Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Certificate in Photo Journalism 

at NIFT Kannur, Kannur

Students are required to pay the application fee to submit the form and complete the application process of NIFT Kannur. It is non-refundable. It should be noted that the fee is taken from the official source and is subject to change. Interested candidates can find out the category-wise NIFT Application fee that has to be paid in the table mentioned below:

NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The exam is conducted once every year and it consist of two parts, i.e, first one is, written exam and second is, situation test/personal interview.

• Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.    

The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes that offer the following courses - BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM courses.

NIFT Cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 5 for various categories. During the Round 5 cutoff, the closing ranks ranged between 226 and 2374 wherein BDes in Fashion Communication turned out as the toughest course to get into National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur for the students belonging to the General AI category students. Students need to secure a valid score in order to confirm their admission at the institute. 

Check below the list of documents required for "UDAAN Scholarship at NIFT Kannur:

• One self-attested passport size photograph with signature 
• Income declaration-affidavit (Format- B) on non-judicial stamp paper of 10 (Rupees Ten) by each parent.
• Proof of permanent residence.
• Photocopies of Passport and PAN card of parents / guardian and applicant. However, in case the student /parent/ guardian does not possess PAN Card and/or Passport, then an Affidavit may be taken from the student to that effect.
• School leaving certificate for class X and XII (Proof of school fee, wherever possible).
• The copy of receipt of tuition fee paid for the current semester i.e. July – December. vii. Schedule (Format -C details of agricultural land and property, etc.) duly signed by parent with relevant revenue record.
• Bank statements for the last 12 months for all the accounts mentioned in Schedule (Format- C).

Copy of Important Document Required (If Applicable)

• 3 year's Income Tax returns copy/Form 16 for salaried / 16 A for business owners.
• Vehicle registration copy
• Tehsildar certificate of agriculture land alongwith certified revenue records such as khasra, khatouni, etc.
• Documents related to any other scholarship / sponsorship receipt. Document related to SC / ST / OBC / PHP certificate

As per Shiksha students' reviews, the placement percentage offered to the students in recent recruitment drives was between 60% and 70%. The following table depicts the NIFT Kannur placement rate: