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NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 - The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct the written exams for NIFT 2023 will be held on February 5, 2023, Sunday.
The written exams comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT).
The institute had earlier released the admit cards for the NIFT 2023 written exams on January 16, 2023.
The admit card contains details like the name and roll number of the candidate, the date and time of the written exam, name and address of NIFT 2023 exam center, and exam-day guidelines.
The online registrations for NIFT 2023 are now closed.
Candidates who qualify in the written exam will have to next appear in a Situation Test (B.Des) or Personal Interview (PG programs).
The written exams for NIFT 2023 will comprise a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). The GAT will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, while the CAT test will be held in pen-paper mode.
The GAT paper is common for all programs (Design + Technology), but only B.Des and M.Des (Design programs) aspirants need to take the CAT test.
The FINAL result for NIFT 2023 will be prepared by giving weightage to each test component.
NIFT 2023 will have 18 participating NIFTs, offering a combined seat intake of 5, 199 seats. These include 4,324 All-India seats, 405 state domicile seats, and 470 NRI seats.
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- January 9 - To edit NIFT 2023 application - Click Here
- January 1 - NIFT 2023 application form with late fees from Jan 1-8
- NIFT Application Form 2023
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Dates
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Highlights
- NIFT Exam Pattern 2023
- NIFT Syllabus 2023
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Important Dates
- NIFT 2023 Admission Process & Selection Criteria
- Best books for NIFT preparation 2023
- How to prepare for NIFT 2023
- NIFT Mock Tests 2023
- NIFT Admit Card 2023
- NIFT 2023 Answer Key
- NIFT Results 2023
- Courses offered through NIFT Entrance Exam 2023
- Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Score
- NIFT Exam Analysis & Student Reaction
- NIFT Cutoff
- NIFT 2023 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIFT Application Form 2023
The National Institute of Fashion Technology started online registration for NIFT 2023 on November 1, 2022. The last date to submit applications with regular fees was December 31, 2022; with late fees of INR 5,000, the application deadline was January 8, 2023.
Submitted applications could be edited from January 9-12, 2023.
How to fill out the NIFT 2023 registration form
- Online registration - To register, enter details like email id and phone number. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created.
- Fill in the form - Next, fill in various sections like academic, category, and personal details. Also, select an exam center.
- Upload documents - Photograph, signature, and other documents have to be uploaded in the given format.
- Pay the application fee - A fee of INR 3,000 (INR 1,500 for reserved categories) will have to be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking. In case of late application, candidates need to pay late fees of Rs.5000/- (in addition to the applicable application fee).
NIFT Exam Centres 2023
The list of exam centers has been released. The design entrance exam will be conducted in more than 30 cities across India. Candidates can select only one exam city at the time of filling out the NIFT application form. However, NIFT reserves the right to cancel an examination center without any prior notice. In such a case, an alternate center will be allotted to the aspirant.
Click here to view the complete list of NIFT 2023 exam centers.
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2023
The program-wise eligibility criteria for NIFT 2023 are given below.
Course |
NIFT 2023 Eligibility Criteria |
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Bachelor of Design (B.Des) |
Qualifying exam:
The candidate needs to have passed 10+2 exam from a recognized institute.
OR
Obtained passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects
Or
Completed the General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
Age Limit:
The maximum age should be less than 24 years as on August 1, 2023. Relaxation in the upper age limit:
|
Bachelor in Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) |
Qualifying exam:
Passed 10+2 exam from a recognized institute with Physics and Mathematics.
OR
Obtained passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics and Mathematics
OR
Completed the General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
Age Limit:
The maximum age should be less than 24 years as of August 1, 2023. Relaxation in the upper age limit:
|
Master of Design (M.Des) |
Qualifying Exam:
The candidate must have passed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
OR
Completed an undergraduate diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT or NID.
Age limit: No age limit. |
Master’s Programme in Fashion Management (M.F.M) |
Qualifying exam:
The candidate must have passed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
OR
Completed an undergraduate diploma of a minimum of three years duration from NIFT or NID.
Age limit: No age limit. |
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) |
Qualifying exam:
The candidate must have completed B.F.Tech course from NIFT
OR
Passed B.E or B.Tech degree from any recognized institute.
Age limit: No age limit. |
NIFT 2023 Category-wise Reservation
The National Institute of Fashion Technologies reserves seats for various categories as shown in the table below.
Category |
Seat Reservation |
GEN-EWS |
10% |
SC |
15% |
ST |
7.50% |
OBC (Non-Creamy) |
27% |
Person with Disability (PWD) - (Horizontal Reservation) |
5% Note: Only candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under this category. |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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5 Feb '23 | Conduct of NIFT 2023 exam date (CBT mode) |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
16 Jan '23 | Issue of Admit cards |
9 Jan '23 - 12 Jan '23 | Application correction window |
Jan '23 | Last date to register with late fees of INR 5000 |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Highlights
Check important highlights for NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 in the table below.
Event Details |
Specifications |
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Exam Name |
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam |
Conducting Body |
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
Exam Level |
National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency |
Once a Year |
Exam Purpose |
Admission to NIFT 2023 participating colleges |
Eligibility Criteria |
|
Course Offered |
BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, MFM |
Seat Intake |
Total seats = 5199 Break-up of seats:
Learn more - Click Here |
No. of Test Cities |
32 cities across India |
Useful Resources |
Books recommended by Toppers for NIFT |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-26542000 |
Official Website |
http://www.nift.ac.in/ |
NIFT Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates appearing in the design entrance exam must carefully go through the exam pattern for NIFT 2023.
The NIFT 2023 entrance exam will be conducted in two parts:
- Written Tests - The candidate first appears in the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) written tests. The GAT test is mandatory for all the programs, while B.Des and M.Des candidates also need to take the CAT test. The GAT will be conducted in CBT mode, while the CAT will be administered in pen-paper mode.
- Situation Test / Group Discussion and Personal Interview - The scores of the written tests (CAT and GAT) will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test (B.Des)/ PI (all PG programs). The results for the written exam will be declared sometime in March.
Note that B.F.Tech candidates don’t need to appear in any further rounds, as the merit list for admission will be prepared solely on the basis of GAT scores.
NIFT 2023 exam pattern - General Ability Test
Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of exam |
Computer-based Test (CBT) mode. |
Exam duration |
B.Des and M.Des - 2 hours B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M - 3 hours |
Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Topics |
B.Des and M.Des programs: 1) Communication Ability, 2) English Comprehension, 3) Quantitative Ability, 4) Analytical Ability, 5) GK and Current Affairs B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M: 1) Communication Ability and English Comprehension, 2) Case Study, 3) Quantitative Ability, 4) Analytical and Logical Ability, 5) GK and Current Affairs |
Language |
English |
NIFT Situation Test/PI 2023
The situation test for the B.Des program will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates who have qualified in the NIFT 2023 written tests and participated in the choice-filling process can participate in the situation test. As part of the choice-filling process, candidates have to select their choice of participating institutes in the order of priority.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the GDPI for the M.Des program based on GAT and CAT written tests. However, for MFTech and MFM courses, candidates will be shortlisted based on GAT scores only. Mode of Situation Test / PI - Offline
NIFT Syllabus 2023
The NIFT exam syllabus will contain the topics that the NIFT 2023 candidate needs to prepare for the exam. The written tests for NIFT 2023 comprise the CAT and GAT tests. The GAT is a paper-based test that includes multiple-choice questions.
NIFT GAT Syllabus 2023 - Section-wise topics
GAT Topics |
Description |
---|---|
Quantitative Ability |
This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance. |
Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
This sub-test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication in English. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc. |
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability |
This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful. |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs. |
Case Study |
This sub-test is based on a situation of an industry environment. It helps to evaluate the candidate’s managerial ability. |
NIFT 2023 Syllabus - Creative Ability Test CAT)
The Creative Ability Test is only mandatory for B.Des and M.Des candidates. The test will be conducted in CBT mode and is designed to evaluate the candidate’s power of observation, and intuition & sketching skills. In addition, it also tests the candidate’s ability to use different color combinations and innovate.
Important topics for NIFT CAT 2023
Drawing Fundamentals |
Design Theory |
Principles of composition |
Natural & Geometrical Form |
Innovation in Design |
Principles of Composition |
Creative thinking & writing |
Optical Illusion |
Understanding Light & Shade |
Visual Logic |
Form & Function |
Colour, Pattern & Texture |
Theme Development |
Drawing Fundamentals |
Picture Analysis |
Memory Drawing |
Inspiration & Creativity |
Ornaments & motifs |
Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions |
Elements & Principles Of Design |
Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship |
Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions |
Optical Illusion |
Foreshortening & Perspective |
Developing Themes & Colour Associations |
Usage of Colour in Compositions |
Imagination & Doodling |
3D Visualisation |
Presentation Techniques |
Expression & Emotion |
Exercises on imagination |
Lateral Thinking |
Story Pictures |
Graphics & Pictograms |
Innovation & Creation |
Design Awareness |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Important Dates
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has released the tentative schedule for NIFT 2023. Applications are to open in 1st week of November 2023; check the detailed schedule below.
Event | Dates | Description |
---|---|---|
Commencement of NIFT 2023 online application form | November 1, 2022 | The application form is for admission to B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.Des courses. |
Last date to submit applications with regular fee | December 31, 2022 | - |
Last date to submit applications with late fees | 1-8 January 2023 | The late fee is INR 5,000. |
Window to edit the application form | 9-12 January 2023 | |
Issue of admit cards | 15 January 2023 | - |
Mock Tests | To be notified | Mock tests will be conducted to test exam readiness and help candidates get accustomed to the exam environment. |
NIFT 2023 exam date for written tests | February 5, 2023 |
The written tests comprise the GAT and CAT.
Further, candidates can take away the GAT question paper.
|
Release of Answer Keys + Question Paper | 2nd week of February 2023 |
Answer keys will
only be released for the GAT CBT test.
|
File objections against the GAT answer key | 2nd week of February 2023 |
Objections can be raised against the answer key and the carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet.
The fee per objection is INR 500.
|
Declaration of results for written tests | March 2023 |
Scores of the written exam would be used to shortlist candidates for the next round:
|
Choice filling for Situation Test (B.Des) | To be notified |
The candidate has to select their choice of institutes in the order of priority
|
Uploading documents for (PI) | To be notified | Upload documents as per the given format. |
Admit card for situation test | To be notified | |
Situation Test for BDes | April 2023 | Venue - NIFT campuses |
Personal Interview | April 2023 |
Venue - Indian Social Institute (ISI), Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
|
Declaration of FINAL results for NIFT 2023 | May 2023 |
The final result would be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in:
|
Counseling and seat allotment | May - June 2023 (onward) |
Candidates who have been allocated Common Merit Rank (CMR) can participate in counseling.
|
NIFT 2023 Admission Process & Selection Criteria
Admission to the participating NIFTs will be on the basis of merit ranks secured by candidates in the NIFT 2023 entrance exam. The step-wise admission process is mentioned below.
NIFT Mock Tests 2023
The National Institute of Fashion Technology may conduct mock tests for NIFT 2023. These mock tests will be conducted so that the candidate gets familiar with the exam pattern, and understand various functionalities. However, the questions asked in the mock tests and the test duration may be different from what will be asked in the actual exam. The mocks will also help candidates test their exam infrastructure readiness.
During the NIFT 2022 mock tests, the candidates will be allowed to ask queries related to the exam. A hotline may be created by exam officials to answer student queries.
- The mock tests can be taken by all candidates
- These tests will be held for all courses on specific dates in two sessions - morning and evening
- Candidates will be put in groups based on their roll numbers.
- Invigilators / AI will not block access to the system during the mock test even though there is a system breach/ disconnection, etc.
NIFT Admit Card 2023
The admit cards for the exam will be available for download by 15 January 2023. It has to be downloaded online by entering one's login credentials. An essential document for appearing in the design entrance exam, the admit card will contain details like the name, roll number, name and address of the allotted NIFT exam center 2023, and exam-day guidelines. On the day of the exam, the candidate has to bring with them a valid photo id proof along with the admit card.
How to download the NIFT 2023 admit card
- Click on the admit card download link
- A login window will open
- Enter your six-digit application number, email id, and DOB
- On login, the admit card will be displayed in downloadable pdf format
- Download and take a printout of the admit card.
Note: The candidate has to check that the details mentioned in the admit card are correct, including the name. In case there is any discrepancy in the admit card, the candidate has to get in touch with exam officials and get it rectified.
NIFT 2023 Answer Key
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the NIFT 2023 answer keys for the objective-based GAT question paper in the 2nd week of February 2023. It will contain the official answers to all the questions in the entrance exam and can be used by the candidate to calculate probable scores. The OMR answer sheet will also be released. Note that candidates are allowed to carry the GAT question paper after completion of the NIFT 2023 entrance exam.
Candidates who have any objections against the OMR answer sheet, answer key, or question paper can raise objections/ observations on payment of a fee of Rs. 500 per observation/ objections.
How to download NIFT 2023 answer key for GAT
- Click on the answer key link
- Enter log-in credentials like Roll Number, program, Question Booklet No, and Date of Birth
- On successful log-in, you can download the
NIFT Results 2023
The National Institute of Fashion Technology will declare the results of the NIFT 2023 result for the CAT and GAT written test in March 2023. The result will be released online at the official website of NIFT - nift.ac.in. Note that no hard copies are sent to the candidate.
The scores of the written exam will be used to shortlist candidates for the situation test/group discussion and personal interview round. Candidates who get shortlisted need to register for the situation test/ PI.
How to check NIFT 2023 results
- Click on the result link
- A log-in window will open; enter the following details
- Email Address
- Password
- On successful log-in, the results would be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the result.
NIFT 2023 Final Result
The final result for NIFT 2023 will be released online in May 2023. To prepare the final merit list, the admission committee will consider the performance of the candidate in the Situation Test/ PI and written tests (GAT and CAT).
The final merit list will be considered for NIFT 2023 seat allotment process.
Courses offered through NIFT Entrance Exam 2023
Candidates can go through the list of UG and PG courses in which they can secure admission basis their score/ rank in the NIFT entrance exam in the table below:
NIFT Admissions 2023: List of UG Courses | |
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BDes Fashion Design (FD) | BDes Leather Design (LD) |
BDes Accessory Design (AD) | BDes Textile Design (TD) |
BDes Knitwear Design (KD) | BDes Fashion Communication (FC) |
BFTech Apparel Production (AP) | |
NIFT Admissions 2023: List of PG Courses | |
MDes | MFM |
MFTech |
Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Score
Over the years, seats available for admission through the NIFT entrance exam have been increasing with each passing year. Candidates can go through a year-wise increase in seats for NIFT admissions below.
College | Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN- EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) | State Domicile | NRI | Total |
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NIFT Bengaluru | 338 | 43 | 381 | |
NIFT Bhopal | 204 | 42 | 18 | 264 |
NIFT Chennai | 338 | 43 | 381 | |
NIFT Daman | 68 | 14 | 6 | 88 |
NIFT Gandhinagar | 300 | 38 | 338 | |
NIFT Hyderabad | 266 | 35 | 301 | |
NIFT Kannur | 238 | 49 | 21 | 308 |
NIFT Kolkata | 304 | 40 | 344 | |
NIFT Mumbai | 304 | 40 | 344 | |
NIFT New Delhi | 376 | 48 | 424 | |
NIFT Patna | 204 | 42 | 18 | 264 |
NIFT Panchkula | 204 | 42 | 18 | 264 |
NIFT Raebareli | 228 | 30 | 258 | |
NIFT Shillong | 170 | 35 | 15 | 220 |
NIFT Kangra | 238 | 49 | 21 | 308 |
NIFT Jodhpur | 204 | 42 | 18 | 264 |
NIFT Bhubaneswar | 204 | 42 | 18 | 264 |
NIFT Srinagar | 136 | 48 | 184 | |
Total | 4324 | 405 | 470 | 5199 |
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NIFT Exam Analysis & Student Reaction
Go through complete NIFT exam analysis.
Student reaction: Majority of the candidates who appeared for the exam found both NIFT CAT and GAT papers easy. Check the complete NIFT Entrance Exam student reaction here:
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- NIFT Entrance Exam 2019 student reaction
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NIFT Cutoff
Check course-wise NIFT Entrance Exam cutoff 2021 (in the form of last merit ranks) for round 2 below.
Programme |
Common Merit Rank (CMR) |
No. of Candidates |
|
---|---|---|---|
From |
To |
||
BDes |
51 |
317 |
80 |
BDes |
319 |
619 |
90 |
BDes |
620 |
825 |
90 |
BDes |
828 |
1098 |
90 |
BDes |
1104 |
1328 |
80 |
BDes |
1331 |
1605 |
90 |
BDes |
1612 |
1874 |
90 |
BDes |
1882 |
2127 |
90 |
BDes |
2128 |
2440 |
80 |
BDes |
2443 |
2741 |
90 |
BDes |
2747 |
3132 |
90 |
BDes |
3133 |
3628 |
90 |
BDes |
3629 |
4100 |
80 |
BDes |
4110 |
4714 |
90 |
BDes |
4715 |
5443 |
90 |
BDes |
5448 |
6739 |
90 |
BDes |
6744 |
8150 |
100 |
BDes |
8161 |
9875 |
100 |
BDes |
9883 |
11605 |
100 |
BDes |
11658 |
14378 |
86 |
MFTech |
88 |
100 |
3 |
MDes |
24 |
525 |
91 |
BFTech - Apparel Production |
11 |
275 |
40 |
BFTech - Apparel Production |
276 |
929 |
89 |
MFM |
24 |
352 |
80 |
MFM |
353 |
814 |
90 |
MFM |
816 |
1310 |
81 |
NIFT 2023 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will be the NIFT 2023 exam be conducted?
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for NIFT 2023?
Q. What is the seat intake for the B.Des program through NIFT 2023?
- Fashion Design (FD)
- Leather Design (LD)
- Accessory Design (AD)
- Textile Design (TD)
- Knitwear Design (KD)
- Fashion Communication (FC)
- Apparel Production (AP)
Q. When will the NIFT 2023 application form commence?
Q. What is the syllabus for NIFT entrance exam?
Q. Is there any age limit for appearing in NIFT 2023?
Q. What is the basis of NIFT 2023 seat allotment process?
- Choice opted at the time of cousenselling registration (academic programs + campuses)
- The category of the candidate
- Seat intake in the college opted for admission
- NIFT 2023 merit rank of the candidate.
Q. When will the NIFT 2023 answer key be released?
Q. Will the NIFT answer key 2023 released for both CAT and GAT?
Q. How can I check NIFT exam results 2023?
Q.Are coaching classes mandatory for NIFT 2023 preparations?
Q. When will NIFT results 2023 be declared?
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