NIFT Interview Questions and Answers, NIFT Personal Interview

NIFT Interview Questions and Answers, NIFT Personal Interview

Team Careers360Updated on 06 Jun 2025, 07:25 PM IST

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NIFTEE stage -2 interviews for B.Design (lateral entry), B.F.Tech. (lateral entry) and B.Des Artisan courses from 2:00 PM onwards on June 8, 2025. NIFT is a premier higher education institute in India, which offers fashion education courses at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The NIFT courses offered are for people who wish to have a successful career in the field of fashion. To get admission in NIFT PG courses, candidates had to clear the NIFT entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by a personal interview round. Read more to know more about the NIFT interview process, stages, questions, preparation tips and more.

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  1. NIFT Interview Process
  2. NIFT Interview Questions and Answers
  3. Common NIFT Interview Questions
  4. Tips to face the NIFT Interview

NIFT Interview Process

If a candidate has made it to this stage of the NIFT admission process, he or she has to qualify the interview to get a seat in National Institute of Fashion Design. The overall NIFT selection process is very simple with correct understanding the experience will become even smoother and stress-free. The aim of this NIFT personal interview stage is to ensure the candidate’s suitability for the course and the Institute. Given below are the factors based on which the Interview panel had considered this-

  • Career Orientation.

  • Aptness for the course.

  • Overall academic and co-curricular achievements.

  • Communication Skills.

  • Creative Aptitude.

  • General Awareness and Lateral Thinking.

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NIFT Interview Questions and Answers

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 most repeated NIFT interview questions from the previous years. Careers 360 also has come up with suitable responses for these questions to help candidates get an idea.

Common NIFT Interview Questions

Introduce yourself to us.

Give an overview of all 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?

Tips to face the NIFT Interview

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, do not hesitate to approach the panellists for any help.

  • 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the Interview be conducted?
A:

NIFT personal Interview for PG was conducted from May 26 to 31, June 2 & 3.

Q: In which mode will the NIFT personal interview be conducted?
A:

The personal interview was conducted in the offline mode for PG. The date and venue of the interview was conveyed to the shortlisted candidates through the admit card well in advance.

Q: What type of questions are asked in NIFT?
A:

In the NIFT personal interview, questions typically focused on personal background, interest in fashion design, portfolio review, career goals, skills and strengths, general awareness. NIFT personal interview questions helped the authorities evaluate the student passion for fashion, creativity, and suitability for the program.

Q: Is there an interview round for NIFT?
A:

Yes, there is an interview round for NIFT for some undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes. 

Q: Is there a specific dress code for the NIFT personal interview round?
A:

There is no specific dress code as such, however, students should dress formally. 

Q: Will there be a group discussion round along with the PI round?
A:

Currently, there is no Group Discussion round, as it has been discontinued after corona restrictions have been removed.

Q: Is it mandatory to submit a portfolio of previous works to the interview panel?
A:

No. However, submitting one will make the candidate stand out from the other candidates.

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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!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you

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 .

Hello

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 :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

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