The FINAL results of NIFT 2025 were released by NTA on June 22, 2025. After the declaration of the result, the NIFT 2025 Topper's Name was out. The NIFT 2025 toppers' list will include the names of toppers, section-wise and total scores, etc. To top it, we will bring you Topper Interviews!
NIFT 2025 Toppers - NTA declared the final result of NIFT 2025 on June 22, 2025. Along with the final result, NTA may release the NIFT 2025 toppers' list. The list of NIFT 2025 toppers will include the names of candidates who shall have scored he highest marks, their scores and merit ranks. We will update the topper details on this page as and when they are released. The NIFT 2025 written exam was conducted on February 9, 202,5 and the NIFT 2025 result of written exams (NIFT CAT and NIFT GAT) is expected to be declared by the second week of March 2025.
Latest Update:
- NIFT 2025: Exam Overview
- NIFT 2025 Topper Interviews
- NIFT Previous Year Topper List and Interviews
- NIFT Cut-off 2025
- About NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam
- NIFT 2025 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / Personal Interview weightage
NIFT 2025: Exam Overview
Check below the highlights of the NIFT 2025 exam, events and schedule.
| Details | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam |
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
|
| Total candidates registered | 33,877 |
| Total candidates appeared | 31,061 |
| Total candidates qualified | To be notified |
| NIFT 2025 exam date | February 9, 2025 |
| NIFT Answer Key Release Date | February 15, 2025 |
| Declaration of written exam results | April 25, 2025 |
| Personal Interview for Master's applicants | May 26, 2025 to June 03, 2025 |
| Situation Test for B.Des | June 08, 2025 |
| Final Results | June 22, 2025 |
| Official NIFT Website |
https://www.nift.ac.in/admission
https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/
|
Commonly asked questions
On the day of the NIFT written exam, the candidate must bring with them
- NIFT admit card
- A valid photo ID proof
- HB Pencils, Eraser, Sharpener, Dry Colours
Items which are not allowed inside the exam venue are Water bottle, Papers, Notes, Books, Calculator, Electronic gadgets, Mobile phone, Bag, Handbag, Correction marker/ white fluid.
During the Situation Test, the candidate will be provided with a set of materials. Using these materials, the candidate will be required to make specific models. In this test, candidates are required to create a 3D model based on the question asked for, which they are given 2 hours, within which they need to conceptualize and complete the model.
After completing the mode, the candidate will also have to draft a write-up, which is evaluated by the jury later. Note that besides material exploration & management skills, NIFT also lays great emphasis on time management skills and students are closely monitored on the fact that whether they have managed to complete the task at hand in two hours or not.
NIFT situation test will test candidate on Colour scheme, Space visualization, Construction skill, Finesse of the model, Composition of elements, Overall presentation, Innovative and creative use of given material, etc. Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot.
Model made by candidate will not be kept for future reference. Candidate must make sure that their model is unique and stands out from the crowd. After making model, candidate must write about the model- write-up explaining the model.
Candidates will be provided with the items for making the model during the NIFT Situation Test. Materials that students may be provided with are Glaze Papers, Plasticine Clay, Copper Wire, Ivory Sheets, Cardboard, Thermocol (thick And Thin), Kite Papers, Handmade Sheet, Coloured Clay, Cellophane, Fabric, Thread, Ribbon, Straw, Aluminum Foil, etc. The candidate can not use any other items except the ones provided in the exam hall.
NIFT 2025 Topper Interviews
The topper interviews for NIFT 2025 will be available within a few days of the declaration of the results. In the meantime, we bring you a list of NIFT exam toppers from previous editions along with their interviews. Read the interviews and see how a normal student can transform themselves into a winner.
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NIFT Topper List 2025
NIFT Final Result 2025 was declared on June 22, 2025. NIFT also declared the NIFT Statistics for the registered and appeared candidates. NIFT Scorecard and Rank was also out on June 22, 2025.
The table below shows the names of the NIFT Topper 2025:
| Name of the NIFT 2025 Topper | All India Rank (NIFT AIR 2025) | Topper Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Mansi Jain | AIR 1 | Coming Soon |
| Sneha | AIR 3 | Coming Soon |
| Mo. Rizwan | AIR 6 | Coming Soon |
| Akshita Dhiman | AIR 85 | Coming Soon |
NIFT Previous Year Topper List and Interviews
The topper interview of NIFT for the previous years is given below. Check them out for your NIFT preparation.
| Name of the Topper |
Program |
Read Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyani Pareek, AIR 1, NIFT 2021 |
M.Des |
|
| Vartika Bhardwaj, AIR 2 - NIFT 2020 |
B.Des |
|
| Sirigowri Kambalimath, AIR 2 - NIFT 2018 |
B.Des |
|
| Kanupriya Jaiswal, AIR 10 - NIFT 2018 |
M.Des |
|
| Anmol Venkatesh, AIR 46 - NIFT 2018 |
B.Des |
|
| Ruchi Harish Gandhi, AIR 8 - NIFT 2018 |
M.F.Tech |
Commonly asked questions
The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT application form will be verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission.
The verification of original documents will be conducted at the campus when the candidate reports for the allotted regular programme. When reporting for verification, along with the original documents, the candidate must also bring with them self-attested photocopies.
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NIFT Cut-off 2025
The cut-off marks for NIFT 2025 will be known only after the exam results are declared. The NIFT scorecard will include the category-wise qualifying marks. Candidates who meet the cut-off criteria in their respective categories will be invited for the next round of admission. Note that the admission cut-off is different and will be released at the time of NIFT 2025 seat allotment.
About NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam
The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in two stages:
- Written exams - GAT and CAT
- Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
Earlier, the NIFT entrance exam was conducted by the institute itself. However, in the past few years, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken up the responsibility of conducting the written tests. Note that the Situation Test/ PI will continue to be conducted by NIFT. Candidates need to qualify for the written exams to appear in this round.
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NIFT 2025 - GAT, CAT, and Situation Test / Personal Interview weightage
The program-wise NIFT 2025 test components and weightage are given in the table below.
| Program |
Test |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (BDes) |
CAT |
50% |
| GAT |
30% |
|
| Situation Test |
20% |
|
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) |
GAT |
100% |
| Master of Design (MDes) |
CAT |
40% |
| GAT |
30% |
|
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech) |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
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