Design Entrance Exam

NTA doesn't allow any objection window against the final key. This means the keys included in the final key are final and officially the correct answers to the questions asked in the GAT exam.

There are 20 NIFTs that will accept NIFT 2027 Scores for admission purposes. These institutes are known as participating colleges.

However, in addition to the participating colleges, there are other private colleges that will also consider NIFT scores for admission to their UG and PG design courses. The candidates are urged to go through the list of result-sharing institutes.

The NTA will release the NIFT 2027 answer key (FINAL) on March 23, 2027 (tentative). 

The final key will be released after considering objections filed by the candidate. There is no provision to challenge the final answer key. So, the keys included in the FINAL answer key of NIFT 2027 will be considered the correct and official answers.

The NTA also releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are a carbon copy of the candidate's answer sheet.

• The recorded responses are meant to bring transparency to the conduct of the NIFT entrance exam.
•  For instance, the candidate can't be unfairly penalized or awarded marks, as the answer sheets will be in the public.
• Further, the candidate can use the NIFT recorded responses to calculate their probable scores correctly. 

NIFT Bhopal is stronger for fashion and textile design, while NID Bhopal is known for product and communication design. Both are top government institutes. Your choice should depend on which specialisation interests you more.

Candidates can fill the SEED Application form at sid.edu.in

To fill out the form, go to the SID website, click on the application link, and then complete the process.

Note that as part of the application process, you will also have to pay an application fee.

The application form of SEED  has to be filled online. There is no option to apply for the exam in offline mode. 

• To fill out the form, go to the SID admission portals. Click on the registration link and get registered. Upon registration, an applicant account will be created. 
• Next, log in to the portal complete the rest of the form, including uploading of documents and payment of fees.

SID opens applications for B.Des and M.Des in two rounds. The exams are held separately for both the rounds.

The SEED application fee is INR. 3250 (INR. 2250/- for SEED & INR. 1000/- for SID). The fee has to be paid online. Offline payments will not be accepted. 

Candidates may note that the registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, the candidate needs to go forward and pay the application fee only if they are sure about appearing in the SEED exam.

Eligibility criteria for admission to B.Des programme SEED is

• There is no age limit for admission to the B.Des program
• Candidate must have passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised board or 10+3 Diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education.
• Candidate needs to have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes) in the qualifying exam.
• Candidates from any stream having completed or appeared for 10+2 can apply for any specialisation in design at SID.