NIFT

Tips for NIFT exam preparation are given below.

1. Check NIFT exam pattern and syllabus. 
2. Check the topics and plan accordingly
3. Make sure you follow only the updated syllabus.
4. Stay updated with trends, fashion shows, exhibitions, etc.
5. Make a timetable taking into account the difficulty level of each topic.
6. Solve sample papers and previous years' question papers.
7. Practice mock tests.

Applicants must first take a written exam (GAT) in order to be considered for admission to the MFM. candidates must show up for the written exam of the GAT. Based on the results of the written tests, these candidates will nest be shortlisted for a group discussion and personal interview. 

NIFT cutoff for a participating NIFT is the last rank for which admission is offered in for a particular programme and category. This means, if a candidate fails to score a rank equal to or higher than the cutoff rank, they don't get admission. Typically, a higher ranked institute will invite:

More applications

Higher ranked candidates

This in turn pushes up the cutoff in higher ranked (or popular) institutes. Likewise, a lower-ranked institute will receive comparatively fewer number of applications, and mostly from lower-ranked candidates. This means, cut-off in these institutes are lower making it much easier to get admission.

There are 19 NIFTs that will accept NIFT 2026 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 2026 scores for admission to their UG and PG design courses. The candidates are urged to go through the list of result-sharing institutes.

One big concern students have regarding the delay in the NIFT exams is that the upcoming admission schedule could be cramped. If that had happened, the student would have had very limited time to prepare for the situation test/ personal interview. The other concern was if a student had failed to qualify in the written exams, he would also have limited time to plan his or her next course of action.

The cutoff mentioned below is taken from the official cutoff released by Nta who conducted the exam NIFT ENTRANCE.

GEN, EWS, OBC, SC, ST

 B.Des Accessory design - 450, 2150, 1300, 4500, 6500.

B.Des Fashion design - 550, 1350, 700, 2000, 3000.

B.Des Textile design - 700, 3000, 2500, 5000, 7000.

B.Des Knightwear design - 1050, 4000, 2600, 5000, 6500.

B.Des Fashion communication - 105,1100, 600, 2500, 3000.

Both Griffith College in Ireland and NIFT in India are the best options for students to study design courses. We have compred them below in terms of thier programme fees for international students: