# National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai > NIFT Chennai is the Chennai campus of the statutory National Institute of Fashion Technology, established in 1995. Its core degree portfolio combines six design specialisations, apparel production and postgraduate fashion management. Design studios, technical laboratories and industry-linked projects support these different study routes. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/national-institute-of-fashion-technology-chennai - Last reviewed: 2026-10-27 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india) - Type: Public - Established: 1995 - Official website: https://nift.ac.in/chennai/ - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 8 ## Recognition and approvals - Ministry of Textiles — Statutory institute under NIFT Act 2006 - Verify: [Ministry of Textiles annual report 2025–26, NIFT section](https://www.texmin.gov.in/static/uploads/2026/05/5c48e80d2180ca3194b9e9b01340696d.pdf) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bachelor of Design in Accessory Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bdes-accessory-design) | B.Des | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Bachelor of Design in Fashion Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bdes-fashion-communication) | B.Des | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bdes-fashion-design) | B.Des | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Bachelor of Design in Knitwear Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bdes-knitwear-design) | B.Des | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Bachelor of Design in Leather Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bdes-leather-design) | B.Des | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Bachelor of Design in Textile Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bdes-textile-design) | B.Des | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Bachelor of Fashion Technology in Apparel Production](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bftech-apparel-production) | B.F.Tech | 4 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | | [Master of Fashion Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/mfm-fashion-management) | M.F.M. | 2 years | English | ₹9,07,000 (NRI / foreign-category annual fee) (2026–27) | ## Admissions Choose the Chennai campus and the exact programme during the applicable admissions process. Regular Indian and international/NRI-category routes use different tests, applicant documentation and fee schedules. ## Why students choose it - Choose among six distinct design specialisations without confusing them with the apparel-technology degree. - Apparel Production combines manufacturing laboratories with industry-linked projects and internships. - The separate international admissions route accepts SAT for undergraduate degrees and GMAT for Fashion Management. ## Things to consider - Regular and international/NRI applicants have different selection procedures and substantially different fee schedules. - The 2026 dates are a completed admissions cycle, not confirmation of a future application window. - Short diploma and continuing-education courses depend on minimum enrolment and are not substitutes for the four-year degrees. ## Best fit for - Applicants seeking studio-led design study in a clearly identified fashion or product specialisation. - Applicants with the required mathematics background who prefer apparel manufacturing and technology. - Graduates seeking fashion-business study and able to meet the correct regular or international selection route. ## Campus and city Studios, laboratories, workshops and a resource centre support creative practice alongside classroom learning. The Chennai campus also has an auditorium, fitness centre, sports facilities and a courtyard amphitheatre. Hostel availability and allocation should be checked separately from an academic offer. The campus is on Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This profile covers the Chennai campus rather than the NIFT network as a whole. Applicants choosing a campus during seat allocation should use the Chennai address when planning accommodation, travel and the practicalities of attending studio and laboratory sessions. The design degrees combine material exploration, studio projects and interdisciplinary learning. Apparel Production adds specialised laboratories, live industry projects, internships and a graduation project across garment engineering and manufacturing. Fashion Management focuses on the commercial side of the industry. The shared NIFT curriculum also includes industry visits and real-world projects; none of these activities guarantees a placement. ## Hostel, food and safety Chennai has hostel facilities, and campus induction includes hostel affairs. An academic allocation is not itself confirmation of a hostel room; check room availability, allotment conditions and current charges with the campus. Meal plans, special diets and allergy arrangements need to be discussed with the campus before accepting accommodation; the reviewed Chennai pages do not establish a guaranteed dietary service. The Chennai site provides an Internal Complaint Committee section with committee information and harassment-redressal material. Applicants can use that channel to identify the relevant reporting procedure; it is not a guarantee that incidents cannot occur. Campus induction introduces academic guidance, student services, the Campus Management System and hostel affairs. The campus also provides access to its resource centre and student-affairs information. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which degrees are available at NIFT Chennai? The campus lists B.Des in Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design and Textile Design; B.F.Tech in Apparel Production; and Master of Fashion Management. ### How long are the main degree programmes? The B.Des and B.F.Tech routes take four years. Master of Fashion Management takes two years. Short diploma and continuing-education courses have separate durations and entry rules. ### Can international applicants apply? Foreign nationals, NRI, OCI, PIO and SAARC applicants have a separate admissions category. It requires category evidence, suitable academic qualifications and working knowledge of English. Foreign qualifications need the prescribed equivalence. ### Which entrance tests apply to overseas-category applicants? The international category uses SAT for B.Des and B.F.Tech, and GMAT for Master of Fashion Management. These applicants do not use the regular NIFT entrance examination; campus and programme allocation follows score-based merit and preferences. ### Is mathematics needed for every undergraduate degree? Mathematics is required for the 10+2 route into B.F.Tech. The B.Des 10+2 route does not impose that subject condition. Accepted diploma and equivalent-qualification routes have their own requirements. ### What does the quoted annual fee cover? INR 907,000 is the 2026–27 NRI-category annual tuition at Chennai for two semesters. It excludes other academic charges and living costs. Regular-category tuition is separately published at INR 150,000 per semester. ### Is teaching in English? NIFT explicitly identifies English as its teaching medium. Applicants in the international category must also possess working knowledge of English. ### Does admission guarantee accommodation or employment? No such guarantee is established here. Chennai has campus logistics facilities, but rooms require separate confirmation. Internships, projects and career preparation are academic opportunities rather than guaranteed employment. ### Are the 2026 application dates still usable? No. The deadlines in the cited 2026 cycle have passed. Applicants should use the relevant new admissions notice rather than assume the same dates will recur. ## Sources - [NIFT Chennai campus portfolio](https://nift.ac.in/chennai/) (checked 2026-10-27) - [2026 degree admissions and fee schedules](https://nift.ac.in/sites/default/files/2026-08/Admission-Guidelines-2026.pdf) (checked 2026-10-27) - [2026 programme prospectus](https://nift.ac.in/sites/default/files/2026-08/Admission-Prospectus-2026.pdf) (checked 2026-10-27) - [Statutory recognition — Ministry of Textiles annual report](https://www.texmin.gov.in/static/uploads/2026/05/5c48e80d2180ca3194b9e9b01340696d.pdf) (checked 2026-10-27) - [Chennai establishment year — PIB](https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?lang=2®=48&relid=103898) (checked 2026-10-27) - [Chennai Internal Complaint Committee](https://nift.ac.in/chennai/internal-complaint-committee) (checked 2026-10-27) - [Chennai short-course content 2026](https://nift.ac.in/chennai/sites/default/files/2026-09/DIPLOMA%20AND%20CE%20PROGRAMME%20COURSE%20CONTENT.docx) (checked 2026-10-27) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com