National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong Answered Questions

The NIFT Shilong cutoff 2025 has been released up to multiple rounds, wherein the closing rank for B.Des. in Textile Design during Round 3 admission was 2781 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, check out the table provided below:CategoryNIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025 General2781OBC5720SC8514ST6464EWS7464

If you belong to the General category under the AI quota, admission to the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) course at NIFT Shilong is not possible with a cutoff rank of 800. In 2025, the maximum cutoff required was 532 till Round 3 for MFM admission among the students belonging to the General AI quota. However, a cutoff rank of 800 is a decent rank to get admission to the MFM course for students other than those in the general category. Refer to the table below to view the NIFT Shillong category-wise cutoff 2025 for Round 3. CategoryNIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025General532OBC855SC940 

Admission to NIFT Shillong is determined by the performance of the candidates in the NIFT exam. Recently, the NIFT Shillong cutoff 2025 is published for the first round. Considering the NIFT Round 1 seat allotment results, the General AI category cutoff rank is ranged between 17525 and 46678. Similarly, the OBC AI category candidates saw a cutoff range, with the first-round ranged between 884 and 5109. The minimum rank among both the categories released for Master of Fashion Management (MFM). Detailed insights into cutoff across all rounds and years (2025, 2024, and 2023) are available in the table below for General AI quota: 

The selection criteria for admission to courses at NIFT Shillong are as follows: NIFT Shillong shortlists candidates based on a written exam that gets 70% of the weightage, and a situation test that gets the other 30%. Candidates are ranked according to the mentioned weightage. Those who get the final admission offer can pay the course fee to secure their seat in the programme. 

Admissions to NIFT Shillong are merit-based. Step 1: Candidates first need to pass the NIFT entrance exam, known as the 'written test'. Stage 2: There is a situation test for the candidates who have passed the previous stage. The selection is made by looking at the overall results in both steps. For obtaining a master's degree: Candidates first need to pass the NIFT entrance exam, known as the 'written test'. After the screening, successful candidates are interviewed personally. Candidates are chosen by combining their different performances.

Candidates wishing to apply to NIFT Shillong scholarships are required to follow the steps givene below:Step 1: Go to the official website: Visit nift.ac.in.Step 2:Locate the Scholarship Section: Find the application for the Sarthak scholarship.Step 3: Complete the online application: Fill out the application form with the necessary information.Step 4: Send in Documents Needed: Upload the required academic and financial records.Step 5: Send in your application: Finish the online submission procedure.

NIFT Shillong offers a specific number of seats for candidates to choose from. The table given below represents the seat intake of different courses at NIFT Shillong: CoursesSeat IntakeCertificate (11 courses)– / –BDes (5 courses)94MFM (1 course)45The seat intake defines the number of candidates who can get admission to the programme. 

Candidates who get the final admission offer are eligible to pay the course fee and secure their admission. The table given below represents the course fee at NIFT Shillong:CourseTotal tuition feesCertificate  (11 Courses)INR 70.8 K - 1.42 lakhBDes  (5 Courses)INR 8.58 L - 11.74 lakhMFM  (1 Courses)INR 5.58 lakh

Candidates wishing to apply to NIFT Shillong are required to have the following documents with them: Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheetsBachelor's degree and mark sheets (for PG courses)Passport-size photographScanned copy of signatureA candidate can complete the admission and application process for NIFT Shilllong with the above documents. 

On the basis of a candidate's performance on the NIFT entrance exam, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) grants admission. The National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance test, administered by NIFT Shillong, is the sole exam accepted for admission to a number of undergraduate, and PG programmes at NIFT Shillong. Situation tests and in-person interviews are used to make the final shortlist.