Accepting Colleges and Courses
NIFT Campuses
NIFT has 20 campuses across India, as listed on its official website. All are filled through the same entrance exam and counselling.
List of NIFT Campuses
Region | Campuses |
|---|---|
North | New Delhi, Panchkula, Kangra, Srinagar, Jodhpur, Raebareli, Varanasi |
West | Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Daman |
South | Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kannur |
East, North-East and Central | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Shillong, Bhopal, Raipur (Nava Raipur) |
Campuses with State Domicile Seats
As per the 2026 Admission Guidelines, supernumerary state domicile seats are available at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Daman, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Nava Raipur, Panchkula, Patna, Shillong and Varanasi, and domicile-preferential seats at Srinagar.
Choosing a Campus
Check which programmes and specialisations each campus offers.
Consider location, living costs and industry exposure in the city.
Fill more campus–programme choices during counselling to improve your chances.
Key Takeaways
NIFT has 20 campuses across India.
Several newer campuses offer extra state domicile seats.
Programme availability differs by campus.
Pro Tip: Domicile seats can be a big advantage. If your home state has a NIFT campus with domicile seats, keep your domicile certificate ready.
Source: nift.ac.in/campus; NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NIFT campuses are there?
NIFT lists 20 campuses on its official website.
Which NIFT campuses have domicile seats?
Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Daman, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Nava Raipur, Panchkula, Patna, Shillong and Varanasi (supernumerary), and Srinagar (domicile-preferential), as per 2026 guidelines.
Is admission to all campuses through the same exam?
Yes. One NIFT entrance exam and one counselling process cover all campuses.