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NIFT Kannur Cut Off 2025, 2024, 2023 - Previous Year's Cutoff List

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Updated on - Jul 29, 2025 06:10 PM IST

NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

NIFT Kannur cutoff 2024 (expected) for B.Des in Fashion Communication will be between 400 - 900 ranks for general category. Aditionally, NIFT Kannur cut off ranks 2024 for general category for BDes Knitwear Design will be 1200 - 2000. Admission to all courses at NIFT Kannur is done based on the NIFT entrance exam conducted by NTA. 

NIFT Kannur BDes Cutoff 2024 - Expected 

Course Category Expected Opening CMR Expected Closing CMR 
B.Des Fashion CommunicationDom.OBC15001700
B.Des Fashion CommunicationDom.SC66076607
B.Des Fashion CommunicationDom.Open8001000
B.Des Fashion CommunicationOBC-NC10001500
B.Des Fashion CommunicationEWS20004646
B.Des Fashion CommunicationOpen400900
B.Des Fashion CommunicationSC50006349
B.Des Fashion CommunicationST70007000
B.Des Fashion CommunicationOpen PwD74287428
B.Des Fashion Design Dom.OBC15001800
B.Des Fashion Design Dom.Open9821400
B.Des Fashion Design Dom.SC40514051
B.Des Fashion Design EWS30004000
B.Des Fashion Design OBC-NC12401900
B.Des Fashion Design Open4001179
B.Des Fashion Design SC12004382
B.Des Fashion Design ST67006700
B.Des Knitwear Design Dom.OBC30004474
B.Des Knitwear Design Dom.Open15602000
B.Des Knitwear Design EWS56216000
B.Des Knitwear Design OBC-NC15004000
B.Des Knitwear Design SC61397000
B.Des Knitwear Design Open12002000
B.Des Textile Design Dom.OBC45004700
B.Des Textile Design Dom.Open15002000
B.Des Textile Design EWS56006000
B.Des Textile Design OBC-NC20003000
B.Des Textile Design Open13002000
B.Des Textile Design SC56407000
B.Des Apparel Production Dom.OBC726726
B.Des Apparel Production Dom.Open235390
B.Des Apparel Production OBC-NC441721
B.Des Apparel Production Open100800
B.Des Apparel Production SC939939
B.Des Master of Design Dom.OBC325400
B.Des Master of Design Dom.Open 100300
B.Des Master of Design Dom.SC539539
B.Des Master of Design OBC-NC249317
B.Des Master of Design Open 80100
Master of Design SC300373
Master of Design ST400600
Master of Fashion Management Dom.OBC658690
Master of Fashion Management Dom.Open400500
Master of Fashion Management Open112325
Master of Fashion Management OBC-NC410578
Master of Fashion Management SC500842
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Top Courses at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur

Course NameFeesEligibility
B.Des. (Bachelor of Design)₹12,34,000
10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, studied subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Certificate₹25,000 - 30,000
10+2 level of education from a recognized board or its equivalent
M.Des. (Master of Design)
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 55% aggregate marks, 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD categories
B.F.Tech. (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)₹1,95,600
10+2 level of education from a recognized board or its equivalent, studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, minimum aggregate score of 45% for SC/ST candidates
M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management)
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, NIFT entrance exam clearance
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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Design, Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
SC AI26194626
ST AI51125689
OBC HS24582549
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)8751033
SC HS53305330
OBC AI15982278
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)36433677
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)515874

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Design, Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI20102010
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)55225522
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)8751093
SC AI53305330
ST AI80958327
OBC HS22082208
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)13121598
SC HS58055805

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Design, Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI22082355
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)58725872
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)744744
SC AI57265805
ST AI83918391
OBC HS27192719
SC HS62486248

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Design in Textile Design (B. Des), Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI26673043
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)51485744
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)11811972
SC AI60016992
ST AI83278389
OBC HS31783297
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)22362305
SC HS77367736

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Design in Textile Design (B. Des), Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI28802880
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)14531948
SC AI59577308
ST AI83918391
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)22122212
SC HS84028402

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Design in Textile Design (B. Des), Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI28163846
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)71967416
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)14172236
SC AI81658414
ST AI84338568
OBC HS39764142
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)25422846

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) Apparel Production, Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI7281030
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)26342634
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)333545
SC AI15971760
ST AI22412310
OBC HS13641412
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)641733
SC HS20832083

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) Apparel Production, Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI10421333
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)28782878
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)354733
SC AI19161916
ST AI28292880
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)753875

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) Apparel Production, Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI13641503
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)518957
SC AI19522083
ST AI29962996
OBC HS15721671
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)10221187
SC HS25382538

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des (Knitwear Design), Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI36733878
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)56125905
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)11302005
SC AI71687363
ST AI83918433
OBC HS39314123
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)22102371
SC HS77597759

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des (Knitwear Design), Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI37193931
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)20762271
SC AI77287840
ST AI84548454
OBC HS46624662
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)25422542

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des (Knitwear Design), Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
SC AI82618466
ST AI87238751
OBC HS44624462
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)29193199
OBC AI41084123
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)61127315
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)14762493

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Communication, Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI10691708
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)32103250
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)249768
SC AI40035390
ST AI71988224
OBC HS17491776
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)769808
SC HS54795479

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Communication, Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)22382238
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)799814
SC AI26352635
ST AI85688568
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)818855

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Communication, Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI11951835
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)54855570
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)808873
SC AI54797144
ST AI87568767
OBC HS18571859
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)8781160
SC HS81998199

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Master of Design (M.Des) in Design Space, Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI339427
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)590626
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)83135
SC AI556628
ST AI632702
OBC HS463517
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)160252
SC HS646646

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Master of Design (M.Des) in Design Space, Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI463507
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)143181
SC AI644692
OBC HS558558
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)254281

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Master of Design (M.Des) in Design Space, Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI409546
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)195230
OBC HS575575

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Master of Fashion Management in Fashion Studies, Cutoff, Round 1, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI541693
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)69274
SC AI636687
OBC HS709814
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)308359

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Master of Fashion Management in Fashion Studies, Cutoff, Round 2, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI700700
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)151290
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)390390

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Master of Fashion Management in Fashion Studies, Cutoff, Round 3, 2025)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI706766
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)267317
OBC HS828828
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)504504

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Design, Cutoff, Round 1, 2024)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI16331974
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)55346324
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)5941416
SC AI35364723
ST AI64547285
OBC HS21732200
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)14661610
SC HS49514951
ST HS77467746

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Design in Textile Design (B. Des), Cutoff, Round 1, 2024)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI25133454
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)69977326
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)10622176
SC AI51787446
OBC HS35583606
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)23322374
SC HS80508050

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) Apparel Production, Cutoff, Round 1, 2024)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI7951031
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)115606
SC AI13401724
OBC HS11171132
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)677805

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des (Knitwear Design), Cutoff, Round 1, 2024)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI22913242
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)69747206
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)14622038
SC AI80688234
ST AI95409540
OBC HS33313499
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)21382226
SC HS82828282

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur (NIFT Entrance Exam, B.Des in Fashion Communication, Cutoff, Round 1, 2024)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OBC AI11131486
EWS (AI - Gender-Neutral)31635186
Open (AI - Gender-Neutral)255832
SC AI30114589
ST AI69878943
OBC HS15631579
Open (HS - Gender-Neutral)890973
SC HS54815481

NIFT Kannur Cutoff Trends

As per the NIFT Kannur cutoff trends from 2023 to 2021, it is recorded that the cutoff ranks for B.Des Fashion Communication has experienced a decrease 1322 in 2022 to 1084 in 2023. NIFT Kannur cutoff for B.Des Fashion Design has increased from the year 2021 to 2023. In 2021 it was 2650; then in 2022, it was 2844 for the general category students. For admission to MFM course, NIFT Kannur cutoff ranks went up from 401 (2021) to 425 in 2022 and 595 in 2023. 

NIFT Kannur Cut off Ranks Trends: 2023 to 2021 (Gen category)

CourseClosing Rank 2023Closing Rank 2022Closing Rank 2021
B.Des Fashion Communication1084
  • 1322
  • 1603 (Dom)
1759
B.Des Fashion Design127928442650
B.Des Textile Design308326182206
MFM
  • 595
  • 695 (Dom)
425401
NIFT Kannur Cutoff Trends
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NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2025

NIFT Kannur cutoff 2023 for B.Des Knitwear Design was 2975 (closing ranks) for the general category. Wheras, it was 7296 for EWS category and 5781 for OBC (NC). For B.Des Fashion Design course, the closing rank for the general category is 1279, 6419 for EWS category and 6342 for the SC category.

NIFT Kannur B.Des Cut-off 2023 (Closing Ranks)

CourseCategory
GeneralEWSOBC (NC)SCST
B.Des Knitwear Design2975729657819026-
B.Des Fashion Communication10845948221673198221
B.Des Fashion Design

1279

6419200163426792
B.Des Textile Design3083704650248940-

NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2023 - MFM and MDes (Closing Rank)

CourseGeneral Category
MFM
  • 595
  • 695 (Dom)
MDes
  • 279
  • 308 (Dom)
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NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2022

NIFT Kannur cut-off 2022 for B.Des Textile Design, B.Des Fashion Design, and B.Des Fashion Communication was 2618, 1631, and 1322 respectively for the general category. NIFT Kannur MFM cutoff ranks in 2022 were 425  for the general category. 

NIFT Kannur B.Des Cutoff 2022 (Closing Ranks)

CourseCategory
OpenEWSOBC (NC)SCST
B.Des Textile Design 2618632947177581-
B.Des Fashion Communication

1322

  • 1603 (Dom)
4646229570107566
B.Des Fashion Design16314971263753826798

NIFT Kannur MFM Cutoff 2022 - Closing Rank

CourseOpen Category
MFM425
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NIFT Kannur Cut Off 2021

The programme-wise NIFT Kannur cut off for the academic year 2021 is given below. 

NIFT Kannur Cut Off 2021 for Fashion Design

Domicile ‐ OBC (NC)47805205
Domicile ‐ OPEN13601861
Domicile ‐ SC1058710587
EWS34077694
NRI/Ward of NRI26683720
OBC (Non ‐ Creamy)22175286
OPEN5421666
SC75449286
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NIFT Kannur FAQs

How is the NIFT Kannur cutoff ranks calculated?

The NIFT Kannur cutoff ranks are determined by candidates' NIFT entrance exam scores. Other factors that influence the calculation of cutoff ranks include the number of candidates taking the NIFT entrance exam, the exam's difficulty level, the number of seats at NIFT Kannur, and previous years' NIFT Kannur cutoffs.

What is a good rank for NIFT Kannur?

The good rank for NIFT Kannur depends on the course that candidates want to enrol in. According to previous years' NIFT Kannur cutoffs, general category applicants with a rank of 400 or lower are eligible for admission to BDes Fashion Communication.

Is 2000 a good rank for admission at NIFT Kannur?

With a rank of 2000, it is nearly impossible for general category students to gain admission to NIFT Kannur. Students should receive a ranking higher than 2000. According to the previous year's NIFT Kannur cutoff, reserved category candidates (EWS, OBC, SC and ST) can get admission to BDes Fashion Design, BDes Knitwear Design, and BDes Fashion Communication with a rank of 2000.

What is expected NIFT Kannur cutoff 2024 for BDes Fashion Communication?

For admission in BDes Fashion Communication, NIFT Kannur expected cutoff 2024 for general category will be 400 - 900, for EWS will be 2000 - 4646, for OBC will be 1000 - 1500, for SC will be 5000 - 6349.

How much rank is required for NIFT Kannur admission?

he rank required in the NIFT entrance exam varies with course. The course-specific closing ranks for NIFT Kannur admission have been released. NIFT Kannur's expected cutoff ranks for BDes Textile Design in 2024 (general category) are 1300 - 2000, for BDes Fashion Design 400 - 1179, and so on. The NIFT Kannur cut off is released online and varies according to the course and candidate category.
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Top Courses at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur

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Related Questions

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ghumika, Student / Alumni

-Answered on July-29-2025
The application process for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 is currently underway, with the last date to apply without a late fee being January 6, 2025. Candidates who miss this deadline can still apply until January 9, 2025, by paying an additional late fee. To ensure successful submission, applicants should carefully fill out the application form, upload all required documents—such as academic certificates, valid ID proof, and recent photographs—and make the payment through the official NIFT website. Early application is highly recommended to avoid potential technical glitches and last-minute rushes. Before starting the application, candidates should have all necessary documents organized and ready. Staying informed through regular visits to the official NIFT website is essential for receiving timely updates about exam dates, admit card releases, and other important notifications. A well-prepared and timely application process increases the chances of a hassle-free entry into NIFT, one of India’s top institutes for fashion education.
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Samiksha Rautela, Content Team

-Answered on Mar-15-2021

Dear Student,

NIFT Kannur does not provide a UG course for B.Sc Interior Design. The institute offers undergraduate programmes in Design that include B.Des (Textile Design), B.Des (Knitwear Design), B.Des (Fashion Design), B.Des (Fashion Communication) and B.F.Tech (Apparel Production).

Other than NIFT Kannur, there are plenty of Interior Design colleges that are located in Kerala. Some of the top colleges are:

Assumption College, Kottayam

St Teresa's College (STC), Ernakulam

IIKM Business School (IIKM), Calicut

Yeldo Mar Baselios College (YMBC), Kothamanglam

Jayamatha Private I.T.I (JPITI), Trivandrum

You can also go through the list of Most Popular Design Colleges in South India. To get admission in any of the aforementioned desired colleges, just dial the helpline number 1800-572-9877 or fill-up the Common Application Form.

You can also write back to us in the QnA zone to get more answers to your queries.

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