SOFT CET 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Application (OPEN), Syllabus, Eligibility, Admission Process

School of Fashion Technology Common Entrance Test 2025 ( SOFT CET )

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 13:04 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

SOFT CET 2025 - MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, has started accepting SOFT CET 2025 applications. The application window opened on March 01, 2025. It is open till May 15, 2025, with the regular fees, and the registration for SOFT CET with late fees will be opening from May 15, 2025 to May 30, 2025. The direct link to fill out the form will be provided here.

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for SOFT CET 2025 can apply.  The SOFT CET 2025 entrance exam for B Des and M Des will be held on June 06, 2025 and June 07, 2025. It will be conducted in online and offline modes. Students can select one date and one mode only. The SOFT CET 2025 will include the following tests, and all the tests will be conducted on the same day.

  • General Ability Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio + Statement of Purpose

The result-cum-merit list of the SOFT CET 2025 will be released on June 11, 2025. The SOFT CET 2025 result will be considered for admission to the UG, PG, and diploma design courses offered by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune.

 

Q:   What will be the mode of the SOFT CET exam?
A: 

The mode of SOFT CET 2025 exam will be released by the exam conducting body on its admission portal. The SOFT CET 2025 exam will be conducted in online mode only. The detailed exam pattern will include details like exam timings, types of questions asked, marking scheme, etc.

The candidate must follow the exam pattern thoroughly when preparing for the exam. Also, make sure that you consult the updated syllabus.

Q:   I have registered for SOFT CET, but due to some reason, I will can't appear in the exam. Will the application fee refunded?
A: 

The candidate will have to pay a application fee at the time of registration. However, the registration fee for all the programmes is non-refundable and non-negotiable.

So, when appplying for admission, you need to bear this thing in mind.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?
A: 

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is closed.

With regular fees, the application was open from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications were accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025.

The application was available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA also released the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure.

Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme could fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date.

Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.

Q:   Is the SOFT CET exam schedule for BDes and MDes programmes similar?
A: 

Yes. The exam dates for both the examinations is the same. As per the official website, all the examinations will be conducted on the same date. The candidate can check the detailed schedule in the admission portal.

 

Table of content
  • What is SOFT CET?
  • SOFT CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SOFT CET 2025 Highlights
  • SOFT CET Application Process 2025
  • SOFT CET 2025 Exam Centres
  • SOFT CET Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • SOFT CET Syllabus 2025
  • SOFT CET Exam Pattern 2025
  • Courses Offered Through SOFT CET 2025
  • FAQs related to SOFT CET
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What is SOFT CET?

Established in 1998, the School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) conducts CET to offer admission to aspirants in undergraduate programmes on offer by the design college. SOFT also offers diploma and PG diploma design programmes to candidates. However, admission in these programmes is done based on candidates' performance in the portfolio and interview round only. Located in Pune, SOFT conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) in online and offline mode to shortlist candidates for admissions in BDes, diploma, and MDes programmes.

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Q:   On what basis will admission to Undergraduate degree programme will be offered through SOFT CET?
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A student needs to appear for a General Ability Test, Studio Test, followed by a Personal Interview + Portfolio + Statement of Purpose in order to get a seat in colleges.

Note that all the stages are mandatory. This means if the candidate doesn't appear in any stage of the admission process, he or she will be disqualified.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?
A: 

The written tests for the NIFT 2025 exam will be held on February 9, 2025. The detailed schedule has also been released.

The written tests will comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates. 

The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

Q:   What is the registration fee for SOFT CET?
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The registration fee for all the programmes and categories is the same i.e. INR 4000. The application fee has to be paid online at the time of filling out the application form.

The registration fee once paid is not refundable.

So, be careful before you proceed to fill out the application form.

Q:   Other than UG and PG courses, what all courses is offered through SOFT CET?
A: 

Apart from Bachelors and Masters programme, the institute offers Industry Integrated Programmes with International Exposure at the Diploma level. The duration of these courses varies from 1 year to 3 years.

SOFT CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SOFT CET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
08 Jul ' 25

Session Begins

DatesPast Exam Dates
11 Jun ' 25

Declaration of the Merit List/ Result

06 Jun ' 25 - 07 Jun ' 25

SOFT CET 2025 Exam for B.Des

06 Jun ' 25 - 07 Jun ' 25

SOFT CET 2025 Exam for B.Des

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SOFT CET 2025 Highlights

The key highlights related to the SOFT CET 2025 exam have been given in the table below.

Particulars

Description

Exam Name

School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) Common Entrance Test (CET)

Conducting Institute

School of Fashion Technology (SOFT)

Exam Type

Institute level

Exam Frequency

Annually

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Online and Offline (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Purpose

Admission to BDes and MDes courses

Exam Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Exam Fee

INR 4,000

Official Website

https://soft.ac.in/index.html#

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Q:   When will the SOFT CET syllabus be released?
A: 

MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, will release the syllabus for SOFT CET 2025 at the time of release of the application form. SOFT CET application form will open around the 3rd week of March 2025.

The candidate can download the syllabus from the portal.

The syllabus will include details like sections, section-wise topics, important topics, etc. Questions in the exam will be asked from the official syllabus. 

Q:   Do I need to follow the SOFT CET syllabus?
A: 

Questions in the SOFT CET 2025 exam will be asked from the official syllabus. So, the candidate needs to strictly follow the syllabus. 

Also, make sure that you don't follow any unofficial syllabus released by a third party.

Note that the official syllabus will be released by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune.

Q:   How much time is needed to complete SOFT CET 2025 syllabus?
A: 

SOFT CET is a popular design entrance exam. So, the competition is going to be there, though not at the level of a NIFT or NID DAT.

That being said, you will ideally need around 4-5 months to complete the SOFT CET syllabus. Start you preparation, if you haven'r already.

As part of the preparation, make it a point to solve sample and previous years' question papers.

Q:   When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2025 exam?
A: 

The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation early. NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.

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SOFT CET Application Process 2025

Steps to Fill the SOFT CET Application Form

Candidates will go through the following steps to fill out the application form successfully.

Step 1: Apply for SOFT CET: Register for SOFT CET 2025. The SOFT CET application forms will be available on the official website. The application process for SOFT CET will be complete only after the aspirant completes his/her CET registration process and pays the application fee, which is INR 4,000 (for all the categories). The fee is non-refundable and non-negotiable.

Step 2: Enquiry  Form: Fill out the enquiry form with all the required information.

Step 3: An admission counsellor will contact you to address your queries regarding the course.

Step 4: After the counselling session, a link to the registration form will be sent to your registered email ID.

Step 5: Complete the form by entering the necessary details and uploading a passport-size photograph and a scanned signature. Both files must be in JPEG format and not exceed 2 MB. The signature should be clear and bold.

Step 6: Once the form is submitted, you will be redirected to the payment gateway.

Step 7: The registration process is considered complete after a successful payment transaction.

Step 8: Sample question papers will be sent to your email after registration is completed.

Step 9: A unique number (registration number/student ID/admit number) will be automatically emailed to you. Please note that no physical admit card will be issued by the college.

 

SOFT CET 2025 Admission Procedure

Candidates need to follow the steps below to take part in the admission cycle of SOFT CET 2025.

Step 1: Apply for SOFT CET

  • Fill out the application form as described in the above steps.

Step 2: Select SOFT CET Time Slot

  • Once the registrations for CET 2025 are complete, aspirants need to select the time slot for their online entrance test.
  • The SOFT CET slots are mentioned in the admission calendar each year.
  • The candidate has to appear for the design aptitude exam on the selected date only. The dates will not be changed under any circumstances.

Step 3: Appear for SOFT CET Exam

  • The timing for SOFT CET Exam is 10 am to 10:45 am.
  • The examination for both levels will be conducted in online mode only
  • The candidate is allowed only one attempt at the CET. If they wish to appear again, they need to pay the application fee again
  • Candidates are informed that logins in the SOFT online exam are accepted latest till 10:20 am in the respective shifts of the exam. However, the logout time for each candidate will stay the same.

Step 4: Appear for Studio Test/Group Discussion & Personal Interview Round

After passing the SOFT online test, candidates must proceed to the next level, which includes a studio test, a group discussion, and a personal interview. It should be noted that all SOFT CET rounds will be held on the same day. The timing for Studio Test is 11 am to 12.15 pm, and the timing for Personal Interview is between 1 pm to 4 pm.

Step 5: Check SOFT CET Results

Aspirants could verify their SOFT CET 2025 results on the design school's official website once SOFT has finished all of the admission rounds. Candidates who make it to the SOFT CET merit list must confirm their admission through email and pay the admission fee after that. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to solve sample papers to prepare for SOFT CET?
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Sample papers are very useful tools for exam preparation. So, if you are preparing for SOFT CET, you may start solving sample papers after, say, completing a chapter. 

The more sample papers you solve, the better you get a problem-solving and time management. Your understanding of key concepts will also improve as you go on solving problems.

Along with sample papers, also solve previous years' papers.

Q:   When will SOFT CET 2025 admit card be released?
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MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, will conduct the SOFT CET 2025 exam starting sometime in the 4th week of May 2025. The admit card will be released a few days before the exam. The candidate has to download the admit card using theiir candidate credentials.

On the day of the exam, bring your admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

Q:   Do I need to appear in a studio test as part of SOFT CET exam?
A: 

The SOFT CET exam will be conducted in THREE parts:

  • General Ability  Test 
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

As you can see, the exam also includes a STUDIO Test.

All the three parts or sub-exams will be conducted on the same day. Note that the candidate has to appear in all the sub-exams.- If the candidate doesn't appear in of the sub-exams, he or she will not be included in the merit list. 

Q:   When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?
A: 

NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.

The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges. 

The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024.

The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.

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SOFT CET 2025 Exam Centres

All three tests (online test, studio test, and personal interview) will be conducted on a single day. The details related to the SOFT CET 2025 exam center, including reporting time and exam-day guidelines, will be mentioned on the SOFT CET admit card. 

Latecomers will not be allowed inside the exam venue. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

 

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Q:   What will be the mode of SOFT CET - Studio Test?
A: 

Candidates appearing in SOFT CET exam will have to appear in a Studio Test round, which will be conducted online via Google meet. The Google meet link (or Link 1) will be shared with the candidate one day prior to the groups.

The Studio Test will be held online from 11 am to 12.15 pm.

All instructions for the Studio Test will be shared with the candidate by moderators in the meet.

Q:   When will the NID DAT 2025 Prelims exam be conducted?
A: 

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on January 5, 2025.

The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am.

The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may  incude both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc. will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card.

The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am. 

The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.

Q:   When will the SOFT CET 2025 result be declared?
A: 

The SOFT CET 2025 result, along with the merit list, will be announced on June 11, 2025. The result will be used for admission to the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma design programs offered by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune. Candidates who qualify will be contacted for counselling and admission formalities. Details about document verification, fee payment, and course commencement will follow.

 

Q:   What are weightage carried by various components of SOFT CET 2025 exam?
A: 

The SOFT CET 2025 exam will have the following THREE components:

  • General Ability  Test 
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

The weightage carried by each of the exam components is shown in the table below.

Online Test60 Marks
Studio Test / Group Discussions140 Marks
Personal Interview  (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose)50 Marks
Q:   When will 2025 academic session begin at SOFT CET?
A: 

MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, will start the academic session around the last week of June 2025. The academic session will commence once counseling and seat allotment process is over.

The SOFT CET 2025 result will be announced sometime around the last week of May 2025. The result will be released in the form of a merit list.

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SOFT CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

SOFT CET 2025 eligibility criteria to secure admission in design programmes offered by the School of Fashion Technology, Pune, vary from course to course.

1. SOFT CET Eligibility Criteria for BDesign Courses: The MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology, Pune B Des program is affiliated to SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. To secure admission in the BDes course offered at SOFT, aspirants need to fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

  • Cleared Class XII from any stream, like Arts/Commerce/Science/Home Science/ Minimum Competency Vocational Course (MCVC), including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
  • Possess Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)/State Govt. Technical Education full-time diploma (minimum 2 years) after Class X.
  • NRI and Foreign students can apply if they possess an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

2. SOFT CET Eligibility for Diploma Programme:  Aspirants can apply for admission under this course if they have cleared Class XII in any stream, including the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).

3. SOFT CET Eligibility for MDesign Programmes: The M Des programme is also associated with S.N.D.T Women’s University, Mumbai. The eligibility criteria for the MDes course offered at SOFT Pune state that a candidate should be a Fashion Design graduate to take the entrance exam to secure admission in a PG-level design course. 

4. SOFT CET Eligibility for PG Diploma Programmes: Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for PG diploma programmes offered through the SOFT CET exam if they have completed their graduation.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the process of SOFT CET interview?
A: 

The SOFT SET exam is conducted in three parts:

  • General Ability  Test 
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

The personal interview will be conducted online via Google meet. The interview link will be shared with the candidate prior to the interview.

The interview will be conducted between 1 and 4 pm. At the time of the interview, the candidate needs to keep their portfolio ready.

Q:   Do I need to solve sample papers for SOFT CET 2025 exam?
A: 

Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for a entrance exam like SOFT CET 2025.

You can buy sample papers for design entrance exam in the market. For instance, sample papers for NIFT, NID, UCEED, etc.

Solve sample papers as early as you can. 

By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.

Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your problem-solving and time management.

Q:   When will the SOFT CET 2025 exam be conducted?
A: 

The SOFT CET exam is conducted by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune.

SOFT CET 2025 will be conducted tentatively in May 2025. The detailed scheduled will be released at the official admission portal.

The SOFT CET exam has the following components:

  • General Ability  Test 
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

The final merit list of SOFT CET 2025 will be prepared by giving weightage to each of these test components.

Q:   When will the application form for SOFT CET 2025 be released?
A: 

The MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, will release the SOFT CET 2025 application form tentatively in the 3rd week of May 2025. The application form will be released online.

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for their chosen programme may apply before the last date.

The SOFT CET application is for admission to B.Des and Diploma design courses offered by the institute.

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SOFT CET Syllabus 2025

SOFT CET 2025 Syllabus is not set or provided by the exam conducting body. However, by studying sample tests and previous years’ papers for CET conducted by SOFT, the candidate will be able to have a fair idea about the types of questions asked, difficulty level, and sections covered.

Some important topics aspirants can study to score well in this section include Percentages and their applications, Ratio and its applications, Algebra, Numbers and their applications, Geometry, and their applications. SOFT CET will evaluate the aspirant's ability to create new designs and illustrations.

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Q:   Do I need to take coaching to prepare for SOFT CET exam?
A: 

The difficulty level of SOFT CET is not at the same level as say a NIFT, NID DAT, or UCEED. So, you don't exactly need to take coaching to prepare for the exam. That being said, if you are finding the syllabus extremly difficult, you may take help from a peer, teacher, or consider taking up coaching.

Also, even if you take coaching, your effort will decide your success.

Q:   Can I crack SOFT CET with my NIFT preparation?
A: 

NIFT, NID DAT, and UCEED are considered the three most important design entrance exams in the country. Consequentlty, they are the most competitive and amongst the toughest.

So, if you are preparing for NIFT, your preparation should be enough to appear in SOFT CET and get a good rank.

Note that SOFT CET may have low cut-offs, which will make admission easier.

Q:   Between NID DAT and SOFT CET, which one should I choose?
A: 

The NID DAT exam is conducted for admission to the NIDs, which are amongst the top design colleges in the country. As such, NID DAT is amongst the toughest entrance exams in the country. In contrast, SOFT CET is comparatively easier.

So, which exam you decide to take will depend on your priorities and also to some extennt on your abilities. If you feel like your preparation is top level, you can try NID DAT.

Q:   When is the right time to solve sample papers for SOFT CET exam?
A: 

Sample papers can be solved as part of one’s SOFT CET 2025 exam preparation plan. 

Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation.

If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.

Solve as many sample papers as you can.

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SOFT CET Exam Pattern 2025

Each year, the candidates are required to go through the following stages to get admission to courses and the School of Fashion Technology, Pune. All candidates need to appear for the following tests:

  • Online Test
  • Studio Test/Group Discussions
  • Personal Interview
Test Marks
Online Test 60 Marks
Studio Test / Group Discussions 140 Marks
Personal Interview (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose) 50 Marks

Tabulated below is the exam pattern of the SOFT Online Test:

Section

No. of Questions | Marks

Quantitative Aptitude

15 | 15

Verbal/Non-verbal reasoning

15 | 15

Analytical Ability

15 | 15

Creative Ability

15 | 15

Total

60 Questions | 60 Marks

  • Duration of Exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Medium of Exam: English
  • Mode of Exam: Online/Offline (Computer-based Test)

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Q:   How can I get admission to B.Des programme through SOFT CET?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des and Diploma design courses at MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, need to take the SOFT CET entrance exam.

The SOFT CET entrance exam for B.Des will include the following steps:

  1. General Ability  Test 
  2. Studio Test
  3. Personal Interview + Portfolio +Statement of Purpose

All the tests will be conducted on the same day.

The final merit list will be prepared by giving weightage to each test component. 

Q:   What topics do I need to prepare for SOFT CET verbal/non-verbal reasoning section?
A: 

The SOFT CET verbal and non-verbal reasoning section will include questions from the following topics. So, make sure that you prepare the topics, solve sample questions, and also take mock tests.

  • Mathematical Operations
  • Verification of True Statement
  • Assertion & Reason
  • Sequence Puzzles
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Series Completion
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Cause & Effect Reasoning
  • Inserting the Missing Character
  • Statement Assumptions
  • Theme Detection
Q:   What are the B.Des courses offered through SOFT CET?
A: 

MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, conducts the SOFT CET exam for admission to B.Des and Diploma courses.

The B.Des programme has the following specializations:

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication
  • Textile Design
  • Jewellery Design
  • Interdisciplinary

The duration of the B.Des programme will be 4 years. 

 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2025?
A: 

To appear in the UCEED 2025 exam, the candidate needs to meet the following criteria:

  • Age limit: The candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2000. In the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of 5 years.

  • Number of attempts - A candidate is allowed to appear in UCEED exam for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years.

  • Academic requirements - The candidate must have passed 10+2 exam in 2024 or 2025. Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination in 2023 or earlier are NOT eligible.

Q:   What is the exam format of SOFT CET 2025?
A: 

 The SOFT CET 2025 will include the following tests, and all the tests will be conducted on the same day.

  • General Ability Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio + Statement of Purpose

The marks distribution of the three tests are given below:

TestMarks
Online Test60 Marks
Studio Test / Group Discussions140 Marks
Personal Interview (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose)50 Marks
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Courses Offered Through SOFT CET 2025

UG and PG programmes offered by of School of Fashion Technology, Pune, admission process is as mentioned below:

Level

Course Name

Undergraduate Programmes

BDes Fashion Design

BDes Fashion Communication

BDes Textile Design

Diploma Programme in Fashion Design

Postgraduate Programmes

PG Programme in Fashion Design & Technology

PG Programme in Fashion Merchandising & Production 

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Q:   Can I make the SOFT CET payment via offline mode?
A: 

Yes. The admission fee to confirm the admissions can be made via online or offline mode. For offline mode, candidates are required to send a DD with their Name and Contact Details behind the DD. DD Name: School of Fashion Technology Payable: at Pune Please courier the DD at SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, PUNE Address: Sr.13/1/2, Narhe Ambegaon, Opp. To Vision English Medium School, Pune, Maharashtra 411041

Q:   Can I solve sample papers of other entrance exams like NIFT to appear in WWI exam?
A: 

NIFT is one of the most important design entrance exams in the country.

It is also amongst the toughest and most competitive. 

The good thing is there are parts between the two exams that overlap. So, you may also solve NIFT sample papers.

By solving these papers, you can improve your problem-solving skills manifold.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2025?
A: 

To appear in the UCEED 2025 exam, the candidate needs to meet the following criteria:

  • Age limit: The candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2000. In the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of 5 years.

  • Number of attempts - A candidate is allowed to appear in UCEED exam for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years.

  • Academic requirements - The candidate must have passed 10+2 exam in 2024 or 2025. Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination in 2023 or earlier are NOT eligible.

Q:   When will the UCEED 2025 application form open?
A: 

The application form for UCEED 2025 is now closed.

The last date to apply with regular fee was October 31; with late fees, applications were accepted till November 18, 2024.

IIT Bombay opened the application form for UCEED 2025 on October 1, 2024.  Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

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FAQs related to SOFT CET

Here are a few FAQs related to the SOFT CET 2024 entrance exam. Read on.

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Q:   Are there any sample question papers for SOFT CET available on the official website?
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Yes. Once the candidate registers successfully for the entrance exam, the authorities will email the sample question papers to them. The candidate can use the sample papers to prepare for the exam. 

The more sample papers one solves, the better one will get at solving various problems.

Q:   How do I know that I have been registered successfully for SOFT CET?
A: 

Candidates must take note that the registration is only confirmed after the form and payment has been received by the MKSSS's SOFT Pune.

Note that only such candidates who successfully complete the application process will be issued admit cards. The admit card will contain details like roll number, exam dates, and exam centre name and address.

Q:   Where can I check SOFT CET results?
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The authorities has released the SOFT CET 2024 Merit List on the official website. The candidate will have to download the merit list by logging into the candidate portal. Note that only such candidates who are included in the merit list will be considered for admission.

Q:   By what date can I make the payment of fees to confirm my SOFT CET admissions?
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The candidates are usually given 4 days in order to confirm their admissions. If the payment is not made within the given deadline, the seat will be cancelled and allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.

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Answered 2 months ago

The SOFT CET 2025 result, along with the merit list, will be announced on June 11, 2025. The result will be used for admission to the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma design programs offered by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune. Candidates who qualify will be contacted for counsell

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Answered 2 months ago

 The SOFT CET 2025 will include the following tests, and all the tests will be conducted on the same day.

  • General Ability Test
  • Studio Test
  • Personal Interview + Portfolio + Statement of Purpose

The marks distribution of the three tests are given below:

TestMarks
Online Test60 Marks
Studio Test / Group Discussions140 Marks
Personal Interview (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose)50 Marks

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