National Institute of Fashion Design

National Institute of Fashion Design is a private institution in Khordha, Odisha, established in 2002. Through an aptitude test, portfolio or audition (own test, or NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED for design); fine arts often on merit plus a practical test.

  • Main entrance Own aptitude test
  • Type Private
  • Location Khordha, Odisha
  • Established 2002

Key facts

Type
Private: Design & Fine Arts
Established
2002
Main entrance
Own aptitude test
AISHE code
C-23092
Affiliating university
Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar
Courses offered
B.Des, M.Des, BFA, MFA, music, dance, film and drama courses
Eligibility
Class 12 in any stream; most courses add an aptitude test, portfolio or audition.
Approval to check
University affiliation (UGC); AICTE for some design programmes; affiliated to Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar
Affiliating university type
State Public University
Institution type
Affiliated College
Area
Urban
Before you apply
The degree-awarding university, the entrance or portfolio requirement, and fees.
Streams
Official website
nifdindia.com

Entrance exams National Institute of Fashion Design accepts

Questions about National Institute of Fashion Design

How do I get admission to National Institute of Fashion Design?

Through an aptitude test, portfolio or audition (own test, or NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED for design); fine arts often on merit plus a practical test.

Which entrance exams does National Institute of Fashion Design accept?

National Institute of Fashion Design uses NID DAT and UCEED, depending on the programme. Through an aptitude test, portfolio or audition (own test, or NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED for design); fine arts often on merit plus a practical test.

Is National Institute of Fashion Design a government or private institution?

National Institute of Fashion Design is a private institution (Design & Fine Arts).

Where is National Institute of Fashion Design?

National Institute of Fashion Design is in Khordha, Odisha, India.

When was National Institute of Fashion Design established?

National Institute of Fashion Design was established in 2002.

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