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National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
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 was held on February 9, 2025. 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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The written tests for the NIFT 2026 exam will be held in the second week of February 2026 (tentative). The detailed schedule will also be released soon by NTA. The written tests comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for BDes and MDes candidates.
The GAT test is considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT is offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The eligibility criteria for admissions to the MFM course at NIFT Hyderabad are candidates must complete their graduation. Additionally, students need to appear for the GAT exam conducted by the NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by the GD/PI round for final selection. Candidates must ensure that they have completed their bachelor's degree from a recognised law university or a three- to four-year Diploma from NIFT or NID.
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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:
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- 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!
NIFT Kolkata eligibility criteria vary depending on the programme selected by the students. The institute accepts candidates on an entrance basis, however it is important that students qualify for the minimum qualification set by the institute as well. For NIFT Kolkata UG admissions, the student must not exceed 24 years (29 years for SC/ ST/ PWD category students) of age as of August 1 of the year of admission. Similarly, for NIFT Kolkata PG admissions, students must complete graduation from a recognised university.
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 |
One of the top universities for BDes and MFM programs is NIFT Kangra.
1. To be admitted to NIFT Kangra, candidates must take the NIFT Entrance Exam.
2. Applicants need to meet the requirements for the course to which they have applied.
3. Based on their performance in the entrance, candidates are invited to the interview rounds.
4. Following that, applicants need to register for counseling at NIFT Kangra.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month 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 a month 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 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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Contributor-Level 10
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:
| 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
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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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
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.