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National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
Registration - 8 Dec '25 - 13 Jan '26
What happens after the conduct of the exam? Read here everything you need to know about the entrance exam.
The written test for admissions in design programmes offered at NIFT campuses will be held in the second week of February 2026. NIFT admission is a two-tiered process. Candidates first need to give the NIFT entrance exam; this is followed by a Situation Test. Once the NIFT written entrance examination is over, the next big question on everyone’s mind is – What Next & What Now?
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In case you are in your Class 12, then of course, the Board examinations are the top priority. Besides this, there are a few more things to take care of:
NIFT Chennai cutoff 2025 has been released for different categories of students belonging to the General AI quota. Considering the Round 1 cutoff, the closing ranks for General AI category students varied between 130 and 1420. The most sought-after course for admission with the lowest cutoff rank of 130 was Master of Fashion Management (MFM). For other courses and specialisations, the cutoff ranks are tabulated below:
| Course | NIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Des. in Accessory Design | 551 |
| B.Des. in Textile Design | 972 |
| B.Des. in Knitwear Design | 1220 |
| B.FTech. in Apparel Production | 253 |
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | 130 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Design | 471 |
| B.Des. in Leather Design | 1420 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Communication | 299 |
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.
- If you are among the lucky few who made it through the NID written, then you must start with your preparations for Studio Tests, Personal Interview & Portfolio presentation. Do so under expert mentorship.
- You are advised to apply for the upcoming entrance examinations of other premium design & art colleges like NIIFT Mohali, FDDI, IICD, Pearl Academy, MITID, and a few others. All these examinations are expected to be held between April & June, where similar preparations of GAT & CAT subjects are required, which would not be a problem because all candidates have undergone the NIFT written exam. One must ensure NOT to lose touch with the same and practice regularly to maintain/improve upon speed & accuracy as well.
- This holds equally good for the aspirants busy with NID stage 2 & 3 and also for all those who might make it past NIFT stage 1, the results for NIFT entrance exam will be declared in April 2025. It is strongly advisable to fill all reputed colleges’ forms & write the entrances, until one has finally made it through either NID entrance exam or NIFT exam.
- All those who make it past NIFT written entrance, have their task cut out clearly for them. Put your nose to preparations for the Situation Test. This is a highly competitive stage having a good 20% weightage in the final merit. This needs to be taken very seriously and demands careful preparation. We shall be dedicating a full chapter on the same in upcoming days.
- The students who have Maths in their class XII and are aiming for Architecture, for them, now is the time to concentrate on their preparation for NATA & other B. Arch. Entrances. The registrations for NATA happen between March & August, whereby one writes the exam within a few days of registering. One must start practicing from previous years’ question banks in a time-bound manner.
- The aspirants who are interested in Art, fine art, or commercial art, also need to gear up. They must zero in on a choice of 7-8 Art colleges of their liking and prepare for their entrances too. The Art colleges release their forms by April/May, some around the board's result declaration time.
- Students who have qualified through UCEED, also need to keep a tab on all the colleges under its umbrella and apply promptly to them. Please remember, UCEED is a qualifying examination, one needs to follow the complete admission protocol for all the colleges under its umbrella individually too.
Wishing luck for the results of the written examination to all aspirants!
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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.
The reporting time for NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be mentioned on the admit card issued to candidates.
| Program | Test | Test Timings |
Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am - 11 am |
| CAT | 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm | |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
| CAT | 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm | |
Master of Design | GAT | 9 am - 11 am |
| CAT | 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm | |
| Master of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
| Master of Fashion Management | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
| Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry) | GAT | 9 am - 11 am |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry) | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
Direct admission is not possible at the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT Jodhpur. Candidates must follow the eligibility criteria to apply for admission to several courses at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The eligibility criteria for the admission to undergraduate courses is passed a three or four-year Diploma recognised by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) or to pass Class 12 from a recognised board or the State Board of Technical Education. The accepted entrance exam is NIFT Entrance Exam and others.
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NIFT Kangra admits students on the basis of entrance and other admission rounds.
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