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NIFT Exam Date 2025, NIFT Entrance Exam Dates @nift.ac.in

NIFT Exam Date 2025, NIFT Entrance Exam Dates @nift.ac.in

Edited By Rajyalaxmi Venkatapuram | Updated on Jul 10, 2024 03:04 PM IST | #NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT exam date 2025 will be announced at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. As per previous year trends, NIFT entrance exam dates 2025 will be notified in December. It is expected that NTA NIFT 2025 will be conducted in the first week of February. Along with the NIFT entrance exam date 2025, the NTA is also likely to begin NIFT registration 2025. Aspirants planning to appear for NIFT 2025 are advised to keep a track of all important dates to avoid missing out of any event. Read the complete article to know more about NIFT exam date 2025.

NIFT 2025 Exam Date - Overview

  • NIFT entrance exam is expected to be conducted in February.

  • NIFT application form 2025 release date is likely to be in December 2024.

  • Aspirants have to visit nift.ac.in to access the NIFT exam date 2025.

NIFT Exam Date 2025 in India

Aspirants willing to seek admission into National Institute of Fashion Technology have to keep an eye on the NIFT exam date 2025 in India. NIFT's important dates include the complete schedule of all events related to the NIFT entrance exam 2025. Ensure that you do not miss out on any of the important events.

NIFT Exam Date 2025

Particulars

Important dates (Tentative)

Start date for registrations of NIFT 2025

November, 2024

NIFT registration 2025 last date without a late fee

January 2025

NIFT registration 2025 last date with a late fee

Will be announced

Application form correction window for NIFT 2025

Will be announced

Issue of NIFT 2025 admit card

February, 2025

Issue of city intimation slip for NIFT 2025 entrance exam

Will be announced

NIFT exam date 2025 in India (CAT and GAT)

February, 2025

NIFT 2025 answer key release date

Will be announced

The last date to raise an objection against the answer key

February, 2025

Declaration of NIFT 2025 results for BFTech

Will be announced

BDes result date of NIFT 2025

Will be announced

Issue of admit card for situation test

Will be announced

NIFT 2025 final answer key

Will be announced

Personal interview dates

Will be announced

Situation test dates

Will be announced

NIFT 2025 final results date

Will be announced

Online registration date for NIFT 2025 counselling

Will be announced

NIFT 2025 Counselling dates as per rounds

Will be announced

NIFT Exam Dates 2025 - Timings

The NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam schedule will be released after the notification. However, the previous year’s schedule for NIFT admission is provided below for your reference. The NIFT exam timings are 9 am to 11 am for CAT, while 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm for GAT. NIFT exam duration is 3 hours for B.Des, M.Des candidates and 2 hours for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M candidates.

NIFT Exam Timings

Course

Test

Test Timing

B.Des

CAT

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

GAT

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

M.Des

CAT

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

GAT

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

B.FTech

GAT

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

MFTech

GAT

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

MFM

GAT

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

NIFT Entrance 2025 - Event-wise Dates

The candidates are advised to check the relevant information provided on the important events related to NIFT 2025.

NIFT 2025 Notification Date

The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the official notification at nift.ac.in 2025. NIFT conducting authority will be the National Testing Agency. The NIFT exam date 2025 and official notification for the design entrance test will be released online at the official website - nift.ac.in and exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

NIFT application form 2025 Date

The aspirants willing to get admission into NIFT have to register and submit the NIFT application form 2025 online at the official website - nift.ac.in. The candidates can complete the NIFT 2025 application form and make payment as per the fee specified for different categories and upload the required documents to complete the registration. The candidates are advised to check the NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria before proceeding to fill out the application form.

Correction window for NIFT 2025 application form

The authorities will provide specified dates for correction of the NIFT 2025 application form. The candidates who want to make any changes to the application form can use this correction window to update the correct information. No changes are allowed after the correction window closure. Hence the candidates are advised to check the NIFT date 2025 frequently.

NIFT 2025 admit card Date

The conducting authority NTA will release the NIFT admit card tentatively in January at the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT in online mode. The registered candidates can download the NIFT 2025 admit card using the login credentials such as application number and date of birth that are allotted during the registration process.

NIFT exam date 2025

NTA will conduct the NIFT entrance examination 2025 in the first week of February, tentatively. The design entrance exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode in multiple test centres. The test centres will be made available during the registration process. The entrance test will be conducted as CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test). Candidates preparing for the entrance exam are advised to check the NIFT syllabus.
Also Check: NIFT entrance exam previous year question paper

NIFT answer key 2025

The NTA authorities will release the provisional answer keys in February. The release of the provisional key will help the candidates to check and compare the answers they have marked in the exam. Aspirants can download the answer key from the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. If any discrepancy is found after reviewing the answers, then the candidates can raise the objections on the specified dates with a payment of a particular amount (Rs.) per question.

The authority will release the NIFT final answer key 2025 in April tentatively. The candidates can download the final answer key from the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT for the programmes - B.Des, BFM, BFTech, M.Des, and MFM.

NIFT 2025 result Date

NTA will declare the NIFT 2025 results for CAT and GAT in March tentatively. Candidates can check the NIFT 2025 results online using their application number and date of birth by logging into the official website.The previous NIFT 2024 results were released for CAT and GAT on March 20.

NIFT 2nd Round 2025 Date

The candidates who are shortlisted after the NIFT entrance exam 2025 will be eligible for the second round. NTA will conduct the NIFT 2nd round 2025, which is the situation test, studio test, and the personal interview as the next stage of NIFT admission. Candidates qualified in the entrance exam will be eligible to appear for the NIFT 2nd round 2025. According to the previous year NIFT exam schedule, NIFT round 2 - situation test date will be in April 2025 tentatively. Candidates who appeared and are through in the NIFT 2nd round 2025 can download the results. NIFT's 2nd round result date will be declared after the commencement of the tests (situation test, studio test and personal interview).

NIFT 2nd Round Timings

Programme Name

Exam Name

Timings

B.Des. (Regular)

Situation Test

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

B.Des. (Artisan)

Studio Test

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

B.Des. (Artisan)

Personal Interview

From 02:00 PM onwards

B.Des. (NLEA)

Studio Test

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

B.Des. (NLEA)

Personal Interview

From 02:00 PM onwards

B.F. Tech. (NLEA)

Technical Ability Test

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

B.F. Tech. (NLEA)

Personal Interview

From 02:00 PM onwards

NIFT 2025 Final Result

NTA NIFT final result 2025 will be declared at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The NIFT final result 2025 will be prepared based on the final answer key released by the authorities. Aspirants to check for the NIFT 2025 final answer key for the design courses - B.Des, BFM, BFTech, M.Des, and MFM at the official website.

The NIFT final results 2025 will be based on written test and situation test conducted and the marks obtained by the candidates in the NIFT 2025 exams. To download the NIFT situation test results, the candidates can visit exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. As per NIFT situation test 2025 date, candidates who qualified the NIFT CAT and GAT exams have to appear for the second stage of admission in April/May.

NIFT 2025 Counselling Date

The registrations for NIFT counselling 2025 will start in May or June 2025. The dates will be released by the authorities accordingly based on the schedules. The shortlisted candidates must register for the NIFT counselling process by providing the required details. Candidates shortlisted have to report at the allocated centres for counselling on the allotted date. There will be no changes once the date is allotted.

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NIFT Counselling Schedule 2025

The NIFT 2025 counselling schedule will be released according to the scheduled timeline. Given below is a tentative schedule for reference.

NIFT 2025 Counselling - Seat Allotment dates

Events

Dates (Tentative)

NIFT exam result date 2025 for written entrance exam (CAT and GAT)

March, 2025

Final NIFT result 2025 for the Situation Test/ GD/PI

May 2025

Online Registration for counselling, Choice filling, and locking of seats

May 2025

NIFT Dates 2025 - Schedule for PwD category

Counselling event

Dates (Tentative)

Allotment of seats online

First week of June 2025

Online fees payment

Second week of June 2025

Reconciliation of vacant seats

Third week of June 2025

Schedule for all candidates other than the PwD category


Counseling event

Dates (tentative)

Online Registration for counselling, Choice filling, and locking of seats

May 2025

Round I

Allotment of seats online

Second week of June 2025

Online fees payment

Second week of June 2025

Reconciliation of vacant seats

Third week of June 2025

Round II

Allotment of seats online

Third week of June 2025

Online fees payment

Third week of June 2025

Reconciliation of vacant seats

Last week of June 2025

Round III

Allotment of seats online

Last week of June 2025

Online fees payment

Last week of June 2025

Reconciliation of vacant seats

First week of July 2025

Round IV

Allotment of seats online

First week of July 2025

Online fees payment

First week of July 2025

Reconciliation of vacant seats

Second week of July 2025

Round V

Allotment of seats online

Second week of July 2025

Online fees payment

Second week of July 2025

Reconciliation of vacant seats

Third week of July 2025

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. When should I apply for NIFT 2025?

The online application form for NIFT 2025 will be available on the official website - nift.ac.in during the November month of 2024. Applicants are advised to submit their forms before the deadline to avoid late fees.

2. When will the authorities release NIFT exam dates for 2025?

The National testing Agency will release the NIFT 2025 exam dates on its official website in November, 2024.

3. What all can we check in the NIFT exam dates 2025?

NIFT exam dates 2025 includes all the schedules of the NIFT 2025 information related to the entrance exam such as registration open and closing dates, the admit card release date, exams and results dates, etc.

4. When will the authorities release the NIFT 2025 application form?

The authorities will release the NIFT application form 2025 in online mode, in the month of November 2024.

5. What is the deadline to fill out the NIFT application form 2025?

The last date to submit the application form for NIFT 2025 is yet to be announced. However, for the previous year, it was January 3, 2024, with a regular fee. 

6. Will NIFT 2025 be conducted online?

Yes, NTA conducts the NIFT entrance exam every year in online-computer-based test (CBT) mode for both the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). 

7. When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam commence?

The NIFT entrance exam commencement will be in February, 2025, in online (computer-based) mode, as per the NIFT schedule.

8. When will the NIFT Admit Card 2025 be issued?

The NIFT 2025 admit card release date will be announced and released by NTA. 

9. When will the NIFT 2025 answer key release?

The NIFT 2025 answer key of CAT and GAT exams conducted will be released after the commencement of the entrance examination. 

10. When will the final results of NIFT 2025 be released?

The NIFT entrance exam result (CAT and GAT written test) will be released in March, 2025. For the situation test, GD, and PI conducted, the final results of NIFT 2025 will be probably announced in May. they will be released and made available on the official websites - nta.ac.in and exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

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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.

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://www.google.com/amp/s/design.careers360.com/articles/nift-eligibility-criteria/amp

Hope this was informative for you

Best regards!!

Hello,

For BVoc courses in interior design, separate entrance exams are conducted by the concerned colleges. By giving NIFT you can only get admission in BDes and MDes courses in NIFTs and some other participating institutes.

Hello,

In 2022 NIFT Entrance Examination was conducted in 32 cities. The candidates have to select the preference of the examination cities while filling the application form. Based on the availability, preferences of the examination cities you will be allotted an examination center. You have to appear for NIFT Entrance Examination in the allotted examination center as per the given schedule. You can select any city where examination is conducted while filling your preferences, make sure that you select the cities such that you can commute on the day of examination easily. Next year the list of examination cities may increase or decrease, the cities may vary.

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