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Est. 1995
NIFT Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government (Autonomous)
160
B.Des Seats
₹9–11L (4 yrs)
Total Fee
NIFT Entrance
Entrance Exam
1995
Established
About NIFT Kolkata
Established 1995. Rich in heritage craft, handloom, and knitwear traditions. Kolkata's jute and muslin textile heritage deeply influences the design curriculum.
- ✓ Established 1995
- ✓ Heritage craft & handloom focus
- ✓ Knitwear Design specialisation
- ✓ Jute & muslin textile traditions
Programmes Offered
🎨 B.F.Tech
🎨 M.Des
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Admission Process 2026
- 1 Register and apply at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee (application opens November each year)
- 2 Appear for GAT (General Ability Test - online CBT) + CAT (Creative Ability Test - offline pen & paper)
- 3 Shortlisted B.Des candidates appear for Situation Test (hands-on 3D model exercise)
- 4 Final merit = CAT score + GAT score + Situation Test (weighted combination)
- 5 Counselling and seat allotment based on merit rank + campus preference
Contact & Official Website
🏛️ Address: Plot No. 3B, Block LA, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700098
🌐 Official Website: https://www.nift.ac.in/kolkata
📝 Admissions Portal: exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
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