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NIFT Fee Structure Overview (Non NRI)

NIFT Fee Structure Overview

Fee Components:

  • Tuition Fee: Primary fee component, varies across programs and campuses.
  • Library Fee: Access to library resources.
  • Mediclaim & Student Development Fee: Health insurance and student activities.
  • Exam Fee: Costs associated with exams.
  • Security Deposit: Refundable deposit.
  • Alumni Association Membership Fee (PG Only, 3rd Semester)
  • Registration Fee: One-time non-refundable fee.

Fee Structure for Regular Students:

  • Non-NRI:

    • ₹143,000-₹166,000 per semester (Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai)
    • ₹605,000-₹700,000 per year (Daman, Patna, Kangra, Bhopal, Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Panchkula, Raebareli, Srinagar)
  • NIFT Fee Structure and Other Charges Across Campuses (Semester Fee)
    Campus
    Tuition Fee (₹)
    Security Deposit (₹)
    Registration Fee (₹)
    Alumni Association Fee (₹) (PG only, 3rd semester)
    Total Fee (₹)
    Bengaluru
    143,000 - 166,000
    12,000
    9,300
    5,900
    972,000 - 1,047,500
    Chennai
    143,000 - 166,000
    12,000
    9,300
    5,900
    972,000 - 1,047,500
    Delhi
    143,000 - 166,000
    12,000
    9,300
    5,900
    972,000 - 1,047,500
    Gandhinagar
    143,000 - 166,000
    12,000
    9,300
    5,900
    972,000 - 1,047,500
    Hyderabad
    143,000 - 166,000
    12,000
    9,300
    5,900
    972,000 - 1,047,500
  • NRI: Calculated annually, generally higher than Non-NRI fees - refer here

Fee Structure for NLEA Students:

  • Similar to regular students.
  • NRI NLEA students follow a separate annual fee structure.

Fee Structure for Artisan/Ward of Artisan:

  • Same as regular Non-NRI students.

Fee Structure for PhD Programmes:

  • Varies by category (part-time, full-time, NIFT Teaching Fellows, self-financed).
  • NRI/Foreign students have separate fees.

Important Notes:

  • NIFT reserves the right to revise fees.
  • Fees may be per semester or per year; contact NIFT for clarification.
  • Accommodation fees are not included in the provided information.
  • Refer to NIFT's official notifications for payment deadlines, methods, and potential late fees.

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