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Admission to PG courses at the NIFT campuses are offered on the basis of candidates overall performance in NIFT exam and in Personal Interview (PI). As per the selection criteria, 70 percent weightage is allotted to NIFT entrance test and rest 30 percent if for Personal Interview (PI). Those candidates who qualify NIFT 2026 will be eligible to take part in the PI process. Read this article by Careers360 to know all the details pertaining to NIFT 2026 PG exam weightage for M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM.
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers PG courses like M.Des, MFTech, and MFM. The NIFT PG entrance test is divided into two categories- CAT and GAT. The respective components are allotted specific NIFT PG weightage which totally depends on the course. Admission to NIFT PG courses are being offered through CAT, GAT & PI or one can get the admission based on GAT and PI course. Here we have listed all the components along with the NIFT weightage.
GAT (General Ability Test)
CAT (Creative Ability Test)
PI (Personal Interview)
The NIFT PG weightage for M.Des course includes GAT, CAT & Personal Interview. The NIFT CAT and GAT weightage along with other rounds are listed below.
Exam Name | Weightage (%) |
GAT (General Ability Test) - Section A | 30% |
CAT (Creative Ability Test) | 40% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
NIFT PG weightage criteria for the M.FTech programme are categorised to assess candidates on the writing skill and personal interview. Candidates can check the NIFT weightage distribution for MFTech programmes are listed below.
Exam Name | Weightage (%) |
GAT (General Ability Test) | 70% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
The NIFT PF MFM weightage criteria is designed to candidates with different types of skills. The NIFT PG MFM selection process breakdown is listed below.
Exam Name | Weightage (%) |
GAT (General Ability Test) - Section A & B | 70% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Those MFM candidates who are opting for M.Des course at NIFT can check the weightage criteria in the below provided table.
Exam Name | Weightage (%) |
GAT (General Ability Test) - Section A | 30% |
CAT (Creative Ability Test) | 40% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
The NIFT PG total marks and weightage criteria plays a pivotal role in offering a rank to the candidates. Every stage of NIFT PG selection criteria has different weightage. By securing a desired rank, the candidates can be assured of getting a PG seat at NIFT campus.
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