NIFT 2020

NIFT 2020 - National Institute of Fashion Technology opened the window to select the date and exam centres for NIFT situation test 2020. The examination cell declared the result of NIFT 2020 in online mode on March 13. NIFT 2020 answer key was released on January 22 in online mode. Candidates had to enter their roll number, programme applied for, question booklet series and date of birth to check the answer key. The last date to challenge the answer key of NIFT 2020 was January 24. The qualified students will get admission in 16 campuses of NIFT across India. The authorities conducted the first session of NIFT 2020 entrance exam in which candidates found the three questions that were asked in the Creative Ability Test as relatively easy. In the second session of the exam, candidates appeared in the General Ability Test. The authorities released the NIFT 2020 admit card in online mode on January 10. The authorities had opened the application form correction window on January 1 (12:00 PM). Registered candidates could edit their application form (if required) till January 4, 2020. Candidates were allowed to fill the application form with a late fee of Rs 5000/- till January 4, 2020 (1600 hrs). The authorities had released the application form of NIFT 2020 on October 23 in online mode. Candidates could submit their forms till December 31, 2019. The official notification was released on October 22, 2019. NIFT entrance exam is a gateway for getting admission in bachelor’s courses in Design (B. Des.) and Fashion Technology (B.F. Tech.).
Latest - Window to Select Time Slot and Exam Centres NIFT 2020 Situation Test has opened. Also, check the expected NIFT Cutoff 2020.

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Around 3,590 seats across Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) programmes will be allocated on merit basis to students who will qualify NIFT entrance exam. The entrance exam is conducted to test knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidate for the chosen programme. Every year, nearly 23,000 aspirants appear for the national level NIFT entrance exam. Aspirants, who wish to appear for NIFT 2020 entrance test, can check complete details about the exam including dates, application procedure, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, admit card, selection procedure, preparation tips, seat matrix, result in this article.

What is NIFT entrance exam?

National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts the NIFT entrance exam to shortlist aspirants for admission in design programmes offered by it. NIFT has its headquarter in Delhi. Besides, the other campuses are situated in Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Kangra, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Srinagar, Kannur, Raebareli, Shillong and Kolkata. The qualified candidates can get admission in Bachelor of Design, and Bachelor of Fashion Technology. The entrance exam includes three stages - Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and situation test. Candidates seeking admission in BF Tech course, they will have to appear in GAT exam only.

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NIFT 2020 Entrance Exam Overview

NIFT Result 2020

NIFT Result 2020 for bachelor of design programme has been announced on March 13. The shortlisted candidates for B.Des admission will have to appear for situation test, the registration for which will start from fourth week of March to first week of April. The final result will be announced in May/June. GAT is the final test for selection for B.FTech admission.

How to Check NIFT 2020 Result?

Step 1 - Visit official website of NIFT or click here

Step 2 - Click on ‘NIFT result 2020’ tab.

Step 3 - Candidates have to enter the following credentials- roll number, date of birth and application number

Step 4 - Click on ‘Submit’ button.

Step 5 - The result will reflect on the screen

NIFT Important Dates 2020

National Institute of Fashion Technology released the important dates of NIFT 2020 on October 22, 2019. Aspirants can check the table given below to know the schedule of all the crucial events including written test, application form, admit card, result, counselling, and many more.

NIFT Important Dates

What's new in NIFT 2020

In 2019, approximately 2400 seats were given for B.Des and B.F.Tech programmes whereas 3590 seats (including UG & PG programmes, excluding NRI students) will be offered in 2020.

NIFT Answer Key 2020

National Institute of Fashion Technology released NIFT 2020 answer key in online mode on January 22. Candidates who appeared for the General Ability Test (GAT)could answer key for observation. If candidates found any discrepancies in it, they would have to pay Rs 500 per objection. The last date to challenge the answer key of NIFT 2020 was January 24, 5.00 pm

NIFT Situation Test 2020

The concerend cell has opened the window to select NIFT 2020 situation test date and exam centres. Candidates can download the call letter for situation test by entering their roll numbers, date of birth and application numbers. Candidates will have to click on the link that is provided in this article and then enter their email address, date of birth, roll number and verification code. Post this, candidates will have to click on ‘Submit’ button. Next, candidates can select the city and the date on which they wish to appear for the situation test. It will be held in April/May 2020 in Kolkata and Bhubneshwar.

Test-wise Weightage given to NIFT Entrance Test 2020

The weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list of NIFT 2020 is as under:

In case of tie in scores, the older candidate (as per date of birth) will be given preference.

NIFT Cutoff 2020

NIFT cutoff refers to the category and campus-wise closing rank, which is released by the Institute. NIFT 2020 cutoff will help candidates know the last merit rank required for admissions in a particular programme and campus. NIFT cutoff or the closing ranks will be released in online mode during the counselling procedure. Candidates can follow the given below steps to check the cutoff:

• Visit the official website ( nift.ac.in)

• Click on the link for downloading the cutoff.

• NIFT 2020 cutoff will appear as a PDF file on the screen, which can be downloaded or printed.

NIFT Counselling 2020

NIFT counselling first round will start in May/ June 2020. The registration for first round of NIFT 2020 will start from fourth week of May to first week of June. The dates for second round will be announced after completion of the first round. Candidates have to attend NIFT as per the announced schedule. They will have to carry the requisite documents during the counselling for verification purpose.

NIFT Programmes Offered & Seat Matrix

A total of 3,590 seats across B.Des. and B.FTech. programmes are allocated as per the set guidelines for seat reservation of NIFT admission 2020. The details are given in the table below:

NIFT Seat Reservation

NIFT 2020 State Domicile Preferential Seats- As much as 20 percent seats, that is six supernumerary seats along with 30 seats will be allocated to the candidates as state domicile preferential seats who belong to the states where the below mentioned campuses are located:

*35% seats within 30 seats will be offered for admission as state domicile preferential seats to the candidates belonging to Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).

NIFT Programmes Offered & Seat Matrix

A total of 3,590 seats (including UG & PG programmes, excluding NRI students) are allocated in B.Des and B.F.Tech programmes that are offered across 16 campuses of NIFT.

NIFT Seat Matrix 2020

Candidates can check below list of programmes with seats offered at each campus–

NIFT Exam Analysis 2020

According to the exam analysis of NIFT, in the Creative ability Test, candidates had to answer three questions in three hours. The questions were of 30,40 and 30 marks. In the second session, candidates had to answer questions from the General Ability test which was moderately difficult. Candidates found the Maths section difficult. There was no technical glitch in the paper, students completed the paper at the given time.

NIFT Admit Card 2020

The admit card of NIFT 2020 was released in online mode on January 10. Candidates whose application form was accepted, they could download NIFT 2020 admit card. They could download admit card by entering any two of the following credentials - application number, registered email ID and date of birth. After downloading the admit card, candidates took the printout for the same for future reference. They should keep in mind that the authorities do not send the admit card via post. Candidates did not forget to carry the hard copy of the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam centre. Candidates without the aforementioned documents were not allowed to enter the examination hall.

How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2020?

Step 1 - Candidates have to visit the official site (nift.ac.in/)

Step 2 - Click on the link ‘NIFT admit card’ to download the hall ticket.

Step 3 - Enter any two of the following credentials - registered email ID, Date of Birth and six-digit application number.

Step 4 - Click on ‘Submit’ button.

Step 5 - NIFT admit card 2020 will be reflected on the screen.

Step 6- Click on ‘Download’ button and take a printout of the same

NIFT Exam Pattern 2020

The written test of NIFT 2020 consists of Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), which evaluate the knowledge, abilities and design aptitude of test takers. Candidates who wish to take admission in B.Des. have to take both - CAT and GAT, while those looking for admission in B.F.Tech programme have to sit for GAT only. The qualified candidates in both CAT and GAT have to appear for situation test.

Exam Pattern of NIFT 2020 Creative Ability Test (CAT) for Bachelor of Design

This test judges the intuitive ability, observation power in concept development and design ability of the test-takers. Most importantly, it evaluates the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.

Exam Pattern of NIFT 2020 General Ability Test (GAT) for Bachelor of Design

Exam Pattern of NIFT 2020 Situation Test for Bachelor of Design

The situation test to evaluate candidates’ material handling and imaginative skills on a given situation with a given set of materials.

Exam Pattern of NIFT 2020 General Ability Test (GAT) for Bachelor of Technology

Note- There will be no negative marking in the entrance exam.

NIFT Sample Papers 2020

Test takers should download the sample papers of NIFT 2020, which is provided by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. NIFT 2020 sample papers for B.Des and B.FTech entrance exam can be easily downloaded from the link given below. Solving the sample papers gives a fair idea about the actual entrance test and boosts the confidence level.

NIFT Syllabus 2020

Candidates should know that the syllabus for CAT and GAT is not the same. In GAT, the questions from quantitative ability, communication ability, English comprehension, leadership qualities, problem-solving approach, analytical & logical ability, general knowledge and current affairs are asked.In CAT, design & discernment abilities, observation power and creativity are assessed.

NIFT Exam Centres 2020

The paper-based test (PBT) was held on January 19, across 32 exam cities. A candidate could select only one exam centre for NIFT 2020. At any stage, no request for change in NIFT 2020 exam centre is entertained, so candidates should be careful while choosing the same.

NIFT Exam Centres

NIFT Preparation Tips 2020

Following a few effective tips will help candidates do well in the exam. Some of the tips are given below, candidates can read them and incorporate them in their preparation.

1) Sketch a lot - Sketch whatever idea comes to your mind. Try sketching new stuff, go through journals, website and magazines to come up with new ideas. Get ideas from advertisements and posters you see.

2) Detailing - A work of art and beauty get enriched when combined with detailing. Give enough amount of attention to detailing wherever required, be it human face or outfit.

3) Speed - Improve your speed. If you are not able to pen down your ideas steadily, your efforts are in futile. The main purpose is to present your imagination and uniqueness within a limited time frame. Ensure that you are able to complete the work smoothly without getting nervous.

4) Solve Sample Paper - Solve past years' sample papers to boost your confidence and understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked in the entrance exam.

NIFT Exam day Guidelines

1) Candidates should carry clear printout of NIFT admit card to the exam centre. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam centre without the same.

2) They should also carry ID proof, along with the admit card. Candidates can carry any one of the following identity proofs:

• Student ID card issued by current school/college
• Driving License
• Aadhar Card
• Voters ID Card

3) Stationery: Candidates need to carry their own stationery to their NIFT exam centre. Candidates appearing for BFTech shoudl carry

• Ballpoint pen
• Pencil
• Eraser

Candidates appearing for BDes are allowed to carry the below mentioned stationery

• Ball point pen
• Lead pencils
• Dry colours
• Eraser
• Sharpeners
• Ruler

NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2020

Candidates who wish to apply for NIFT exam, they have to fulfill the prescribed age and educational qualification criteria for the programme they opt. Students must note that the eligibility criteria for B.Des and B.FTech vary, but the age criterion is same for both the programmes. They can check the prescribed eligibility criteria of NIFT admission 2020 below:

NIFT Eligibility Criteria

NIFT Application Form 2020

The application form of NIFT 2020 was available to be filled by candidates from October 23 to December 31, 2019. Candidates were also allowed to fill the application form with late fee till January 4, 2020. The application fee for NIFT 2020 was to be paid through online payment gateway or through bank demand draft issued in favour of “NIFT HO” payable at New Delhi.

• The fee for General/OBC (Non-Creamy) Category- Rs. 2000 through payment gateway or demand draft

• The fee for SC/ST/PHP Category- Rs.1000 through payment gateway or Demand Draft

Those who wish to apply for NIFT 2020 via demand draft are required to send the printout of the duly completed application form, along with the demand draft to the following address:

Project Manager - CMS

All India Management Association

Management House,

14, Institutional Area,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003

How to fill NIFT Application Form 2020?

Students can follow the steps below to fill the application form of NIFT

Step 1: New candidates should create login ID.

Step 2: Candidates who have already logged in, they have to complete the process of filling online application form.

Step 3: After submitting it, they have to check the status of their application form.

Step 4: After filling the application form, they can download their admit card also.

Applicants should not forget to keep a printout/photocopy of NIFT application form 2020 for future reference, along with the proof of payment.

NIFT 2020 Application Form Correction

Aspirants got the opportunity to review and edit the information in their online application form before making the payment. After the payment was made, students were not allowed to change/modify any information in the application form, excluding the exam centre. The window to edit the application form was opened from January 1 to 4, 2020. If any incorrect or false information found at a later stage, then authorities had the right to cancel the candidature. The details submitted after the closing of the window to edit the application form cannot be edited later.