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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 21:19 IST

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NIIFT Syllabus 2025 - When preparing for the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) Entrance Exam 2025, the general trend is to follow the syllabus prescribed by the exam conducting body. However, it is a bit different in the case of the NIIFT 2025 entrance exam, as there is no official syllabus. 

So, in a bid to make life easier for the candidate so that he or she gets some direction, we bring here the important topics for NIIFT 2025. The topics listed here have been prepared by consulting previous years' papers and expert inputs. Candidates must start preparing for the NIIFT Entrance Exam immediately, as not much time is left. Candidates are recommended to solve as many sample papers as possible.

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  • NIIFT 2025 Syllabus - Important Topics
  • NIIFT Exam Pattern 2025
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NIIFT 2025 Syllabus - Important Topics

Candidates can check the NIIFT Syllabus 2025 below:

Section

Topics/ Syllabus

Quantitative Ability

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Fractions percentages

Interests

Work & tasks

Ratio & proportion

Speed & distance

Profit & loss

Communication Ability

Synonyms

Antonyms

Words with corresponding meaning

Singular

Plurals

Fill in the blanks

One word substitution

Idioms & phrases

Correct spellings

Analog test

Note: Questions in the English Comprehension section aim at testing candidates’ ability to read and grasp a situation, according to the official website.

Candidates are also recommended to go through the NIIFT entrance exam sample papers of previous years, as well as NIIFT entrance exam books, to prepare well for the written test.

Check NIIFT entrance exam 2025 pattern here.

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NIIFT Exam Pattern 2025

Along with the syllabus, NIIFT 2025 aspirants are also urged to carefully go through the NIIFT 2025 exam pattern for effective exam preparation.

NIIFT 2025 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern which is usually followed by NIIFT are as follows:

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: +1 mark for each correct answer (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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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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Answered 2 months ago

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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Answered 2 months ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 2 months ago

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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Answered 2 months ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 2 months ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

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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Sayeba Naushad

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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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Answered 2 months ago

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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Answered 2 months ago

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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