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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) releases the official schedule at - niftadmissions. The schedule includes the event-wise dates related to the NIFT 2025 entrance exam. This includes the release of the NIFT 2025 application form, the application last date (with regular and late fees), written exam date, declaration of results, etc. Alternatively, the candidate can follow this page to stay updated about NIFT 2025 exam.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
NIFT is not only one of the most competitive entrance exams in the country, with a large number of applicants, but it is also among the toughest. The syllabus for the NIFT 2024 exam is quite vast, and most of the questions can range from medium to difficult.
So, to prepare for an exam like NIFT 2024, you need to have enough time in your hands.
If you are only beginning your NIFT 2024 now, i.e., with only a few months left for the exam, you need to pace your preparation accordingly. For instance, it will be foolhardy to try to complete the entire syllabus from the get go, because that you will put unnecessary pressure on yourself and thin
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
A. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the NIFT 2024 answer key around the 4th week of February 2024. The question paper for NIFT 2024 will also be released alongside the answer key. Candidates will also able to challenge the answer key and question paper on payment of a non-refundable fee of INR 500 (per observation/objection). The feedback given by the candidate against the draft key is used by exam officials to prepare the final keys. The final answer key will containthe correct and official keys for questions asked in the NIFT exam.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The fee structure for the design courses offered by the NIFTs is published in the information brochure. The NIFT fee structure includes components like tuition fees, library fees, exam fees, mediclaim, etc. Additional, the fee may also be divided into refundable and non-refundable types.
We can have a look at 2025 fee structure and understand the NIFT fee structure (Regular):
Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-NRI Category (In INR) | ||||||||
| 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable) | 143000 | 143000 | 150000 | 150000 | 158000 | 158000 | 166000 | 166000 |
Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) | 9500 | 0 | 10000 | 0 | 10500 | 0 | 11000 | 0 |
Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment) | 4700 | 0 | 4900 | 0 | 5100 | 0 | 5400 | 0 |
Exam Fee (Per Year) | 4700 | 0 | 4900 | 0 | 5100 | 0 | 5400 | 0 |
Total | 161900 | 143000 | 169800 | 150000 | 178700 | 158000 | 187800 | 166000 |
One Time Payments | ||||||||
Security Deposit (Refundable) | 12000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5900 | 0 |
Registration Fee (One Time) | 9300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 21300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5600 | 0 |
Total | 183200 | 143000 | 169800 | 150000 | 178700 | 158000 | 193700 | 166000 |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) provides an opportunity to candidates who have completed their Diploma in relevant or related fields of Design & Technology for direct admission to the third semester of UG programmes of NIFT.
Eligible candidates have to appear in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam to get lateral admission. Admission under lateral entry scheme will be strictly on merit of NIFT 2026 exam, which will include written examination, studio test/ technology aptitude test, and a personal interview.
Candidates selected through lateral entry will join the regular UG students of NIFT in their second year.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
PG candidates will be evaluated on the various parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal Interview:
Career orientation
Aptness for the course
Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
Communication
General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
Candidates will be shortlisted for the PI based on their performance in the written exam - GAT (and CAT in case of M.Des program).
Please note that NIFT reserves the right to modify the entrance examination scheme. This includes non-conduct of any stage (s) due to unforeseen circumstances.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The GAT or the General Ability Test is mandatory for all candidates. The various components of the GAT written exam is given below.
Program | B.Des | M.Des |
Paper | GAT | GAT |
Mode of exam | Computer-based Test (CBT) | Computer-based Test (CBT) |
Language | English/ Hindi | English/ Hindi |
Test Duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Questions |
Communication Ability | 25 | 30' |
English Comprehension | 25 | 30 |
Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
Analytical Ability | 15 | 25 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
TOTAL | 100 | 120 |
The candidate may note that the number of questions in each section may vary. Further, the difficulty level of questions may also vary between courses.
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