NIFT Statistics 2025: How Many Students Appeared for the Exam; Attendance and Participation
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
The National Testing Agency conducted the NIFT Entrance Examination. The NIFTEE 2025 experienced a strong response from the aspiring candidates across the country. The NIFT Statistics 2025 was released along with the Final Result of NIFT 2025 on June 22, 2025. NTA released statistics related to Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations. In this article, we will have a closer look at the number of students who registered and appeared for the NIFT Examination under different categories, gender and stages of the exam for NIFT UG and PG programmes.
NIFT Statistics 2025
17,974 candidates registered for NTA NIFTEE 2025 Stage 1 Examination and appeared for GAT and CAT. This resulted in a total of 33,877 test entries for both the shifts (GAT and CAT). The total number of entries recorded is 31,061. The overall attendance for Stage 1 (GAT and GAT) was marked as 91.69%.
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- NIFTEE Stage 1 Statistics for GAT and CAT
- NIFTEE 2025 Stage 1 Examination: UG and PG programs
- Gender-wise NIFT Statistics 2025
- NIFT Statistics based on Category
- Other important Statistics related to NIFT 2025 Stage 1
- NIFTEE Stage 2 Examination 2025
- NIFT PG Statistics for Stage 2 Examinations
- NIFTEE Stage 2: NIFT Skill Test for UG Programmes
- NIFT Statistics for UG Programmes Stage 2
- How many students appear in NIFT Entrance Exam?
NIFTEE Stage 1 Statistics for GAT and CAT
The NIFT GAT and CAT statistics are:
| Shift |
Exam |
Registered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
General Ability Test (GAT) |
17,974 |
16,475 |
| Shift 2 |
Creative Ability Test (CAT) |
15,903 |
14,586 |
| Total |
|
33,877 |
31,061 |
NIFTEE 2025 Stage 1 Examination: UG and PG programs
Stage 1 examination was conducted on February 09, 2025, for various undergraduates and graduate programs. Also, there was no second stage examination for the Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) programme. The selection process was based on the performance of the General Ability Test (GAT) in Stage 1. The following list has program-wise statistics of the registered and appeared candidates.
| Programme |
Registered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des (Shift 1) |
11,944 |
11,071 |
| B.Des Lateral (Shift 1) |
44 |
37 |
| B.F.Tech (Shift 1) |
1,015 |
888 |
| B.F.Tech and B.Des (Shift 1) |
2,492 |
2,264 |
| B.F.Tech Lateral (Shift 1) |
9 |
9 |
| M.Des (Shift 1) |
1,078 |
977 |
| M.F.M. (Shift 1) |
950 |
845 |
| M.F.M. and M.Des (Shift 1) |
389 |
338 |
| M.F.Tech (Shift 1) |
53 |
46 |
| CAT B.Des (Shift 2) |
11,944 |
11,044 |
| CAT B.F.Tech and B.Des (Shift 2) |
2,492 |
2,245 |
| CAT M.Des (Shift 2) |
1,078 |
962 |
| CAT M.F.M and M.Des (Shift 2) |
389 |
335 |
| Grand Total |
33,877 |
31,061 |
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The allotment of seats will be based on:
- Choice opted at the time of counseling registration (academic programs + campuses)
- The category of the candidate
- Seat intake in the college opted for admission
- NIFT 2025 merit rank of the candidate.
NIFT 2025 seat allotment process will be conducted in four regular and one spot rounds.
The 1st round of seat allotment will be declared around the 3rd week of June 2025. .
The counseling registration will be conducted in May 2025.
The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation early. NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.
Gender-wise NIFT Statistics 2025
The number of female registrations was more than males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:
| Gender |
Registered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Female |
28,080 |
25,783 |
| Male |
5,797 |
5,278 |
NIFT Statistics based on Category
The gender wise distribution of the candidates under different categories are as follows;
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| Category |
Registered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL (Central List) |
8,679 |
8,172 |
| OPEN |
19,656 |
17,929 |
| OPEN-EWS |
1,400 |
1,328 |
| SC |
3,009 |
2,659 |
| ST |
1,133 |
973 |
Other important Statistics related to NIFT 2025 Stage 1
- There were 81 city coordinators and 109 Observers to oversee the NIFTEE Examination.
- NIFT Provisional Answer Key 2025 was out on February 15, 2025, and the deadline to submit challenges was till February 17, 2025. 283 challenges were received for 171 unique questions.
- 14,586 Answer Sheets were scanned and evaluated using double evaluation for the NIFT CAT Examination.
- NIFTEE Stage 1 Results were declared on April 24, 2025. Candidates were shortlisted in a 1:4 ratio, category-wise and programme-wise.
NIFTEE Stage 2 Examination 2025
NIFTEE Stage 2 comprises NIFT Situation Test/ NIFT Studio Test and NIFT Personal Interview. A Personal Interview was conducted for PG programmes like M.Des, MFM and M.F.Tech on May 26 to June 03, 2025. The Call Letter for the same was issued on May 21, 2025.
NIFT PG Statistics for Stage 2 Examinations
The following table shows the registered and appeared candidates for the following PG programmes:
| Programmes |
Regisered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Design (M.Des) |
1,083 |
805 |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) |
844 |
684 |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) |
46 |
30 |
| Grand Total |
1,973 |
1,519 |
NIFTEE Stage 2: NIFT Skill Test for UG Programmes
The NIFT Stage 2 examination for the UG Exams was conducted on June 08, 2025, in 18 cities across 26 centres.
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.
NIFT situation test will evaluate the 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. The Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot. Also, the model made by the candidate will not be preserved for future reference. The candidate must make sure that their model is unique and stands out from the crowd. After making the model, the candidate must make a 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.
- B Des.: Situation Test (Model Making)
- B.Des. (Lateral Entry): Studio Test + Personal Interview
- M. F.Tech. (Lateral Entry): Technical Ability Test (TAT, OMR-based) + Personal Interview
- B. Des. (Artisan): Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview
10,869 students registered for the stage 2 examination, out of which 8,859 appeared. The attendance for the UG Stage 2 examination was 81.51%.
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NIFT Statistics for UG Programmes Stage 2
The table shows registered and appeared examinations:
| Programme |
Registered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des Artisans |
19 |
15 |
| B.Des Lateral Entry |
30 |
22 |
| B.F.Tech Lateral Entry |
09 |
04 |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des Lateral Entry) |
07 |
07 |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) |
10804 |
8811 |
| Grand Total |
10869 |
8859 |
How many students appear in NIFT Entrance Exam?
Check the table below for the year-wise NIFT acceptance rate. Candidates are selected through the NIFT entrance exam. The table shows the past years' registered students and the total seats.
| Year |
Registered |
Total Seats |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
33,877 |
5,289 |
TBA |
| 2021-22 |
20242 |
3777 |
18.7% |
| 2020-21 |
26604 |
3810 |
14.3% |
| 2019-20 |
29195 |
3692 |
12.6% |
| 2018-19 |
31862 |
3305 |
10.4% |
| 2017-18 |
29000 |
3319 |
11.4% |
| 2016-17 |
26160 |
3279 |
12.5% |
| 2015-16 |
27537 |
3006 |
10.9% |
| 2014-15 |
26391 |
2742 |
10.4% |
| 2013-14 |
19436 |
2680 |
13.8% |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.
| Fee Components | Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5.86 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees* | 2.21 Lakhs |
| One-time payment* | 27,200 |
| Total fees | 8.35 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.
| Semester | NIFT Fees 2024 (INR) | NIFT Fees 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1,83,200 | 1,91,700 |
| Semester 2 | 1,43,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Semester 3 | 1,69,800 | 1,78,700 |
| Semester 4 | 1,50,000 | 1,58,000 |
| Semester 5 | 1,78,700 | 1,87,800 |
| Semester 6 | 1,58,000 | 1,66,000 |
| Semester 7 | 1,93,700 | 2,03,200 |
| Semester 8 | 1,66,000 | 1,74,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | 13,42,400 | 14,09,400 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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 2 months ago
The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:
| Programme | Educational 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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Contributor-Level 10
NIFT Counselling Process has the following steps: