NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis: Section-wise Question Difficulty Level, Student Reviews & Expected Trends

Exam Name 

NIFT Entrance Exam

Conducting Body (Stage 1)

The National Testing Agency (NTA)

Conducting Body: Situation Test/ PI + Counseling (Stage 2)

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Frequency of exam

Once every year

Number of Attempts

There is no limit on the number of attempts. However, the age limit applies to the UG programs.

Mode of exam

The NIFT exam has two papers: GAT and CAT. The GAT will be an online, computer-based exam. CAT will be conducted offline. Situation Test and PI are conducted offline.

Courses offered

B.Des, M.Des, M.F.M, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech

Application fee (Expected)

INR 2,000 for Open/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/Open EWS;

INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD Category

Mode of application 

Online

NIFT 2026 application form 

December 08, 2025 to January 06, 2026

Release of exam Notification

December 08, 2025

Exam Date

February 08, 2026

Result Date

Last week of April 2026 (Stage 1)

Last week of June 2026 (Stage 2)

Participating NIFTs

19

Important Resources

Best books to prepare for NIFT 2026

Sample papers for NIFT

Admission to PG Courses

NIFTs offer M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses

B. Des

GAT (CBT)

CAT (PBT)

120 + 180

100 + 3

B.F. Tech

GAT - Section A (CBT)

120

100

GAT - Section B (CBT)

60

50

B.F. Tech &

B. Des.

Section A (2 hrs) (CBT)

Section B (1 hr) (CBT) CAT (3 hrs) (PBT)

180 + 180

150 + 3

B. Des.

GAT

30%

CAT

50%

Situation Test

20%

B.F. Tech.

GAT (Sec-A)

30%

GAT (Sec-B)

70%

B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des.

GAT (Sec-A)

30%

CAT

50%

Situation Test

20%