NIFT EntranceConducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam

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Purpose
Admission to NIFT's design (B.Des) and technology/management (B.F.Tech) undergraduate programmes.
Eligibility
Class 12 pass/appearing in any stream (age criteria apply — generally under 24 for undergraduates with relaxations; verify the current prospectus).
Age limits
Maximum age criteria apply for undergraduate programmes as per the current prospectus.(may change — verify at the official source)
Attempt limits
Not notified as a fixed limit; admission-year eligibility applies.(may change — verify at the official source)
Stages
Creative Ability Test (CAT) → General Ability Test (GAT) → Situation test for B.Des shortlists → Group discussion/interview for some programmes
Pattern
CAT tests drawing and creative ability; GAT tests aptitude across quant, communication and general knowledge.
Subjects
Creative ability, General ability, Situation-test material handling
Total marks
Varies by stage — verify the current prospectus.
Duration
Varies by paper.
Interview / personality test
For select programmes (postgraduate) — verify per programme.
Physical test
Not applicable
Medical test
Not applicable
Held
Once a year(may change — verify at the official source)
Notes
The situation test carries significant weight for B.Des admission — material modelling skill matters. Check the current prospectus for scheme changes.

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