National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Notification

Last date of Submission: January 6, 2025
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), a premier institute of fashion education, invites applications for its Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. programs through the NIFT Entrance Examination 2025.


Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

  1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des):
    • Fashion Communication
    • Accessory Design
    • Fashion Design
    • Knitwear Design
    • Leather Design
    • Textile Design
    • Fashion Interiors
  2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech):
    • Apparel Production

Postgraduate Programs

  1. Master of Design (M.Des)
  2. Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
  3. Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)

Eligibility Criteria

  • B.Des: Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • B.F.Tech: Completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.
  • M.Des and M.F.M: Undergraduate degree from a recognized institute or diploma (minimum 3 years) from NIFT/NID.
  • M.F.Tech: B.F.Tech from NIFT or an equivalent engineering degree.

Detailed eligibility criteria are available in the NIFT Prospectus 2025.


Entrance Examination Details

  • Examination Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • Mode of Exam:
    • General Ability Test (GAT): Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • Creative Ability Test (CAT): Paper-Based Test (PBT)

For B.Des programs, a Situation Test will follow the written examination for shortlisted candidates.


Application Process

  1. Online Registration: Candidates must apply through the NTA’s portal: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/.
  2. Steps to Apply:
    • Register using a valid email and mobile number.
    • Fill out the application form with accurate details.
    • Upload scanned copies of:
      • Recent passport-sized photograph (10–200 KB)
      • Signature (4–30 KB)
      • Relevant certificates (50–500 KB).
    • Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Important Dates

Activity Date
Start of Online Registration November 22, 2024
Last Date to Apply January 6, 2025
Late Application with ₹5000 Fee January 7–9, 2025
Application Correction Window January 10–12, 2025
Entrance Examination February 9, 2025

Application Fee

Category Fee (Single Program) Fee (Two Programs)
General/OBC (NCL)/EWS ₹3000 ₹4500
SC/ST/PwD ₹1500 ₹2250
NRI/Foreign National/OCI/PIO $125 N/A

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