NIFT which also stands for National Institute of Fashion and Technology conducts a national level entrance exam for the admission of candidate with utmost enthusiasm in fashion and related fields. The exam is conducted on both UG and PG level with a ton of courses every year. Upon clearing the entrance exam, a candidate can get admission for pursuing various degrees like, B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, and MFM programs. The university conducts the exam at two levels, CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1.Candidates should have qualified Class 12th exam from a recognized State or Central Education Board.
2.Those with a diploma/degree certificate from any institute recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education can also apply for NIFT 2024
3.The maximum age limit defined for NIFT 2024 is 24 years as of August 01, 2024, for General Category.
4.Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to SC/ST/PHP applicants.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Step 1: NIFT 2023 Online Registration (Creat Log-In)
Step 2: Filling NIFT Application Form 2023
Step 3: Uploading the scanned Documents, Photograph and Signature
- Candidates need to upload the below mentioned documents in prescribed format.
| Document | Format | Size |
| Photograph | jpg or jpeg | 50 KB |
| Signature | jpg or jpeg | 50 KB |
| Birth Certificate/caste & category certificate/Id Card of Artisan Parents | jpg or jpeg | 200 KB for each document |
Step 4: Payment of application fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/ OBC (Non- creamy) category | INR 3000 |
| SC/ST/PHP category | INR 1500 |
Step 5: Take a printout of the application form
MODE OF EXAMINATION– Pen and paper mode
LANGUAGE– The exam will be conducted in English Language
PATTERN OF THE PAPER
| Section | B.Des (GAT) |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 |
| Communication Ability | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 |
| Analytical Ability | 15 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
MARKING SCHEME
- NIFT B.Des entrance exam pattern includes a total of 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks.
- It is an offline mode of exam conducted for 120 minutes.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
SYLLABUS
The syllabus of the NIFT entrance exam has been divided into two sections, i.e., CAT and GAT.
GAT syllabus for M.Des/B.Des courses will contain topics such as Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability.
CAT test will judge the ability, power of observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate.
It also tests the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.
Previous year question papers- https://www.toprankers.com/nift-question-papers
FAQs
Q. What is the maximum limit to select the course in NIFT 2023 Application Process?
A. You can only select one course while filling up the application form for NIFT 2023.
Q. Is it possible to fill up the application form for NIFT 2024 through offline mode?
A. No, you cannot fill up the application form through offline mode. You have to fill it up through the official website of NIFT.
Q. Do I need to take the print out of the application form for NIFT 2023?
A. Yes, you need to take the print out of the application form if you are paying the application fee through offline mode. You will have to submit the print out along with the demand draft to the official address of the institute.
Q. Can I change the examination center after successful submission of the application form and payment of the application fee for NIFT 2021?
A. No, you cannot change the examination center after completing the NIFT 2023 registration process.
Q. Shall I need to upload any caste certificate for NIFT 2023 Application Process if I belong to OBC category?
A. No, you do not need to upload any caste certificate if you belong to the OBC, SC, ST, or PHP category. Only candidates who are artisans need to upload their caste certificates.
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