NIFT Eligibility

National Institute of Fashion Technology offers a diverse array of Continuing Education (CE) programmes to support the industry, as well as aspiring and working professionals. The wide range of specialised programmes offered by NIFT help aspiring professionals to get trained, entry-level professionals to get advanced training, mid-level professionals to upgrade their skills, and at times also help professionals to re-enter the Industry. These programme have been developed in consultation with reputed academicians and industry practitioners. In addition to the Continuing Education programmes offered, NIFT has been offering Diploma Programmes from the academic year 2014 onwards. These programmes are aimed at offering value added programmes to the local students from the State where the NIFT campuses are located and to facilitate lateral entry to the existing degree programmes of NIFT.

As per the eligibility criteria of NIFT 2018, the maximum Age is 23 years as on October 1, 2017. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Person with Disability (PHP) subject to following qualifications. NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2018 for B. Des (Fashion Design/Leather Design/Accessory Design/Textile Design/Knitwear Design/Fashion Communication).
The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
Or,
General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/International Baccalaureate (IB)
Or,
Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system
Or,
A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects
Or,
3 or 4-years Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2018 for B.Tech (Apparel Production)
The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Or
General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/International Baccalaureate (IB)
Or,
Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Or,
A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Or,
Three or Four years Diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.

Hi Anshu,
Self assessment is the key. You should self assess and understand whether you need to take formal training before the exam. It is advisable to take training for the following reasons 1) the competition is high, hence there is no harm in seeking guidance for preparation if it makes u more confident and skilled 2) like any other competitive exam IIT medical etc. ). NIFT also has its set pattern and hence, training will only help you answer the paper well. There are correspondence courses that you can opt for and learn at the comfort of your home. Login at http://www.starminds.in or http://www.instagram.com/starminds_educations and you can call the number there for a counselling session with NIFT Alumni who can guide you through the whole process of preparation.
Good luck!

Hi dear,
You are eligible for NIFT. The eligibility is:
Candidates appearing in the final year of qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for NIFT 2018. If the class 12/final year/final semester (as the case may be) result of qualifying degree/certificate examination has not been declared by the concerned Board/University till the date of NIFT 2018 counseling/admission, then the candidates' admission in such case will be strictly provisional subject to the following conditions:
Duly signed affidavit of Rs.10 on non-judicial stamp paper. In case, the candidate is less than 18 years of age, then his/her parent or guardian should sign the affidavit. The final result of qualifying examination before September 30, 2018
Candidates, who are seeking provisional admission due to non-declaration of their final year/final semester/class 12th, will be required to provide proof of having passed all papers in all the previous years/semesters of qualifying degree examination (whichever relevant). Candidates appearing for compartment examination (s) in class 12 will be considered only for provisional admission. However, they will have to clear the compartment exam under the same board. Failing to do so will result in automatic cancellation of provisional admission and forfeiture of entire fee
Best of luck.