NIFT 2025 FAQs Released by NTA, Know Answers to Frequent-Asked Questions

NIFT 2025 FAQs Released by NTA, Know Answers to Frequent-Asked Questions

Edited By Isha Jain | Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:33 PM IST | #NIFT Entrance Exam
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The National Testing Agency has released the NIFT 2025 FAQs at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. FAQs for the NIFT entrance exam include answers to questions that are commonly asked. NIFT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on February 9. Candidates who are going to appear for the upcoming fashion design entrance exam by NTA are advised to check FAQs to clear their doubts.

NIFT 2025 FAQs Released by NTA, Know Answers to Frequent-Asked Questions
NIFT 2025 FAQs Released by NTA, Know Answers to Frequent-Asked Questions

NIFT 2025 FAQs

Q. Is NIFT Degree recognized?

Yes. NIFT has been granted statutory status under the Act of Parliament of India in 2006, empowering the Institute to award degrees and other academic distinctions. NIFT is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Q. What is the Admission Schedule?

The admissions schedule for Admissions- 2025 is available on NIFT website Portal - nift.ac.in.

Q. When are NIFT Admissions announced?

Admission to various NIFT courses is announced. The admission announcements are widely publicized through National, regional print media, social media platforms and NIFT web site - nift.ac.in

Q. What are the programmes offered by NIFT?

NIFT courses are as given below :

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programmes

◦ Fashion Design

◦ Leather Design

◦ Accessory Design

◦ Textile Design

◦ Knitwear Design

◦ Fashion Communication

◦ Fashion Interiors

2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) (B.F.Tech.) Programme

3. Masters of Design (M.Des.)

4. Masters of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

5. Masters of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

6. Ph.D

Q. What is the Minimum Age required for Undergraduate & Post Graduate course?

  • Maximum age of the applicant should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission for Undergraduate Programmes. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 years for candidates of SC/ST/PWD categories.

  • There is no age limit for Postgraduate programmes.

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Q. How can I get a prospectus?

The prospectus is available on NIFT website under the Admissions Tab (nift.ac.in ).

Q. Can I apply manually?

No, candidates can only apply online through the admission portal available on NIFT Website (nift.ac.in ).

Q. How do I pay the fees? What is the mode of payment when applying online?

Payments of application fees can only be paid online through payment gateway. The link is provided on the admission portal.

Q. What is an auto generated Application Number?

Once the application form is filled by an applicant, an application number will be generated ,which will be communicated to the candidate.

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Q. What if I forget to take printout of the Online Application form after submission?

Candidates can take the print out of their NIFT application form again after logging into the admission portal.

Q. How many courses can be selected?

  • For undergraduate programmes, the applicant is able to enroll for all B Des and B F Tech Programmes.

  • Candidates applying for B.F.Tech Programme (with Maths), will be eligible to enroll their candidature for B.Des Programme.

  • The Candidates appearing for Post Graduate Programme MFM can also apply for M. Des. programme.

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Pre-placement as well as placements offered

Q. How would I verify my payment?

Once the application form along with the requisite fees is submitted by the candidate, the confirmation of the same will be sent to the candidates directly through registered E mail.

Q. Do you have the reservation of seats for SC/ST?

Yes, it is as applicable as per the Government of India norms. Details can be seen in the Prospectus.

Q. Is an application fee refundable in case I do not appear for the exam?

The application fees once paid cannot be refunded in any circumstances.

Q. Am I eligible for Masters of Design even if I am not a graduate in Design?

Candidates having Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India can apply for the M.Des. Programme. For more details kindly refer to our Prospectus ( nift.ac.in ).

Q. Do you declare the result online or is it intimated by post?

NIFT admit cards, results and seat allocation schedule will be available on NIFT website / Admissions portal only. Candidates need to check the website / admission portal regularly for updates. No intimation will be sent by Post.

Q. Can I choose the test centre myself?

Yes, the candidate can choose the test centre while filling the application form as per their preferences (State & City). However, any test centre may be cancelled due to administrative reasons.

Q. Should I join a coaching class?

NIFT does not recommend any coaching classes. The syllabus for the Entrance Examination is available in the Prospectus. Previous years question papers are also available on NIFT Website for reference.

Q. Do you have any agency or representatives or management quota for admissions?

No, there is no such quota, except reservation policy as per the Government of India.

Q. I am from the middle class / lower middle class. Is NIFT for me? Is it expensive?

Students from any background can study comfortably in NIFT and make their career. The National / State Scholarships are available for eligible NIFT students. Moreover, candidates can also avail the education loans from the Banks.

Q. What is the mode of NIFT Entrance Examination?

The NIFT Entrance Examination will be conducted through CBT (Computer Based Test) and PBT (Paper Based Test) mode. NIFT Entrance Examination for GAT (General Ability Test) will be conducted on CBT based for all the programmes. The CAT (Creative Ability Test) will be conducted through PBT (Paper Based Test) for B.Des. & M.Des. For more details kindly refer to the NIFT Prospectus (nift.ac.in ).

Q. Will the Entrance be held in all the test centres as mentioned in the prospectus?

The CBT test for Admission 2025 will be conducted at approx. 82 cities across India but can be modified for administrative reasons.

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Q. What is the syllabus/component for NIFT Entrance Examination?

The syllabus for the Entrance Examination is available in the Prospectus. Previous years question papers are also available on NIFT Website for reference. (nift.ac.in ).

Q. What will decide my domicile status?

The details of domicile status can be referred to in the NIFT Prospectus (www.nift.ac.in ).

Q. Who can apply under the NRI/Foreign National Category?

Foreign Nationals/NRI (whether residing in India or abroad), and Non-Resident Indians, who are citizens of India holding an Indian passport and are temporarily resident of another country for six months or more for work, residence of any other purpose and who meet eligibility and admission requirements of NIFT can also apply for admission.

Q. Are NRI seats converted to general seats?

No, these seats are supernumerary and cannot be converted to any category.

Q. Can I change the examination centre after submission of the application forms?

Requests for change of examination Centre will not be entertained at any stage.

Q. The candidate having Common Merit Rank can take admission under NRI Category?

NRI seats being supernumerary will not be converted to any other category. However, seats remaining unfilled after admission of all eligible NRI candidates in the NRI category after the process described above will be offered to all eligible candidates as NRI sponsored seats on the basis of Common Merit Rank (CMR) during seat allocation.

Q. How many seats are available under NRI / Foreign Nationals?

The availability of seats for this category is as follows:

5 (supernumerary) seats each per academic programme at NIFT Campuses Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar & Raebareli.

3 (supernumerary) seats each per academic programme at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Patna, Panchkula, Shillong and Daman, Varanasi.

Q. Is the last date of submission of Application form the same for NRI also?

No. The schedule for NRI application is different from the regular schedule. The schedule for NRI is available on NIFT Website / Portal ( www.nift.ac.in ).

Q. What is the mode & syllabus of Entrance Examination for NRI Candidates?

The selection of eligible candidates of this category for admission in NIFT will be based on their SAT/GMAT/GRE scores.

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Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam

Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

Hello aspirant,

The nationwide Institute of Fashion Technology offers a nationwide entrance exam called NIFT for admission to its fashion design programmes.

Every course has specific requirements that must be met in order to apply. For NIFT, there is no minimum age requirement, however it is evident that passing the 10+2 exam is a requirement in order to be admitted to any undergraduate programme in fashion design.


You cannot be admitted because you are in class eleven. However, you can apply to NIFT for experience and practice, and if your application is accepted, you can take the entrance exam. If you pass, however, be aware that you will not be able to retain your results for admission.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Yes, for the NIFT entrance exam in Fashion Designing, you are required to give both the GAT (General Aptitude Test) and the CAT (Creative Ability Test). The GAT assesses your general knowledge, quantitative ability, and reasoning skills, while the CAT evaluates your creative skills, including drawing and visualization. Both tests are essential for admission, as they help assess both your aptitude for fashion design and your creative capabilities.

For more details you can visit the link given below

https://design.careers360.com/articles/difference-between-cat-and-gat-in-nift


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


Dear Aspirant,


Yes! If you want to pursue your under graduation from nift after 12th or even if you are appearing for12th exam then you are eligible to apply for the exam. There are several courses offered by nift which includes undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.


Age (Undergraduate degree programmes) -

  • General - the maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st august in the year of examination
  • Reserved category - 5 years relaxation


Hope this information helps :)

Dear aspirant

NIFT 2023 ELIGIBILITY - B.DES admission

1. Aspiring students must have completed a 10+2 board exam from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi or,

2. Any Board/Public School/University Examination conducted in India or abroad which is equivalent to the 10+2 system and is accorded by the Association of Indian Universities or,

3. If candidates complete the General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Sri Lanka/ Cambridge/) at the Advanced (A) level/International Baccalaureate (IB) then, they are eligible to apply or,

4. Students will also be eligible if they have passed the 10+2 examination conducted by the National Open School with at least five subjects or,

5. Diploma of 3 or 4 years which is recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education.

Age limit - Candidates must be of 23 years of age as of August 1, 2022. However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Person With Disability (PHP) get a relaxation of 5 years

Eligibility for B.F.Tech admission

1. Students must pass the Class 12 exam in the 10+2 pattern of examination with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from any recognized Central/ State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi or,

2. Any Public School/Board/University Exam in India or in foreign countries which is equivalent to a 10+2 system with Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics as a mandatory subjects. It must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities or,

3. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination(London/ Cambridge/ Sri Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/International Baccalaureate (IB) or,

4. Diploma of 3 or 4 years in any programme of engineering which is recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education or,

5. A passing grade in the Higher Secondary Education Examination held by the National Open School with at least five subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Age limit is same as B.des

You can check other details about eligibility criteria for NIFT from link below:

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

Hope this was informative for you

Best regards!!

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