National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT]

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NIFT Bangalore was established in 1986, while NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Chennai were both set up in 1995. When it comes to rankings in 2024, NIFT Bangalore ranks 3rd in Fashion Design and also 3rd in Fashion Technology according to India Today and The Week, respectively. NIFT Mumbai stands 2nd in Fashion Design and 4th in Fashion Technology based on the same sources. Meanwhile, NIFT Chennai is placed 5th in Fashion Design and 2nd in Fashion Technology. For the B.Des program in 2024, all three institutes have the same tuition fee of INR 3.42 Lakhs for the first year. However, the seat intake differs, with both NIFT Bangalore and NIFT Mumbai admitting 190 students, while NIFT Chennai has a larger intake of 228 students. The admission process for each involves the NIFTEE exam followed by NIFT counselling. Looking at the NIFTEE cutoff scores for the General category in 2024, NIFT Bangalore has a range of 93 to 684, NIFT Mumbai falls between 57 to 570, and NIFT Chennai's cutoff ranges from 238 to 1666. The average salary package offered to graduates varies. NIFT Bangalore offers between INR 6 to 8 Lakhs per annum, NIFT Mumbai provides packages ranging from INR 5 to 6 Lakhs per annum, and NIFT Chennai offers between INR 4 to 5 Lakhs per annum. Each campus offers unique advantages based on rankings, seat availability, and package offers, allowing students to choose according to their preferences and priorities.

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