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Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIIFT Entrance Exam )

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Updated on Sep 29, 2025 21:21 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NIIFT Exam Pattern 2025- The Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) will release the exam pattern for NIIFT 2025 on its admission portal.

Candidates appearing in the design entrance exam must make sure they refer to the official exam pattern for exam preparation.

The NIIFT 2025 exam pattern will cover items like - the types of questions asked, sections, section-wise and total questions, marking scheme, test duration, and mode of the exam. 

The NIIFT question paper for the UG design courses will be divided into five sections – Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and Creative Ability. There are a total of 101 questions [(100 objective questions and one subjective question (Creative Ability)] in the exam that candidates need to complete in three hours. 

Also, along with the exam pattern, pay keen attention to the NIIFT exam syllabus and section-wise important topics.

The NIIFT 2025 entrance exam was conducted in January 2025.

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  • NIIFT 2025 Exam Pattern
  • NIIFT 2025 exam pattern - Highlights
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NIIFT 2025 Exam Pattern

Check the exam pattern below:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Quantitative Ability

25

25

Communication Ability

25

25

English Comprehension

25

25

Analytical Ability

25

25

Creative Ability

1

25

Total

101

125

Marking scheme: One mark is awarded for each correct answer in the exam (valid for objective questions only). Besides, 25 marks are awarded for the subjective question. There is no negative marking in the exam. 

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NIIFT 2025 exam pattern - Highlights

The weightage for the NIIFT entrance exam, situation test, and interview round is given below: 

Evaluation Criteria

Duration

Weightage

NIIFT entrance test for UG courses

3 Hours

60%

NIIFT situation test

-

20%

Interview round

-

20%

Total

-

100%

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Answered 2 months ago

The NIIFT hostel fee includes:

  • Hostel Security Rs.4000/- (one Time)fully refundable
  • Hostel Fee Rs.12500/- per semester
  • Electricity Rs.3000/- per semester
  • Total Hostel Fee: Rs.19500/- Per semester
  • BUS FEE – MOHALI Rs.3500/- per semester
  • BUS FEE – CHANDIGARH /PANCHKULA RS .5000/- Per semester

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The per semester fee at the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) is INR . 67750/ (as per 2025). This includes Admission Processing fee: Rs.2000/- (one time- non refundable ), Tuition Fee Rs.52000/- Per Semester,  Library Fee Rs.5000/- per annum,  Insurance Fee Rs.1,250/- per annum,

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Yes, there is reservation of seats for specific categories in NIIFT. For instance, 85% of seats will be reserved for Punjab domicile candidates. Outside Punjab candidates will be considered for remaining 15% seats.

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If there are vacant seats left after the 2nd round of counseling, such seats will be converted to general category. These seats will be filled in the 3rd round of counseling.

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Yes, the counseling for 85% of seats for Punjab residence and 15% of seats for outside the Punjab will be conducted at the same time.However, reserved category candidates will be considered in General Category first before being considered in respective category.

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The NIIFT counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds. Note that candidates who is not allotted a seat in the earlier rounds, will be considered in subsequent rounds

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Answered 2 months ago

The Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) Mohali campus has an intake of 30 seats. Admission to these programs will be based on NIIFT merit rank.

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Answered 2 months ago

The Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) as an intake capacity of 150 seats for the B.Des in Fashion Design program. Both Mohali and Ludhinana has 60 seats each, while Jalandhar has 30 seats.

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The NIIFT Exam will be conducted for admission to the B.Des, B.Sc, M.Des, and MSc courses offered by the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT). 

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The application form for NIIFT 2025 is open from Janaury 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for their programme can apply. The last date to fill out the form is August 14, 2025.

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