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National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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NIFT Application Form 2025 - NTA will START the application form for NIFT 2025 around the 1st week of December 2024. The direct link to fill out the form will be provided here when the application opens. Make sure you meet NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying.

The application fee for NIFT 2025 is INR 3000.

The candidate can apply for the NIFT 2025 exam with regular and late fees.

However, note that the application correction facility may not be available for candidates who apply with late fees. 

The NIFT 2025 application correction window will open soon after the application form closes.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers the following design courses B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. You can select your program of study at the time of filling out the application form.

The NIFT 2025 entrance written exam will be conducted tentatively in the 1st week of February 2025. Go through the rest of the article to read the step-wise application process.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

A:

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.

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Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?

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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.

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Q:   What is the last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form?

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The NTA hasn't released the admission schedule for the NIFT 2025 entrance exam, including the application dates.

Note that in the previous edition of the exam, the regular application closed on January 3, 2024. However, with late fees, application was accepted up to January 16, 2024.

Candidattes applying a late fee will have to pay an additional INR 5,000.

The NIFT 2025 application form is expected to open in the 1st week of December 2024.

NIFT will releas the program-wise eligibility criteria that candidate needs to meet for admission to the design programme they are applying to. The National Institute of Fashion Technology currently offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech, and MFM courses at its 18 participating NIFTs.

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Q:   Will there be an option to edit the NIFT 2025 application form?

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Yes, the candidate will be given the option to edit the NIFT 2025 application form soon after the application process is over. Using the NIFT 2025 application edit option, the candidate will be able to edit or correct some of the information in the application form. Some of the details the candidate can edit include - name, date of birth, category, state domicile, etc. However, the candidate is not allowed to edit the exam city. The schedule for the application correction will be notified by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at its admission portal - niftadmissions.in.

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NIFT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the NIFT exam are postulated by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and cover the following elements:

  1. The qualifying exam passed (which will vary depending on the academic program selected by the candidate)
  2. Year in which the candidate passed the qualifying exam
  3. Minimum marks obtained in the qualifying exam
  4. Age limit
  5. Nationality
  6. Whether the candidate has applied under the domicile category.

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for NIFT 2025, or else he or she will not be considered for admission.

Note that the eligibility criteria are category-specific

The exam conducting body will verify the eligibility requirements submitted by the candidate during NIFT counseling and seat allotment. Any candidate found to be furnishing incorrect or fake information will be disqualified.

Q:   How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2025 exam?

A:

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.

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Q:   How can I prepare for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) of NIFT 2025 exam?

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The Creative Ability Test or CAT will evaluate the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability of the candidate. To prepare for CAT the candidate must develop their observation skills, learn the basics of geometrical shapes, understand conceptualization, learn product drawing and shading. Additionally, the candidate must also work on their line quality. For instance, the candidate needs to ensure there are no jittery or multiple lines. To imporve ones drawing skills, one may start with simple drawings, and then move on to complex shapes. Also, while shading is not so important for the exam, shading skills can definitely help the candidate get a positive nod from the evaluator.

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Q:   Do I need to apply separately for NIFT counseling?

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The candidate will be shortlisted for counseling on the basis of their NIFT scores. You can check your eligibility status by logging into the result portal.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology will conduct fresh registrations for NIFT counseling. 

For the current academic session, NIFT 2024, the counseling registration was conducted from June 5-15, 2024. As part of the registration process, the candidate also needed to fill in and lock choices.

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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Dec '24

NIFT 2025 application form START Date

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

NIFT 2025 (Written Exam)

TENTATIVE

How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2025

The application form for NIFT 2025 will OPEN in December 2024. 

Eligible candidates will have to fill out the form online. The step-wise process to apply for NIFT 2025 is given below. 

Step 1: Enter the AADHAR Number and create a login ID

Click on the application tab. A registration form would open asking you to enter the AADHAR Number.

After successful verification of your AADHAR number, fill in the following details:

 

Entering the following details:

  • Parent's name
  • Email ID
  • Mobile Number

Once the details are submitted, an acknowledgment is sent to the registered email address. Note that details provided at the time of creating the login ID cannot be modified later. 

Note: The email ID and mobile number shared by the candidate at the time of registration can be used for future correspondence related to the online application, admit card, etc (till the admission process is over). 

Step 2: Fill in the Application Form

The candidate next had to log in to the newly created account and fill in the following details:

  • Test center - Select a test center (city) from the drop-down menu.
  • Personal information - including the name of one's parents, gender, nationality, domicile, etc.
  • Address for correspondence.
  • Academic Qualification

Step 3: Upload documents

The candidate must upload their signature and photograph in the prescribed format (refer to the table below).

Document Description
Photograph
  • Upload a recently scanned passport-size color photograph
  • File size - File size should be no more than 100KB.
  • Format - jpeg only 
Signature
  • The scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on a white background.
  • File size - File size should be no more than 100KB.
  • Format - jpeg only
    Note: Candidates seeking reservation need to upload the Valid Caste Certificate.

Step 4: Pay the application fee

This is the final step in the application process. 

The application fee has to be paid online using Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking. The category-wise application fee for NIFT 2024 is given below.

Category

NIFT 2024 Application Fee (non-refundable)

General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

INR 3,000

SC/ ST/ PwD Category

INR 1,500

Q:   Is there any age limit for appearing in NIFT 2025?

A:

In case of the B. Des and B.FTech programmes, the candidates should be less than 24 years as on July 1 of the admission year. There is relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. However, there is no age limit for applying to the postgraduate programmes at NIFT. When applying for admission to design courses at the NIFTs, the candidate must also carefully go through the academic requirements. Note that even if a candidate qualifies the NIFT Entrance Exam but doesn't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, he or she will not be considered for admission.

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Q:   Can I pay the NIFT 2025 application fee using demand draft?

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As per the current system, there is no scope to pay the NIFT 2025 application fee using demand draft. 

The candidate has to pay the NIFT application fee 2025 online using online payment gateway, including credit card, debit card, or net banking. 

Note that unless the application fee has been paid successfully, the NIFT 2025 application form filling process will not be considered complete. The NIFT 2025 application fee for general category is INR 3,000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, and PwD candidates only need to pay INR 1,500. It is recommended that candidates pay the fee specific to their category, or else the candidate may not be considered for admission.

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Q:   Can I apply for NIFT 2025 with late fees?

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Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology will allow candidates with late fees. The late fee application window will open once the deadline to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form with regular fee closes. The start and last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form with late fee will be notified by the institute before the regular application form closes or sometime thereabout. The late fee for NIFT 2025 will be INR 5,000. The late fee has to be paid in addition to the application fee, which is INR 3000 for open category candidates.

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NIFT Step-wise Application Process - Watch Video

The video below shows the step-wise process to fill out the NIFT application form.

Q:   Will my candidature for NIFT 2025 be cancelled if I select the wrong admission category?

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The candidate has to select their admission category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. The candidate must make sure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate supporting their category.

Note that the category selected by a candidate at the time of submitting the application form will be considered as final.

If a candidate selects a reserved category i.e. SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD but fails to submitted a valid Category Certificate, he or she will be considered for open category seats provided any benefit of relaxed age or income or cut offs has not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the Admission Process. If any benefit has been availed, the candidate’s application will be rejected. 

Also, if a reserve category candidate is considered for open category, then he/she will have to pay the difference in amount of application fee as applicable for open category.

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Q:   When and where will officials verify original documents for NIFT 2025 admission?

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The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT 2025 application form will be verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission.

The verification of original documents will be conducted at the campus when the candidate reports for the alloted regular programme. When reporting for verification, along with the original documents, the candidate must also bring with them self-attested photocopies. 

Also, if the certificates are in any other language than Hindi/ English, then a certified translation in Hindi/ English produced duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted officer. If the candidate fails to produce the translation, the candidate may be denied admission. 

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Q:   Do I need to keep a photocopy/printout after filling out the NIFT 2025 application form?

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The application process for NIFT 2025 will be conducted online. After completing the application process, inclduing payment of fees, the candidate must download a printout of the application form.

In fact, the NIFT prospectus prescribes the candidate to “apply on time and keep a printout / photocopy of application form for further reference along with proof of payment.”

The NIFT 2024 application form is for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. There are 18 participating NIFTs that currently have a combined intake of 5289 seats.

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Track Status of NIFT 2025 Application Form

The candidate can track the status of the NIFT 2025 application form during the application process.

The application process had various stages, like 1) Fill Application 2) Uploading of Photograph & Signature 3) Make Payment, and 4) Print Application.

If a stage was completed, a check sign and the text "completed" was displayed in green

Refer to the image given below for clarity. 

NIFT 2021 application form completion

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Q:   What are the documents needed and prescribed format to apply for NIFT 2025?

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When filling out the NIFT 2025 application form, you will have to upload your photograph and signature. The accepted specifications for the documents are mentioned below. Photograph - Upload only a recent scanned passport size color photograph. The accepted file size should be no more than 100KB. The accepted format is jpeg only. Signature - The scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on white background. The accepted file size is 100KB (maximum). The file should be in jpeg format only.

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Q:   What are the cities or test centres where NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted?

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The NIFT 2025 exam will be administered across 37 cities in the country. Note that each of these cities may have one or more exam centres. The candidate has to select their choice of exam city while filling out the NIFT 2025 application form.

List of NIFT 2025 exam cities

S.No

City

S.No

City

1

Ahmedabad

20

Kolkata

2

Bengaluru

21

Lucknow

3

Bhopal

22

Madurai

4

Bhubaneswar

23

Mumbai

5

Chandigarh

24

Nagpur

6

Chennai

25

New Delhi (East, Central, North, South, and West Delhi)

7

Cochin

26

Noida

8

Coimbatore

27

Patna

9

Daman

28

Pune

10

Dehradun

29

Raipur

11

Faridabad

30

Ranchi

12

Ghaziabad

31

Rajkot

13

Gurugram

32

Surat

14

Guwahati

33

Udaipur

15

Hyderabad

34

Vadodara

16

Jaipur

35

Varanasi

17

Jammu

36

Vishakhapatnam

18

Jodhpur

37

Srinagar

19

Kannur (Kerala)

  
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Q:   How can I select exam centers when applying for NIFT 2025?

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The candidate will have to select an exam centre for NIFT 2025 when filling out the application form. After completing the registration process, log in to the application portal and click on the exam centre selection option. Then select your preferred city from the drop down menu. The NIFT 2024 exam will be conducted across 37 cities in India. Note that each of these exam cities may have one or more exam centres.

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NIFT 2025 Application Correction Window

The application correction window for NIFT 2025 will open soon after the application form closes.

Using the application correction process, the candidate can only change a few specific information. 

Details that can be corrected in NIFT Application Form 

The candidate can make the below-mentioned changes in their NIFT application form during the application correction window:

Name Mother's Name Father's Name
Date of Birth Gender Nationality
State Domicile Category Present Address
Mobile Number Qualification Update Photograph/ Signature
Make Application Fee Payment

Candidates are not allowed to change their test city

Note that if any application form is found to be incomplete or incorrect after the correction window closes, the application fee paid by such candidates will not be refunded. Also, the candidature of candidates who provide incorrect information in their application form for the NIFT exam could be canceled. 

How to make corrections in NIFT Application Form 2025?

To edit the NIFT 2025 application form, the candidate needs to follow the steps mentioned below.

  1. Click on the application correction link
  2. Log in to the portal using your application number, email ID, and DOB
  3. Once you log in, you can access the application form.
  4. Make the necessary changes 
  5. Submit the edited application form.

How to Register for NIFT Interviews 2025

How to register for NIFT interview 2021

Candidates can register themselves for NIFT online interview 2025 by following the below steps:

  • Visit the official website - nift.ac.in
  • Click on the registration link
  • Enter email ID, date of birth, and roll number
  • Click on Submit
  • Follow the prescribed steps for registration
  • Choose a date for online interview from the given options

Q:   How can I make corrections in the NIFT 2025 application form?

A:

The NIFT 2025 application form correction window will open soon after the online application form closes. To make corrections in the form, the candidate needs to follow these steps: Go to the NIFT 2025 admission portal If the application correction window is open, the corresponding link will be activated Click on the link Log in using candidate credentials Upon log in, make the necessary change Submit the form after making the changes.

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Q:   When will NIFT 2024 admit card be released?

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Admit cards for the written exams has been released on February 2, 2024.

Note that the advanced city intimation slip for NIFT 2024 was released earlier.

The admit card has been relesed 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 2024 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 2024.

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NIFT 2025 - Seat intake and Admission Process for UG and PG program

The NIFTs currently offer a combined intake of 5,289 seats. These include all-India, state-domicile, and NRI seats. Note that the NIFTs offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses.

Admission to the above courses will be conducted based on NIFT 2025 scores.

Note that B.Des and M.Des candidates need to appear in both CAT and GAT written exams. However, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M candidates only need to take the GAT written test.

Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a Situation Test (B.Des) / Personal Interview.

The final merit list for admission will be prepared by giving weightage to GAT, CAT, and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, as admission to the course will be based on GAT scores only.

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Q:   What is the reservation process for the NIFT entrance exam?

A:

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFTs) will follow the following reservation criteria:

Category

Reservation (%)

SC

15

ST

7.5

OBC-NCL

27

GEN-EWS

10

PwD

5

The candidate has to select their category of admission at the time of filling out the application form and attach supporting documents. The admission officials will verify all relevant documents at the time of counseling.

Note that if the candidate fails in the verification process, he or she will be considered for admission under the open category. 

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Q:   Will unfilled seats in OBC, EWS, categories during NIFT counseling be converted to open category?

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In case there unfilled seats in the OBC (NCL), EWS and domicile (Open) and domicile (OBC NCL) category, these seats will be converted to open category after a minimum of two rounds of seat allocation. 

The candidate has to select their category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. Also, the candidate must ensure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate for the category chosen.

If the candidate fails to submit proper documents, he or she will be considered under open category. Also

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NIFT Application Form 2025 - FAQs

Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the NIFT 2025 application form below.

Q:   Can I complete the NIFT syllabus in 4 months?

A:

NIFT is not only one of the most competitive entrance exams in the country, with a large number of applicants, but it is also among the toughest. The syllabus for the NIFT exam is quite vast, and most of the questions can range from medium to difficult.

So, to prepare for an exam like NIFT, you need to have enough time in your hands.

If you are only beginning your NIFT 2025 now, you will have enough time to go through the entire syllabus. 

However, if 4 months is all you have, you need to pace your preparation accordingly. For instance, it will be foolhardy to try to complete the entire syllabus from the get go, because that you will put unnecessary pressure on yourself and things can only get complicated.

Instead, what you can do is make a list of high-scoring, easy-to-prepare topics. First master these topics as fast as you can. Make a study plan if you need to. Once you are done with these topics, you can move to the next category of topics, and continue this strategy until you complete the entire topic.

Also, if you are not able to complete a topic because you are finding it too difficult, don’t panic and waste time jostling with it for long. Leave it for the time being, and come back to tackle it later if you have time in your hands.

Do solve sample papers and previous years NIFT papers as much you can.

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Q:   What is the application fee for NIFT 2025 exam?

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The NIFT 2025 application fee is category-specific. The application fee for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category. Meanwhile, those belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD Category need to pay only INR 1,500. The application fee has to be paid online using net banking, credit, or debit cards. The application fee will have to be paid at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. Note that payment made using demand draft will not be accepted.

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Q:   Can I fill out NIFT 2025 application form if I don't meet the eligibility criteria?

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The candidate can fill out the application form even if they don't meet the NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria. But note that the documents and the information provided by the candidate in the application form will be cross checked. And if any discrepancy is found, the candidate can be disqualified at any stage of the application process. So, it is recommended that the candidate carefully goes through the prescribed eligibilty criteria before filling out the form. Note that the NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria is programme-specific.

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Q:   How can I apply for NIFT 2025 exam?

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The application form for NIFT 2025 has to be filled online. To fill out the application form, go to the NIFT admission portal and click on the application link. A registration form will open. Enter registration details like email id, mobile number, and phone number, Upon registration, a unique candidate account will be created. Log-in to fill in the rest of the form, including personal, academic, and contact details. Documents the candidate has to upload during registration include photograph and signature in jpeg format and size not exceeding 100 kb. Finally pay the application fee of INR 3000 to complete the application process.

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