IIFT Bangalore is one of the top fashion design colleges of Bangalore that is managed by BVG Educational Trust. The institute was established in 2001 and is affiliated to Bangalore University and Karnataka State Women’s University. IIFT Bangalore offers UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma and certificate courses in various fields of fashion and apparel designing.

IIFT Bangalore admission is done on first cum first serve basis for the qualified students. To apply for any course, candidates need to fill an online application form available at the institute website. Final admission is done on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the university. The date of the online entrance exam will be communicated by email/ SMS/ phone call.

BSc is a three-year programme affiliated to Bangalore University. Students also have the option of lateral entry to pursue BSc. The institute offers Diploma in Fashion Communication and Journalism to all BSc students without charging any fee.

IIFT Bangalore BSc admission is done on the basis of an online entrance examination. The table below mentions the eligibility criteria along with the specialisation—

IIFT Bangalore Master of Fashion Management is an advanced degree which allows individuals to take up managerial positions in fashion and retail management.

Master of Fashion Management final admission is done on the basis of score obtained in the online entrance examination conducted by the institute. The table below mentions the eligibility for this programme—

IIFT Bangalore offers a one-year diploma course to anyone who is seeking professional development in the fashion industry. The course is offered by both affiliated universities of IIFT Bangalore.

• Diploma courses offered by KSWU are conducted in regular mode
• For diploma courses offered by IIFT, classes are conducted in weekend mode

The table below mentions the eligibility criteria and diploma course specialisations—

PG Diploma is a one-year programme that if offered by both KSWU and IIFT. The eligibility and specialisation of the same is mentioned below—

IIFT Bangalore certificate course is a three-month programme that allows students to gain expert skills in a specific area. The various certificate courses offered by the institute are mentioned below—

IIFT Bangalore application process is an online procedure for all courses. The application form is available on the official website and candidates need to send the filled application form by post along with application fee of Rs 1,000. Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below to fill the online application form:

Step 1: Download application form from the website (iiftbangalore.com). Alternatively, candidates can obtain it through email by requesting for the same with basic details to admissions @iiftbangalore.com.

Step 2: Duly fill the application form, affix passport size photo and sign the application form.

Step 3: Write a statement of purpose essay (SoP) in English and 250 words explaining the reason to enrol for a particular programme and the reason for choosing IIFT. The SoP should be handwritten on a plain white A4 sheet.

Step 4: Scan the completely filled admission application form and the essay and mail it to the email address mentioned above.

Step 5: Send the original admission application form by speed post/courier at:

Indian Institute of Fashion Technology #3,

1/6, 1st Cross, M C Road, Vijayanagar,

Bangalore-560079, Karnataka

Step 6: Payment can be made through NEFT/RTGS and send the transaction confirmation code to admissions@iiftbangalore.com

Accounts details for paying the fee is mentioned below—

IFSC Code: SBIN0040231

Account Number: 54030154487

Name of the Bank: State Bank of India

Branch Name: Vijayanagar

Name of Account: Indian Institute of Fashion Technology

Step 7: On completion, candidates will receive a user ID and password for the online entrance examination along with model questions and guidelines for the online entrance examination.

Important points about IIFT Bangalore admissions

• Successful candidates will be intimated by an email regarding their selection and will be asked to obtain provisional admission
• Provisional admission by remitting a non-refundable initial admission fee of Rs 30,000 (inclusive of the total fee payable) within the date prescribed
• Candidates will receive a provisional admission confirmation letter on receipt of the above fee along with instruction for submission of original documents and balance fees

IIFT Bangalore has fixed certain fixed intakes for every academic session mentioned below:

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Q. What are the courses offered at IIFT Bangalore?

Q. Are all programmes conducted in full-time mode?

A. No, students can pursue Diploma in Fashion Designing and Boutique Management on weekends.

Q. What is the programme duration for Diploma courses?

A. Diploma courses at IIFT Bangalore have a duration of one year for both regular and weekend mode.

Q. What is the duration of certificate courses offered at IIFT Bangalore?

A. IIFT Bangalore offers two certificate courses which have a duration of three months.

Q. Is there any value-added cost at IIFT Bangalore?

A. Yes, students who pursue BSc from IIFT Bangalore get to study a value-added course— Diploma in Fashion Communication and Journalism at no extra cost.

• IIFT is in Collaborations with Karnataka State Women’s University and Karnataka state open University
• Industrial visits pertaining to retail sector, fashion sector, apparel sector and boutiques
• IIFT organizes International Educational Tour for students to Fashion capital PARIS
• IIFT provides Good exposure by way of seminars and fashion shows