NIFT
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam
Conducted by NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
About NIFT
NIFT entrance exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate design programs at 17 NIFT campuses across India. It is the most prestigious fashion and design entrance exam in the country. Programs include B.Des, B.FTech, MFM, M.Des, and MFTech across various specialisations.
Eligibility Criteria
UG Programs: • 10+2 or equivalent from any stream. • Minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam. • Age: Maximum 23 years (28 for SC/ST/PwD). PG Programs: • Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 50% marks. • No age limit for PG programs.
Exam Pattern
UG (B.Des): • Phase 1: CAT (Creative Ability Test) — 3.5 hours • Phase 2: GAT (General Ability Test) — 2 hours • Situation Test (shortlisted candidates): 3D model making • Final Merit: CAT (50%) + GAT (30%) + Situation Test (20%) UG (B.FTech): • Only GAT — 2 hours
Syllabus
CAT (Creative Ability Test): • 2D and 3D problem solving • Imagination, innovation, and creative thinking • Observation and visualization skills • Freehand drawing, sketching GAT (General Ability Test): • Quantitative Ability • Communication Ability • English Comprehension • Analytical Ability • General Knowledge & Current Affairs • Case Study (for PG programs)
Previous Year Cutoffs
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72 Marks | 65 Marks | 55 Marks | 50 Marks |
| 2023 | 70 Marks | 63 Marks | 52 Marks | 47 Marks |
Exam Overview
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