IFTK Entrance Exam 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

The authorities release the  IFTK 2026 eligibility criteria through the official brochure. Only those candidates who meet the IFTK eligibility criteria 2026 will be eligible to apply for the design course.  As per the IFTK 2026 BDes admissions criteria, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board.

The LBS Centre for Science and Technology will release the IFTK entrance exam application form 2026 tentatively in March 2026. Candidates will be able to complete the IFTK 2026 registration online from the official website - iftk.ac.in.

Steps on How to apply for IFTK entrance exam are as follows.

Candidates can register and fill the IFTK 2026 application form by following the steps provided below:

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

• Click on the IFTK application form 2026 link.

• Fill the basic details such as email ID, password, name, and gender. 

• After submitting the basic details, login credentials will be generated. 

• Use the generated login credentials to login back to the IFTK 2026 application login. 

• Upload the required documents, photo, and signature as per the required specifications. 

• Make an online payment of the IFTK application fee of Rs. 1500 to complete the application process.

• Download the IFTK application form and print it for future reference. 

The authorities specify the IFTK 2026 exam pattern at the official website - iftk.ac.in. The exam pattern of IFTK 2026 informs the candidates about the difficulty of the exam level, type of questions asked, the duration of the exam, the total number of questions, whether there is negative marking, and the language of the exam. IFTK 2026 exam consists of CAT and GAT. 

IFTK 2026 Exam Syllabus

The syllabus of IFTK 2026 includes the GAT and CAT. While GAT is the objective part which evaluates the analytical and general knowledge proficiency of the candidates. The CAT is the subjective part which evaluates the creative aptitude.

IFTK Exam Pattern 2026

The LBS Centre for Science and Technology will issue the IFTK admit card 2026 tentatively one week before the exam. Candidates can use their allotted login details to download the IFTK hall ticket 2026. Candidate must take a print out of the IFTK admit card 2026 and carry it to the examination hall on the day of exam. 

Candidates unable to download the IFKT admit card or facing any trouble may contact the IFTK authorities for further assistance. Candidates need to check clearly all the details mentioned on the IFTK admit card and download it.

Details Mentioned on the IFTK Hall Ticket

• Candidate Name

• Roll number

• Exam date and time

• Exam centre code

• Exam centre address

• Exam related instructions for the candidates

Steps on how to download the IFTK admit card

Candidates need to download the IFTK hall tickets 2026 by using the steps below: 

• Visit the official website of IFTK - iftk.ac.in
• Enter the login credentials and click on the submit button
• Click on the IFTK 2026 admit card link
• IFTK admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Download and print the IFTK 2026 admit card

Note: Along with the hard copy of the IFTK hall ticket, candidates must carry any one of the photo identity proofs which are provided below.

• PAN card
• Aadhar card
• Driving license
• Voter Id
• Passport
• 2 passport size photographs used while applying for IFTK

The IFTK 2026 answer key will be published by the LBS Centre at its official website, lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. Candidates need to raise objections against the IFTK answer key 2026 with valid proofs through email to lbscentre@gmail.com within TWO calendar days from the date of publication of the IFTK 2026 answer keys. The result will be declared based on the final answer key.

 The IFTK result 2026 will be published tentativley one week after the exam at the official website -iftk.ac.in. The IFTK 2026 exam result was released in the form of a rank list. The shortlisted candidates from the IFTK entrance exam will be required to complete the further admission processes as per the schedule.

Steps to download the IFTK 2026 Results

Candidates can check the IFTK results as follows: 

• Visit the IFTK official website, iftk.ac.in
• Click on the “IFTK results/ Provisional Rank List” link
• The screen will be displayed with the IFTK results 2026
• Download and check the results of IFTK 2026.

The IFTK 2026 counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds. Shortlisted candidates who have obtained IFTK 2026 seat allotment will be required to pay the fee and complete document verification to finalise their admission. Candidates will be offered admission into the 4-year B.Des programme.

Candidates who are interested to join B.Des programme in the Institute of Fashion Technology, Kerala need to follow the below steps:

• Candidates need to  satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities i.e, they should have completed their 12th standard from a recognised board.

• IFTK 2026 selection process consists of CAT and GAT exam 

• General Ability Test (GAT ) evaluates the candidates quantitative skills, language skills, analytical and knowledge on current affairs. 

• Creative Ability Test (CAT) evaluates the candidate's proficiency in creative skills, observation skills, innovative thinking and design ability of the candidate.

• The authorities will prepare the final merit list based on the marks in the entrance exam.

• Candidates who qualify the selection round will be offered BDes admission at IFTK.