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NIFT NRI Sponsored Category

NRI and NRI Sponsored Seats at NIFT

NRI Seats

  • Eligibility: Foreign nationals, NRIs residing in India or abroad, Indian citizens residing abroad for six months or more.
  • Selection: Based on SAT/GMAT/GRE scores.
  • Seat Availability: Varies by campus (5 seats per program in major cities, 3 seats per program in other cities).
  • Fees: Full annual fees paid upfront, no fee concessions or financial aid.

NRI Sponsored Seats

  • Eligibility: All candidates with a Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT Entrance Examination.
  • Selection: Allotted based on merit if NRI seats remain unfilled.
  • Requirements: Undertaking from sponsoring NRI/Foreign National, passport copy, valid visa copy.
  • Fees: Full annual fees paid upfront, no fee concessions or financial aid.

Important Notes:

  • Both NRI and NRI Sponsored seats are supernumerary and do not affect admission through general categories.
  • For detailed fee information, refer to previous conversations or page 129 of the PROSPECTUS-2024.pdf document.
  • Always consult the official NIFT website or contact the admissions office for the most up-to-date information

 NRI Fee Structure for NIFT

Regular NRI Students

Fee Component 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) 864,000 907,000 952,000 1,000,000
Library Fee (Per Year) (Non-Refundable) 50,000 52,500 55,100 57,900
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable) 32,000 33,600 35,300 37,100
Exam Fee (Per Year) 4,700 4,900 5,100 5,400
Total Recurring Fees (in Rs.) 950,700 998,000 1,047,500 1,100,400
Security Deposit (One Time) (Refundable) 12,000 0 0 0
Alumni Association Membership Fee (One Time) (Non-Refundable) 0 0 0 5,900
Registration Fee (One Time) 9,300 0 0 0
Grand Total (in Rs.) 972,000 998,000 1,047,500 1,106,300

Note: The Alumni Association Membership Fee is applicable only for PG Students and is payable in the 3rd Semester.

NLEA NRI Students

The fee structure for NLEA NRI students is similar to the regular NRI students, and detailed information can be found on pages 129-130 of the PROSPECTUS-2024.pdf.

PhD NRI/Foreign Students

The fee structure for PhD NRI/Foreign Students can be found on page 142 of the PROSPECTUS-2024.pdf.

Important Notes:

  • NIFT reserves the right to revise the fee structure for any academic year.
  • The provided fee tables do not include accommodation costs. Please contact the specific NIFT campus or visit their website for information regarding accommodation fees and availability.
  • For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult the official NIFT website or contact the admissions office of the specific campus you are interested in.

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