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NIFT Admit Card 2025 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release admit cards of NIFT 2025 written exams tentatively in the 1st week of February 2024.
The direct link to download the admit card will be provided here. Log-in using your application number and date of birth to download the admit card.
On the day of the NIFT 2025 entrance exam, the candidate needs to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. It will contain information like exam date and timings, roll number, name and address of NIFT 2025 exam center allocated to the candidate.
In addition, the admit card will also contain the exam-center reporting time and exam-day guidelines.
Note that NIFT 2025 admit card for the Situation Test and Personal Interview will be released SEPARATELY.
The NIFT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted tentatively in the 1st week of February 2025.
Q: Â Where can I download the NIFT 2025 admit card?
The admit card for the NIFT 2025 exam has to be downloaded online from the NTA NIFT admission portal - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. In.
Note that hard copies of the admit card will not be sent to the candidate.
So, the candidate needs to log-in to the admit card download portal using their log-in details and download the admit card pdf. After downloading the admit card, the candidate needs to take a printout. On the day of the exam, the candidate will have to display the admit card along with a valid photo id proof in the original. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam venue without the admit card.
Also, note that digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.
Q: Â When will NIFT 2025 admit card be released for written exams?
Admit cards for the written exams will be released tentativley in the 1st week of February 2025.
Note that the advanced city intimation slip for NIFT 2025 was released earlier.
The admit card will be released online at the admission portal of NTA NIFT - nift.ntaonline.in. To download the admit card, you need to log in using your application number and date of birth.
The NIFT 2025 admit card will be released separately for the written exams and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The admit cards for the Situation Test/ Personal Interview will be released later, around April 2025.
Q: Â When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?
The written tests for the NIFT 2025 exam will be held tentatively in the 1st week of February 2025. The detailed schedule will be released at the time of release of the application form (sometime in December 2024).
The written tests will comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates.
The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
- NIFT 2025 Admit Card Highlights
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Items allowed inside the NIFT 2025 exam center:
- NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines
- How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2025
- How to Fix Discrepancies in NIFT 2025 Admit Card
- Details to Check on NIFT Admit Card 2025
- Sample NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip
- How to download the NIFT city intimation slip 2025
- Separate Admit cards for Situation Test/Personal Interview
- Sample Login window to download NIFT admit card for Situation Test
- NIFT Admit Card 2025 - FAQs
NIFT 2025 Admit Card Highlights
Events |
Tentative Dates |
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START of NIFT 2025 application form |
1st week of Demeber 2024 |
Last date to submit applications |
To be notified |
Correction in particulars of extended NIFT application form |
Not Allowed |
Issue of City Intimation Slip |
The city intimation slip will contain details about the exam city allocated. It, however, doesn't contain the name of the specific exam city. Note that the allotted city can't be changed. |
Release of NIFT 2025 admit cards |
1st week of February 2025 |
 Conduct of NIFT 2025 written exam |
1st week of February 2025 On exam day, the candidate must bring the following documents:
Note: The intimation slip is not required on exam day. |
NIFT 2024 admission portals |
exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT nift.ac.in/admission |
The admit card has THREE Pages |
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Q: Â Can I appear in the NIFT 2025 without the admit card?
NIFT admit card 2025 is a mandatory document to appear in the design entrance exam. Candidates need to positively carry their valid admit card for NIFT Entrance Exam to their test centre, otherwise they will not be allowed to appear for the design entrance exam. Note that the security personnel at the exam centre will check the documents carried by the candidate, including the admit and photo id cards. In fact, the candidate must safely preserve the admit card until the admission process is over. It is because the candidate may be asked to produce the admit card during the counseing and seat-allotment process.
Q: Â When do I need to reach NIFT 2025 exam centre?
The reporting time for NIFT 2025 entrance exam will be mentioned on the admit card issued to candidates. Typically, the candidate needs to reort at the exam center 30 miniute before the exam commences.
The exam timings for the NIFT 2024 exam is given in the table below for reference:
Program | Test | Test Timings |
Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am - 11 am |
CAT | 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm | |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
CAT | 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm | |
Master of Design | GAT | 9 am - 11 am |
CAT | 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm | |
Master of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
Master of Fashion Management | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry) | GAT | 9 am - 11 am |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry) | GAT | 9 am - 12 noon |
Please note that entry to the NIFT 2024 exam centre will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
Q: Â When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?
The online application form for NIFT 2025 will OPEN tentatively in the 1st week of December 2024.
The application will be available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA will also release the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure.
The candidate will also have the option to apply with a late fee.
Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme can fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date.
Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Dec '24 | NIFT 2025 application form START Date TENTATIVE |
Feb '25 | NIFT 2025 (Written Exam) TENTATIVE |
Items allowed inside the NIFT 2025 exam center:
The following items are allowed (required) inside the NIFT 2025 exam center.
- A personal transparent water bottle
- A simple transparent ballpoint pen, pencil, eraser, and ruler. The items must be carried in a transparent pouch.Â
- A-4 Transparent Acrylic board
- Printout of the NIFT 2025 admit card taken on A4-sized paper and duly filled in.
- TWO additional photographs: Don’t forget to bring TWO extra photographs to be attached to the attendance sheet.
- Original photo ID proof
Additional stationery allowed for CAT candidates
Candidates appearing in the Creative Ability Test (CAT) are also allowed to carry coloring (only Dry colors are allowed) and drawing materials.
Also Read:
- Check College-wise Opening and Closing Ranks, Factors determining NIFT cut-off
- NIFT Exam Analysis 2024: Detailed Review, Expected Cut-off, Good Attempts
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Q: Â When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2025 exam?
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 well in advance, say with around 1 years time in hand. Note that the 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, meaning the candidate will be evaluated on parameters like intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, developing these skills will take time. So, it is prudent to start early. The same goes for the GAT.
Q: Â What are some quick tips to prepare for the NIFT 2025 exam?
While there is no shortcut to success, it is always possible to achieve more by being smart and making judicious use of ones time.
Here are some useful tips that will help you prepare for NIFT 2025 exam.
- At the outset, quickly go through the NIFT 2025 exam pattern and syllabus. Make sure that you follow the official syllabus and pattern when preparing for the exam.
- You need to take note if there are any new topics that are being added. Also, check if any old topics are dropped.
- Ensure you follow only the updated syllabus.
- Next, get hold of best books that cover the entire syllabus.
- Make a time table taking into account the difficulty level of each topic and also weightage carried by them.
- Take notes during study; these notes will come in very handy closer to the exam when you need to do quick revisions.
- Solve sample papers and previous years question papers.
- Take mock tests.
Q: Â How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2025 exam?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests. So, the candidate can take mock tests conducted by coaching institutes or by online outlets to practice for the exam. Typically, the more mock tests a candidate takes, better it is from an exam point of view. That being said, mock tests are usually taken closer to the exam to give finishing touches to ones preparation. For instance, by taking mock tests, the candidate will learn to hone ones time management skills, along with improving problem-solving skills. Note that the candidate must solve sample papers and previous years NIFT question papers, along with taking mock tests, to effectively prepare for the exam.
NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines
On NIFT exam day, you need to follow these guidelines:Â
- Document checklist - The candidate has to carry their NIFT 2025 admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Don't forget to attach a passport-size photograph on the admit card.
- Left-hand thumb impression must be put in the designated space on the admit card.
- Reporting time - Report at the NIFT exam center at least half an hour before the commencement of the exam.
- Items to carry - Carry your own stationery items that will be needed for the written test.Â
- Photograph: Also, carry two additional photographs (same as the one uploaded on the online application form). The photographs have to be pasted on the admit card.
- Baggage counter - There will be no baggage counter at the NIFT 2025 exam center. Also, the candidate will not be allowed to carry any baggage inside the exam center. So, it is recommended that you only carry the bare essentials.
- Note that the NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted in a center-based mode.
- Blank paper sheets will be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall for calculations and writing work. You need to write your name and roll number at the top of each sheet. After the exam, drop the sheet in the designated DropBox. If you don't drop the sheet in the box, your answer booklet may not be evaluated. Â
- You can carry a transparent water bottle to the exam hall. Diabetic students are, additionally, allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges). But note that packed foods like chocolate, candy, sandwiches, etc., are not allowed.
- STATIONERY: The candidate is allowed to carry a simple transparent ball ballpoint pen, pencils, erasers, and rulers (in a transparent pouch).
- CAT Applicants are allowed to carry coloring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. Also, physical question booklets with space for responses will be provided to the CAT applicant inside the exam hall.Â
- Frisking - Proper frisking will be done at the exam center using a Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD). So, make sure you are not carrying any electronic gadgets or barred items.
List of prohibited items inside NIFT 2025 exam hall
The candidate is NOT allowed to carry instruments, handbag, purse, any kind of paper / textual material (printed or written material), eatables (loose or packed), electronic gadgets (mobile phone, earphone, microphone, pager, calculator, camera, tape recorder, electronic watches, etc), Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, with facilities of calculator, or any metallic item in the examination hall/room.Â
Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. are also strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
Note: Any candidate found in possession of the above-listed items will be disqualified. Further, the candidate may be barred from future examinations conducted by the NTA.
NIFT 2025 exam day - Acceptable ID proofsÂ
The candidate needs to carry an original and valid photo ID. Photocopies of the ID card will not be accepted:
The list of acceptable ID proofs is given below.
- Aadhaar Card with photograph
- E-Aadhaar with photograph
- Voter ID
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- College Identity Card with photograph
- Ration Card with photograph
Prohibited items inside NIFT 2025 exam centre:
The list of prohibited items as mentioned in the NIFT information brochure is given below.
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How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2025
The admit card for the NIFT 2025 has to be downloaded following the steps mentioned below.
- Click on the admit card link
- Enter the following credentials:
- application number
- date of birth
- On successful login, the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save the NIFT admit cardÂ
Sample NIFT admit card
Q: Â What documents do I need to carry with me to the NIFT 2025 exam centre?
Along with NIFT 2025 admit card, you must bring with you a valid photo ID proof. The photo ID proof can be any of the following documents Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, School or College ID Card or Voter ID. Candidates who fail to bring the mandatory documents will not be allowed to take the exam. Note that the candidate is also recommended to carefully go through the guidelines mentioned on the NIFT 2025 admit card. This will help the candidate stay out of trouble on exam day. For instance, the admit card will contain guidelines on what items to carry and not to carry to the exam center.
Q: Â How will I get to know which is my NIFT 2025 exam centre?
The details of the allotted exam centre will be mentioned on the NIFT admit card. For instance, the NIFT 2025 admit card will contain the name and address of the exam. In addition, the admit card will also contain the timings of the exam, and at time the candidate needs to report to the NIFT exam centre. Note that once the exam commences, no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall. So, it is recommended that the candidate reaches the exam centre at least an hour in advance. It is important that the candidate downloads the NIFT admit card as soon as it is released and goes through it carefully. This will ensure the candidate has a smooth exam-day experience by staying out of trouble.
How to Fix Discrepancies in NIFT 2025 Admit Card
There is a chance that after downloading the admit card for NIFT 2025, the candidate may notice some discrepancies. If you notice any discreapancy, for instance your name may be incorrectly spelled, don't panic.Â
NTA has clear instructions for candidates on how to fix the problem.
Common discrepancies in NIFT 2025 admit card
Here are some common discrepancies you may find in the admit card.
Common Discrepancies |
Description |
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Mistakes in particulars of the candidate |
Here are some examples:
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Blurred or unclear photograph or information |
In some cases, the photograph or some other parts of the admit card may be blurred |
Admit card is not issued |
In some rare cases, the admit card may not be issued at all |
How to Fix Discrepancies in NIFT 2024 Admit Card
To fix any of the above or similar discrepancies in the NIFT admit card 2024, follow these steps:
- Keep your application number ready
- Call the NIFT NTA helpline number from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday). You also may email the helpdesk.
- When writing the mail, don’t forget to mention your application number while explaining your issue in clear, logical terms.
- The NTA helpdesk will verify your details and take the required corrective measures.
- NTA will not issue any fresh admit cards; so, you may have to appear in the exam with the same admit card.
- You will have to carry the necessary ID proof and a clear passport-size photograph to the NIFT exam center.
- Correction, if any, in the admit card will be addressed by the officials after the conduct of the exam.
NIFT NTA Helpdesk
NTA Helpdesk Number:(From Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm)
011-69227700, 011-40759000
Email ID: nift@nta.ac.in
NIFT helpline number - (From Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm)
9310075593, 9310076577, 9310078175
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Details to Check on NIFT Admit Card 2025
The NIFT 2025 admit card will contain the following information.Â
Name of the candidate | Roll number | Category |
Name of the course applied for admission | NIFT 2024 exam-center reporting time | Exam date and timings |
NIFT test center address | NIFT exam center code | Exam-day instructions |
Application number | Photograph | Signature |
Date of birth | Category | Â |
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Q: Â When will the admit card for NIFT 2025 be issued for the Situation Test/ Personal interview?
The NIFT 2025 admit card for the Situation Test will be released around the 3rd week of March 2025. Meanwhile, admit cards for the Personal Interview will be released around the 3rd week of March 2025. Admit cards will be released to shortlisted candidates who had completed the slot booking/ campus selection process. The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the slot booking schedule soon after the declaration of results for the NIFT 2024 written exams. All candidates who get shortlisted can book their slots. To download the admit card, the candidate will have to go to the NIFT admission portal, click on the admit card download link, and log in using their candidate log-in details.
Q: Â Can I get NIFT 2025 admit card by email or post?
The NIFT 2025 will not be sent to the candidate by email or post. Instead, the candidate has to download the admit card from the admission portal of the National Institute of Fashion technology. To download the admit card, click on the admit card download link and log-in by entering your log-in credentials. The candidate needs to take a printout of the admit card after downloading it. Note that on the day of the exam, the candidate will need a photo id proof to go with the admit card. Without admit cards, the candidate will not be allowed to sit in the NIFT 2025 exam.
Sample NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip
This is what the city intimation slip of NIFT 2025 exam will look like (Note: Both the NIFT and JEE Main exams are currently conducted by the National Testing Agency).
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How to download the NIFT city intimation slip 2025
To download the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip, follow these steps:
- Go to the NTA NIFT admission portal - https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/
- Click on the city intimation slip link
- In the log-n window that opens, enter your application number and date of birth
- Enter the security pin
- Submit the details
- On successful log-in, you can download the intimation SLIP
This is what the NIFT exam city intimation slip log-in window looks like:Â
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Separate Admit cards for Situation Test/Personal Interview
The 2nd stage of the NIFT 2025 admission process includes the Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the 2nd stage based on their performance in the NIFT 2024 written exams.
Note that separate admit cards will be released for the NIFT 2025 Situation Test/Personal Interview. The candidate will have to download the admit card using their email ID and password.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducted the Situation Test for NIFT 2025 in April 2025.
Venue for the Situation Test, Mode
The Situation Test will be conducted at various NIFT campuses. The mode of the test will be offline. Shortlisted candidates will have to select the campus of their choice within the given window.
The allotment of campuses will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
The personal interview will be conducted online via Zoom link.
The timings of the exams will be mentioned on the NIFT 2025 admit card for the Situation Test/ Personal interview.
Sample Login window to download NIFT admit card for Situation Test
NIFT Admit Card 2025 - FAQs
Check important FAQs related to the NIFT 2024 admit card below.
Q: Â How can I download NIFT 2025 admit card?
The admit card of NIFT 2025 will be released online at niftadmissions. In. The step-wise process to download the admit card is given below: Go to the NIFT admission portal - niftadmissions. In If the admit card is released, then the admit card download link will be displayed on the page Click on the admit card download link You will be redirected to a log-in window Enter application number and date of birth On log-in, you can view and download the NIFT 2025 admit card Download and take a printout of the admit card.
Q: Â What details do I need to check on my NIFT 2025 admit card?
The admit card of NIFT 2025 will carry the following information: The name, photography and signature of the candidate NIFT 2025 roll number The name and address of the NIFT 2024 exam centre Exam timings, including exam date Exam centre code Reporting time Exam-day guidelines The candidate must carefully check the details mentioned in the admin card and ensure that they are correct and legible. If there are any discrepancies, the candidate must contact exam officials and get them rectified.
Q: Â What should I do if there are any discrepancies in the NIFT 2025 admit card?
The candidate must check all the details carefully after downloading the NIFT admit card 2025. This includes checking the spelling of your name, the date and timings of the exam, name and address of the allotted exam centre, etc. In case there are any discrepancies, like your name is wrongly spelled, you must contact exam officials immediately. NIFT officials in most cases also issues a helpline for students to tackle such cases. You can call NIFT officials at this number or email them to get things sorted. Given the sensitivity of the matter, it is important that you don't wait for until too late to get the admit card issue resolved.
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
The role of the NTA is confined to registration of candidates and conduct of the NIFT 2025 exam. The finalization of NIFT 2025 answer keys after inviting challenges, processing and declaration of results and preparation of the list of qualified candidates will be done by NTA in collaboration with th
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Here are the cut-off ranks for NIFT entrance examination in all India category for admission in National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Raebareli :
B.Des in Accessory Design - Last closing rank at 3628 .Â
B.Des in Fashion Communication - Last Closing rank at 1808 .
B.Des in Fashion Design - Las
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, Direct admission are not accepted in National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Raebareli. Candidates must appear in the national level entrance examination- NIFT. NIFT is divided into two parts - Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT).Â
To know more about the institute,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, NIFT Entrance Exam is required in order to enrol in the B.Des programme at NIFT, Srinagar. Admission to their design programs requires passing the NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates' ability and inventiveness are evaluated on this exam, and passing results are required to move forward with the selec
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The NIFT Srinagar accepts scores from the NIFT entrance test, after which candidates for admission to the BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM programs go through a counselling process. The 2024 NIFT Spot Round Seat Allotment is now available. Candidates can verify their results by logging in on the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
No, there is no negative marking in the NIFT entrance exam. Candidates are only penalized for incorrect answers if the question has multiple answers or if it's a descriptive question. The exam assesses creative and analytical skills through a variety of question types, including multiple-choice and
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates belonging to the SC, and other reserved categories will be considered for admission under both the respective and open categories.
Considering you belong to the SC category, this means you will be considered for open and SC admission lists. If you meet the cut-off in any of these list
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
NIFT 2025 counseling process will be conducted online and will have multiple rounds.
In the previous edition of the exam, four regular rounds, followed by a SPOT round, of seat allotment was conducted.Â
If you meet the cut-off in any of these rounds, you will be considered for admission in that round.
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Contributor-Level 10
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