Design Entrance Exam

Candidates aspring to take admission at NIFT Patna for MFM must start with applying for the NIFT entrance exam by visiting the admission portal on the official website of NIFT. This step inlcudes filling out the application form with all the relevant details and submitting the application fee. 

The next step is to appear for the entrance test, followed by a personal interview conducted by the institute. The institute shortlits eligible candidates based on the following selection criteria:

• GAT (Section A & B) - 70% weightage
• Personal Interview - 30% weightage

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MFM programme of NIFT Patna. The admission is based on the applicants' performance in the NIFT entrance exam. Based on the NIFT entrance exam results, the institute shortlists candidates for the next selection round, i.e. personal interview. The entrance exam carries 70% weightage in the selection process. Hence, aspirants must appear for the NIFT entrance exam to secure MFM admission at NIFT Patna.

NIFT Patna's application process for MFM programme is conducted online. Aspirants must visit the official NIFT website to apply for admission. They can follow the below-given steps to complete the application process:

Step 1: Visit the admission portal on the official website of NIFT.

Step 2: Click on 'New Registration'. Sign up using your Aadhar number.

Step 3: Enter all the required details and upload the necessary documents.

Step 4: Complete the application process by submitting the application fee.

NIFT Patna MFM application process is typically conducted between November and June. For MFM admissions 2025, the registration process started on Nov 22, 2024. The last date to register online was Jan 6, 2025. Candidates who missed the deadline could apply with an additional late fee of INR 5,000 till Jan 9, 2025.

The important dates related to NIFT Patna MFM admission are released with the institute's official prospectus. Some important dates that aspirants must keep in mind are tabulated below:

NIFT Patna MFM admissions are provided through the common admission process conducted by NIFT. For MFM admissions, NIFT conducts an entrance exam comprising two sections (A & B) of the General Ability Test (GAT). Aspirants must ensure that they clear they secure the cut-off rank required to get admitted to the MFM course of NIFT Patna. They can apply for the exam by filling out the common application form available on the official NIFT website.

The total NIFT Patna MFM fee is inclusive of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, one-time fees, etc. The total tuition fee for MFM at NIFT Patna is INR 5.86 lakh. Further, a one-time fee of INR 21,300 must be paid at admission. Candidates seeking accomodation at the institute must pay an additional hostel fee of INR 2.28 lakh. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The eligibility criteria for MFM at NIFT Patna require applicants to have completed their Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institute/university. Alternatively, applicants with a UG Diploma lasting three year from NIFT/NID are also eligible to apply. Candidates must present the necessary documents proving their eligibility at the time of admission.

Yes, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) is available at NIFT Patna among other postgraduate courses. It is a two-year programme, offered in the full-time mode. The admission to the programme is offered to eligible applicants based on their performance in the NIFT Entrance Exam and a Personal Interview (PI) conducted by the institute. For more information, candidates can visit the official website of NIFT Patna.

The eligibility criteria for a B Des in Interior Design from NIFT include:

• The age of the candidate should be less than 24 years as of August 1, 2025.
• Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 years is only applicable for reserved categories such as SC, ST, and PwD.
• The academic eligibility requires candidates to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate.