The NIFT 2027 admissions are underway. The National Testing Agency opened the NIFT 2027 application form on October 16. A common question in aspirant’s minds is whether tey can secure admission directly into the second year of the NIFT courses. The answer is yes. By applying for NIFT lateral entry admission, students can obtain admission into the second year of UG programmes in NIFT 2027 - BDes and BFTech. Applicants must appear for various components of the NIFT entrance exam that are part of the lateral entry admission. In this article, find out how students can obtain lateral entry in the second year.
Aspirants must make sure they fulfil the eligibility criteria for NIFT lateral entry admission before applying. Failure to do so can lead to disqualification of the candidate.
Given below is the roadmap that candidates must follow to obtain later admission into the second year of NIFT UG programmes. Through the lateral entry, candidates can join the NIFT courses from the 3rd semester onwards.
Apply online on the NTA website for NIFT 2027 lateral entry
Appear for the NIFT 2027 stage 1 for lateral entry - which includes GAT and CAT
Shortlisted candidates will be called for studio test and personal interview (for BDes) and Technical Ability Test and personal interview (for BFTech)
Merit list of selected candidates will be prepared based on the weightage assigned to each component of the NIFT lateral entry admission
The eligibility criteria for second admission at NIFT requires candidates to have a diploma and relevant work experience. Candidates must fulfil any one more of the criteria to be eligible for admission. The table below provides the eligibility criteria for NIFT lateral entry into the BDes and BFTech programme.
Sl. no | Eligibility Criteria |
1 | Class 10 AND 3/ 4-years diploma in courses related to Fashion / Apparel / Textile and Accessories / Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Products / Visual Communication/ Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts |
2 | 2 years diploma in Fashion / Apparel / Textile and Accessories / Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Products / Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts after passing Class 10 AND One year full time industry experience in a related field |
3 | Minimum 1 year diploma in Fashion / Apparel / Textile and Accessories /Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Products / Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts after passing Class 12 AND One year full time industry experience in a related field |
4 | 2 year regular UG diploma at NIFT after passing Class 12 |
Sl. no | Eligibility Criteria |
1 | Class 10 AND 3 or 4 years diploma in Fashion/Apparel/Textile/ Home Science/Handloom Technology/ Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Automation and Robotics / Industrial Automation / Robotics and Automation / Tool & Die Making / Advanced Mechatronics & Industrial Automation / Production Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing Excellence (DAME) / Manufacturing Automation / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Industrial Engineering |
2 | 2 years diploma in fashion/Apparel/Textile/ Home Science/ Handloom Technology/ Manufacturing Automation (DMA) / Robotics and Automation / Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Automation after passing Class 10 with Mathematics AND One year full time industry experience |
3 | 1-year diploma in Fashion/Apparel/Textile/ Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Industrial Automation / Robotics and Automation after passing Class 12 with mathematics |
4 | 2 year regular UG diploma at NIFT after passing Class 12 with mathematics |
Candidates have to appear for GAT. Additionally, the second stage of NIFT for lateral entry admission also slightly differs from regular entry. Admissions.
Course | Type of Test | Weightage |
BDes | General Ability Test | 40% |
Studio Test | 40% | |
Personal Interview | 20% | |
BFTech | General Ability Test | 40% |
Technical Ability Test | 40% | |
Personal Interview | 20% |
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