Is calculator allowed in NIFT exam is one of the common queries amongst students. As per NIFT exam day instructions released at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/, aspirants are not allowed to use the calculator during the entrance exam. NTA has released the list of items that are prohibited inside the NIFT exam centre 2025 through brochure. Aspirants will be provided with rough sheets for calculations. The NIFT entrance exam will be conducted on February 09, 2025.
Candidates must note that the usage of calculators is not allowed during the NIFT 2025 examination. In both, GAT and CAT examinations calculators are not permitted. The GAT exam will be conducted in online mode, whereas the CAT exam will be conducted in offline mode. During the CAT exam, candidates will be provided with a rough sheet at the centre in the examination hall or room, where they can do all the calculations or writing work. After completion of the examination, candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator that is on duty in the examination hall.
NTA has shared the list of prohibited items in NIFT exam 2025 at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The candidates can check the below list of items that are prohibited to carry at the NIFT exam centre.
Any textual material
Calculators
Docu Pen
Slide rules
Log tables
Electronic watches with facilities of calculator
Printed or written material
Bits of papers
Mobile phone
Bluetooth devices
Pager
Electronic gadget devices
Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting etc are prohibited
Geometry box or pencil box
Handbag
Purse
Stationery
Eatables
Water (loose or packed)
Ear phone
Microphone
Camera
Tape recorder
Any metallic item
NOTE - The candidates appearing for CAT exam (second shift) will be allowed to carry their colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. For the CAT exam, a question booklet with space for candidate’s response will be provided at the examination centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The list of items not allowed in the NIFT exam are - Log tables, Electronic watches with facilities of calculator, Mobile phone, Slide rules, Water (loose or packed), Eatables, Geometry box or pencil box, Electronic gadget devices etc.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NIFT 2025.
The NIFT entrance exam 2025 for both B.Des and M.Des will be conducted on February 09.
No, the candidates are not allowed to carry any form of calculator during the NIFT exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.
For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:
https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam
Thank you
Hello Neharika
These are the topics which are most important in the Current affairs section in respect to NIFT Entrance Exam:
1. National and International Awards and Honors
2. Government Schemes and Initiatives
3. Sports
4. Appointments and Newsmakers
5. Science and Technology
6. Indian and World Economy
7. International Relations
8. Fashion Industry Updates
9. Books and Authors
10. Art and Culture
11. Environmental and Social Issues
To know more about NIFT Entrance Exam: NIFT Entrance Exam by CAREERS360
Hope this answer helps! Thank You!!!
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!!
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 .
NAAC A+ Grade | Among top 100 universities of India (NIRF 2024) | 40 crore+ scholarships distributed
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Management Conclaves | Industrial visits to eminent companies | Celebrated guest speakers
1000+ Recruiters | 450+ Patents | 50000+ Alumni network
Choose Creative Edge by TopRankers for Design Test Preparation
Avail Merit Scholarships