B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production (Lateral Entry) 

at NIFT Hyderabad, Madhapur

NIFTEE 2026 is to be conducted on February 08, 2026. Written tests comprised 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. 

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.

It is one of the top Fashion Technology institutes in India. NIFT Hyderabad was ranked at seventh position among the top Fashion institutes by India Today in 2022 for Fashion Design. It also provides placement support to the students. Many top companies or brands such as Decathlon, Bata India Limited, Future Group, and Nykaa.com, recruit from this institute. Candidates can read more about the placements at NIFT Hyderabad here.

Yes, NIFT Hyderabad does offer BFTech courses for the duration of four years, divided into eight semesters, and offered in full-time mode. To get admissions into BFTech courses, candidates are required to complete their Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects and must achieve valid scores in the entrance exam. NIFT Hyderabad accepts the NIFT entrance exam for BFTech courses, in which candidates are required to appear for GAT exams.

The minimum eligibility for getting into NIFT is, class 12 with a minimum percentage and selection will be based on the entrance exam. Students seeking admission in BFTech should only appear for GAT.

The list of documents that are required while applying for online NIFT BFTech scholarships is essential to justify the requirements and eligibility of candidates for those scholarships. Some of the mandatory documents for the registration process are as follows: 

• Class 10 & 12 Certificates 
• Aadhaar Card 
• Caste Certificate obtained from Meeseva Centre
• Bank account passbook in any of the Nationalised bank 
• Student's valid mobile number & Email ID
• the latest passport-size photograph
• Transfer Certificate (for freshers only)
• Admission Fee Receipt 
• If there is an age gap in the study due to discontinuation of health grounds or for other reasons, the place of residence of the gap period as given by the MRO critically determines whether a local candidate is present or not. 

The total seat intake of the BFTech course at NIFT Hyderabad is 48. To secure a seat in the BTech course at NIFT Hyderabad, candidates must crack the NIFT entrance exam successfully to be considered. To apply, students must visit the official website of NIFT and apply online. Check out the total seat intake for the BTech full-time and lateral entry course at NIFT Hyderabad: