How to Prepare NIFT Personal Interview 2026?

How to Prepare NIFT Personal Interview 2026?

Ritika JonwalUpdated on 26 Jun 2025, 12:25 PM IST

The Personal Interview (PI) phase of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) admissions process is an essential step for postgraduate programs such as MDes, MFTech, and MFM. This last step is the culmination of the NIFT entrance exam. Additionally, the M.FTech, M.des, and NIFT MFM exam pattern should be known to the students aiming for NIFT 2026.

How to Prepare NIFT Personal Interview 2026?
How to Prepare NIFT Personal Interview?

In addition to your knowledge and abilities, this level evaluates your demeanor, confidence, communication abilities, and business savvy. You may prepare for and perform well in the NIFT Personal Interview phase with the help of this comprehensive guide.

10 tips to Crack the NIFT 2026 Personal Interview

Given below are the important tips for students to ace the NIFT personal interview.

1. Getting Familiar With the Structure of the Interview

The evaluation board made of faculty and industry professionals evaluates the personal introduction, portfolio (for design students), industry related knowledge, oral communication, current affairs, and leadership ability. Also prepare from important topics for NIFT preparation for better understanding.

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2. Deliver An Effective Strong Opening Statement

Provide a succinct and captivating introduction that encompasses your background, relevant qualifications, professional experience and objectives. Avoid vague statements, but rather illustrate situations in your life that triggered your interest.

3. Research And Have A Strong Portfolio Ready (For M.Des Candidates)

Demonstrate creativity and originality with technical skills with a portfolio of sketches, digital illustrations, and design projects. It must be coherent and each sketch must be accompanied by an appropriate statement of the inspiration and the work done.

4. Follow Up On Fashion & Industry Trends

Awareness of contemporary fashions, famous designers, and their contributions towards sustainability and other new technologies in fashion is key. Read through fashion magazines, and blogs and attend industry events for more updated information on NIFT general knowledge section.

5. Update Your Communication Skills And Body Language

Make sure to maintain strong eye contact, speak clearly and fluently, and explain your thoughts effectively. Replace “umm” and “like” before long pauses with silence. To build your confidence and reduce bad nerves, conduct mock interviews.

6. Prepare for Common Questions

Expect questions like “Why NIFT?”, “Who is your favorite designer?”, and “Where do you see yourself in five years?”. For M.Des, be ready to discuss your portfolio, design choices, and creative process.

7. Dress Professionally

Wear smart casuals or formal attire. Keep accessories minimal, grooming sharp, and avoid flashy outfits or heavy makeup.

8. Stay Confident & Positive

If you don’t know an answer, stay calm, think logically, and respond confidently. Politeness, professionalism, and a positive attitude make a lasting impact.

9. Demonstrate professionalism in your personality

"First impressions matter," and having a lasting impact extends beyond expertise. Your personality, dress, eye contact, and active listening are all important in meeting professional expectations and increasing confidence during interviews.

10. Check NIFT’s Background and Other Relevant Information

You will have to be ready to explain why you have chosen the institute while being familiar with its heritage, core programs, and its overarching principles. Be interested in how the curriculum is designed in relation to your long term employment objectives and how it directly impacts you.

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Hello Neharika

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7. International Relations
8. Fashion Industry Updates
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Hello,

According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you

Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .

Hello

The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

Good luck !