NIFT

NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology to shortlist candidates for the NIFT 2024 participating institutes. The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in two parts:

• Part I - It comprises the written exams - GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT paper.
• Part II - Candidates are shortlisted for Part II based on their performance in the written exams. For BDes candidates, Part II comprises a Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is the BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.   

The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the rest of the programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

To be able to secure good marks in the NIFT exam, candidates can read the points below to get good results:

• Get familiar with the NIFT 2024 syllabus and exam pattern
• Plan according to the syllabus
• Take notes for a better understanding
• Solve previous year’s question papers
• Take sufficient rest

Admission to the offered courses is based on merit in the NIFT Entrance Exam (except for certificate programmes). NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology to shortlist candidates for the NIFT participating institutes. The written exams comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). BDes and MDes candidates need to appear in both CAT and GAT. However, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM candidates only need to take the GAT. The GAT will be conducted in a computer-based mode, whereas CAT will be offline-based. The scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The final result of NIFT will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The NIFT Bangalore has created a number of Continuing Education Programmes. These programmes reflect the needs and problems of the industry and have been designed to promote professional development for professionals at various stages of their careers.
The CE Certificate Programmes are designed to supplement industry experts' practical expertise with formal technical education in their particular fields of work. The flexible timetable allows individuals to complete the curriculum without interfering with their work obligations. The curricula, which place an emphasis on interactive learning, create a welcoming environment in which theory and practise are integrated. On successful completion of the programme, participants earn an NIFT credential.

Yes, you can apply for the BDes course at NIFT Bangalore. The eligibility criteria say students appearing in class 12 or pass class 12 from any discipline can apply for BDes and students from the Science stream can apply for Bachelor in fashion technology. On the basis of Academic Qualification, eligibility: If a candidate is in Class 12/final year of college/final year of Diploma and does not submit the examination result at the time of admission or counselling, his/her admission depends on the following conditions: - Candidate below 18 years of age has to submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of INR10 in the prescribed Proforma duly signed by the parent/guardian. Submission of a false document is a punishable offence. Candidates have to submit their qualifying degree to the campus director or joint director of the allotted college on or before a date to be announced soon.