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    How Much Percentage is Required for NIFT 2027?

    How Much Percentage is Required for NIFT 2027?

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 22 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM IST

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology is the most prestigious design institute in India. The National Testing Agency is the conducting body of the NIFT entrance exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting authority for the NIFT 2027 exam. For candidates seeking NIFT admission, they need to understand NIFT admission eligibility and NIFT percentage requirements. Candidates have to clear the NIFT cutoff to secure admission. Read the complete article to know ‘How much percentage is required for NIFT BDes’ and other courses.

    How Much Percentage is Required for NIFT 2027?
    How Much Percentage is Required for NIFT

    How Much Percentage is Required in NIFT 2027?

    The authorities do not specify the minimum percentage for NIFT admission. However, candidates must clear the NIFT cutoff. The NIFT admission cutoffs are given as the opening and closing ranks of admitted candidates for each category for various programmes at NIFT campuses.

    The selection process and the corresponding weightage for various NIFT UG and PG programmes are given below.

    NIFT Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech

    B.Des

    B.F.Tech

    B. F.Tech candidates opting for B.Des

    Exam

    Weightage

    Exam

    Weightage

    Exam

    Weightage

    GAT

    30%

    GAT (Sec –A)

    30%

    GAT (Sec –A)

    30%

    CAT

    50%

    GAT (Sec –B)

    70%

    CAT

    50%

    Situation Test

    20%

    --

    --

    Situation Test

    20%

    TOTAL

    100%

    TOTAL

    100%

    TOTAL

    100%


    NIFT PG Weightage

    M.F.MM.DesM.F.M candidates opting for M.DesM.F.Tech.
    ExamWeightageExamWeightageExamWeightageExamWeightage
    GAT
    (Section-A & Section-B)
    70 %GAT
    (Section-A)
    30 %GAT
    (Section-A)
    30 %GAT70 %
    ----CAT40 %CAT40 %----
    Personal Interview30 %Personal Interview30 %Personal Interview30 %Personal Interview30 %
    TOTAL100 %TOTAL100 %TOTAL100 %TOTAL100 %


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    NIFT Admission Process

    The NIFT admission is based on the scores obtained in all components of the entrance exam as per the applicable programme. As such, there is no specific NIFT percentage required. Aspirants can go through the required rounds and the minimum percentage for NIFT admission. Based on the programme selected, candidates need to appear for the following tests.

    • GAT - General Ability Test (for all programmes)
    • CAT - Creative Ability Test (for BDes and MDes)
    • ST - Situation Test (for BDes)
    • PI - Personal Interview (for NIFT PG only)
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    If your NIFT B.Des. entrance exam is approaching, focus on revision rather than learning new topics.

    • Revise design principles, colour theory, perspective, and composition.
    • Practise quick sketches within a time limit.
    • Solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern.
    • Improve observation skills by sketching everyday objects.
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    In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

    Hello,

    Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.

    NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be