Autonomous Statutory Institute (Govt. of India) NIRF Rank #4 Established 1995

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai (NIFT Chennai)

Taramani, Tamil Nadu, India  |  UGC / AICTE / Ministry of Textiles / DPIIT

Annual Fees: ₹290,000 - ₹340,000 Highest CTC: ₹25.0 LPA www.nift-chennai.edu.in
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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai Admission 2026-27 Procedure

Admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate programs at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai for the academic session 2026-27 are strictly merit-based and governed by official statutory counseling portals. Candidates must qualify in authorized entrance examinations such as NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT / GAT / Situation Test).

6-Stage Admission Process Workflow

1. Entrance Test

Appear for the accepted national or state-level entrance exam (NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT / GAT / Situation Test)) and obtain an official scorecard.

2. Counseling Registration

Register on the centralized single-window counseling portal with your entrance roll number, category details, and academic marks.

3. Choice Filling

Select NIFT Chennai and desired degree programs in preferred order. Lock choices prior to deadline.

4. Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on merit rank, category quota (General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST), and available vacancies across counseling rounds.

5. Willingness & Fee

Choose Freeze (confirm allotment), Float (upgrade anywhere), or Slide (upgrade within institute) and pay the initial seat acceptance fee.

6. Physical Reporting

Report to the NIFT Chennai campus with original documents, complete certificate verification, and pay balance college fees.

Mandatory Documents Required for Verification

  • Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
  • Class 12 Passing Certificate & Statement of Marks
  • Entrance Examination Rank Card & Admit Card (2026)
  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter from Counseling Board
  • Category / Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST valid for FY)
  • State Domicile / Nativity Certificate & Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Medical Fitness Certificate from registered practitioner
  • Recent Passport Size Photographs (minimum 6 copies)

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