT Patna, Kangra, Bhopal, Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Panchkula, Raebareli & Srinagar, Daman
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 605000 635000 667000
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 35000 36800 38600
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) 22400 23500 24700
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4700 4900 5100
Total 667100 700200 735400
One Time Payments
Security Deposit (Refundable) 12000 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable*) 0 0 0
Registration Fee (One Time) 9300 0 0
Total 21300 0 5900
Total 688400 700200 741300

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Conclusion

The NIFT fee structure offers various options to suit the needs of students from different backgrounds. While the fees may seem substantial, the quality of education and the potential for career growth make NIFT a worthwhile investment for aspiring fashion professionals.

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