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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025: Cutoff List Out for 1, 2, 3 & Spot Round, Seat Allotment Out, Admission

Updated on 12th August, 2025 by Sundararajan

About NIFT Entrance Exam 2025

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has published the NIFT 2025 spot round seat allotment on August 8, 2025. The NIFT 2025 cutoff for the spot round has been released online at nift.admissions.nic.in. The NIFT spot round is the final chance for candidates to obtain NIFT admissions.The NIFT 2025 seat allotment is provisional and allotted candidates are required to pay the admission fees by August 10.  NIFT has already completed three rounds of NIFT 2025 counselling and also the spot round.  The complete NIFT 2025 counselling schedule is available on the official website. Candidates will be able to secure NIFT admissions into the B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, M.FTech programmes of participating NIFT campuses across India. The NIFT admissions are done based on the candidates score in the NIFT 2025 final result as well as the NIFT situation test/ interview round.

NIFT offers various design programmes such as B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M., and M.F.Tech. Candidates who want to pursue undergraduate programmes need to pass a 10+2 examination from recognised central and state boards. For postgraduate programmes, candidates need to have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognised university to apply for the exam.

What is NIFT entrance exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually. NIFT full form stands for National Institute of Fashion Technology. NIFT offers various design programmes such as Bachelors of Design (B.Des), Bachelors of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), Masters of Design (M.Des), Masters of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech), and Masters of Fashion Management (M.F.M). 

The NIFT 2025 entrance exam was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates who selected in these design programmes can gain admission to any of the 18 NIFT campuses.

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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
Short Exam Name
NIFT Entrance Exam
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 3000
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online
Participating Colleges
31
No Of Seats
5289

NIFT Entrance Exam Important Dates

NIFT Entrance Exam National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (session 2025)

22 Nov' 2024 - 06 Jan' 2025 . Online
Application Date
without late fee
07 Jan' 2025 - 09 Jan' 2025 . Online
Late Fee Application Date
10 Jan' 2025 - 12 Jan' 2025 . Online
Application Correction Date

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The NIFT cutoff for the SPOT Round has been released by the concerned authorities on its official website. The NIFT cutoff is the minimum rank required for candidates to qualify for admission into various NIFT programs. It varies each year based on factors like the difficulty of the exam, number of candidates, and available seats. The NIFT cutoff 2025 is released in the form of opening and closing rankings for various programmes for each category, such as open, OBC-NC, SC, ST, PwD, NRI, EWS, Dom Open, Dom UR, Dom SC, SC PwD, and ST PwD. 

NIFT cutoffs are important for candidates, which indicates the last rank at which admission is offered. Candidates who fail to achieve a rank equal to or higher than the cutoff rank mean they will not be able to secure admission to the NIFT campus or course. The NIFT cutoff list will be available online at the NIFT admission portal. 

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Candidates must meet the NIFT entrance exam eligibility requirement before filling the application form. Mentioned below are the detailed information regarding NIFT eligibility criteria 2025 for each programme.

For B.Des & B.F.Tech Programme: 

  • Age Qualification: Candidates should have age less than 24 years as on August 1 of the admission year. Candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/PwD) will have an age relaxation of 5 years. 

  • Academic Qualification:  Candidates must pass the 10+2 from a recognised central or state board/ National Open School with a minimum of five subjects/  Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.

For M.Des & M.F.M Programme:

  • Age Qualification: There is no age limit for M.Des & M.F.M Programme.

  • Academic Qualification: Candidates who completed their undergraduate degree in any stream from a recognized institute or university. Candidates who passed their 3 year diploma undergraduate course under NIFT/NID.  

For M.F.Tech programme: 

  • Age Qualification: There is no age limit for M.F.Tech Programme 

  • Academic Qualification: Candidates who completed their B.F.Tech from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or B.E/B.Tech. from any recognized Institute / University.

Background wave

NTA released the NIFT application form on its official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The NIFT 2025 application form release date was November 22, 2024. The NIFT 2025 application form last date was January 6. The applicants could make correction in the NIFT application form from January 10 to 12, 2025. Candidates need to carefully read all the guidelines specified by the authorities before applying for NIFT exam 2025. 

How to apply for NIFT 2025 registration form? 

Candidates who fulfil all the required NIFT entrance exam eligibility criteria need to apply. Here are the steps for filling the NIFT application form 2025: 

  • Students should go to the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT or nift.ac.in

  • Register and generate the ID and password to fill the details.

  • Relogin and fill the NIFT 2025 application form.

  • Upload all required documents.

  • Pay the application fee of NIFT and download.

  • Take the printout for further NIFT admission process.

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Documents Required at Exam NIFT Entrance Exam 2025

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination 2025

  • Admit card
  • Original id proof (voter id, pan card, driving license, aadhar card)

NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Surat
Vadodara
Karnataka
Bangalore
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
Punjab
Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Coimbatore
Madurai
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Delhi
New Delhi
Assam
Guwahati
Telangana
Hyderabad
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Udaipur
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
Srinagar
Himachal Pradesh
Kangra
Kerala
Kannur
Kochi
West Bengal
Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
Bihar
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam
Meghalaya
Shillong
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NIFT exam pattern was prescribed by the NIFT authorities on its official brochure. Candidates must check the NIFT exam pattern to know about the type of questions, number of questions asked in each section, mode of the exam, and duration of the exam. The NIFT exam consists of two sections: General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). Candidates appearing for admission at NIFT for various courses the exam pattern for those papers will vary. Candidates need to understand the NIFT test pattern to crack the exam. 

NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 

Particular

Details

Exam duration

3 hours/ 2 hours

Medium of the exam

English/Hindi

Mode of the exam

Computer-Based Mode

 NIFT 2025 Duration And Weightage For All Programmes  

Programmes

Test

Weightage 

Duration 

B.Des

GAT 

30%

2 hours

CAT

50%

3 hours

Situation Test

20%

-

B.F.Tech

GAT (Part A)

30%

3 hours

GAT (Part B)

70%

-

M.Des

GAT 


30%

2 hours


CAT

40%

3 hours

Personal Interview

30%

-

M.F.M

GAT

70%

3 hours

Personal Interview

30%

-

M.F.Tech 

GAT

70%

3 hours

Personal Interview

30%

-

B.Des

NIFT B.Des GAT exam pattern is given below for the understanding of the aspirants writing the entrance test. The number of question, language of exam, mode, marking scheme and such factors described in the exam pattern of NIFT B.Des GAT 2024 can be checked below in the table. The exam pattern for the M.Des programme is also given for the post graduate aspirants.

NIFT B.Des GAT Exam Pattern

Programme

B.Des

M.Des

Language

English

Duration of exam

120

Sections

No. of Questions

Quantitative Ability

20

20

Communication Ability

25

30

English Comprehension

25

30

Analytical Ability

15

25

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

15

15

Total number of questions

100

120

B.F.Tech

The exam pattern of NIFT entrance exam 2024 for the Creative Ability Test namely CAT has not been released by the authorities yet, Candidates are advsied to focus on concept development and design as questions will be designed to test them in these areas. They must be creative and make innovative use of their colour and illustration skills. 

Generally three questions are asked for a total of 30 marks and candidates are tested accordingly.

M.Des

NTA has announced the personal interview dates for M.Des programme on its official website -exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. To download the personal interview call letter, candidates can use their login credentials such as application number and date of birth. Qualified candidates can participate in personal interview from April 4 to April 6, 2024. 

NIFT 2024 Situation Test will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of CAT and GAT for B.Des admissions. This will be held separately for those who have qualified. The situation test is a hands-on test used to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling as well as the innovative ability in a given situation with a given set of materials.

The Exam Pattern of the Situation Test can be summarised as follows:

  • Duration: two hours
  • Test involves: Design of one three dimensional (3D) model.

Note: Candidates will be provided with all the required design materials which should be checked by them upon receipt.

Some guidelines:

  • Candidates will be permitted to bring some items as instructed in the admit card
  • They must make optimum usage of the same. Additional materials will not be provided.
  • Colour pencils and marker pens are not allowed.
  • An Answer Sheet will be provided separately for any writing purposes which has to be signed by the candidates in the exam hall.
  • After completion of the test, the model, answer sheet and any left over materials must be left by the candidates on the table.

Evaluation Criteria for the NIFT Situation Test 2024 are as follows:

  • Originality of the concept applied.
  • Creative use of material and the skills for the same.
  • Neatness of the final model.
  • The write-up describing the model and concepts used.


M.F.Tech

NIFT M.FTech exam pattern gives candidates all the information about the type of questions, duration of exam, language, sections asked and more. This will aid candidates in better preparation for the exam and planning of the exam day.

NIFT M.FTech Exam Pattern 

Language

English

Duration of test

180

Mode of exam

offline

Sections

No. of

Questions

Quantitative Ability

30

Communication Ability & English

Comprehension

45

Analytical & Logical Ability

25

General Knowledge and Current

Affairs

25

Case Study

25

Total number of questions

150


Note: Candidates who qualified for the NIFT entrance exam can participate in the personal interview. The authorities will conduct the Personal interview from April 1 to April 2, in offline mode. Students can download the personal interview call letter by ending the application number and DOB on the NTA official website. 

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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus

NIFT Entrance Exam B.Des Syllabus

General ability test: Unit 01


Quantitative ability
  • Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance

General ability test: Unit 02


Communication ability and english comprehension
  • Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.

General ability test: Unit 03


Analytical ability

    General ability test: Unit 04


    General knowledge and current affairs

      NIFT Entrance Exam B.F.Tech Syllabus

      General ability test: Unit 01


      Quantitative ability
      • Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance

      General ability test: Unit 02


      Communication ability and english comprehension
      • Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.

      General ability test: Unit 03


      Analytical ability and logical ability

        General ability test: Unit 04


        General knowledge and current affairs

          General ability test: Unit 05


          Case study
            NIFT Entrance Exam M.Des Syllabus

            General ability test: Unit 01


            Quantitative ability
            • Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance

            General ability test: Unit 02


            Communication ability and english comprehension
            • Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.

            General ability test: Unit 03


            Analytical ability

              General ability test: Unit 04


              General knowledge and current affairs

                NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.Tech Syllabus

                General ability test: Unit 01


                Quantitative ability
                • Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance

                General ability test: Unit 02


                Communication ability and english comprehension
                • Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.

                General ability test: Unit 03


                Analytical ability and logical ability

                  General ability test: Unit 04


                  General knowledge and current affairs

                    General ability test: Unit 05


                    Case study
                      NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.M Syllabus

                      General ability test: Unit 01


                      Quantitative ability
                      • Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance

                      General ability test: Unit 02


                      Communication ability and english comprehension
                      • Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.

                      General ability test: Unit 03


                      Analytical ability and logical ability

                        General ability test: Unit 04


                        General knowledge and current affairs

                          General ability test: Unit 05


                          Case study

                            Preparing for the NIFT Situation test is quite challenging for the design aspirants. Candidates are advised to check the tips given below to prepare well for the test:

                            • In the Situation test, candidates need to create the model with the given set of material. So practice with some set of material, as the additional material will not be provided.

                            • Practice time management: Set some time and try to create the model within the given time limit.

                            • Also try explaining your model creation steps with good communication and punctuations. So practise communication.

                            • Practice Drawing: Regularly work on the drawing and sketching skills will improve the accuracy. 

                            • Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest fashion trends and industry news to enhance the general knowledge.

                            • Solve Past Papers: Practice with previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and improve time management.

                            • Take Mock Tests: Participate in mock tests to build confidence and identify areas that need improvement.

                            • Boost Creativity: Engage in activities that enhance the creativity and visualisation skills, essential for the design aptitude sections. 

                            The National Testing Agency released the admit card for the NIFT 2025 situation test on June 2 on its official website. Candidates appearing for the NIFTEE stage 2 examination could download their admit card in online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. 

                            To download the NIFT 2025 admit card, candidates need to enter their login credentials generated during registration. The NIFT admit card contains details such as the name of the candidate, application number, exam centre name and address, date of birth, category, course name, exam centre code, reporting time, and signature of the candidate. 

                            How to check the NIFT admit card 2025?

                            Candidates can refer to the below steps to download the NIFT hall ticket 2025.

                            • Go to the official NIFT website, nift.ac.in.
                            • Locate and click on the 'NIFT Admit Card 2025' link.
                            • Input the login credentials, such as registered email address and date of birth.
                            • Press the 'Submit' button.
                            • Candidates can view the NIFT 2025 admit card on the screen.
                            • Download the NIFT hall ticket 2025 and print it for future reference.

                            Earlier, the NTA released the NIFT 2025 admit card for stage 1 on February 4, 2025.

                            The provisional NIFT answer key 2025 was released by the NTA on February 15. Candidates were allowed to raise their objections against the NIFT provisional answer key till February 17. After considering the valid objections, the authorities prepare the NIFT final answer key based on which the result has been declared. Candidates can use the NIFT answer Key 2025 to cross-check their responses and estimate their scores before the official NIFT results are announced.  

                            The NTA announced the NIFT exam final result on June 22, 2025. Candidates can check their NIFT exam situation test result in online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. To check the NIFT 2025 exam final result, students should enter their valid application number and date of birth.

                            How to download the NIFT result 2025? 

                            To access the NIFT 2025 results, candidates should follow these steps:

                            • Go to the NIFT official website at nift.ac.in 2025.
                            • Select the 'NIFT Final Result 2025' link.
                            • Enter application number and password or date of birth.
                            • Click the 'Submit' button.
                            • The NIFT 2025 result will appear on the screen.

                            Earlier, the authority has announced the NIFT 2025 result for CAT & GAT on April 24.

                            NIFT Counselling is a crucial step for students who cleared the NIFT entrance exam questions. During the counselling process, candidates are allocated seats in various NIFT campuses based on their ranks and preferences. The spot round of NIFT 2025 counselling has been completed. Candidates needed to fill out their college choices from August 2 to 6, 2025. The spot round seat allotment got published on August 8, 2025, based on the choices filled by the candidates and their rank. Candidates can check the allotment through their login. The institute conducts three rounds of NIFT 2025 counselling, followed by a spot round.

                            • Registration: Candidates must register online for the NIFT counselling process.

                            • Choice Filling: While registering for NIFT counselling, candidates need to select their preferred courses and NIFT campuses.

                            • Document Verification: The authorities will verify the documents to confirm NIFT admission eligibility.

                            • Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on rank, preference, and availability.

                            • Payment of Fees: After seat allotment, candidates must pay the required fees to confirm their NIFT admission.

                            Documents Required at NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 counselling

                            National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination 2025

                            • Class 12/degree (mark sheet and certificate)
                            • Bank draft
                            • Secondary school mark sheet and certificate
                            • Category certificate
                            • Certificate of the parents income
                            • Certificate of medical fitness
                            • Photographs - Passport size -2 and Stamp size -4

                            M.F.M

                            NTA conducted the NIFT entrance exam on February 5, 2024. The Master of Fashion Management program had its Stage-I (GAT) as a CBT on February 5. The Stage-II Personal Interview is offline and was conducted from the April 1 to 3. 

                            The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT sample question papers on its official website - nift.ac.in. NIFT provides the previous year sample papers and courses on their official website. Students who are aiming to excel in the NIFT entrance exam need to add NIFT sample papers in their study plan. With the  NIFT 2025 sample papers students can understand the exam structure and type of questions that candidates can expect in the actual exam. 

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                            Frequently Asked Questions

                            1. When will NIFT 2025 situation test result will be announced?

                            The NIFT exam final result 2025 was declared on June 22, 2025.

                            2. When will the NIFT 2025 situation test be held?

                            The situation test for NIFT 2025 was held on June 8, 2025.

                            3. What is the NIFT 2025 result date?

                            The NIFT result date was April 24, 2025.

                            4. Is it possible to change the NIFT exam centre after its allocation?

                            No, the request for change of NIFT 2025 exam centre is not possible after its allotment.

                            5. What is NIFT 2025 admit card?

                            The NIFT admit card 2025 is the hall ticket that the candidates need to enter into the examination hall on the NIFT entrance exam day.

                            6. When will the NIFT city intimation slip release?

                            NTA released the NIFT city intimation slip on January 31, 2025.

                            7. When will the NIFT 2025 application form be released?

                            NTA released the NIFT 2025 application form on November 22, 2024.

                            8. What are programmes offered by NIFT ?

                            NIFT offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as B.Des, B.F,Tech, M.Des, M.F,Tech and M.F.M. 

                            9. What is the last date for NIFT 2025 application form?

                            The NIFT application form 2025 last date was January 6.

                            10. Is there any correction window there for NIFT application form 2025?

                            Yes, there is a correction window for NIFT application form 2025, which was open from January 10 to 12, 2025.

                            11. Who can apply for NIFT 2025 entrance exam ?

                            Candidates who have completed the plus 2 or appear for board exams were eligible to apply for the NIFT exam. 

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                            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 aspirant,

                            Solving previous year question paper can immensely help in preparing for any entrance exam as it gives you the fair idea of exam pattern, difficulty level and marking scheme.

                            So to get the previous year question paper of NIFT, you can visit our site through following link:

                            https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-last-10-years-question-papers-with-solution-pdf-download-free

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                            Hello,

                            National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is an autonomous institute offering courses in fashion, technology, and management.

                            The short answer to your question is no that you cannot apply for nift before class 12th As nift is a bachelor's degree in fashion And the bachelors can only be done after school.

                            Hope this helps you,

                            Thank you

                            Yes, you can appear for the NIFT 2024 exam even if your 12th board exams are scheduled after the NIFT exam. NIFT allows students to take the exam as long as they are in their final year of school education. If you qualify for the exam, you can submit your 12th-grade results after your board exams. Just ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, and provide your 12th marks once the results are declared.

                            For more details you can visit the link given below

                            https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-eligibility-criteria


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