NTA will release the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip online at nift.ac.in/admission. The candidate has to download the intimation slip using their application number and date of birth.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip immediately. The city intimation slip will be released for all candidates who have registered for NIFT 2025. The candidate has to download the intimation slip online using their application number and date of birth. The NIFT 2025 admit card will be released after the intimation slip.
The city intimation slip will notify candidates about the exam city allocated. Note that requests for a change in the exam city will not be notified.
NIFT 2025 written exam will be conducted on February 9, 2025.
NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip
| Event |
Dates |
| Start of application form |
November 22, 2024 |
| Last date to apply (regular fees) |
January 6, 2025 |
| Deadline to apply with late fees |
January 7-9, 2025 |
| NIFT 2025 application correction |
January 10-12, 2025 |
| NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip Download |
Anytime now |
| Release of admit cards |
3rd week of January 2025 |
| Conduct of NIFT 2025 exam |
February 9, 2025 |
How to download NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip
NTA will release the city intimation slip online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. To download the admit card, follow these steps:
- Go to the NIFT admission portal
- If the intimation slip is out, the download link will be activated
- Click on the link to go to the log-in page
- Enter your log-in credentials - application number and date of birth
- On successful log-in, you can download the city intimation slip
What is the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip?
The salient features of the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip are given below:
- The city intimation slip is released before the NIFT 2025 admit card
- It carries information about the exam city allocated to the candidate.
- The intimation slip will however not contain details about the exam center, roll number, and other such details.
- Also, the intimation slip will not be accepted as an alternative for the NIFT 2025 admit card for entering the exam hall.
LIVE UPDATE
NTA will release the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. Download the intimation slip using candidate credentials. Read live updates here.
- 10:32 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 seat intake (Overall) - Regular seats
Programs
TOTAL
TOTAL
G. TOTAL
Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL)
State Domicile
G. Total
Bachelor Programmes - Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Fashion Design (FD)
644
75
719
Leather Design (LD)
152
0
152
Accessory Design (AD)
542
54
596
Textile Design (TD)
606
75
681
Knitwear Design (KD)
296
14
310
Fashion Communication (FC)
644
75
719
Fashion Interior (FI)
34
7
41
Bachelor Programme - Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
Apparel Production (AP)
542
49
591
Master Programmes
Master of Design (M.Des.)
254
21
275
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
644
75
719
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
34
0
34
Total
4392
445
4837
- 9:30 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 Test Components and Weightage
The program-wise NIFT 2025 test components and weightage are given in the table below.
Programme
Test
Weightage
Bachelor of Design (BDes)
CAT
50%
GAT
30%
Situation Test
20%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech)
GAT
100%
Master of Design (MDes)
CAT
40%
GAT
30%
GD/PI
30%
Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech)
GAT
70%
GD/PI
30%
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
GAT
70%
GD/PI
30%
- 8:32 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
Is the NIFT 2025 exam pattern revised?
The exam pattern for the NIFT 2025 exam was revised in the 2024 edition. However, no further changes have been done to the NIFT 2025 exam pattern.
The candidate can find all the inputs about the NIFT 2025 exam pattern on the admission portal - download the information brochure and check out the details.
- 7:34 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT GAT 2025 Exam Pattern - M.F.M & M.F.Tech
Candidates appearing for the NIFT 2025 (M.FTech and M.F.M courses) need to follow the following syllabus.
Program
M.F.Tech
MFM
Paper
GAT
GAT
Language of written test
English/Hindi
English/Hindi
Duration
180 minutes
180 minutes
Sections
Number of questions
Number of questions
Communication Ability & English Comprehension
45
50
Case Study
25
30
Quantitative Ability
30
20
Analytical & Logical Ability
25
25
General Knowledge And Current Affairs
25
25
TOTAL
150
150
- 6:29 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT GAT 2025 Exam Pattern - B.F.Tech
The GAT paper for the B.F.Tech program will have two parts.
Program
B.F.Tech
Paper Name
GAT - Section A (CBT)
GAT - Section B (CBT)
Language of written test
English/Hindi
English/Hindi
Test Duration
180 minutes
Sections
Number of questions
Number of questions
Communication Ability
and English
Comprehension
40
NIL
Quantitative Ability
20
15
Analytical & Logical Ability
15
15
General Knowledge
and Current Affairs
25
NIL
Case Study
NIL
20
Total
100
50
- 5:17 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
What is NLEA 2025 admission?
The NLEA stands for NIFT Lateral Entry Admission. Through this scheme, eligible candidates can get direct admission to the 3rd semester of a UG program.
If you meet the NLEA eligibility criteria, apply before the last date.
- 4:21 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
Apply for NIFT 2025 through NLEA
To apply for admission to the NIFTs through the NLEA route, the candidate must have a Diploma in a related field of Design and technology.
The detailed admission process for the NLEA scheme is outlined in the NIFT information brochure.
- 3:19 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
CAT 2025 Test pattern
The test pattern for NIFT 2025 CAT paper is given below.
- Test type: Pencil-and-paper-based exam
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Skills evaluated: Intuition skill, power of observation, innovation in the development of a concept as well as design ability of the candidate. It will also test the creative as well as innovative use of color and illustration skills of aspirants.
- 2:25 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
Is there a negative marking in NIFT 2025?
Yes, there is negative marking in the NIFT 2025 exam (GAT paper). The candidate will be deducted 25% marks for every incorrect attempt.
However, there is no negative marking for the offline-based, CAT paper.
- 1:15 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 Eligibility Criteria - M.Des
The M.Des program mandates the following eligibility criteria
Parameter
M.Des program
Age limit
There is no limit for admission to the M.Des program.
Academic Qualification
The candidate must have completed an Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institute.
or
Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.
- 12:01 PM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 Eligibility Criteria - B.Des
B.Des must meet the following eligibility conditions. Note that NIFT officials will check eligibility conditions at the time of counseling and seat allotment.
Program
B.Des
Age
The candidate must be less than 24 years as of August 1 of the admission year.
SC, ST, and PwD candidates are eligible for 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
Academic Eligibility
Passed 10+2 exam from a recognized institute.
OR
Passed Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
OR
Obtained a 3 or 4-year diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.
OR
Passed any Public School/ Board/ University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system
OR
General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/ Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate.
- 11:14 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
Are there any new specializations offered for B.Des?
For NIFT 2025, a new B.Des specialization has been introduced - Fashion Interior (FI) program.
It is a 4-year B.Des course.
Admission to the program will be based on NIFT 2025 merit rank.
There are 34 seats available for the All-India category, while 7 seats are reserved for state-domicile candidates.
- 10:09 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
How can I select my B.Des specialization?
The candidate can select the choice of B.Des program when registering for NIFT 2025 counseling and seat allotment.
The NIFT 2025 seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in the NIFT 2025 exam and the choices opted for.
- 9:10 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
B.Des courses offered through NIFT 2025
The NIFTs offer B.Des and B.F.Tech courses at the UG level.
The following specializations are available for the B.Des program:
- Fashion Design (FD)
- Leather Design (LD)
- Accessory Design (AD)
- Textile Design (TD)
- Knitwear Design (KD)
- Fashion Communication (FC)
- Fashion Interior (FI)
- 8:04 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
UCEED 2025 exam to be conducted on January 19
IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2025 exam on January 19 (9 am - 12 noon). The candidate much reach the exam center at 7 am.
The exam will have two parts - computer-based Part A, and offline-based Part B.
- 7:00 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 exam center gate closing time
The gates to the NIFT 2025 exam center will be closed 30 minutes before the exam commences. So, make sure you reach the exam center on time.
The exam date and timings will be mentioned on the NIFT 2025 admit card.
- 6:01 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
List of NIFT 2025 exam center
The NIFT 2025 written exam will be conducted in the following cities.
S. No.
State
City
1
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Port Blair
2
Andhra Pradesh
Kurnool
3
Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada
4
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam
5
Andhra Pradesh
Rajahmundry
6
Andhra Pradesh
Tirupathi
7
Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun
8
Assam
Guwahati
9
Bihar
Muzaffarpur
10
Bihar
Patna
11
Chandigarh
Chandigarh/Mohali
12
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
13
Chhattisgarh
Jagdalpur
14
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Silvassa
15
Delhi
Delhi NCR
16
Goa
Mapusa
17
Gujarat
Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar
18
Gujarat
Rajkot
19
Gujarat
Surat
20
Gujarat
Anand
21
Gujarat
Gandhinagar
22
Gujarat
Mehsana
23
Haryana
Hisar
24
Haryana
Kurukshetra
25
Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur Hp
26
Himachal Pradesh
Kangra
27
Jammu And Kashmir
Jammu
28
Jammu And Kashmir
Srinagar
29
Jharkhand
Dhanbad
30
Jharkhand
Ranchi
31
Karnataka
Bengaluru
32
Karnataka
Mysuru (Mysore)
33
Karnataka
Mangalore (Mangalore)
34
Kerala
Ernakulam
35
Kerala
Kannur
36
Kerala
Kozhikode
37
Kerala
Kollam
38
Kerala
Kottayam
39
Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
40
Kerala
Thrissur
41
Ladakh
Leh / Kargil
42
Lakshadweep
Kavaratti
43
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
44
Madhya Pradesh
Jabalpur
45
Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior
46
Madhya Pradesh
Satna
47
Madhya Pradesh
Ujjain
48
Maharashtra
Mumbai / Thane
49
Maharashtra
Nagpur
50
Maharashtra
Pune
51
Maharashtra
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
52
Maharashtra
Amravati
53
Maharashtra
Kolhapur
54
Maharashtra
Nanded
55
Manipur
Imphal
56
Meghalaya
Shillong
57
Mizoram
Aizawl
58
Nagaland
Kohima
59
Odisha
Berhampur-Ganjam
60
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
61
Puducherry
Pondicherry
62
Punjab
Ludhiana
63
Rajasthan
Jaipur
64
Rajasthan
Jodhpur
65
Rajasthan
Udaipur
66
Sikkim
Gangtok
67
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
68
Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore
69
Tamil Nadu
Madurai
70
Tamil Nadu
Salem
71
Tamil Nadu
Tiruchirappalli
72
Tamil Nadu
Vellore
73
Telangana
Hyderabad
74
Tripura
Agartala
75
Uttar Pradesh
Meerut
76
Uttar Pradesh
Muzaffarnagar
77
Uttar Pradesh
Kanpur
78
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
79
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
80
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
81
Uttarakhand
Haldwani
82
West Bengal
Kolkata
- 4:02 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
At what time do candidates need to reach NIFT 2025 exam center?
The candidate needs to reach the NIFT 2025 exam at least 60 minutes in advance. Note that no candidate will be allowed inside the NIFT 2025 exam center if they are late.
So, make sure that you start early for the exam.
- 3:41 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 exam timings
The exam timings for the NIFT 2025 exam are given below.
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
- 2:06 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
What will be the mode of the NIFT 2025 exam?
The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted in a center-based mode in 82 cities. The exam will have two parts - CAT and GAT.
The CAT will be administered in an offline-based mode, whereas the GAT paper will be computer-based.
- 12:59 AM IST• 15 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 Admission Portal
The NIFT 2025 admission looks like this:
- 11:50 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 Admission Brochure
The candidate can download the NIFT 2025 admission brochure at nift.ac.in/admission. The brochure is available in English and Hindi.
- 10:56 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
Will the city intimation slip include NIFT 2025 exam-day guidelines
The NIFT 2025 city intimation slip is unlikely to contain any exam-day guidelines. It will only contain the name of the exam city allocated.
The details pertaining to the NIFT exam-day will be made available through the NIFT 2025 admit card.
- 9:48 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
What documents do I need to take the NIFT 2025 exam?
The candidate will need the following documents for appearing in the NIFT 2025 written exams:
- NIFT 2025 admit card
- Photo ID proof
If the candidate doesn’t bring the above documents, they will not be allowed to take the exam.
- 8:44 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
Can I edit the submitted NIFT 2025 application form?
The NIFT 2025 application correction window is closed.
The candidate could make corrections to particulars in the NIFT 2025 application form from January 10-12, 2025.
The candidate was allowed to edit all the particulars in the form, expect for the email ID and mobile number.
- 7:48 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
If the NIFT 2025 application form open?
NTA has closed the NIFT 2025 application form.
The application form was open from November 22 - January 6 (regular fees). With late fees, applications were accepted till January 9, 2025.
- 6:47 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 exam - Programs offered
The following programs are offered through NIFT 2025.
- B.Des
- M.Des
- B.F.Tech
- M.F.Tech
- M.F.M
- 5:40 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
NIFT 2025 Admission Helpdesk
If you have any issues with the NIFT 2025 intimation slip, reach admission officials at the following address:
NTA Helpdesk No. :(From Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
011-69227700, 011-40759000
Email ID: nift@nta.ac.in
NIFT helpline number - (From Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
9310075593, 9310076577, 9310078175
- 4:31 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
What if I am allocated a wrong exam city?
The name of the exam city allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the intimation slip. If you have been allocated a wrong city, or a city you have not opted for, contact exam officials at the earliest and get it rectified.
- 3:45 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
Do I need the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip once the exam is over?
The candidate doesn’t need the city intimation slip of NIFT 2025 after the conclusion of the exam. In fact, the city intimation slip is not required for any official purpose.
It is just a prior information to the candidate about the city that they have been allocated.
- 2:59 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
Can I use the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip to sit in the NIFT 2025 exam?
The city intimation slip is simply meant to notify candidates about the exam city they have been allocated. It is not meant to be used in lieu of the admit card
If the candidate doesn’t bring the admit card on exam day, they will not be alloawed to take the NIFT 2025 exam.
- 1:25 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
When will the NIFT 2025 admit card be released?
The NIFT 2025 admit card will be released around the 3rd week of January 2025. NTA hasn’t given any specific date for the release of the admit card.
The admit card will be released once the city intimation slip has been released.
Keep following this space for updates on NIFT 2025 admit card.
- 12:59 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
How can I download the NIFT city intimation slip?
The city intimation slip will have to be downloaded online using one’s candidate credentials. To download the city intimation slip, follow these steps:
- Go to the NIFT admission portal
- Click on the relevant link
- A log-in window will open
- Enter your application number and date of birth
- On log in, you can download the intimation slip.
- 12:31 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
When will the city intimation slip be released?
The NTA hasn’t given any specific date for the release of the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip. However, now that the NIFT 2025 application form is closed, it is likely that the intimation slip will be released soon.
The candidate has to download the intimation slip using their application number and date of birth.
- 12:31 PM IST• 14 Jan 2025
Where can I download the NIFT city intimation slip 2025?
The city intimation slip for NIFT 2025 exam will be released online at nift.ac.in/admission. The city intimation notification will be published here as and when it is released.
Note that NTA is unlikely to email notifications.
So, it is the responsibility of the candidate to stay updated.
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