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National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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Sayeba Naushad
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Updated on Apr 25, 2025 12:07 IST

If shortlisted, B.Des applicants need to appear in a Situation Test, while M.Des candidates need to take a personal interview. The Situation Test carries 20% weightage, whereas the Personal Interview carries 30% weightage. One of the most effective tools to prepare for the Situation Test/ PI is to solve previous years' question papers.

NIFT Situation Test 2025 - The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct the NIFT Situation Test in May 2025. The test will most likely be administered in offline mode for shortlisted candidates who have participated in the choice-filling process. The Situation Test will be held at various NIFT campuses.

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In the case of MDes, MFM, and MFTech programs, shortlisted candidates have to appear in a Personal Interview, which will be conducted in May 2025 (tentative). The shortlisted candidates are required to participate in the NIFT campus selection and slot booking process for the Situation Test/ Personal Interviews.

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Table of content
  • NIFT Situation Test 2025 - Overview
  • Key Pointers about NIFT 2025 Situation Test
  • Key Pointers about NIFT 2025 Group Discussion and Personal Interview
  • GDPI schedule for PG program (MFM, MDes, and MFTech)
  • NIFT 2025 Admission Schedule
  • NIFT 2025 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / GD (PI) tests weightage
  • Venue of NIFT 2025 Situation Test / Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI)
  • Eligibility criteria for participation in NIFT 2025 Situation Test (B.Des)
  • NIFT 2025 Situation Test Exam Pattern
  • Eligibility criteria for participation in NIFT 2025 GD/PI (M.Des. MFT, and MFM)
  • NIFT 2025 Model Questions
  • NIFT Situation Test 2019
  • NIFT Situation Test 2018
  • NIFT Situation Test 2017
  • NIFT Situation Test 2016
  • NIFT Situation Test 2015
  • NIFT Situation Test 2014
  • NIFT Situation Test 2013
  • NIFT Situation Test 2012
  • NIFT Situation Test 2011
  • NIFT Situation Test 2009
  • NIFT 2025 Situation Test / Group Discussion (Personal Interview) - FAQs
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NIFT Situation Test 2025 - Overview

Particulars Description
Conducting Body 
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
 
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not conduct the Situation Test, as its role is limited to the conduct of the written exams (CAT and GAT).
Eligibility criteria for appearing in the Situation Test Candidates are shortlisted for the Situation Test based on their performance in the NIFT 2025 written test
Mode of Conduct of the Situation Test

Offline

  • Conducted at various NIFT Campuses
Structure of the exam

The test will evaluate the candidate's material handling and creative skills in a given scenario and with a given set of materials.

Mode of Registration for NIFT Situation Test

Online

  • At the time of filling out the form, the candidate has to select their choice of NIFT participating institutes in the order of priority.

Key Pointers about NIFT 2025 Situation Test

  • Hands-on Test - The situation test is a hands-on test that will evaluate the candidate’s material handling skills and ability to come up with innovative ideas in a given situation with a given set of materials.
  • Material: NIFT provides all necessary materials such as paper, glue, tape, and other crafting supplies. Candidates cannot bring their own materials.
  • No additional material will be provided/ allowed. Candidates must use only the materials provided by NIFT during the test
  • Model building - The candidate has to build a model with the given material, showcasing an innovative and creative bent of mind. The candidate must also have a good understanding of space visualization, color scheme, construction, and how to mix and match various components. All these parameters will be checked with the write-up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. 
  • The medium of instruction in NIFT 2025 will be English, so the write-up will be in English. If the write-up is in any other language, no marks will be allocated.
  • Disqualification rule - Candidates trying to reveal their identity in any way, like by writing any personal details or putting identification marks on the model/ design/ writeup, will be disqualified.
  • On-the-spot evaluation - The jury will evaluate the test on the spot. Also, the model will not be preserved for future reference.
  • Missing the Situation Test automatically disqualifies a candidate from the final merit list.

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Key Pointers about NIFT 2025 Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates have to appear in a Case-study based Personal Interview (PI). 

NIFT 2025 Group Discussion - Time duration, parameters, assessment

The GD would be of 15 to 20 minutes and include a discussion on an assigned case study. A panel of experts will then assess the candidates on various parameters, including:

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  1. Conceptual clarity 
  2. Knowledge of the topic assigned 
  3. Contribution made to the topic 
  4. Interpersonal skills: Ability to generate new ideas 
  5. Problem-solving approach 
  6. Leadership qualities 
  7. Effective communication

NIFT 2025 Personal Interview - Time duration, parameters, assessment

There is no fixed time duration for the personal interview. But the candidate will be evaluated on the following parameters.

  1. Career orientation
  2. Aptness for the course
  3. Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
  4. Communication
  5. General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking

GDPI schedule for PG program (MFM, MDes, and MFTech)

Program Dates for Personal Interview (Tentative)
MFM May 2025
M.Des May 2025
MFTech May 2025

NIFT 2025 Admission Schedule

The Situation Test / Personal Interview is the second stage of the NIFT 2025 admission process. The first step is the NIFT 2025 written tests (CAT and GAT). Candidates who qualify in the written tests can participate in the Situation Test/ PI. The NIFT 2025 written test will be conducted on February 9, 2025.

Admission Schedule of NIFT 2025 (OUT)

Event

Dates

Conduct of NIFT 2025 exam

February 9, 2025

Declaration of NIFT 2025 results

April 25, 2025

Last date to book campus and slots for Situation Test (BDes) 

May 2025

Last date to book slots for Personal Interviews (M.Des, MFT, and MFM) 

May 2025

Issue of admit cards for the Situation Test

May 2025

Conduct of the Situation Test 

May 2025

Conduct of Personal Interviews

May 2025

Final result

May 2025

Final merit list for MDes, MFTech & MFM

May 2025

Final merit list for BDes

May 2025

Registration for NIFT counseling

May/June 2025

NIFT counseling

May/June 2025

NIFT 2025 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / GD (PI) tests weightage

The table presents the weightage of NIFT 2025 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / GD (PI):

Program

Test

Weightage

Bachelor of Design

CAT

50%

GAT

30%

Situation Test

20%

Master of Design

CAT

40%

GAT

30%

GD/PI

30%

Bachelor of Fashion Technology

GAT

100%

Master of Fashion Technology

GAT

70%

GD/PI

30%

Master of Fashion Management

GAT

70%

GD/PI

30%

Venue of NIFT 2025 Situation Test / Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI)

  1. Venue for Situation Test - NIFT Campuses
  2. Venue for Personal Interview - Will be conducted online

Eligibility criteria for participation in NIFT 2025 Situation Test (B.Des)

The Situation Test is conducted for B.Des candidates who have been shortlisted based on CAT and GAT scores. 

  1. Appearing for both the CAT and GAT written tests is mandatory to get shortlisted.
  2. Only shortlisted candidates are eligible for participation in the Situation Test 

NIFT 2025 Situation Test Exam Pattern

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Q:   What are various items that candidates need to carry with them to the NIFT 2025 exam centre?
Q:   How many test centres are there for NIFT 2024 situation test?

The Situation Test will be of two hours duration and conducted in offline mode. It is a practical exam, during which candidates will be provided with a set of material, using which they have to make 3D models and answer questions asked in the question paper. In addition to making the model, the candidate will also have to textually explain the model they have created.

Venue - NIFT Campuses

Eligibility criteria for participation in NIFT 2025 GD/PI (M.Des. MFT, and MFM)

Candidates seeking admission to the MFT and MFM have to first appear in a written test (GAT). M.Des candidates need to appear in both CAT and GAT written tests. 

These candidates will be next shortlisted for a group discussion / personal interview (GD/PI) based on the results of the written tests. 

NIFT 2025 Model Questions

In this article, we present a list of questions asked in the NIFT Situation Test over the past 10 years, i.e., from 2009 onward.

Note: The questions included here are shared by coaching institutes and students who appeared for NIFT entrance exam in a given year.

NIFT Situation Test 2019

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2019 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a headgear inspired by anyone-

  1. Mythological character
  2. Sea animals
  3. Aliens

Q2. Design kids' play area inspired by

  1. Puzzles
  2. Cartoon character
  3. Panchtantra tales

NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a trophy for anyone-

  1. Best kitchen gardener
  2. Best gamer
  3. Best sailor

Q2. Design a diary for

  1. Fashion designer
  2. Sportsperson

NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Design an equipment bag for anyone-

  1. Painter
  2. Makeup artist
  3. Photographer

Q2. Design a toy for 8-10-year-old kids to encourage them to study-

  1. Maths
  2. Science
  3. Arts

NIFT Situation Test 2018

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2018 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a modern display unit for

  1. Fruits and vegetables shop
  2. Toy shop
  3. Cosmetics and perfume shop

Q2. Redesign a workspace for

  1. Potter
  2. Florist
  3. Ironing man/woman

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Needle & thread
  • Transparent sheet
  • Pins
  • Green/blue and red clay
  • Beads
  • Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • 6 Long sticks
  • Cloth
  • Thick Sheets
  • Foil paper

NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a scene for any one option-

  1. Ramayana or a folk tale
  2. A fairy tale
  3. A Panchatantra story

Q2. Redesign the workplace of anyone-

  1. Tea vendor
  2. Doctor
  3. Vegetable vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Needle & thread
  • Transparent sheet
  • Pins
  • Green/blue and red clay
  • Beads
  • Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • 6 Long sticks
  • Cloth
  • Thick Sheets
  • Foil paper

NIFT Situation Test 2017

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2017 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Create an indoor games room for a kindergarten/nursery.

Q2. Design a cart for a disabled person. 

Q3. Create a Flower Vase with creative flowers on the theme "Storm".

Material Provided:

  • Fabric
  • Al Wire
  • Thermocol (9" × 9")
  • Mount Board
  • Ivory sheet
  • Tracing paper
  • Straws
  • Needle & thread
  • Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
  • Cardboard (10" ×10")
  • All pins
  • Newspaper
  • Corrugated sheet
  • Thermocol balls

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a Dhaba keeping in mind the local culture.
Q2. Make a badge for "save the environment" for the 22nd century.
Q3. Make a bag for a doctor who is also a first-time mother.

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Thermocol
  • Ivory sheet
  • Fabric
  • Thread
  • White sheet
  • Cardboard
  • Gateway sheet
  • Wire (1 m)
  • All pins
  • Needle
  • One packet of thermocol balls
  • Pastel sheets in blue, red, yellow and black colour

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a wind chime for a sailor's home.
Q2. Make a park bench for senior citizens that is inspired by nature.
Q3. Show a kitchen according to the family's lifestyle.

Material Provided:

  • Fabric
  • Al Wire
  • Thermocol (9" × 9")
  • Mount Board
  • Ivory sheet
  • Tracing paper
  • Straws
  • Needle & thread
  • Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
  • Cardboard (10" ×10")
  • All pins
  • Newspaper
  • Corrugated sheet
  • Thermocol balls

NIFT Situation Test 2016

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2016 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Create an installation for the differently abled

Q2. Make a fashion accessory inspired by a wind creature

Q3. Create an educational toy for KG students

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Prepare a model to depict a shoe for the 22nd century.

Q2. Create a store window of a fashion product.

Q3. Prepare a model of a cafè at the venue of a car rally.

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Create a model of a futuristic bus stop

Q2. Design a bag inspired by an underwater creature

Q3. Create a model of a futuristic telephone

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2015

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with the material provided on different days of the NIFT Situation Test 2015 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Make a model on-

  1. Wind energy
  2. Garbage re-cycle
  3. Water conservation

Q2. Make a device for-

  1. A Gardner
  2. A Newspaper Boy
  3. A Tea Vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a model on-

  1. Save girl child
  2. Make in India
  3. Corruption eradication

Or

Q2. Make a replica of -

  1. Pooling booth
  2. Toll booth
  3. Bus stand

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a memento on:

  1. Polio eradication
  2. Voting
  3. Best teacher

OR

Q2. Make a model on child labour.

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 4 Questions

Q1. Make a memento on-

  1. Poet
  2. Environmentalists

OR

Q2. Make an innovative tool for:

  1. Car cleaning
  2. Tea vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2014

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2014 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Make a 3D model to promote any of the following-

  1. Wind Energy
  2. Garbage Recycling
  3. Water Conservation

Q2. Make a replica of any one of the following-

  1. Post Office
  2. Polling Booth
  3. Nursery School

Write 60 words (approx.) about your 3D model.

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a product to make life easier for-

  1. Gardener
  2. Railway potter
  3. Newspaper boy

Q2. Make a trophy or souvenir for

  1. Best teacher on annual day
  2. Polio eradication

Explain your 3D product in 60 words approximately.

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a product to

  1. Control deforestation
  2. Water harvesting
  3. Fashion jewelry display window

Material Provided:

  • 2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 4 Questions

Q1. Create a mask inspired by any one of the below mentioned topics-

  1. Nature
  2. My clean metro rail

Q2. Create a medal inspired by any one of the topics mentioned below-

  1. Miss Universe
  2. Vintage car rally
  3. Mother’s Day

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2013

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2013 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a 3D model promoting any one of the following-

  1. Total Literacy
  2. Teacher’s Day
  3. Polio Eradication

Q2. Design workplace of any one of the following-

  1. Painter
  2. Nurse
  3. Cobbler

Material Provided:

  • Crepe Paper (A4 size)
  • Cloth Paper (A4 size)
  • Mount Board (A4 size)
  • 6 Straw
  • Newspaper
  • Rubber band
  • Thumb pins (plastic tops)
  • Dori white (1 m)
  • Golden wire (1m)
  • Cotton
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Newspaper
  • 6 Toothpick

Explain you work in 60 words.

NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Using the material mentioned below construct a 3D representation of a design of a purse for any of the below mentioned occasions-

  1. Fashion Show
  2. Picnic
  3. Marriage

OR

Q2. Create a doll for any one of the below-mentioned topics-

  1. Conserve environment
  2. World peace
  3. Water consumption

Write a caption and elaborate about the concept.

Material Provided:

  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Candy sticks
  • 6 Rubber bands
  • 6 Board pins
  • Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
  • Tissue paper
  • Cloth paper
  • Cotton roll
  • Newspaper
  • Ribbon (1 m)

NIFT Situation Test 2012

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2012 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design and construct any one of the following-

  1. Fashion show ramp 
  2. Polling booth 
  3. Circus

Q2. Utility tool for a-

  1. Bus conductor
  2. Newspaper vendor
  3. Postman 

Explain your choice of question and model in 100 words.

 Material Provided:

  • Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
  • Spiral binding spring
  • Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
  • Cloth paper
  • 8-10 Straws 
  • 8-10 Ice cream sticks 
  • 8-10 Thumb pins 
  • 8-10 Rubber bands 
  • Clay (1 full pack)
  • Cotton roll
  • Mountboard
  • Newspaper

NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a ladies handbag.

OR

Q2. Design a memento for Art Festival.

 Material Provided:

  • Cardboard paper
  • Colour paper
  • Straws
  • Cello tape
  • Wire

NIFT Situation Test 2011

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2011 below.

Q1. Design any one of the following and give a write up 50 words.

  1. Entrance gate for a marriage ceremony
  2. Traffic junction
  3. Memento for brotherhood in sports/ Health for all/ protection of environment

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard (A4 size)
  • Ivory sheet (A3 size)
  • Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Green, Blue
  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Ice Cream
  • 4 Thumb Pins
  • 4 Rubber Band
  • Cotton Gift Paper (Jute packet to carry sweets)
  • Plasticine Clay (One full packet)
  • Ribbon of 2 colours (1m each)
  • kA small plastic string

NIFT Situation Test 2009

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2009 below.

Q1. Design any one of the following

A) lady’s purse on any one of the following-

  1. Marriage ceremony
  2. Picnic
  3. Fashion show

OR

B) A doll on any one of the following-

  1. Water conservation
  2. Environment Politics

Material Provided:

  • A4 size cardboard
  • A4 size corrugated sheet
  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • Ribbon-1m (orange in color)
  • 6 Rubber bands
  • 6 Thumb pins
  • One cotton roll (medium size)
  • 2 sheets of newspaper
  • One tissue paper

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NIFT 2025 Situation Test / Group Discussion (Personal Interview) - FAQs

Q. When will the NIFT 2025 situation test be conducted?

A. The Situation Test is conducted in April 2025. The test will be conducted at various NIFT campuses.

Q. Who is eligible to participate in the NIFT 2025 Situation Test?

A. Candidates who have been shortlisted based on CAT and GAT scores are eligible to participate in the SItuation Test.

Q. When will the choice filling be conducted for the NIFT 2025 Situation Test?

A. The choice filling process for the SItuation Test (B.Des) is conducted a few days before the exam.

Q. When will the admit card be released for the NIFT 2025 situation test?

A. The admit cards for the Situation Test for B.Des program will be available in April 2025.

Q. When will the group discussion/ personal interview be conducted for the MFT, M.Des, and MFM programs?

A. The personal interview will conducted from March to April 2025 (tentative). The candidate needs to refer to the program-wise shedule for the PI. The document uploading process for shortlisted candidates will also be conducted.

Q. Who is eligible for participation in the NIFT 2025 PI?

A. For the M.Des course, candidates need to get shortlisted based on GAT and CAT scores, while for MFM and MFT courses, candidates need to get shortlisted based on GAT scores for participation in the group discussion/ personal interview.

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10 Aug '25

AIEED Examination

31 Jul '25 -

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Answered a month ago

The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.

Fee ComponentsFee Amount (2 Years) (2025)
Tuition Fees5.86 Lakhs
Hostel Fees*2.21 Lakhs
One-time payment*27,200
Total fees8.35 Lakhs

* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.

*One-time payment includes Refundable Security Depos

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Answered a month ago

The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.

SemesterNIFT Fees 2024 (INR)NIFT Fees 2025 (INR)
Semester 11,83,2001,91,700
Semester 21,43,0001,50,000
Semester 31,69,8001,78,700
Semester 41,50,0001,58,000
Semester 51,78,7001,87,800
Semester 61,58,0001,66,000
Semester 71,93,7002,03,200
Semester 81,66,0001,74,000
Total (4 Years)13,42,40014,09,400

 

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Answered a month ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025). 

NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:

  • It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)

  • It has

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Answered a month ago

The NIFT entrance exam is considered moderately difficult. The level of difficulty of the exam depends on a student's strengths and preparation. Since seats are limited and competition is high, even average questions feel tougher due to the pressure.

  • B.Des exam tests creativity, design aptitude, obse

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Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:

ProgrammeEducational Qualification Required
B.Des (Bachelor of Design)Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognised board
B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream, but Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 is compulsory
M.Des (Master of Design)Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology)B.FTech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university
MFM (Master of Fashion Management)Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university

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Answered a month ago

There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.

NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.

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Contributor-Level 10