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NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025: Notification, Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern

NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025: Notification, Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern

Edited By K Beaulah Rani | Updated on Jul 20, 2024 01:39 PM IST | #NIFT Entrance Exam

National Testing Agency will release the NIFT PG 2025 notification on its official website - nift.ac.in. NIFT PG registration form 2025 is expected to be released in December 2024. Candidates who are interested in the postgraduate courses need to fill the NIFT 2025 PG application form before the specified date. Aspirants need to verify the NIFT eligibility criteria before applying for the NIFT entrance exam.

The NIFT application form last date will be announced by the authorities along with the official notification. NIFT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted probably in February, 2025. Read the complete article to know more information about the NIFT PG entrance exam, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.

NIFT PG Course Entrance Exam 2025: Overview

Particular

Details

Commonly known as

NIFT

Exam type

Postgraduate (PG)

Entrance exam Name

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination

Stages

CAT, GAT, and Personal Interview

Exam Level

National

Medium of the Exam

English/ Hindi

Mode of Examination

  • CAT - Paper-based Test (PBT)

  • GAT - Computer based Test (CBT)

Mode of Application

Online

NIFT PG Admission 2025

Candidates seeking NIFT admission for postgraduate courses need to appear for the NIFT entrance examination. NIFT PG entrance exam 2025 is national level exam for admission to various programmes such as M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech. Candidates interested in M.Des course need to appear in the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), and Personal Interview rounds. For MFTech and MFM courses, candidates need to appear in GAT and Personal interview rounds.

To secure admission at NIFT, candidates need to qualify the NIFT entrance exam followed by a personal interview. Candidates who will be shortlisted will get the opportunity to participate in the NIFT counselling and seat allotment process.

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NIFT PG Entrance Exams 2025 Dates

NIFT PG exam dates will be notified by the conduction body along with official notification. As per previous year NIFT PG exam dates, NIFT entrance exam will be conducted in February 2025, tentatively. Candidates are advised to track all the NIFT exam important dates to avoid missing any event.

NIFT PG Entrance Exam Important Dates 2025

NIFT 2025 PG Exam Dates

NIFT Dates

NIFT application form 2025 release date

December 2024

NIFT application form 2025 last date

January 2025

NIFT 2025 application form correction window

To be notified

NIFT admit card 2025 release date

To be notified

NIFT PG exam dates 2025

February 2025

NIFT answer key 2025

To be notified

Last date to object to NIFT answer key 2025

To be notified

NIFT result 2025 date

To be notified

NIFT personal Interview date

To be notified

Declaration of Final Result (Online)

To be notified

NIFT PG Eligibility Criteria 2025

The authorities will prescribe the NIFT PG eligibility criteria on its official website. NIFT offers various masters programmes such as M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech. Candidates can check the NIFT eligibility criteria for all PG programmes are mentioned below:

For M.Des and M.F.M Programmes

  • Candidates who qualified the undergraduate degree in any stream from university recognised by the law of India.

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  • Candidates who cleared the three year diploma programmes in NIFT /NID are eligible for NIFT M.Des programmes.

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For M.F.Tech Programme

  • Aspirants who qualified the B.F.Tech from the NIFT are eligible for the M.F.Tech programme.

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Or

  • Students who have completed their B.E/B.Tech from university recognised by the law of India.

Age Limit: The authorities have not specified any age limit for any master programmes at NIFT.

NIFT PG Entrance Exam Application Form 2025

NTA is expected to release the NIFT 2025 application form in December 2024. NIFT application form for PG courses will be available on its official website - nift.ac.in. Candidates who fulfilled the NIFT eligibility criteria can fill the application form before the last date. The authorities will release the NIFT PG application form at the last date in the notification.

Many aspirants have queries on how to fill the NIFT application form. To fill the NIFT application form, candidates need to keep ready the necessary documents such as valid email and mobile number, educational mark sheets, scanned copies of photo and signature, certificates ( caste and disability- if applicable). After filling these details, pay the NIFT application fee. Candidates can check the below steps to know detailed steps to fill the NIFT application form 2025.

Steps to Complete the NIFT Application Form for PG programme

  • Visit the NIFT official website.

  • Press the NIFT registration link.

  • Provide required information to create a login account.

  • Fill the application form with personal information, academic qualifications, and contact details.

  • Upload scanned copies with photograph and signature as per the provided specifications by the authority.

  • Pay the NIFT PG application fee via debit/credit card or net banking.

  • Submit and download the application form for further reference during the admission process.

NIFT PG Entrance Exam Admit Card 2025

The National Testing Agency will issue the NIFT PG entrance exam admit card on its official website. NIFT PG admit card will be released tentatively in February, 2025. The NIFT admit card will be issued only to those candidates who completed the NIFT PG application form 2025. Candidates can use their credentials to login and download the NIFT PG hall ticket 2025. Candidates must carry the NIFT 2025 hall ticket to enter the exam centre.

How to download the NIFT PG admit card 2025?

Candidates can follow the below instructions to download the NIFT PG admit card 2025:

  • Visit the official website - nift.ac.in.

  • Click the NIFT admit card link

  • Enter the credentials such as email address and password.

  • Click the submit button

  • NIFT admit card will be displayed on the screen

  • Download and submit the admit card of NIFT for further use.

Details mentioned on the NIFT PG Hall ticket

After downloading, candidates must verify the following details are mentioned on NIFT PG admit card 2025.

  • Candidate name

  • Exam centre address

  • Date of the exam

  • Programme name

  • Centre Code

  • Roll Number of candidate

  • Application Number of candidates

  • Date of Birth

  • Category

  • Signature of the candidate.

  • Reporting Time, Exam Time, and Gate Closing Time for Part A (CAT)

  • Exam Time and Gate Closing Time for Part B (GAT)

NIFT PG Exam Pattern 2025

NIFT exam pattern will be specified by the NIFT authorities on its official website. Candidates must be aware of the NIFT exam pattern to know the type of question asked, difficulty level of the exam, number of questions asked and more. Candidates can check the exam pattern of NIFT PG exam.

NIFT PG Exam Pattern 2025

Particulars

M.Des

M.F.M and M.F.Tech

Medium of the exam

English/Hindi

English/Hindi

Mode of the exam

Computer-Based Mode

Computer-Based Mode

No of questions asked

120

150

Duration

120 minutes

180 minutes

Sections

  • Communication Ability

  • English Comprehension

  • Quantitative Ability

  • Analytical & Logical Ability

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs

  • Communication Ability & English Comprehension

  • Case Study

  • Quantitative Ability

  • Analytical & Logical Ability

  • General Knowledge And Current Affairs

NIFT PG Exam Centres 2025

Candidates can check NIFT exam centres through NIFT brochure. The NIFT exam centres are the cities where the entrance exam will be conducted by the authorities. Candidates will be able to select their preferred choices while filling their NIFT application form 2025. Candidates can check the NIFT PG examination centres as per previous year are listed below:
NIFT PG Entrance Exam Centres - City Wise Test Centres

Sl. No.

State

City

1

Andhra Pradesh

Kurnool

2

Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada

3

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam

4

Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar/Naharlagun

5

Assam

Guwahati

6

Bihar

Muzaffarpur

7

Bihar

Patna

8

Chandigarh

Chandigarh/Mohali

9

Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur CG

10

Chhattisgarh

Raipur

11

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Silvassa

12

Delhi

Delhi NCR

13

Goa

Panaji/Madgaon

14

Gujarat

Ahmedabad

15

Gujarat

Rajkot

16

Gujarat

Surat

17

Gujarat

Vadodara

18

Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur

19

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu

20

Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar

21

Jharkhand

Dhanbad

22

Jharkhand

Ranchi

23

Karnataka

Bengaluru

24

Karnataka

Mysuru (Mysore)

25

Kerala

Ernakulam

26

Kerala

Kannur

27

Kerala

Kozhikode

28

Leh Ladhak

Leh

29

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

30

Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur

31

Maharashtra

Mumbai

32

Maharashtra

Nagpur

33

Maharashtra

Pune

34

Maharashtra

Thane

35

Meghalaya

Shillong

36

Nagaland

Dimapur

37

Odisha

Berhampur-Ganjam

38

Odisha

Bhubaneswar

39

Punjab

Bathinda

40

Punjab

Jalandhar

41

Punjab

Patiala

42

Rajasthan

Jaipur

43

Rajasthan

Jodhpur

44

Rajasthan

Udaipur

45

Sikkim

Gangtok

46

Tamil Nadu

Chennai

47

Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

48

Tamil Nadu

Madurai

49

Telangana

Hyderabad

50

Tripura

Agartala

51

Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur

52

Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

53

Uttar Pradesh

Meerut

54

Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi

55

Uttarakhand

Dehradun

56

Uttarakhand

Haldwani

57

West Bengal

Kolkata

58

Manipur

Imphal

59

Mizoram

Aizawal

60

Haryana

Ambala

NIFT PG Results 2025

NIFT result 2025 will be released by the NTA on its official website. NIFT 2025 results are expected to be declared in March 2025. To view the NIFT PG results enter the login credentials such as email ID and password. NIFT results will be released in the form of a scorecard. Candidates can refer the below steps to download the NIFT PG result

  • Go to NIFT official website - nift.ac.in 2025

  • Press on the ‘NIFT Final Result 2025’.

  • Use login credential - application number and password/date of birth and submit.

  • NIFT 2025 Result will be displayed on

  • The screen will be displayed

  • Download and print out NIFT result pdf 2025 for future reference.

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NIFT PG counselling Process 2025

The NIFT counselling process is a structured procedure designed to allocate seats to successful candidates based on their merit and preferences. NIFT counselling will be conducted by the NIFT authorities in multiple rounds. NIFT PG counselling includes candidates registration, selection of their preferred programs in order of priority, and undergo seat allocation based on their rank and availability of seats. Candidates can register, modify their choices on the specified dates. The NIFT counselling sessions are important for candidates to secure admission into their desired postgraduate programs across various campuses of the National Institute of Fashion Technology to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.

NIFT Seat Allotment 2025

Students who complete the counselling registration is eligible for seat allotment. NIFT seat allotment is a crucial process in the admissions cycle for aspiring fashion designers and professionals. It determines which campus and program a candidate will join based on their merit, preferences, and availability of seats. The NIFT seat allotment process considers the candidate's rank in the entrance exam, category (like General, SC, ST, OBC), and the choices filled during counselling.

Seat allocation at NIFT involves multiple rounds to fill available seats, with the number of rounds depending on actual seat allocation. Candidates must register and prioritise their preferred academic programs during each round based on availability and their choices. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey and future career prospects of students in the vibrant world of fashion and design.
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NIFT PG Cutoffs 2025

NIFT PG cutoff will be released by the NIFT in multiple rounds for various PG courses. NIFT exam cutoff 2025 pdf will be available on its official website - nift.ac.in 2025. The authorities will release separate NIFT cutoffs for each PG programme such as M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech. NIFT 2025 cutoff is the minimum rank or marks one must obtain for admission to NIFT campuses. Candidates who will meet the NIFT cutoff 2025 will be eligible for NIFT counselling and seat allotment 2025.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What are the PG courses offered by NIFT?

NIFT offers postgraduate programmes in M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech with various specialisations. 

2. How can I apply for NIFT PG courses?

To secure a seat in postgraduate courses in NIFT, candidates need to appear the NIFT entrance exam by filling the application form, uploading the documents, and paying the application fee along with meeting the NIFT eligibility criteria. 

3. What is the NIFT PG Courses Entrance Exam?

The NIFT PG Courses Entrance Exam is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission to its Master's programs in disciplines like Fashion Design, Fashion Technology, Fashion Management, etc.

4. Is there negative marking in the NIFT PG entrance exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in the NIFT PG entrance exam for incorrect answers in the General Ability Test (GAT). One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

5. When will the NIFT PG entrance exam be held?

As per previous year data, NIFT PG entrance exam will be held in February 2025, tentatively.

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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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