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The NIFT 2026 Interview schedule will be notified on the official website - nift.ac.in which is the second stage of NIFT admissions. The interviews carry a significant weightage in the NIFT selection process. Candidates who want admission into PG programmes in NIFT 2026 and are seeking lateral entry admission will have to attend the NIFT 2026 interview process. In this article, let's look at the important NIFT interview questions and answers that candidates can expect during the selection process.
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The NIFT entrance exam offers admission into UG and PG programmes of participating NIFT campuses. The NIFT courses offered after the interview process include M.Des, MFM, M.FTech, and lateral entry admissions.
The interview is the second stage of the NIFT admission process after the entrance exam. This NIFT personal interview stage aims to ensure the candidate’s suitability for the course and the Institute. Given below are the skills tested in the NIFT interview process.
Career Orientation.
Aptness for the course.
Overall academic and co-curricular achievements.
Communication Skills.
Creative Aptitude.
General Awareness and Lateral Thinking.
Given that NIFT is one of the most sought-after fashion design colleges in India, the interview process can be quite challenging. It is therefore important to be fully prepared before appearing in front of the Panel. Any interview can be easily cracked if the candidate has a general understanding of the kind of questions that would be asked, so as to ensure that no question will surprise the candidate. Once the question is understood, it is also highly advisable to prepare a rough sketch of the answer to be given. Given below is a set of the most repeated NIFT interview questions from the previous years. Candidates can expect similar questions in the NIFT 2026 interview.
Introduce yourself to us.
Give an overview of all the positive things that define you. Talk about the family background, education, daily routine, hobbies, achievements, fitness routine, ideal job, goal in life etc.
Talk about the outfit you are wearing today? Why did you choose it for this occasion?
One can talk about the Individual pieces that make up their outfits, their cultural significance, patterns, color combination, brand value, embroidery, origin, sustainability etc. To stand out from amongst the rest, justify how each piece complements the other.
Why do you think that you deserve a seat in NIFT?
Talk about the interest and talents in the field of fashion, substantiate with a portfolio of your works. Prepare factual responses with regards to the legacy of the Institute and relate it to the career aspirations that you have in mind for yourself. Most importantly, highlight the special features of the Course that you are aiming for.
What do you know about fast-fashion and what is your take on it?
Discuss the rise of frequent change in apparel trends, brand consciousness, environmental and ethical implications etc. Give your opinion on it, that is not too controversial.
Talk about the embroidery/weave/handloom that is famous to your region (or any region in India).
To answer such questions, candidates must have in-depth knowledge of at least the most famous craft clusters of the nation. Such questions must be answered very passionately and confidently.
Do you have any established fashion brand/ designer that you admire? What do you admire about them?
Be honest and explain your choice confidently. If you are not prepared for an answer, do not worry, let the interview panel know that you do not have any or cannot think of any at the moment.
What are your career goals? Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? How do you think you will contribute to the heritage of NIFT?
Your answer must convince the panel that you are a long-term thinker. A unique answer to this question must talk about the step’s that you are currently taking to achieve the goals that you have set for yourself.
Besides these questions candidates can also expect questions like-
1. What is your personal style?
2. What excites you the most about the fashion industry?
3. How would you relate to past and present fashion trends?
4. Do you have any other passion, apart from fashion?
This round is not as much focused on your knowledge as it is on your attitude. Keep these tips in mind whilst you prepare and appear for the interview.
If you are not comfortable with English, you can also give the interview in Hindi.
Do not hesitate to express your opinion, be honest to yourself and your values.
Be convinced that you are worthy of a seat in this prestigious institute.
Try to maintain the flow of your thought, and do not hesitate to approach the panellists for any clarification of the question.
Avoid giving irrelevant responses. Limit your answers to only what you have been asked. You should not make yourself look like you are an expert in everything.
If you have any preference when it comes to the course/branch, feel free to express it to the panel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIFT 2026 interview schedule will be notified on the official website.
The personal interview is conducted in the offline mode.
In the NIFT personal interview, questions typically focused on personal background, interest in fashion design, portfolio review, career goals, skills and strengths, and general awareness. NIFT personal interview questions help the authorities evaluate the student's passion for fashion, creativity, and suitability for the program.
Yes, there is an interview round for NIFT for some undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes.
There is no specific dress code as such, however, students should dress formally.
No. However, submitting one will make the candidate stand out from the other candidates.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Neharika
These are the topics which are most important in the Current affairs section in respect to NIFT Entrance Exam:
1. National and International Awards and Honors
2. Government Schemes and Initiatives
3. Sports
4. Appointments and Newsmakers
5. Science and Technology
6. Indian and World Economy
7. International Relations
8. Fashion Industry Updates
9. Books and Authors
10. Art and Culture
11. Environmental and Social Issues
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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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The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :
The CAT syllabus consists important topics like
To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus
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