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NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 - The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has started the registration process for NIFT 2022 on May 20, 2022. Eligible candidates can get registered by following the registration link given below.
The candidate will have to enter their academic details, upload documents, and exercise choice-filling as part of the registration process.
Earlier the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) had declared the final results of NIFT 2022 on May 17, 2022. Candidates can check their results by following the link given below; in the log-in window enter your email id and password.
The final result for the B.Des course is prepared by giving 20% weightage to the Situation Test. The CAT written test carries 50% weightage, while GAT carries 30% weightage. In the case of UG courses, the GDPI carries 30% weightage.
The NIFT 2022 exam was conducted in online, remote-proctored mode on February 6, 2022.
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Watch Video Here!- What is NIFT Entrance Exam?
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 Highlights
- NIFT 2022 Final Result
- NIFT Situation Test/Group Discussion and Personal Interview 2022
- NIFT Results 2022 for Written Exams (GAT and CAT)
- NIFT 2022 Answer Key
- NIFT Mock Tests 2022
- NIFT Admit Card 2022
- Last three weeks preparation tips for NIFT 2022
- NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2022
- Courses offered through NIFT Entrance Exam 2022
- Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 Score
- NIFT 2022 Admission Process & Selection Criteria
- NIFT Exam Analysis & Student Reaction
- NIFT Cutoff
- FAQs on NIFT Admissions
What is NIFT Entrance Exam?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts the NIFT entrance exam to shortlist aspirants for admission to its design programs such as Bachelor of Design (BDes), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech), Master of Design (MDes), Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech). NIFT entrance exam is three-tiered in its format for BDes and MDes course admissions. As part of the NIFT entrance exam 2022 for BDes and MDes admission, candidates have to first appear for Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT).
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 Highlights
Check important highlights for NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 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 Duration |
CAT for BDes: 3 Hours GAT for BDes & MDes: 2 Hours GAT for BFTech, MFM, MFTech: 3 Hours |
Exam Purpose |
Admission into 17 NIFTs |
Course Offered |
BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, MFM |
Seat Intake |
Total seats = 5023 Break-up of seats:
Learn more - Click Here |
No. of Test Cities |
32 cities in India |
No. of Accepting Colleges |
17 |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-26542000 |
Official Website |
http://www.nift.ac.in/ |
Check all details pertaining to SItuation Test / GD (PI) + Program-wise schedule |
NIFT 2022 Final Result
The National Institute of Design has released the final result for NIFT 2022 on May 17, 2022. To prepare the final merit list, the admission committee will consider the performance of the candidate in the Situation Test/ GDPI and written tests (GAT and CAT).
The final merit list will be used to shortlist candidates for NIFT 2022 counseling and seat allotment process. Candidates who are ranked higher in the merit list will get preference during seat allotment.
NIFT Situation Test/Group Discussion and Personal Interview 2022
The situation test for the B.Des program was conducted from April 2-5 in offline mode. Candidates who have qualified in the NIFT 2022 written tests (GAT and CAT) and have participated in the choice filling process were eligible to participate in the situation test. The choice filling was conducted from March 14-31. As part of the choice filling process, candidates had to select their choice of participating institutes in the order of priority.
The GDPI was conducted for the Master's programs from April 7-27. For the M.Des program, candidates were shortlisted for the GDPI based on the GAT and CAT written exams. However, for MFTech and MFM courses, candidates are shortlisted based on GAT scores. Mode of Situation Test / GDPI - Offline
NIFT Results 2022 for Written Exams (GAT and CAT)
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has declared the results of the NIFT 2022 result for the CAT and GAT written test on March 9, 2022. The results was released in online mode at the official website nift.ac.in; candidates can check their results by entering log-in details. Note that no hard copies are sent to the candidate.
NIFT 2022 scores will be used to shortlist candidates for a situation test/group discussion and personal interview round, which will be conducted in April 2022. Note that all shortlisted candidates need to register for the situation test/ GDPI by the given deadline.
How to check NIFT 2022 results
- Click on the result link
- A log-in window will open; enter the following details
- Email Adress
- Password
- On successful log-in, the results would be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the result.
NIFT 2022 Answer Key
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has released the answer keys for the objective-based GAT question paper 2022 on February 21, 2022. It contains the official answers to all the questions in the entrance exam and can be used by the candidate to calculate probable scores. Along with the answer key, the OMR answer sheet also will be released. Note that candidates were allowed to carry the GAT question paper with them after completion of the NIFT 2022 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. The final answer key will be released after considering all such observations/ objections.
To download the NIFT 2022 answer key, the candidate can follow the download link that will be given on this page.
How to download NIFT 2022 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 answer key.
NIFT Mock Tests 2022
The National Institute of Fashion Technology has extended the last date for taking the mandatory mock tests to February 4; the extension has been done to accommodate candidates who haven't yet taken the mock tests. Originally, the NIFT 2022 mock tests were scheduled from February 1-3, 2022. These mock tests are conducted to help the candidate get familiar with the new exam pattern, understand various functionalities, including navigation. However, the questions asked and the test duration may be different from what will be asked in the actual exam. The mock tests will also help candidates test their exam infrastructure readiness.
During the NIFT 2022 mock tests, the candidates will also be able to ask queries related to the exam. A hotline will be created by exam officials to answer student queries.
- The mock tests are compulsory for all candidates
- These tests will be held for all the 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 2022
The admit cards for the exam will be available for download from January 29, 2022. The admit card 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 2022, and exam-day guidelines. On the day of the exam, the candidate must bring with them a valid photo id proof along with the admit card.
How to dowload the NIFT 2022 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: Check that the details mentioned in the admit card are correct, including your name. In case there is any discrepancy in the admit card, you need to get in touch with officials and get it rectified.
Last three weeks preparation tips for NIFT 2022
Given there are only a couple of weeks before the conduct of the NIFT 2022 entrance exam, you must ensure that there is no let-up in your preparation. Make sure that you do timely revision, go through all the important points, solve sample papers and problem sets. Revision is the key in this phase, and you must stay from starting any new topic. But be mindful not to go overboard and miss on your sleep and rest, because it will take a heavy toll on your body and mind. Instead, eat healthy food, stay dehydrated, do some light exercise, stay happy and in a positive frame of mind.
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2022
The eligibility criteria for NIFT admissions vary from course to course. Candidates need to meet NIFT eligibility criteria 2022 in order to appear for the NIFT entrance exam.
NIFT BDes Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates should have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with passing marks to be eligible to appear for the NIFT entrance exam 2022. Aspirants should be below 23 years of age for NIFT admission 2022.
NIFT BFTech Eligibility Criteria 2022
Aspirants should have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board wherein they have studied subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates should have secured passing marks in their Class 12 exam.
NIFT MDes Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates should have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognised institute of the university. There is no age limit criteria for NIFT admission in the MDes course.
NIFT MFTech Eligibility Criteria 2022
Aspirants should have pursued BFTech course at the undergraduate level to be eligible for MFTech course admissions. There is no age limit criteria for NIFT admission in MFTech course.
NIFT MFM Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates should have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognised institute of the university. There is no age limit criteria for NIFT admission in MFM course.
Click here to go through detailed NIFT eligibility criteria 2022 for BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFM, and MFTech course admissions.IFT Entrance Exam 2022 Important Dates
Check important NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 dates and events below:
Events |
NIFT Dates |
Salient Features |
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Start date to fill NIFT application forms |
December 3, 2021 |
The online application is now OPEN. |
Last date to submit application form without late fee |
January 17, 2022 |
The application fee is Rs 2,000 for General/ OBC (non-creamy layer) students and Rs 1,000 for SC/ ST/ PHP category candidates. |
Last date to submit applications with late fee |
January 18-22, 2022 |
The late fee is Rs 5,000. |
Download NIFT entrance exam admit card online |
January 29, 2022 |
On exam day, bring a valid photo ID along with the admit card. |
Mock Tests |
February 1-4, 2022 |
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NIFT entrance exam day |
February 6, 2022 |
NIFT entrance exam will now be held n online, proctored mode. |
NIFT answer key for GAT |
February 21, 2022 |
NIFT Entrance Exam answer key 2022 will be released on the official website of the exam. Candidates can also check and raise objections against the answer key on the official website. |
File objections against the GAT answer key |
February 21-24, 2022 |
Objections can be filed on payment of a fee of Rs. 500 per objection. |
Declaration of RESULTS |
March 9, 2022 |
NIFT exam result will be released on the official website for BDes, MDes, MFT and MFM courses. Candidates can check NIFT results by providing details such as roll number, the application number and date of birth. |
Choice filling for Situation Test (B.Des) |
March 9-13, 2022 |
- |
Uploading documents for GD (PI) |
March 9-15, 2022 |
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Admit card for situation test |
March 16, 2022 |
NIFT admit card for situation test for BDes admissions will be released on the official website. |
Situation Test for BDes |
April 2-5, 2022 |
Venue - NIFT campuses |
Personal Interview |
April 7-27, 2022 |
Venue - Indian Social Institute (ISI), Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 |
Final result of NIFT 2022 for UG and PG programs (OUT) |
May 17, 2022 |
NIFT final result 2022 for BFTech admissions will be announced on the official website. |
Registration for NIFT 2022 counseling OPENS |
May 20, 2022 |
Candidates can register on the official website to participate in NIFT Entrance Exam counselling. |
Courses offered through NIFT Entrance Exam 2022
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 2022: 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 2022: List of PG Courses | |
MDes | MFM |
MFTech |
Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 Score
Over the years, seats available for admission through the NIFT entrance exam have been increasing with each passing year. Seats on offer for NIFT admissions have increased in 2022, as well. Candidates can go through a year-wise increase in seats for NIFT admissions below.
The seat matrix for NIFT admissions 2022 has not been released yet. Candidates can view the list of NIFT campuses along with the total number of seats available for admission in different UG and PG courses last year in the table below:
College |
No. of Seats for Admissions 2022
|
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NIFT Bengaluru | 381 |
NIFT Bhopal | 220 |
NIFT Chennai | 381 |
NIFT Gandhinagar | 338 |
NIFT Hyderabad | 301 |
NIFT Kannur | 308 |
NIFT Kolkata | 344 |
NIFT Mumbai | 344 |
NIFT New Delhi | 424 |
NIFT Patna | 264 |
NIFT Panchkula | 264 |
NIFT Raebareli | 258 |
NIFT Shillong | 220 |
NIFT Kangra | 264 |
NIFT Jodhpur | 264 |
NIFT Bhubaneswar | 264 |
NIFT Srinagar | 184 |
Total No. of Seats | 5,023 Includes: All-India seats, State-domicile seats, and NRI seats To check the detailed NIFT 2022 Seat Matrix, Fees, Reservation - Click Here |
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Candidates can go through the graph below to check campus-wise seats on offer for NIFT admissions in 2021 as compared to 2020.
Further, candidates can also view the course-wise seats available for admission in NIFT colleges as well as the number of seats on offer for admission.
For more details on the course-wise seats available for admission basis NIFT Entrance Exam score, candidates can view the list of colleges accepting NIFT exam scores/ ranks here.
Reservation of Seats
The reservation of seats for candidates falling under various categories in the NIFT Entrance Test is as follows:
Category | Reservation |
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SC |
15% |
ST |
7.5% |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
27% |
Differently Abled Person (PHP) |
5% Horizontal reservation for Differently Abled Person (with 40% or more disability) cutting across all sections i.e. SCs, STs, OBCs NonCreamy, and General category. Campus and programme will be allotted on rotation, at NIFT’s discretion. |
Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI |
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State Domicile |
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NIFT 2022 Admission Process & Selection Criteria
NIFT is popular all over the country for its design, management, and technology programmes on offer at its 17 centres. Candidates are eligible to secure admission at NIFT on the basis of the ranks they secure in the entrance test. The steps that candidates need to follow in order to secure admission in any design course offered at the 17 NIFT campuses are mentioned below.
NIFT Admission Process 2022 for Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/ NRIs
Candidates seeking admission under the Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/NRIs category do not need to appear for the NIFT entrance exam in order to secure admission in design courses offered at NIFT campuses. Admission in design courses offered at NIFT under the Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/NRIs category is as per the below-mentioned criteria:
Course |
NIFT Admission Criteria |
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Bachelor’s Programme (BDes & BFTech) | SAT Score |
Master’s Programme (MFM) | GMAT Score |
Master’s Programme (MDes & MFTech) | GRE Score |
NIFT Exam Centres 2022
NIFT Entrance Exam centre details are released before the exam is conducted. The design entrance exam is usually conducted in 32 cities across India. Candidates can select only one exam city at the time of filling the NIFT application form. However, the official website of the exam informs that NIFT reserves the right to cancel any of the examination centres without any prior notice. In such a case, an alternate centre, which is locationally and administratively convenient, is allotted to an aspirant.
Click here to view the complete list of NIFT exam centres 2022.
NIFT Exam Analysis & Student Reaction
NIFT 2022 entrance exam is yet to be held. Candidates can check NIFT exam analysis of previous year below.
Exam analysis: NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 was conducted on February 14. The overall difficulty level of NIFT Entrance Exam was easy.
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 complete NIFT Entrance Exam student reaction here:
NIFT Entrance Exam 2022: CAT Student Reactions with Questions | NIFT Entrance Exam 2022: GAT Student Reactions with Questions |
Also Read:
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2020 student reaction for CAT
- NIFT GAT 2020 student reaction
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2019 student reaction
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2018 student reaction
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 |
|
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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 |
FAQs on NIFT Admissions
Q. When will the NIFT 2022 final results be declared?
Q. When will the counselling process of NIFT 2022 be conducted?
A. The counselling registration for NIFT 2022 has commenced on May 20, 2022. Candidates who meet the eligiblility criteria need to get registered, upload documents, and select their choices of NIFT campuses and academic programs in the order of priority.
Q. When will the Group Discussion/ Personal Interview (GD/PI) be conducted for the MFM, M.Des, and MFT courses?
A. The GD/PI will be conducted from April 7-27. Candidates who have been shortlisted need to visit niftadmissions.in and get registered and upload documents for participation in the GD/PI.
Q. In what mode was the NIFT 2022 written exam be conducted?
A. The NIFT 2022 written exam was conducted in online, remote-proctored mode.
Q. When will the NIFT 2022 answer key be released?
A. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the NIFT 2022 answer key on February 21, 2022.
Q. Will the NIFT answer key 2022 released for both CAT and GAT?
A. The NIFT 2022 answer key has only been released for the GAT written test. The link to download the answer key is given on this page.
Q. When will NIFT results 2022 be declared?
A. The result for written test for BDes, MDes, MFTech and MFM courses would be declared on March 9, 2022. The final NIFT result for all courses (except BFTech) is announced in June. The final NIFT Entrance Exam result for BFTech is usually announced in April/May every year.
Q. How can I check NIFT exam results 2022?
A. Aspirants can view NIFT result 2022 for BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFM and MFTech course admission on the official website of the design school (https://applyadmission.net/).
Q. What is the syllabus for NIFT entrance exam?
A. For BDes and MDes course admissions, candidates need to appear for CAT and GAT. NIFT Syllabus for CAT is such that candidates need to attempt drawing questions in the paper. Some topics that candidates should practice while preparing for the exam are design theory, creative thinking, and writing, elements and principles of design, principles of composition, etc. For GAT, candidates should study topics such as quantitative ability, English comprehension, logical reasoning, etc.
Q. Did COVID-19 affect NIFT Entrance Exam 2021?
A. The written test of NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 was conducted smoothly on February 14. However, the exam authorities cancelled the situation test for BDes and the group discussion round for PG courses due to COVID-19. The PI round for NIFT PG candidates was held in online mode from April 19 onwards. The NIFT admission process for PhD candidates and foreign nationals was also postponed but held later.
Q. What precautions were taken by authorities to conduct NIFT Entrance Exam 2021?
A. NIFT ensured that all NIFT exam centres followed social distancing guidelines and temperature of each student was checked before entering the exam hall. Along with that, it was mandatory for candidates to carry COVID-19 self-declaration along with their admit card for NIFT Entrance Exam. Any candidate who was not carrying this document was not allowed to take the NIFT exam.
Q. Can I get direct admission to NIFT?
A. Candidates can secure admission directly in the third semester of NIFT UG courses. This is called 'Lateral Entry'. NIFT lateral entry admission (NLEA) provides an opportunity to aspirants who have completed their Diploma in relevant/ related fields of Design & Technology to secure direct admission in the third semester of UG programmes offered at NIFT campuses.
Q. What is the fees for NIFT?
A. NIFT fee to be paid by non-NRI candidates at different campuses for the first semester and second semester is Rs 1,52,850 and Rs 1,18,050, respectively. Candidates can go through course-wise NIFT fee in the table below:
- BDes: Rs 11.09 lakhs
- BFTech: Rs 11.09 lakhs
- MDes: Rs 5.35 lakhs
- MFM: Rs 5.35 lakhs
- MFTech: Rs 5.35 lakhs
Q. How many counselling rounds are there for NIFT admissions 2022?
A. Multiple counselling rounds are conducted for NIFT admissions. In 2021, total two counselling rounds were conducted in online mode through Zoom meetings.
Q. Is there a management quota in NIFT?
A. No, there is no management quota for NIFT admissions. However, candidates belonging to NRI/ OCI/ Foreign Nationals/ SAARC category can apply for admission in design courses offered at NIFT.
Q. When will be the NIFT Entrance Exam 2022 be conducted?
Q. When will the application form of NIFT 2022 open?
Q. How can I get admission at NIFT?
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NIFT M.DES 2022 provisional answer key English section has atleast 25 wrong answer. I was able to lodge objection for one answer only.
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