National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resource to the textile and apparel industry.
It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full fledged campuses all across the country. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.
Courses
- UG COURSES
- PG COURSES
UG COURSES
Bachelor of Design(B.Des):
- B.Des Fashion Designing
- B.Des Fashion Communication
- B.Des Lifestyle and Accessory Design
- B.Des Textile Design
- B.Des Knitwear Design
- B.Des Leather Design
- B.Des Fashion Interior
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
PG COURSES
- Master of Design(M.Des): PG
- Master of Fashion Management(MFM)
- B.Des Lifestyle and Accessory Design
Exam Pattern
- 1.Bachelor of Design(B.Des):
- ROUND 1: GAT+CAT
- ROUND 2: Situation Test
ROUND 1:
General Ability Test (GAT):
Programme | BDES |
PAPER NAME | GAT |
LANGUAGE OF WRITTEN TEST | English/Hindi |
TEST DURATION (MIN) | 120 |
Sections | No. of Questions |
Communication Ability | 25 |
English Comprehension | 25 |
Quantitative Ability | 20 |
Analytical Ability | 15 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 |
TOTAL | 100 |
CREATIVE ABILITY TEST (CAT):
This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programmes to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of color and illustration skills. Candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details or place any identification mark on the answer sheet shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the result of these candidates shall not be declared. The decision of NIFT on such cases will be final and there will be no appeal.
ROUND 2:
SITUATION TEST: FOR UG DESIGN Programmes
- Shortlisted candidates for B.Des from the written entrance examination are required to take a Situation Test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set of materials.
- No additional material will be provided / allowed.
- The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT is English, the write-up will be in English. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language.
- The use of outside/additional material in making the model/design is not permitted. Also, candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details or place any identification mark on the model/ design/write-up shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the final result of these candidates shall not be declared.
- The evaluation of the test will be done by the Jury on the spot. The model will not be preserved for future.
- 2. Master of Design(M.Des):
- ROUND 1: GAT+CAT
- ROUND 2: Personal Interview and Group Discussion
ROUND 1:
General Ability Test (GAT):
BDES | MDES |
GAT | GAT |
English/Hindi | English/Hindi |
120 | 120 |
No. of Questions | No. of Questions |
25 | 30 |
25 | 30 |
20 | 20 |
15 | 25 |
15 | 15 |
100 | 120 |
CREATIVE ABILITY TEST (CAT):
This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programmes to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills. Candidates who try to disclose their identity by writng any personal details or place any identification mark on the answer sheet shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the result of these candidates shall not be declared. The decision of NIFT on such cases will be final and there will be no appeal.
ROUND 2:
GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND PERSONAL INTERVIEWS (GD/PI) – MFM
- Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programmes from the written entrance examination are required to undergo Case Study based Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). GD would comprise approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study assigned, on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on various parameters
Eligibility
Bachelor of Design(B.Des):
Age Limit:
- The candidate should be less than 24 years on August 1, 2025.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit of FIVE years is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories.
- 10+2 pass from a recognized institute.
- A pass grade in Senior Secondary Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
Qualifying exam:
- 3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education
- Any Public School/Board/University examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
- Note: Candidates appearing in board exams in the admission year may also apply, provided they fulfill the eligibility conditions at the time of counseling/admission.
Number of Attempts:
- There is no limit on the number of attempts.
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech):
Age Limit:
- The candidate should be less than 24 years as on August 1, 2025.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit of FIVE years is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories.
Qualifying exam:
- The candidate must have completed ANY of the following:
- 10+2 pass from a recognized institute with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
- General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Any Public School/Board/University examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system.
- 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education
- Note: Candidates appearing in board exams in the admission year may also apply, provided they fulfill the eligibility conditions at the time of counseling/admission.
Number of Attempts:
- There is no limit on the number of attempts.
Master of Design(M.Des):
Age Limit:
- There is no upper or lower age bar for admission.
Qualifying exam:
- The candidate must have completed ANY of the following:
- The candidate must have passed an undergraduate degree in any discipline
- Undergraduate diploma of minimum 3-years duration from NIFT/NID
Number of Attempts:
- There is no limit on the number of attempts.
Master of Fashion Management (MFM):
Age Limit:
- There is no upper or lower age bar for admission.
Qualifying exam:
- The candidate must have passed an undergraduate degree in any discipline
- Undergraduate diploma of minimum 3-years duration from NIFT/NID
Number of Attempts:
- There is no limit on the number of attempts.
Master of Fashion Management (MFM):
Age Limit:
- There is no upper or lower age bar for admission.
Qualifying exam:
- The candidate needs to meet any of the following criteria:
- Completed B.F.Tech from NIFT
- Passed B.E / B.Tech. from a recognized institute.
Number of Attempts:
- There is no limit on the number of attempts.
Quantitative Ability | 30 | 30 | 10 |
Analytical & Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | 25 |
General Knowledge And Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
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