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    NIFT 2025 PG Exam Weightage For M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM

    NIFT 2025 PG Exam Weightage For M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM

    Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 03 Feb 2025, 05:23 PM IST

    Admission to PG courses at NIFT campuses are offered based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam and personal interview. 70 percent weightage is given to NIFT entrance exam, while 30 percent to personal interview. Only those candidates who qualify the NIFT 2025 exam will be eligible to participate in the PI round. Through this article, candidates are provided with detailed information on NIFT 2025 PG exam weightage for MDes, MFTech and MFM.

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    1. NIFT Weightage For M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM
    2. NIFT Weightage for MDes
    3. NIFT Weightage for Fashion Design Programme - MFTech
    4. NIFT Weightage Criteria for MFM Programme
    5. NIFT Weightage for MFM Candidates Opting for MDes
    NIFT 2025 PG Exam Weightage For M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM
    NIFT 2025 PG Exam Weightage

    NIFT Weightage For M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM

    National Institute of Fashion Technology primarily offers MDes, MFTech and MFM courses. The NIFT PG entrance exam is divided into two - CAT and GAT. These components are allotted specific NIFT PG weightages 2025 depending on the course. Admission to NIFT PG courses are offered either through CAT, GAT & PI or just GAT and PI depending on the course. The components are as follows and the test along with the NIFT weightage differs for each course which is described below.

    • GAT (General Ability Test)

    • CAT (Creative Ability Test)

    • PI (Personal Interview)

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    NIFT Weightage for MDes

    The NIFT weightage for fashion design programmes for masters includes GAT, CAT & personal interview. The NIFT CAT and GAT weightage breakdown along with other rounds is as below.

    NIFT Wightage for Master of Design

    Exam Name

    Weightage

    GAT (General Ability Test) - Section A

    30%

    CAT (Creative Ability Test)

    40%

    Personal Interview (PI)

    30%

    Total weightage

    100%

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    NIFT Weightage for Fashion Design Programme - MFTech

    The NIFT weightage criteria for the MFTech fashion design programme are categorised to assess the candidates on their skills through written test and personal interview.Candidates can check the NIFT weightage distribution for MFTech programme provided as below.

    NIFT Admission Weightage for MFTech

    Exam Name

    Weightage

    GAT (General Ability Test)

    70%

    Personal Interview (PI)

    30%

    Total weightage

    100%

    NIFT Weightage Criteria for MFM Programme

    The NIFT weightage criteria for the MFM programme is designed to evaluate the candidates on different types of skills. The NIFT selection process weightage breakdown for MFM programme includes the following.

    NIFT Admission Weightage for MFM

    Exam Name

    Weightage

    GAT (General Ability Test) - Section A & B

    70%

    Personal Interview (PI)

    30%

    Total weightage

    100%

    NIFT Weightage for MFM Candidates Opting for MDes

    This is a combination course that includes both MFM and MDes courses at NIFT. The weightage for this combination course is as follows.

    Exam Name

    Weightage

    GAT (General Ability Test) - Section A

    30%

    CAT (Creative Ability Test)

    50%

    Personal Interview (PI)

    30%

    Total weightage

    100%

    The NIFT total marks and weightage play an important role in offering a rank to the candidates. Every stage of the NIFT selection process has different weightage. By obtaining the desired rank, the candidates will be sure of getting NIFT seat allotment.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the Personal Interview percentage for all the courses?
    A:

    The  Personal Interview is allotted 30% for all the courses.

    Q: What are the PG courses offered by NIFT?
    A:

    MDes, MFM and MFTech are the courses offered by NIFT.

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    Hello,

    Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.

    NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be

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    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.

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