JDIFT GAT 2026 - Application (Out Soon), Admission Process, Eligibility Criteria

JD Institute of Fashion Technology General Aptitude Test 2026 ( JDIFT GAT )

Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Nov 27, 2025 16:35 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT 2026 - JD Institute of Fashion Technology will open the JDIFT GAT application soon for its design programmes. The General Aptitude Test (GAT) 2026 will be conducted in the third week of December 2025. The JDIFT GAT exam will be held online and will be 2 hours. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.  

The JD Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam will include a GAT, a Situation Test, and an Interview.

Go through the rest of the article to learn the full details of the JDIFT GAT entrance exam, including application process, fees, eligibility criteria, pattern, and much more.

Table of contents
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT 2026 Highlights
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Important Dates 2026
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Important Dates
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Application Form 2026
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Syllabus 2026
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Courses 2026
  • JDIFT GAT 2026 - Contact Details
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Result 2026
  • JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Counseling 2026
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT 2026 Highlights

Name of the exam

JD Institute of Fashion Technology General Aptitude Test (GAT)

Short Name

JDIFT GAT

Exam conducting body

JD Institute of Fashion Technology

Frequency of the exam

Once every year

Mode of application 

Online

Application fee

INR 1103

Mode of exam

Online

Test duration 

2 hours

Courses Offered

B.Des

BSc in Design

UG Diploma in Design

M.Des

MSc in Design

PG Diploma in Design

Admission Process

The admission process will be conducted through the GAT exam which comprises TWO exams:


  1. Situation Test
  2. Interview

JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Important Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JDIFT GAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25

JDIFT GAT 2026 Application START Date

TENTATIVE
Dec ' 25

JDIFT GAT 2026 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Important Dates

The important dates of JDIFT GAT 2026, including the start and last date for submission of the application form, exam, and result dates, are given in the table below.

Event

Tentative Dates

START of online application form

February 2026

Last date to submit applications

To be notified

Issue of Admit Cards

2nd week of June 2026

GAT - Online Exam Date

3rd week of June 2026

Result

3rd week of June 2026

Last date to confirm seat

3rd week of June 2026

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Below are the program-wise eligibility criteria for admission to design courses offered by the JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

  • Undergraduate Programs - The candidate must have successfully cleared class XII from a recognized board in any discipline.
  • Postgraduate Programs (JD INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY) - Candidate must have graduated/ done a 3-year diploma in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Postgraduate Programs (INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION WITH SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY, MEERUT) - The candidate must have graduated from a recognized university in any discipline.
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Application Form 2026

Application form for JDIFT GAT 2026 is expected to open soon. JD Institute of Fashion Technology will open the application form online at jdinstitute.ac.in/gat-entrance-exam.

How to apply for JDIFT GAT 2026

  1. Click on registration link
  2. You will be redirected to registration page
  3. Enter details like name, email ID and mobile number. You will receive a verification email and message on the registered mobile number. Once verified, you will be redirected to the application form.
  4. Fill in personal information, qualifying degree, course applied for, work experience, family details, etc.
  5. Upload a passport size photograph and educational certificates.
  6. Pay the application fee to complete the process.

Payment of application fee

JDIFT 2026 application fee can be paid through 

  • Credit Card / Debit Card
  • Cash on Counter
  • UPI
  • Netbanking

Documents required to apply for GAT 2026

Following documents are required to complete application form

  • A scanned copy of the photograph
  • Class 10th and 12th certificate
  • Mark sheet of the qualifying diploma
  • Bachelor’s degree
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Syllabus 2026

As per the JDIFT GAT 2026 syllabus, the GAT and Interview are platforms that will observe the creativity and sense of imagination of the candidate and how they interpret a given topic.

The candidate needs to keep these aspects in mind when preparing for the JDIFT 2026 exam.

Questions in the exam will be as per the official syllabus only.

 

 

 

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Exam Pattern 2026

The JDIFT GAT Exam Pattern is outlined in the admission portal of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology. The candidate by consulting the pattern can get insights into the exam structure, test duration, mode, etc. 

Note that admission to design courses at the institute will be based on aptitude, artistic sense, career focus, and the spark of creativity.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT

Exam duration

120 minutes

Mode of the exam

Online

Exam components

GAT

ROUND 1 - Situation test in stipulated time with given parameters

ROUND 2 - Interview

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Courses 2026

The JD Institute of Fashion Technology offers B.Des, M.Des, BSc in Design, MSc in Design, UG Diploma in Design, and PG Diploma in Design courses. The detailed program list is given below.

UG Design Courses offered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology

  • B.Des Fashion Design (4 years) (Industrial Collaboration, Subharti University)
  • B.Des Communication Design (4 years) (Industrial Collaboration, Subharti University)
  • B.Sc Interior Design (3 years) (Industrial Collaboration, Subharti University)
  • UG (Diploma) Fashion Design (3 years)
  • UG (Diploma) Interior Design (3 years)

PG Design Courses offered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology

  • M.Des Fashion Design (2 years) (Industrial Collaboration, Subharti University)
  • M.Sc Interior Design (2 years) (Industrial Collaboration, Subharti University)
  • PG (Diploma) Fashion Design (2 years)
  • PG (Diploma) Interior Design (2 years)
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JDIFT GAT 2026 - Contact Details

For any admission-related query related to GAT, the candidate may contact admission officials at the following address

 

 

 

 

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Result 2026

The results of the JDIFT GAT 2026 exam will be declared around the 3rd week of June 2026. Candidates can check results online at jdinstitute.ac.in/gat-entrance-exam.

To check your results, log in to result portal using your candidate credentials. Scorecard will include details like the sectional score, overall score, and merit rank. Merit rank of JDIFT GAT 2026 will be used to shortlist candidates for counseling and seat allotment.

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology GAT Counseling 2026

Counseling of JDIFT GAT 2026 will be held soon after the results are declared. In the previous edition, the JDIFT 2026 seat allotment was announced in the 3rd week of June.

This time as well, the counseling and seat allotment is likely to be held around the same time.

Candidates who are allotted seats in their chosen programs will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee and confirm their admission.

You must submit a booking amount of INR 35000/- within 3 days to block your seat.

Note that if the fee is not paid within the given deadline, the allotment will be canceled. Also, the vacant seat in that case will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.

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