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    Can Students From Open Schooling Boards Apply for NIFT 2027 B.Des?

    Can Students From Open Schooling Boards Apply for NIFT 2027 B.Des?

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 13 Nov 2026, 03:46 PM IST
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    National Institute of Fashion Technology offers admissions for the B.Des programme for all eligible students, including open schooling board students. Students from open schooling boards are allowed to apply for the B.Des programme with separate NIFT eligibility criteria as prescribed by the NTA authorities. Candidates must pass the secondary school examination conducted by the National Open School. Candidates appearing for the NIFT 2027 exam should go through the complete eligibility process thoroughly. Check the complete article to know the eligibility criteria required for taking admission into the NIFT B.Des programme for open schooling students. 

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    1. Can Students From Open Schooling Boards Apply for NIFT B.Des 2027?
    2. NIFT B.Des Eligibility Criteria for Open School Students
    3. Documents Required for Open School Students for NIFT B.Des Admission
    4. Is NIOS Accepted for NIFT B.Des Admission?
    Can Students From Open Schooling Boards Apply for NIFT 2027 B.Des?
    Can Students From Open Schooling Boards Apply for NIFT 2027?

    Can Students From Open Schooling Boards Apply for NIFT B.Des 2027?

    Yes, open schooling students in India are allowed to apply for the NIFT B.Des programme. Candidates should be qualified with a secondary school examination with pass grade in at least five subjects from the National Open School for NIFT 2027 BDes.

    NIFT B.Des Eligibility Criteria for Open School Students

    Candidates can check the complete eligibility criteria for the NIFT B.Des admission process for Open School students: 

    NIFT B.Des Eligibility Criteria for Open School Students

    A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

    Age Limit: Maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Person with Disability (PwD)/ Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) categories.

    Other Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must pass a plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board New Delhi/Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

    OR

    3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th

    standard.

    OR

    Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system.

    OR

    General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/International Baccalaureate (IB).

    Documents Required for Open School Students for NIFT B.Des Admission

    Open School students who are planning to take NIFT admission must submit the below-mentioned documents during the admission process:

    • Class 10 certificate or marksheet

    • Class 12 or Senior Secondary marksheet and pass certificate, as applicable

    • Open schooling board details and relevant qualification documents

    • Valid photo identity proof

    • Category certificate, if applicable

    Candidates must ensure that the details mentioned in all documents are correct and valid. Any incorrect information in the submitted documents will result in cancellation.

    Is NIOS Accepted for NIFT B.Des Admission?

    Yes, National Institute of Fashion Technology accepts B.Des admission for National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Candidates must complete their senior secondary school examination from NIOS, clearing at least five subjects. Students from any stream are eligible to take admission into the B.Des programme.

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