NIFT Fees Structure Per Year: The National Institute of Fashion Technology has revised the NIFT fees structure 2025 for NIFT institutes. For the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program, the total fee for four years is ₹14,09,400, with the first-year fee amounting to ₹3,41,700. The NIFT fees structure has been increased by INR 67,000 this year. The fees structure includes tuition, hostel, and other associated costs. Understanding the fee structure helps candidates plan their finances effectively and explore scholarship opportunities like NIFT's Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance scheme to ease the financial burden.
NIFT Semester-Wise Revised Fees Structure
Candidates have a thorough understanding of the NIFT semester-wise fee structure 2025 since it hampers their admission prospectus. The fee structure varies based on the course (UG or PG), category (Indian/NRI), and the specific semester. This year the NIFT fees structure has been increased by INR 67,000 compared to last year. The following table gives NIFT semester-wise revised fees structure for the Bachelor of Design course.
NIFT Semester-Wise Revised Fees Structure
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Semesters
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NIFT Fees 2024
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NIFT Fees 2025
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Semester 1
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1,83,200
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Rs. 1,91,700
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Semester 2
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1,43,000
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Rs. 1,50,000.
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Semester 3
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1,69,800
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Rs. 1,78,700
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Semester 4
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1,50,000
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Rs. 1,58,000
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Semester 5
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1,78,700
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Rs. 1,87,800.
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Semester 6
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1,58,000
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Rs. 1,66,000
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Semester 7
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1,93,700
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Rs. 2,03,200.
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Semester 8
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1,66,000
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Rs. 1,74,000
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Total NIFT Fees for Bachelor of Design
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Rs. 13,42,40
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Rs. 14,09,400
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Major Components in NIFT Fees Structure
The NIFT fee structure for 2025 includes several major components that candidates must be aware of to plan their finances effectively. These components include tuition fees, along with library fees, mediclaim and student development fees, and exam fees, all of which are payable annually.
Moreover, one-time payments such as the security deposit (refundable), registration fee, and alumni association membership fee are also part of the structure. Understanding these components is crucial for candidates to prepare for the financial requirements of pursuing a design education at NIFT
- 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 One-Time Fees Structure
The NIFT one-time fees are essential components of the fee structure, payable during specific semesters to cover administrative and institutional charges. In Semester 1, students are required to pay ₹21,900, which includes a refundable security deposit of ₹12,600, a registration fee of ₹9,300, and other charges. The following table provides details of the NIFT one-time fees structure.
NIFT One-Time Fees
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Particular
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Semester 1
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Semester 7
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Security Deposit (One Time) (Refundable)
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Rs. 12,600
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-
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Alumni Associations Membership Fee (One Time) (Non Refundable)
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-
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Rs. 6200
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Registration Fee (One Time)
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Rs. 9300
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-
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Tota
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Rs. 21900
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Rs. 6200
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NIFT Fees Structure Per Year Detailed Breakdown
Understanding the NIFT fees structure and its components is essential for candidates seeking admission to NIFT participating colleges. The fees include various refundable and non-refundable components which are to be paid every semester. The NIFT fees structure per year consists of tuition fees, exam fees, caution fees, library fees, etc. The following table breaks down the NIFT fees structure year-wise laying out the various components and their respective fees.
NIFT Fees First Year Per Semester
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NIFT Fees Components
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Tuition fee (Non refundable)
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150000
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150000
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Library fee (per year) (non refundable)
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10000
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0
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Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)
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4900
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0
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Exam fee (per year)
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4900
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0
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Total
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169800
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150000
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One time payments
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Security deposit (one time) (refundable)
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12600
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0
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Alumni association membership fee (One time) (Non refundable)
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0
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0
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Registration fee (One time
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9300
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0
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Total
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21900
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0
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Grand total
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191700
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150000
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NIFT Fees Second Year Per Semester
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NIFT Fees Components
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Tuition fee (Non refundable)
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158000
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158000
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Library fee (per year) (non refundable)
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10500
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0
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Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)
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5100
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0
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Exam fee (per year)
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5100
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0
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Total
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178700
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158000
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NIFT Fees Third Year Per Semester
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NIFT Fees Components
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Semester 5
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Semester 6
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Tuition fee (Non refundable)
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166000
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166000
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Library fee (per year) (non refundable)
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11000
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0
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Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)
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5400
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0
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Exam fee (per year)
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5400
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0
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Total
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187800
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166000
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NIFT Fees FourthYear Per Semester
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NIFT Fees Components
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Semester 7
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Semester 8
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Tuition fee (Non refundable)
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174000
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174000
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Library fee (per year) (non refundable)
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11600
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0
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Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable)
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5700
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0
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Exam fee (per year)
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5700
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0
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Total
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197000
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174000
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One time payments
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Security deposit (one time) (refundable)
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0
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0
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Alumni association membership fee (One time) (Non refundable)
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6200
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0
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Registration fee (One time
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0
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0
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Total
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6200
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0
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Grand total
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203200
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174000
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NIFT Fee Refund After Seat Withdrawal
NIFT fees will be refunded according to the refund policy for candidates who took admission and willing to withdraw the allotted seat.
- Candidates withdrawing before the final round of seat allocation are eligible for a refund of the full fees paid, except for the non-refundable registration fee.
- If the withdrawal request is submitted after the final round of counselling or the specified deadline decided by the NIFT, only the security deposit will be refunded.
- Withdrawal requests must be submitted online through the admission portal. Offline or email requests will not be entertained.
- If withdrawal occurs after the academic session has started, candidates must submit their request in the prescribed format to the Director of their campus. In that case, only the security deposit will be refunded.