MFM

NIFT Patna has 34 seats for MFM. These seats are allocated applicants who fulfil the course-specific eligibility and selection criteria specified by NIFT. The institute also reserves seats for candidates belonging to Bihar (domicile) and SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD category. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The NIFT Patna MFM application fee depends on the reservation category of applicants. The fee has to be paid through online payment gateway on the NIFT admission portal. Check out the following table for the category-wise application fee:

*The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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 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 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.