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The National Testing Agency conducted the NIFT situation test 2025 from 10 AM to 12 noon on June 8 across 18 cities in India. The NIFT 2025 final result was declared on June 22 for all UG and PG programmes. For B.Des (NLEA) candidates, the Studio Test and for the B.Des (Artisans) category candidates, the Artisan Skill Test was held on the same day at the designated Test Centre. For the B.F.Tech (NLEA) candidates, a Technical Ability Test (TAT) was conducted as per the schedule on the same day. NTA released the NIFT situation test 2025 date online.
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The NIFT 2025 results for written exam were declared on April 24 in online mode by NTA. As per the NIFT 2025 schedule, the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam was conducted on February 9. Along with the exam date, the NIFT schedule 2025 also includes registration dates. NIFT 2025 registration was open from November 22 to January 6 (without a late fee). Read the complete article for more details on the NIFT 2025 exam schedule
Candidates can access the detailed schedule that includes NIFT exam date 2025 at nift.ac.in. Aspirants preparing for NIFT 2025 had carefully reviewed the NIFT exam schedule 2025 and ensured they registered online before the NIFT 2025 registration last date. The complete NIFT 2025 schedule, as per the information brochure, is mentioned in the table below.
Particulars | Important dates |
Start date for registrations of NIFT 2025 | November 22, 2024 |
NIFT registration 2025 last date without a late fee | January 6, 2025 |
NIFT registration 2025 last date with a late fee | January 7 to 9, 2025 |
Application form correction window for NIFT 2025 | January 10 to 12, 2025 |
| NIFT city allotment 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
Issue of NIFT 2025 admit card | February 4, 2025 |
Issue of city intimation slip for NIFT 2025 entrance exam | January 31, 2025 |
NIFT exam date 2025 in India (CAT and GAT) | February 9, 2025 |
NIFT 2025 answer key release date | February 15, 2025 |
The last date to raise an objection against the answer key | February 15 to 17, 2025 |
BDes result date of NIFT 2025 | April 24, 2025 |
Activities | Timeline |
Online Registration | November 22, 2024 |
Last date for Online Registration | February 28, 2025 |
NIFT Admit Card (Online only) | June 2, 2025 |
Artisan Skill Test, Personal Interview & Documents Verification at Test Centres | June 8, 2025 |
Declaration of NIFT Final Result (Online) | June 22, 2025 |
Seat Allocation | June, 2025 |
Activities | Timeline |
Online Registration | November 22, 2024 |
Last date for online registration | April 30, 2025 |
Last date to receive SAT / GMAT / GRE Scores | April 30, 2025 |
Seat allotment and payment of Fee | June/July, 2025 |
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Along with the NIFT exam notification 2025, the authorities have also released the exam timings. Schedule of entrance examination, General Ability Test (GAT) - Computer Based Test (CBT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT)- Paper Based Test (PBT) for all UG and PG Programmes:
Programmes | Test | Test Timings |
Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9:00 am to 11.00 am |
CAT | 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm | |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9:00 am to 12.00 noon |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9:00 am to 12.00 noon |
CAT | 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm | |
Master of Design | GAT | 9:00 am to 11.00 am |
CAT | 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm | |
Master of Fashion Management | GAT | 9:00 am to 1 2.00 noon |
Master of Fashion Management and Master of Design | GAT | 9:00 am to 12.00 noon |
CAT | 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm | |
Master of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9:00 am to 12.00 noon |
Aspirants who were qualified the NIFT written test were eligible to appear for the next round for NIFT BDes admission which was a situation test. NTA announced the NIFT situation test 2025 date. As per notification, the NIFT situation test was conducted from 10 AM to 12 noon on June 8, 2025.
Particular | Dates |
Issue of admit card for situation test | June 2, 2025 |
NIFT Situation test date | June 8, 2025, 10 AM to 12 noon |
NIFT Final result | June 22, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, NTA has released the NIFT exam schedule 2025.
NIFT entrance exam 2025 was scheduled to be held on February 9.
Candidates can access the NIFT 2025 exam schedule at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/.
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
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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 .
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