NIFT Entrance Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Admission Process & Seats
Updated On : May 17, 2024
Summary: Discover key insights into the NIFT entrance exam 2025, the gateway to India's top fashion institutes. Learn about eligibility, key dates, and preparation tips for this pivotal entrance exam. Ready to embark on your fashion journey?
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2025, or the National Institute of Fashion Technology exam, is conducted to offer admission to UG and PG fashion design courses at autonomous NIFT institutes.
With the official exam dates yet to be announced, aspirants are advised to stay updated with the latest information and prepare accordingly for the upcoming exam cycle.
This article will discuss several factors of the NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam, as provided in the tables of contents.
Important Updates:
- The NTA has released the NIFT UG results for UG programs on May 14, 2024.
- The NTA released the final NIFT result 2024 for PG programs (M.Des, M.FTech, MFM) on May 8, 2024. Candidates can now view the results on the official website.
Table of Content
What is the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts the NIFT 2025 entrance exam annually to provide admission to design programs for both UG and PG such as:
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- Master of Design (M.Des)
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F. Tech)
- Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
- Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
NIFT Entrance Exam Dates 2025
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has released the official exam date for the NIFT 2025 exam. Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the NIFT Exam 2025:
| Events | NIFT Exam Dates 2025 (Tentative) |
| Starting of Online Registration | December 2024 (Expected) |
| Last date of NIFT Online Registration | January 2025 (Expected) |
| The last date of registration with the late fee of Rs. 5000 | January 2025 (Expected) |
| Correction Window for NIFT Application form | January 2nd Week, 2025 (Expected) |
| Availability of Admit card | January 3rd Week, 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT Computer Based Test | February 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT 2025 answer key | February 3rd Week, 2025 (Expected) |
| Last date to object NIFT Answer Key | February Last Week 2025 (Expected) |
| Announcement of NIFT Result for Written Exam | March 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT Situation Test/GD/Personal Interview | April 2025 (Expected) |
| Last date for Online registration for NRI/Foreign Nationals | January 2025 (Expected) |
| Declaration of Final Result | April Last Week 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT Counselling and Seat Allocation | May - June 2025 (Expected) |
Keep updated: NIFT Exam Updates 2025
NIFT Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling out the application form, checking whether you meet the NIFT Eligibility Criteria is vital. The NIFT entrance exam requirements for both UG and PG level programs are given below:
Undergraduate Programs
Age Limit(B.Des & B.FTech)
The maximum age should be less than 24 years as of 1 August 2025. The upper age limit may be relaxed by 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.
Academic Qualification (B.Des & B.FTech)
- Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
- Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi, with Physics and Mathematics.
- A passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics.
- Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics.
- General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).
Prepare with: NIFT Online Coaching Classes 2025
Master's Programs (M.Des, M.F.M and M.FTech)
Candidates fulfilling the prescribed educational qualification criteria for the Master’s program can apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam.
Qualifying Age
There is no Age limit for applying for a Master's degree in NIFT.
Academic Qualification
- Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India OR
- Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.
- For MFM Program: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University.
- For M. F. Tech Program: B. F. Tech. From NIFT, OR, B. E/B. Tech. from a recognized Institute/University.
Know more: NIFT Interior Designing Course
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Application Form
You must complete the application form on or before the last date. To complete the NIFT online application form without errors, follow the steps below.
- Visit the official website, i.e. www.nift.ac.in
- Register on the official website before proceeding to fill out the application. After successful registration, your login credentials will be sent to the registered email address.
- Log in using the credentials to access and fill out the Application Form. Fill in all the mandatory fields with the correct NIFT exam information.
- You will need to upload scanned copies of recent passport-size coloured photographs and signatures with a black-on-white background in JPG/JPEG format.
- After uploading the required documents, you can pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card or offline via demand draft.
- You must send the Demand Draft along with a printout of the filled-in Application Form duly completed in all respects (via Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier Service) to the following address:
Project Manager,
All India Management Association Management House,
14, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
The demand draft should reach the address within the specified date.
Check the official notice the National Institute of Fashion Technology released for more information.
NIFT 2025 Application Fee
- Non - Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category: Rs. 3000/
- Non - Refundable Fee for SC/ ST/ PWD Category: Rs. 1500/-
Check: Top NIFT Campuses in India
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card
The admit card is a necessary document without which you cannot appear for the examination. You should keep in mind specific points regarding the NIFT Admit Card.
- The NIFT admit card is released as a PDF.
- You can download the Admit Card by visiting the official website.
- You must enter your application number and date of birth to download the admit card.
- If there is any discrepancy in the candidate's particulars or the photograph and signatures shown on the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the concerned authority.
NIFT Entrance Exam Centers List 2025
You must select only one examination city that fits your choice during the application process. Once selected, you will not be able to change the examination centre opted for nor request a change in the examination—the exam conducting body reserves the right to cancel NIFT examination centres in case of any discrepancy.
| Ahmedabad | Dehradun | Kannur | Raipur |
| Bengaluru | Delhi | Kolkata | Ranchi |
| Bhopal | Guwahati | Lucknow | Surat |
| Bhubaneshwar | Hyderabad | Madurai | Udaipur |
| Chandigarh | Jaipur | Mumbai | Vadodara |
| Chennai | Jammu | Nagpur | Visakhapatnam |
| Cochin | Jodhpur | Patna | Shillong |
| Coimbatore | Kangra | Pune | Srinagar |
NIFT Entrance Exam Pattern 2025
The entrance exam checks your knowledge, aptitude, and skills for your chosen program. Per the NIFT Entrance Test Pattern, you must pass the written test, situation test, and group discussion/personal interview to be eligible for final selection.
Written Test
The written test is divided into the
- Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- General Ability Test (GAT)
Know the difference: Difference Between CAT and GAT for NIFT
Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des and M.Des
This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programs to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation in 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.
Refer: NIFT CAT Questions with Solutions
General Ability Test (GAT)
In the GAT (General Ability Test), the exam conducting body will test your quantitative, communicative, and analytical abilities apart from general knowledge and current events.
Exam Duration for the GAT written test will be 2 hours for B.Des & M.Des, and 3 hours for BF. Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech.
Refer: NIFT Previous Year Question Papers PDF
Situation Test
- You can only write a situation test if you score above the cut-off marks in the Written exam. Based on the given situation with the material provided, your skills for material handling and innovative ability are evaluated in this exam.
- In the NIFT situation test candidates will be asked to make a model.
- 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.
Note: As the medium of instruction at NIFT is English, all write-ups must be submitted in English. Write-ups in any other language will not be awarded any marks.
Read more: How to Prepare for the NIFT Situation Test?
Group Discussion/ Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programs after the written entrance examination are required to undergo a Personal Interview (PI).
During the Personal Interview, a panel will evaluate candidates based on the various parameters listed below.
- Career orientation
- Aptness for the course
- Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
- Communication
- General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2025
What comes in the NIFT entrance exam 2025? It is essential to go through the NIFT Exam Syllabus before starting your preparation, as it will help you know the crucial topics from the exam point of view.
NIFT GAT Syllabus 2025: Section-wise topics
| GAT Topics | Description |
| Quantitative Ability | This section's purpose is to gauge your aptitude for mathematics. |
| Questions include addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, interest rate, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance. | |
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | This section is designed to evaluate your proficiency in everyday English communication. |
| It includes questions on idioms and phrases, singular and plural forms of words, words with corresponding meanings, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling, understanding a situation from a passage, and more. | |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability | This sub-test is intended to assess your ability to infer and apply logic from given information and evaluate the candidate's ability to detect the given problem and use reasoning to solve the core issues of the concern. |
| Creative and lateral thinking concepts and practice will be helpful for your preparation. | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | This section will assess your general knowledge and knowledge of current events. |
| Case Study | This section is based on a scenario in the workplace, and it aids in determining your leadership ability. |
NIFT CAT 2025 Syllabus: Important Topics
Only B.Des and M.Des candidates are required to take the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The following are the important CAT topics:
| NIFT Syllabus 2025: Important Topics | ||
| Drawing Fundamentals | Design Theory | Principles of composition |
| Natural & Geometrical Form | Innovation in Design | Principles of Composition |
| Creative thinking & writing | Optical Illusion | Understanding Light & Shade |
| Visual Logic | Form & Function | Colour, Pattern & Texture |
| Theme Development | Drawing Fundamentals | Picture Analysis |
| Memory Drawing | Inspiration & Creativity | Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship |
| Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions | Elements & Principles of Design | Imagination & Doodling |
| Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions | Optical Illusion | Expression & Emotion |
| Developing Themes & Colour Associations | Usage of Colour in Compositions | Story Pictures |
| 3D Visualization | Presentation Techniques | Design Awareness |
Refer: NIFT Drawing Questions with solutions
Essential Guidelines for NIFT Entrance Exam 2025
Here are some guidelines that aspirants should follow while writing the NIFT entrance exam.
- The General Ability Test (GAT) will be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT).
- The Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be conducted as Paper Based Test (PBT)
- Entry to the Examination Centre will be allowed with Admit Card only.
- Mobiles and other technical gadgets will not be allowed inside the Examination Centre.
- Candidates with mobile or other technical gadgets will be asked to leave the examination centre and be disqualified.
- Candidates should reach the Examination Centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
- The Studio Test will be held at the allotted NIFT Campuses.
- Candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing personal details or placing any identification mark on the answer sheet will be ‘DISQUALIFIED’, and the result of these candidates will not be declared.
- The decision of NIFT on such cases will be final, and there will be no appeal.
Learn more: NIFT Exam Day Instructions 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Preparation Tips
- Create a practical study plan for the NIFT exam by giving more time to topics that you find difficult and keeping a buffer so that you can complete some pending revisions.
- The important thing is not to waste time on questions that seem complicated. Finish all the sections you are good at and dedicate more time to the difficult ones.
- If you plan to take your exam in the 9-12 slot, you should practice solving papers simultaneously to train your mind to be super active during that period.
- Practising previous year's question papers during the last couple of months before the exam will help you know the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked in the exam.
- Analyze your exam preparation level by attempting full-length NIFT mock tests.
Learn more: How To Prepare For NIFT Entrance Exam 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Preparation Books
Preparing from the right books will help enhance your preparation levels for the upcoming exam.
You may consider referring to the books listed below for the NIFT exam.
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author |
| NIFT, NID, and IIFT Entrance Exam Guide | D Mittal |
| NIFT, NID/ IIFT Admission Test | Surendra Kalimantan |
| Guide to NIFT/ NID for Groups A, B, and C | RP Datson |
| NIFT Entrance Exam Mock Papers | D Mittal |
| NIFT entrance exam preparation course | Prashant Kumar |
NIFT Entrance Exam Analysis 2025
You can check the exam analysis to understand the difficulty level of the paper, the type of questions asked in the exam, the number of questions from each topic, and more details.
Here's the NIFT entrance exam analysis for 2024 is given below -
- The NIFT Exam Analysis shows that CAT and GAT exams were relatively easy.
- The exam was based on colour theory, making it easier for students to be more creative.
- We will update you with the questions and answers as soon as the exam is over.
- Knowing each subject's exam analysis will help you focus on the essential topics better.
Refer: General Knowledge (GK) Questions for NIFT 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam Result 2025
The National Institute of Technology will release the results on its official website. The NIFT entrance exam results will be released as a merit list.
The NIFT Result will be released separately for B.Des and M.Des courses.
You can download the result from the official website by following the steps given below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website
- Step 2: Click on the tab 'Result'
- Step 3: Enter details as demanded on-screen
- Step 4: The result will be displayed on the screen
- Step 5: Download the result and take a printout for future reference
Previous Year's NIFT Cut-Off
The cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks you need to secure to be selected for the exam. NIFT Cut Off is the closing rank set by participating institutes, which will vary across campuses.
- The cut-off list will be released after the result is declared.
- There are 16 NIFT campuses in India, and they will release an opening and closing rank for various courses.
Check: NIFT Cut off 2023 PDF
NIFT 2025 Admission Process
To participate in the NIFT entrance exam 2025 counselling process, you must register through the official website and enter the campus where you choose for the counselling session.
- You must download the call letter online for the GD and PI Interview rounds by entering your application number, date of birth, and roll number.
- Document verification will also be done during counselling.
- Though the institute does not charge a fee for the preliminary round of counselling, you must pay INR 5000 for each subsequent round of counselling.
Know more: NIFT Admission Process
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Selection Process
The selection process varies for each program. Check out the table below to learn about the selection process for each program and the weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list.
| Program | Selection Process | Test | Weightage |
| B. Des | Comprises a written examination comprising of a CAT and GAT, followed by a situation test to be undertaken by shortlisted students | CAT | 50% |
| GAT | 30% | ||
| Situation Test | 20% | ||
| M. Des | Comprises a written examination comprising of CAT and GAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for shortlisted students | CAT | 40% |
| GAT | 30% | ||
| GD/PI | 30% | ||
| B. F. Tech | Comprises of GAT Written Examination only. | GAT | 100% |
| M. F. Tech and MFM | Comprises of Written test comprising of GAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for shortlisted students | GAT | 70% |
| GD/PI | 30% |
Know more: NIFT Hyderabad Admission 2025
Documents Required at the Time of NIFT 2025 Counselling
The following documents are required at the time of the NIFT Counselling process:
- For UG applicants, 12th Class Marksheet & Certificate. For PG applicants, Previous Degrees' Marksheets & Certificates (including final semester/year if applicable).
- In case the candidate has appeared for qualifying exam/ compartment candidates can upload their admit card for qualifying exam (including compartmental) and proof of completing previous years.
- Proof of date of birth (Secondary school marksheet & certificate) (Original and photocopy).
- Valid certificate of SC/ST/OBC - Non-Creamy Layer/PWD/Open - EWS category claimed in candidate’s name.
- For State Domicile seats the status of domicile will be decided by the address of your 12th school. Kashmiri Migrants with valid certificate can claim Kashmir domicile, but only choose either Kashmir or the state from which they passed 12th.
- Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format in original.
- An undertaking for seeking provisional admission only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared.
- An undertaking on Anti-Ragging.
- An undertaking regarding refund of fee.
- The requisite fee has to be paid online once an offer of allotment is made during the seat allocation process through payment gateway. Candidate’s provisional admission will be confirmed only if requisite fee payment is verified.
Know more: NIFT Fee Structure 2025 UG and PG
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Seats Intake
NIFT had a total Seat Intake of 5289 for UG and PG programs 2024. We can expect a similar intake for NIFT admissions in 2025 as well.
Check out the campus-wise seat intake for the NIFT entrance exam 2025 -
| NIFT Campus | Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) | State Domicile | NRI, Foreign Nationals/SAARC |
| Bengaluru | 338 | 0 | 43 |
| Bhopal | 238 | 49 | 21 |
| Chennai | 338 | 0 | 43 |
| Daman | 68 | 14 | 6 |
| Gandhinagar | 300 | 0 | 38 |
| Hyderabad | 266 | 0 | 35 |
| Kannur | 238 | 49 | 21 |
| Kolkata | 304 | 0 | 40 |
| Mumbai | 304 | 0 | 40 |
| New Delhi | 376 | 0 | 48 |
| Patna | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Panchkula | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Raebareli | 228 | 0 | 30 |
| Shillong | 170 | 35 | 15 |
| Kangra | 238 | 49 | 21 |
| Jodhpur | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Bhubaneswar | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Srinagar | 170 | 60 | 0 |
| Total | 4392 | 424 | 473 |
Learn which NIFT Campus is better for making a well-informed decision.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025: Participating Colleges
A total of 18 colleges will accept the NIFT score. Here is the list of NIFT Colleges accepting the NIFT Exam 2025.
- NIFT Bengaluru
- NIFT Bhopal
- NIFT Chennai
- NIFT Daman
- NIFT Gandhinagar
- NIFT Hyderabad
- NIFT Kannur
- NIFT Kolkata
- NIFT Mumbai
- NIFT New Delhi
- NIFT Patna
- NIFT Panchkula
- NIFT Raebareli
- NIFT Shillong
- NIFT Kangra
- NIFT Jodhpur
- NIFT Bhubaneswar
- NIFT Srinagar
Read Also: NIFT Career Opportunities 2025
Conclusion
The NIFT Exam for Fashion Design is challenging and comprehensive, requiring extensive preparation to score highly. However, with the right approach and hard work, good scores in this exam are achievable.
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Admission Process & Seats
May 17, 2024
Summary: Discover key insights into the NIFT entrance exam 2025, the gateway to India's top fashion institutes. Learn about eligibility, key dates, and preparation tips for this pivotal entrance exam. Ready to embark on your fashion journey?
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2025, or the National Institute of Fashion Technology exam, is conducted to offer admission to UG and PG fashion design courses at autonomous NIFT institutes.
With the official exam dates yet to be announced, aspirants are advised to stay updated with the latest information and prepare accordingly for the upcoming exam cycle.
This article will discuss several factors of the NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam, as provided in the tables of contents.
Important Updates:
- The NTA has released the NIFT UG results for UG programs on May 14, 2024.
- The NTA released the final NIFT result 2024 for PG programs (M.Des, M.FTech, MFM) on May 8, 2024. Candidates can now view the results on the official website.
Table of Content
What is the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts the NIFT 2025 entrance exam annually to provide admission to design programs for both UG and PG such as:
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- Master of Design (M.Des)
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F. Tech)
- Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
- Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
NIFT Entrance Exam Dates 2025
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has released the official exam date for the NIFT 2025 exam. Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the NIFT Exam 2025:
| Events | NIFT Exam Dates 2025 (Tentative) |
| Starting of Online Registration | December 2024 (Expected) |
| Last date of NIFT Online Registration | January 2025 (Expected) |
| The last date of registration with the late fee of Rs. 5000 | January 2025 (Expected) |
| Correction Window for NIFT Application form | January 2nd Week, 2025 (Expected) |
| Availability of Admit card | January 3rd Week, 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT Computer Based Test | February 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT 2025 answer key | February 3rd Week, 2025 (Expected) |
| Last date to object NIFT Answer Key | February Last Week 2025 (Expected) |
| Announcement of NIFT Result for Written Exam | March 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT Situation Test/GD/Personal Interview | April 2025 (Expected) |
| Last date for Online registration for NRI/Foreign Nationals | January 2025 (Expected) |
| Declaration of Final Result | April Last Week 2025 (Expected) |
| NIFT Counselling and Seat Allocation | May - June 2025 (Expected) |
Keep updated: NIFT Exam Updates 2025
NIFT Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling out the application form, checking whether you meet the NIFT Eligibility Criteria is vital. The NIFT entrance exam requirements for both UG and PG level programs are given below:
Undergraduate Programs
Age Limit(B.Des & B.FTech)
The maximum age should be less than 24 years as of 1 August 2025. The upper age limit may be relaxed by 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.
Academic Qualification (B.Des & B.FTech)
- Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
- Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi, with Physics and Mathematics.
- A passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics.
- Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics.
- General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).
Prepare with: NIFT Online Coaching Classes 2025
Master's Programs (M.Des, M.F.M and M.FTech)
Candidates fulfilling the prescribed educational qualification criteria for the Master’s program can apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam.
Qualifying Age
There is no Age limit for applying for a Master's degree in NIFT.
Academic Qualification
- Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India OR
- Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.
- For MFM Program: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University.
- For M. F. Tech Program: B. F. Tech. From NIFT, OR, B. E/B. Tech. from a recognized Institute/University.
Know more: NIFT Interior Designing Course
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Application Form
You must complete the application form on or before the last date. To complete the NIFT online application form without errors, follow the steps below.
- Visit the official website, i.e. www.nift.ac.in
- Register on the official website before proceeding to fill out the application. After successful registration, your login credentials will be sent to the registered email address.
- Log in using the credentials to access and fill out the Application Form. Fill in all the mandatory fields with the correct NIFT exam information.
- You will need to upload scanned copies of recent passport-size coloured photographs and signatures with a black-on-white background in JPG/JPEG format.
- After uploading the required documents, you can pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card or offline via demand draft.
- You must send the Demand Draft along with a printout of the filled-in Application Form duly completed in all respects (via Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier Service) to the following address:
Project Manager,
All India Management Association Management House,
14, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
The demand draft should reach the address within the specified date.
Check the official notice the National Institute of Fashion Technology released for more information.
NIFT 2025 Application Fee
- Non - Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category: Rs. 3000/
- Non - Refundable Fee for SC/ ST/ PWD Category: Rs. 1500/-
Check: Top NIFT Campuses in India
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card
The admit card is a necessary document without which you cannot appear for the examination. You should keep in mind specific points regarding the NIFT Admit Card.
- The NIFT admit card is released as a PDF.
- You can download the Admit Card by visiting the official website.
- You must enter your application number and date of birth to download the admit card.
- If there is any discrepancy in the candidate's particulars or the photograph and signatures shown on the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the concerned authority.
NIFT Entrance Exam Centers List 2025
You must select only one examination city that fits your choice during the application process. Once selected, you will not be able to change the examination centre opted for nor request a change in the examination—the exam conducting body reserves the right to cancel NIFT examination centres in case of any discrepancy.
| Ahmedabad | Dehradun | Kannur | Raipur |
| Bengaluru | Delhi | Kolkata | Ranchi |
| Bhopal | Guwahati | Lucknow | Surat |
| Bhubaneshwar | Hyderabad | Madurai | Udaipur |
| Chandigarh | Jaipur | Mumbai | Vadodara |
| Chennai | Jammu | Nagpur | Visakhapatnam |
| Cochin | Jodhpur | Patna | Shillong |
| Coimbatore | Kangra | Pune | Srinagar |
NIFT Entrance Exam Pattern 2025
The entrance exam checks your knowledge, aptitude, and skills for your chosen program. Per the NIFT Entrance Test Pattern, you must pass the written test, situation test, and group discussion/personal interview to be eligible for final selection.
Written Test
The written test is divided into the
- Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- General Ability Test (GAT)
Know the difference: Difference Between CAT and GAT for NIFT
Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des and M.Des
This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programs to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation in 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.
Refer: NIFT CAT Questions with Solutions
General Ability Test (GAT)
In the GAT (General Ability Test), the exam conducting body will test your quantitative, communicative, and analytical abilities apart from general knowledge and current events.
Exam Duration for the GAT written test will be 2 hours for B.Des & M.Des, and 3 hours for BF. Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech.
Refer: NIFT Previous Year Question Papers PDF
Situation Test
- You can only write a situation test if you score above the cut-off marks in the Written exam. Based on the given situation with the material provided, your skills for material handling and innovative ability are evaluated in this exam.
- In the NIFT situation test candidates will be asked to make a model.
- 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.
Note: As the medium of instruction at NIFT is English, all write-ups must be submitted in English. Write-ups in any other language will not be awarded any marks.
Read more: How to Prepare for the NIFT Situation Test?
Group Discussion/ Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programs after the written entrance examination are required to undergo a Personal Interview (PI).
During the Personal Interview, a panel will evaluate candidates based on the various parameters listed below.
- Career orientation
- Aptness for the course
- Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
- Communication
- General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2025
What comes in the NIFT entrance exam 2025? It is essential to go through the NIFT Exam Syllabus before starting your preparation, as it will help you know the crucial topics from the exam point of view.
NIFT GAT Syllabus 2025: Section-wise topics
| GAT Topics | Description |
| Quantitative Ability | This section's purpose is to gauge your aptitude for mathematics. |
| Questions include addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, interest rate, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance. | |
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | This section is designed to evaluate your proficiency in everyday English communication. |
| It includes questions on idioms and phrases, singular and plural forms of words, words with corresponding meanings, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling, understanding a situation from a passage, and more. | |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability | This sub-test is intended to assess your ability to infer and apply logic from given information and evaluate the candidate's ability to detect the given problem and use reasoning to solve the core issues of the concern. |
| Creative and lateral thinking concepts and practice will be helpful for your preparation. | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | This section will assess your general knowledge and knowledge of current events. |
| Case Study | This section is based on a scenario in the workplace, and it aids in determining your leadership ability. |
NIFT CAT 2025 Syllabus: Important Topics
Only B.Des and M.Des candidates are required to take the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The following are the important CAT topics:
| NIFT Syllabus 2025: Important Topics | ||
| Drawing Fundamentals | Design Theory | Principles of composition |
| Natural & Geometrical Form | Innovation in Design | Principles of Composition |
| Creative thinking & writing | Optical Illusion | Understanding Light & Shade |
| Visual Logic | Form & Function | Colour, Pattern & Texture |
| Theme Development | Drawing Fundamentals | Picture Analysis |
| Memory Drawing | Inspiration & Creativity | Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship |
| Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions | Elements & Principles of Design | Imagination & Doodling |
| Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions | Optical Illusion | Expression & Emotion |
| Developing Themes & Colour Associations | Usage of Colour in Compositions | Story Pictures |
| 3D Visualization | Presentation Techniques | Design Awareness |
Refer: NIFT Drawing Questions with solutions
Essential Guidelines for NIFT Entrance Exam 2025
Here are some guidelines that aspirants should follow while writing the NIFT entrance exam.
- The General Ability Test (GAT) will be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT).
- The Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be conducted as Paper Based Test (PBT)
- Entry to the Examination Centre will be allowed with Admit Card only.
- Mobiles and other technical gadgets will not be allowed inside the Examination Centre.
- Candidates with mobile or other technical gadgets will be asked to leave the examination centre and be disqualified.
- Candidates should reach the Examination Centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
- The Studio Test will be held at the allotted NIFT Campuses.
- Candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing personal details or placing any identification mark on the answer sheet will be ‘DISQUALIFIED’, and the result of these candidates will not be declared.
- The decision of NIFT on such cases will be final, and there will be no appeal.
Learn more: NIFT Exam Day Instructions 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Preparation Tips
- Create a practical study plan for the NIFT exam by giving more time to topics that you find difficult and keeping a buffer so that you can complete some pending revisions.
- The important thing is not to waste time on questions that seem complicated. Finish all the sections you are good at and dedicate more time to the difficult ones.
- If you plan to take your exam in the 9-12 slot, you should practice solving papers simultaneously to train your mind to be super active during that period.
- Practising previous year's question papers during the last couple of months before the exam will help you know the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked in the exam.
- Analyze your exam preparation level by attempting full-length NIFT mock tests.
Learn more: How To Prepare For NIFT Entrance Exam 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Preparation Books
Preparing from the right books will help enhance your preparation levels for the upcoming exam.
You may consider referring to the books listed below for the NIFT exam.
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author |
| NIFT, NID, and IIFT Entrance Exam Guide | D Mittal |
| NIFT, NID/ IIFT Admission Test | Surendra Kalimantan |
| Guide to NIFT/ NID for Groups A, B, and C | RP Datson |
| NIFT Entrance Exam Mock Papers | D Mittal |
| NIFT entrance exam preparation course | Prashant Kumar |
NIFT Entrance Exam Analysis 2025
You can check the exam analysis to understand the difficulty level of the paper, the type of questions asked in the exam, the number of questions from each topic, and more details.
Here's the NIFT entrance exam analysis for 2024 is given below -
- The NIFT Exam Analysis shows that CAT and GAT exams were relatively easy.
- The exam was based on colour theory, making it easier for students to be more creative.
- We will update you with the questions and answers as soon as the exam is over.
- Knowing each subject's exam analysis will help you focus on the essential topics better.
Refer: General Knowledge (GK) Questions for NIFT 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam Result 2025
The National Institute of Technology will release the results on its official website. The NIFT entrance exam results will be released as a merit list.
The NIFT Result will be released separately for B.Des and M.Des courses.
You can download the result from the official website by following the steps given below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website
- Step 2: Click on the tab 'Result'
- Step 3: Enter details as demanded on-screen
- Step 4: The result will be displayed on the screen
- Step 5: Download the result and take a printout for future reference
Previous Year's NIFT Cut-Off
The cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks you need to secure to be selected for the exam. NIFT Cut Off is the closing rank set by participating institutes, which will vary across campuses.
- The cut-off list will be released after the result is declared.
- There are 16 NIFT campuses in India, and they will release an opening and closing rank for various courses.
Check: NIFT Cut off 2023 PDF
NIFT 2025 Admission Process
To participate in the NIFT entrance exam 2025 counselling process, you must register through the official website and enter the campus where you choose for the counselling session.
- You must download the call letter online for the GD and PI Interview rounds by entering your application number, date of birth, and roll number.
- Document verification will also be done during counselling.
- Though the institute does not charge a fee for the preliminary round of counselling, you must pay INR 5000 for each subsequent round of counselling.
Know more: NIFT Admission Process
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Selection Process
The selection process varies for each program. Check out the table below to learn about the selection process for each program and the weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list.
| Program | Selection Process | Test | Weightage |
| B. Des | Comprises a written examination comprising of a CAT and GAT, followed by a situation test to be undertaken by shortlisted students | CAT | 50% |
| GAT | 30% | ||
| Situation Test | 20% | ||
| M. Des | Comprises a written examination comprising of CAT and GAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for shortlisted students | CAT | 40% |
| GAT | 30% | ||
| GD/PI | 30% | ||
| B. F. Tech | Comprises of GAT Written Examination only. | GAT | 100% |
| M. F. Tech and MFM | Comprises of Written test comprising of GAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for shortlisted students | GAT | 70% |
| GD/PI | 30% |
Know more: NIFT Hyderabad Admission 2025
Documents Required at the Time of NIFT 2025 Counselling
The following documents are required at the time of the NIFT Counselling process:
- For UG applicants, 12th Class Marksheet & Certificate. For PG applicants, Previous Degrees' Marksheets & Certificates (including final semester/year if applicable).
- In case the candidate has appeared for qualifying exam/ compartment candidates can upload their admit card for qualifying exam (including compartmental) and proof of completing previous years.
- Proof of date of birth (Secondary school marksheet & certificate) (Original and photocopy).
- Valid certificate of SC/ST/OBC - Non-Creamy Layer/PWD/Open - EWS category claimed in candidate’s name.
- For State Domicile seats the status of domicile will be decided by the address of your 12th school. Kashmiri Migrants with valid certificate can claim Kashmir domicile, but only choose either Kashmir or the state from which they passed 12th.
- Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format in original.
- An undertaking for seeking provisional admission only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared.
- An undertaking on Anti-Ragging.
- An undertaking regarding refund of fee.
- The requisite fee has to be paid online once an offer of allotment is made during the seat allocation process through payment gateway. Candidate’s provisional admission will be confirmed only if requisite fee payment is verified.
Know more: NIFT Fee Structure 2025 UG and PG
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Seats Intake
NIFT had a total Seat Intake of 5289 for UG and PG programs 2024. We can expect a similar intake for NIFT admissions in 2025 as well.
Check out the campus-wise seat intake for the NIFT entrance exam 2025 -
| NIFT Campus | Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) | State Domicile | NRI, Foreign Nationals/SAARC |
| Bengaluru | 338 | 0 | 43 |
| Bhopal | 238 | 49 | 21 |
| Chennai | 338 | 0 | 43 |
| Daman | 68 | 14 | 6 |
| Gandhinagar | 300 | 0 | 38 |
| Hyderabad | 266 | 0 | 35 |
| Kannur | 238 | 49 | 21 |
| Kolkata | 304 | 0 | 40 |
| Mumbai | 304 | 0 | 40 |
| New Delhi | 376 | 0 | 48 |
| Patna | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Panchkula | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Raebareli | 228 | 0 | 30 |
| Shillong | 170 | 35 | 15 |
| Kangra | 238 | 49 | 21 |
| Jodhpur | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Bhubaneswar | 204 | 42 | 18 |
| Srinagar | 170 | 60 | 0 |
| Total | 4392 | 424 | 473 |
Learn which NIFT Campus is better for making a well-informed decision.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025: Participating Colleges
A total of 18 colleges will accept the NIFT score. Here is the list of NIFT Colleges accepting the NIFT Exam 2025.
- NIFT Bengaluru
- NIFT Bhopal
- NIFT Chennai
- NIFT Daman
- NIFT Gandhinagar
- NIFT Hyderabad
- NIFT Kannur
- NIFT Kolkata
- NIFT Mumbai
- NIFT New Delhi
- NIFT Patna
- NIFT Panchkula
- NIFT Raebareli
- NIFT Shillong
- NIFT Kangra
- NIFT Jodhpur
- NIFT Bhubaneswar
- NIFT Srinagar
Read Also: NIFT Career Opportunities 2025
Conclusion
The NIFT Exam for Fashion Design is challenging and comprehensive, requiring extensive preparation to score highly. However, with the right approach and hard work, good scores in this exam are achievable.
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