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National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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Overview

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Test is a design aptitude test for admission to design courses offered by the NIFTs and other design institutes in India. The NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency. NTA is expected to conduct the NIFT 2026 written exam in the second week of February 2026. The written exam will include the GAT and CAT exams. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on the NIFT exam 2026 and check tips and tricks.

 

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Answered 4 days ago

NIFT 2026 Final Result for UG and PG programmes is expected in May - June. It can be released between the last week of May to Second week of June 2026.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Taking mock tests of other exams can help you improve your test taking skills. But it is recommended to focus on mock tests designed for NIFT exam. 

NIFT has its own exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme. By practicing with NIFT mock tests, you can get familiar with the exam format, time questio

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

There is no fixed number of mock tests one should take before the NIFT Entrance Exam. A candidate should take at least one mock test daily for the NIFT Entrance Preparation. 10-15 mock tests will really help in preparing for the exam.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are 20 participating institutes of NIFT that offer the B. Des and B.F.Tech programmes. B. Des programme offers specializations in the following programs: Fashion Design (FD), Leather Design (LD), Accessory Design (AD), Textile Design (TD), Knitwear Design (KD), Fashion Communication (FC).

For B

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

NIFT cutoff for a participating NIFT is the last rank for which admission is offered in for a particular programme and category. This means, if a candidate fails to score a rank equal to or higher than the cutoff rank, they don't get admission. Typically, a higher ranked institute will invite: More

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

NIFT Delhi is frequently ranked among the top design colleges in the country. So, the admission cut-off for the institute is pretty high, especially when compared to the lower-ranked colleges. This is because being a higher-ranked college, NIFT Delhi receives a higher number of applicants. Another f

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

Yes, Pearl Academy, Mumbai BBA students who wish to avail the NIFT Rank scholarship are required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam separately. This can be done either before or after securing the BBA admission at Pearl Academy, Mumbai.

There are also other BBA scholarships that do not require cand

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:

  • Corrugated sheets: 2
  • Cardboard: 1
  • OHP Sheets: 1
  • Translucents Sheet: 1
  • Coloured sheets: 4
  • Ice cream sticks: 8-10
  • Toothpicks: 6-7
  • All pinks
  • Jute Thread: 2m
  • Needle
  • Balloon
  • Clay: 2 colors
  • Chopsticks: 2
  • Quilling strips
  • Paper plate: 2
  • Bubble wrap: 1
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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:

  • Momentoes
  • Badges
  • product Design
  • Set Design
  • Book Cover/Diaries
  • Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
  • Accessories
  • Character Design

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.

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    B.Des. in Textile Design
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      • 4 years
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