What is NIFT Entrance Exam?
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2021
Courses offered through NIFT Entrance Exam 2021
NIFT Admission Process and Selection Criteria
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NIFT 2021 Admission Process
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NIFT result 2021 for the written exam will be announced anytime soon. NIFT answer key for GAT paper was released on February 17, 2021. The NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 was held on February 14. NIFT 2021 CAT was held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and NIFT 2021 GAT was held from 2:30-4:30 PM. According to the students who appeared for the exam, both NIFT CAT and NIFT GAT were easy.
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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 programmes 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). Considered to be a pioneer in fashion education, NIFT has its headquarters in New Delhi. Apart from New Delhi, NIFT has campuses in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Patna, Shillong, Raebareli, Srinagar and Panchkula.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Highlights
NIFT entrance exam is three-tiered in its format for BDes and MDes course admissions. As part of the NIFT entrance exam 2021 for BDes and MDes admissions, candidates have to first appear for Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT).
| Event Details |
Specifications |
|---|---|
| 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 Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
CAT for BDes: 3 Hours GAT for BDes & MDes: 2 Hours GAT for BFTech, MFM, MFTech: 3 Hours |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission into 16 NIFTs |
| Course Offered |
BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, MFM |
| 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/ |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Start date to fill NIFT application forms |
14-Jan-2021 |
The online application process for NIFT admissions start date. No change in the registration process
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| Last date to submit application form without late fee |
21-Jan-2021 |
Candidates have to fill and submit the NIFT application form online with an application fee of Rs 2,000 for General/ OBC (non-creamy layer) students and Rs 1,000 for SC/ ST/ PHP category candidates. |
| Last date to submit application form with late fee |
24-Jan-2021 |
Aspirants who are not able to complete their application process as per the shared schedule are given a chance to fill the application form with a late fee of Rs 5,000. Aspirants have to pay the late fee in addition to the applicable application fee through Credit/ Debit Card only. However, if candidates are paying the application fee through Demand Draft then the printout of the application along with the DD has to reach the NIFT admission cell before the given date. |
| Download NIFT entrance exam admit card online |
01-Feb-2021 |
Candidates have to download NIFT admit card from the official website from 2 pm onwards. |
| NIFT entrance exam day |
14-Feb-2021 |
NIFT entrance exam to be held across 32 test centres. |
| NIFT answer key for GAT |
17-Feb-2021 to 20-Feb-2021 |
NIFT Entrance Exam answer key 2021 has been released on the official website of the exam. Candidates can check and raise objections against the answer key latest by February 20 (10:00 AM). |
| Declaration of result for NIFT written exam |
February/ March 2021 |
NIFT exam result is released on the official website. Candidates can check NIFT results by providing details such as roll number, the application number, and date of birth. |
| Situation Test / Group |
April – May 2021 |
Offline material handling test is conducted at NIFT centres. For some courses, aspirants need to appear for GD or interview round for admissions. |
| Declaration of final merit list for BDes |
End of May/ June 2021 |
Check NIFT final merit list on the official website of the design school using login details. |
| Declaration of final merit list for MDes, MFTech & MFM | End of May June 2021 | Check final result for NIFT PG admissions on the official website of the design school using login credentials. |
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2021
The eligibility criteria for NIFT admissions vary from course to course. Candidates need to meet NIFT eligibility criteria 2021 in order to appear for the NIFT entrance exam.
NIFT BDes Eligibility Criteria 2021
Candidates should have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with passing marks to be eligible to appear for the NIFT entrance exam 2021. Aspirants should be below 23 years of age for NIFT admission 2021.
NIFT BFTech Eligibility Criteria 2021
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 2021
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 2021
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 2021
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 2021 for BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFM, and MFTech course admissions.
Courses offered through NIFT Entrance Exam 2021
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 2021: List of UG Courses | |
|---|---|
| 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 2021: List of PG Courses | |
| MDes | MFM |
| MFTech | |
NIFT Admission Process and Selection Criteria
The final admission round for the BDes course is a Situation Test and that for MDes is GD/PI round. For, BFTech course admissions candidates have to take the GAT exam only whereas for MFTech and MFM programmes, candidates have to appear for GAT and GD/PI admission round. Candidates can go through the old NIFT admission process for design course admissions in the table below:
| NIFT Admission Process 2021 |
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|---|---|---|
| Programme |
Test |
Weightage |
| Bachelor of Design |
CAT |
50% |
| GAT |
30% |
|
| Situation Test |
20% |
|
| GAT |
100% |
|
| CAT |
40% |
|
| GAT |
30% |
|
| Interview |
30% |
|
| GAT |
70% |
|
| Interview |
30% |
|
| Master of Fashion Management |
GAT |
70% |
| Interview |
30% |
|
Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 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 2021, as well. Candidates can go through a year-wise increase in seats for NIFT admissions below.
The seat matrix for NIFT admissions 2021 is also available. Candidates can view the list of NIFT campuses along with the total number of seats available for admission in different UG and PG courses in the table below:
| College |
No. of Seats for Admissions 2021 |
|---|---|
| 368 |
|
| 133 |
|
| 368 |
|
| 287 |
|
| 294 |
|
| 311 |
|
| 336 |
|
| 336 |
|
| 413 |
|
| 265 |
|
| 132 |
|
| 210 |
|
| 221 |
|
| 221 |
|
| 266 |
|
| 266 |
|
| 84 |
|
| Total No. of Seats |
4,517 |
Candidates can go through the graph below to check campus-wise seats on offer for NIFT admissions this year as compared to last year.
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 2021 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|
| State Domicile |
|
NIFT 2021 Admission Process
NIFT is popular all over the country for its design, management, and technology programmes on offer at its 16 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 16 NIFT campuses are mentioned below.
NIFT Selection Process 2021
Step 1: Fill NIFT Application Form 2021
Candidates need to fill NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 application form online on the official website of the design school. Candidates need to pay their application fee by credit/debit card or the same can be paid by means of a Demand Draft (DD). Applicants are advised to keep a printout/ photocopy of their NIFT Entrance Exam application form for reference along with proof of payment.
Step 2: Download NIFT Admit Card
After duly filling the application forms, candidates need to download their NIFT Entrance Exam admit card from the official website of NIFT. Candidates are informed that they will have to download their admit card from the official website only and no separate communication will be sent to them by Post.
Step 3: Give NIFT Entrance Exam 2021
As part of the NIFT Entrance Test, candidates are evaluated on different parameters such as aptitude, skills, and knowledge. Due to this, the NIFT entrance exam is usually divided into four sections which are – Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and Group Discussion/ Personal Interview. Candidates can view the NIFT exam pattern here to know more details about how questions in the design entrance exam are structured.
Step 4: Appear for NIFT Situation Test or GD/PI
Candidates who clear the NIFT entrance exam for BDes course admission then need to appear for the Situation Test round wherein their material handling skills are tested. On the other hand, aspirants taking the design entrance exam for MDes course admission need to appear for the Group Discussion/Personal Interview round. The situation test/ GD/ PI admission round will be conducted in April-May, 2021.
Step 5: Check NIFT Entrance Exam Result
The final NIFT results will be displayed on the official website of the design college. Candidates can view their results for NIFT admissions by filling their roll number on the official website. Final results for NIFT admissions are usually declared in the month of May/June, every year.
Step 6: Appear for NIFT Counselling
Candidates will be called for the NIFT counselling process as per their rank in NIFT entrance exam 2021. A separate counselling process is conducted for different design course admissions. NIFT authorities have a centralised counselling process for NIFT admissions in different design programmes.
| NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus | NIFT Entrance Exam Cutoff |
NIFT Admission Process 2021 for Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/ NRIs
Candidates seeking admission under the Foreign Nationals/ SAARC/NRIs category are informed that they do not need to appear for the NIFT entrance exam 2021 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 mentioned below:
| Course |
NIFT Admission Criteria |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Programme (BDes & BFTech) | SAT Score |
| Master’s Programme (MFM) | GMAT Score |
| Master’s Programme (MDes & MFTech) | GRE Score |
NIFT Exam Centres 2021
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 test 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 informed 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, was to be allotted to an aspirant.
Click here to view the complete list of NIFT exam centres 2021.
NIFT Exam Analysis 2021
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 was conducted on February 14. The overall difficulty level of NIFT Entrance Exam was easy. While CAT paper was a mixed bag with two simple ideas and one tricky, the GAT paper contained easy GK and English questions.
Go through complete NIFT exam analysis 2021.
NIFT Exam Analysis 2020
NIFT Entrance Exam for BDes, BFTech, MFTech, MFM, and MDes course admissions was conducted on January 19, 2020. Experts share that there was a slight difference in the marking scheme for the NIFT exam 2020. Otherwise, there was no major change in the exam pattern of the design entrance test.
| Course | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| BDes | Moderate |
| BFTech | Easy |
| MDes | Moderate |
| MFTech | Easy to Moderate |
| MFM | Easy to Moderate |
NIFT Student Reaction 2021
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 was conducted on February 14. 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 2021: CAT Student Reactions with Questions
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: GAT Student Reactions with Questions
NIFT Student Reaction 2020
NIFT exam was conducted across 32 test cities in the country. For BDes and MDes admissions, aspirants had to give CAT and GAT exams whereas for BFTech, MFTech, and MFM course admissions candidates gave GAT exam only. The majority of the students who gave the NIFT exam shared that the difficulty level of the questions asked was as per expectations. Go through the detailed NIFT entrance exam student reaction below:
| NIFT entrance exam 2020 student reaction for CAT | NIFT GAT 2020 student reaction |
NIFT CAT 2020 Student Reaction
The majority of the students who gave the NIFT CAT exam shared that the questions asked were easy to attempt and tested their creative instincts. Students were able to complete their NIFT exam on time and were happy with the way they attempted the questions asked.
NIFT GAT 2020 Student Reaction
Most of the students who gave the NIFT GAT exam shared that the questions asked were easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. Aspirants also shared that they were able to complete their paper on time and compared to past years' NIFT exam papers, this edition of the design entrance exam was comparatively easier.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2019 Student Reaction
NIFT Entrance Exam was held across 32 test cities on January 20, 2019. NIFT Entrance Exam pattern 2019 for BDes and MDes courses was such that candidates had to take two different tests, that is, NIFT Creative Ability Test (CAT) and NIFT General Ability Test (GAT). NIFT CAT 2019 was conducted from 10 AM to 1 PM whereas the NIFT GAT paper was held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Shiksha spoke to students after NIFT Entrance Exam 2019. Most of the students who took this design entrance exam shared that the design entrance exam was easy. Candidates can view detailed NIFT Entrance Exam 2019 Student Reaction here.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2018 Student Reaction
NIFT Entrance Exam was conducted across 32 test cities in India on January 21, 2018. NIFT admission process is such that candidates need to clear a written entrance test in order to be shortlisted for Situation Test and Interview round. It is only after aspirants clear all these admission rounds that they are offered a seat in a course at colleges accepting NIFT entrance exam scores for admission.
Shiksha spoke to students of different cities after the NIFT Entrance Exam was over today to know how their exam went. A majority of students who took the Design entrance exam for undergraduate course admissions shared that the paper was extremely easy. However, students who took the exam for postgraduate course admissions shared that the paper was of moderate difficulty level. Read the complete NIFT Entrance Exam 2018 Student Reaction here.
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FAQs on NIFT Admissions
Q. Has COVID-19 affected NIFT Entrance Exam 2021?
A. No, NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 was conducted on schedule on February 14 as shared by the National Institute of Fashion Technology exam authorities.
Q. What precautions are being taken by authorities to conduct NIFT Entrance Exam 2021?
A. NIFT is ensuring that all NIFT exam centres ensure social distancing and temperature of each student will be checked before entering the exam hall. Along with that, it is mandatory for candidates to carry COVID-19 self-declaration along with their admit card for NIFT Entrance Exam 2021. Any candidate who is not carrying this document will not be allowed to take the NIFT exam on February 14, 2021.
Q. How can I get admission at NIFT?
A. To secure admission in courses offered at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, candidates need to give NIFT entrance exam. Candidates can appear for NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 by duly filling and submitting the application form for NIFT admissions that is available on the official website of the exam.
Q. Is there any entrance exam for NIFT admissions 2021?
A. Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts NIFT Entrance Exam in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, and MFM courses offered at its 16 campuses.
Q. What is the qualification for NIFT 2021?
A. Candidates are eligible to appear for NIFT entrance exam for UG courses if they have cleared their Class 12 from a recognised board with passing marks. Qualification required for NIFT admission in PG level courses is that candidates should possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised institute.
View detailed NIFT eligibility criteria 2021 here.
Q. Is Maths compulsory for NIFT admissions 2021?
A. NIFT admission requirements vary from course to course. Maths is not a compulsory subject of study for NIFT admissions in BDes course wherein candidates from any stream are eligible to apply for admission. However, for admission in BFTech course candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Maths at Class 10+2 level.
Q. How can I apply for NIFT admission 2021?
A. Candidates can fill NIFT application form online on the official website of the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The steps that candidates need to follow to fill NIFT application form are mentioned below:
Step 1: Create login ID
Step 2: Fill details in NIFT 2021 application form
Step 3: Upload scanned photograph and Signature
Step 4: Pay NIFT application fee
Step 5: Take a print of NIFT application form
Q. When will NIFT results 2021 be declared?
A. NIFT admission cell declares the result for the written entrance exam in the month of March for all courses. The final merit list for NIFT BDes admissions is declared in June. The final result for NIFT admissions in MDes, MFM, and MFTech courses is declared in July.
Q. How can I check NIFT exam results 2021?
A. Aspirants can view NIFT result 2021 for BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFM, and MFTech course admissions on the official website of the design school (https://applyadmission.net/).
Q. Is there any age limit for NIFT admissions 2021?
A. Candidates applying for NIFT admissions in UG courses should be 23 years of age or below as on October 1, 2020. There is no age limit criteria to be fulfilled by candidates who are applying for PG course admissions through the NIFT entrance exam.
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. Aspirants can view the detailed NIFT entrance exam syllabus here.
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. 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. 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. How many counselling rounds are there for NIFT admissions 2021?
A. Candidates are informed that multiple counselling rounds are conducted for NIFT admissions. Candidates can get more details regarding the NIFT counselling process here.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Contact Information
Address
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park,
New Delhi, India 110016
Fax
011-26535890
nift@applyadmission.net
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