NIFT 2021 Exam: Application Form (Released), New Exam Pattern, Dates, Eligibility, Admit Card
About NIFT Entrance Exam 2021
National Institute of Fashion Technology has released the NIFT 2021 application form in online mode on December 14, 2020. The last date to submit the NIFT 2021 registration without a late fee is January 21. Before filling the application form, candidates must check the NIFT eligibility criteria 2021. The exam authorities prescribed the NIFT 2021 eligibility criteria which includes all the parameters that must be fulfilled by the candidates to appear in the entrance exam. The institute will release the admit card of NIFT in online mode on February 1 (2 PM). The authorities will conduct NIFT 202 exam on February 14 for admissions to Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fashion Technology, Master in Design and Master in Fashion Technology programmes.
Latest NIFT 2021 Updates - NIFT 2021 registration started on December 14, 2020.
The NIFT exam is conducted in pen and paper-based mode. The qualified candidates will get admission in any of the NIFT campuses located in Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Raebareli, Shillong, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, Srinagar, Bengaluru and New Delhi. Candidates should note that the exam consists of creative ability test (CAT) for both B.Des and B.FTech while the general ability test (GAT) is only for B.Des. Qualifying candidates for B.Des will have to further face a situation test before selection. Around 23,000 aspirants take NIFT entrance exam throughout India. NIFT aspirants are judged based on their knowledge, skill and aptitude for the chosen programme.
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What is NIFT Entrance Test?
NIFT entrance test is a national level exam conducted by National Insitute of Fashion Technology to offer admission to the design aspirants in B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des and M.FTech. The entrance consists of three parts - written test, situation test and personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be offered admission in various design programmes across the 16 campuses of NIFT.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Highlights
Full Exam Name | National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination |
Short Exam Name | NIFT Entrance Exam |
Conducting Body | National Institute of Fashion Technology |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 2000 Rs [Offline] |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
Participating Colleges | 19 |
Number of Seats | 2370 Seats |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
14 Dec, 2020 - 21 Jan, 2021
Application - Without late fee | Mode: Online Ongoing
22 Jan, 2021 - 24 Jan, 2021
Application - With late fee | Mode: Online
25 Jan, 2021 - 28 Jan, 2021
Application Correction | Mode: Online
01 Feb, 2021
Admit Card | Mode: Online
14 Feb, 2021
Exam | Mode: Online
Candidates who wish to appear for NIFT entrance exam, they should ensure that they fulfill NIFT eligibility criteria to apply for NIFT entrance exam. The eligibility criteria of NIFT includes age bar and educational qualification. Check the table to know the eligibility criteria in detail.
NIFT Eligibility criteria of B.Des | NIFT Eligibility criteria of B.FTech |
Age Criteria - Candidate should be 23 years as on 1st October, 2020. Candidates who belong to reserved categories will get five years of relaxation. | |
Students should have passed 10+2 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. | Candidates should have cleared their 12th exam 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 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
OR Students should have cleared Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. | OR |
OR Candidates should have obtained 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education. | OR |
OR Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system | OR |
OR General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate | OR |
Important information regarding NIFT eligibility criteria 2021
- Students, who will appear in the final year of qualifying examination, can also take NIFT 2021.
- If the result of class 12/final semester/final year is still unannounced by the respective university/board till the NIFT admission procedure, then such a candidate will be given provisional admission subject to these conditions:
- The final result of the qualifying result should be presented before September 30, 2021.
- Affidavit (duly signed) of Rs.10 on non-judicial stamp paper
- Those students will be considered for provisional admission who will appear for the compartment exam of class 12. It is mandatory to pass the exam under the same board.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
Interested and eligible candidates can fill and submit the application form of NIFT 2021 from December 14 to January 21 (without a late fee). The last date to submit the NIFT 2021 application form with a late fee is January 24. Before filling the application form, candidates need to check the eligibility details carefully.
How to fill NIFT application form 2021:
The steps to fill the NIFT application form is given below:
1st Step - Candidates have to create their login ID
2nd Step - After that, they will have to log in and fill the application form
3rd Step - Next, candidates have to upload the requisite documents as per the specified specifications
4th Step - Make the payment - Applicants have to pay the requisite fee in online mode or through bank demand draft issued in favor of 'NIFT HO' payable at New Delhi. The application fee for candidates who belong to general/OBC(Non-creamy) categories is Rs. 2000 while those who fall under SC/ST/PHP categories will have to pay Rs. 1000.
5th Step - Submission of application form - Applicants should not forget to keep a printout/photocopy of NIFT application form 2021 for future reference, along with the proof of payment.
Window to update/edit NIFT 2021 application form
The authorities provided an opportunity for candidates to correct the information in their application if needed. Candidates, however, can not change the exam centre later once it was filled. If the application form is found ineligible for NIFT admissions 2021 after editing it, the application fee already paid will not be refunded and the candidature of an applicant will be cancelled.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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ST, SC | PWD | Offline | Transgender | ₹ 1000 |
OBC, General | Offline | Female, Male, Transgender | ₹ 2000 |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Syllabus
NIFT Entrance Exam B.Des Syllabus
General ability test
Quantitative ability |
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Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance |
Communication ability and english comprehension |
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Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc. |
Analytical ability |
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General knowledge and current affairs |
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Creative ability test
Situations test
NIFT Entrance Exam B.F.Tech Syllabus
General ability test
Quantitative ability |
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Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance |
Communication ability and english comprehension |
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Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc. |
Analytical ability and logical ability |
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General knowledge and current affairs |
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Case study |
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NIFT Entrance Exam M.Des Syllabus
General ability test
Quantitative ability |
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Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance |
Communication ability and english comprehension |
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Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc. |
Analytical ability |
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General knowledge and current affairs |
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Creative ability test
NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.Tech Syllabus
General ability test
Quantitative ability |
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Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance |
Communication ability and english comprehension |
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Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc. |
Analytical ability and logical ability |
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General knowledge and current affairs |
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Case study |
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NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.M Syllabus
General ability test
Quantitative ability |
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Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance |
Communication ability and english comprehension |
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Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc. |
Analytical ability and logical ability |
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General knowledge and current affairs |
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Case study |
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Exam Pattern
NIFT Entrance Exam B.Des Exam Pattern
NIFT B.Des GAT 2021 exam pattern is given below for the understanding of the aspirants writing the entrance test. The number of question, language of exam, mode, marking scheme and such factors described in the exam pattern of NIFT B.Des GAT 2021 can be checked below in the table. The exam pattern for the M.Des programme is also given for the post graduate aspirants.
NIFT B.Des GAT Exam Pattern
Programme | B.Des | M.Des |
Language | English | |
Duration of exam | 120 | |
Sections | No. of Questions | |
Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
Communication Ability | 25 | 30 |
English Comprehension | 25 | 30 |
Analytical Ability | 15 | 25 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
Total number of questions | 100 | 120 |
NIFT Entrance Exam B.F.Tech Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of NIFT entrance exam 2021 for the Creative Ability Test namely CAT is not clearly specified by the authorities. The total number of questions and the marking scheme is not clearly specified by the authorities.
Candidates must focus on concept development and design as questions will be designed to test them in these areas. They must be creative and make innovative use of their colour and illustration skills.
Generally three questions are asked for a total of 30 marks and candidates are tested accordingly.
NIFT Entrance Exam M.Des Exam Pattern
NIFT 2021 Situation Test will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of CAT and GAT for B.Des admissions. This will be held separately for those who have qualified. The situation test is a hands-on test used to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling as well as the innovative ability in a given situation with a given set of materials.
The Exam Pattern of the Situation Test can be summarised as follows:
- Duration: two hours
- Test involves: Design of one three dimensional (3D) model.
Note: Candidates will be provided with all the required design materials which should be checked by them upon receipt.
Some guidelines:
- Candidates will be permitted to bring some items as instructed in the admit card
- They must make optimum usage of the same. Additional materials will not be provided.
- Colour pencils and marker pens are not allowed.
- An Answer Sheet will be provided separately for any writing purposes which has to be signed by the candidates in the exam hall.
- After completion of the test, the model, answer sheet and any left over materials must be left by the candidates on the table.
Evaluation Criteria for the NIFT Situation Test 2021 are as follows:
- Originality of the concept applied.
- Creative use of material and the skills for the same.
- Neatness of the final model.
- The write-up describing the model and concepts used.
NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.Tech Exam Pattern
NIFT B.FTech exam pattern gives candidates all the information about the type of questions, duration of exam, language, sections asked and more. This will aid candidates in better preparation for the exam and planning of the exam day.
NIFT B.FTech Exam Pattern 2021
Language | English |
Duration of test | 180 |
Mode of exam | offline |
Sections | No. of Questions |
Quantitative Ability | 30 |
Communication Ability & English Comprehension | 45 |
Analytical & Logical Ability | 25 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 |
Case Study | 25 |
Total number of questions | 150 |
Candidates can download NIFT admit card from the official website. They must note that they will not be sent any hard copy of the NIFT admit card 2021. They have to carry the admit card to the exam centre, along with a valid ID proof. No candidate is allowed to enter the examination hall without the NIFT admit card documents mentioned above.
What are the steps to download NIFT admit card 2021?
1st Step - Candidates have to visit the official site (nift.ac.in/)
2nd Step - Click on ‘NIFT admit card’ to download the hall ticket.
3rd Step - Enter any two of the following credentials - registered email ID, Date of Birth, and six-digit application number of NIFT 2021.
4th Step - Next, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
5th Step - NIFT admit card 2021 will appear on the screen
6th Step - Click on the ‘Download’ button
7th Step - Take a printout of the admit card and keep it for future reference
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Surat | |
Vadodara | |
Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
Punjab | Chandigarh |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Coimbatore | |
Madurai | |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Assam | Guwahati |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Rajasthan | Jaipur |
Jodhpur | |
Udaipur | |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
Srinagar | |
Himachal Pradesh | Kangra |
Kerala | Kannur |
Kochi | |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Nagpur | |
Pune | |
Bihar | Patna |
Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
Jharkhand | Ranchi |
Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
National Institute of Fashion Technology will release NIFT 2021 answer key in online mode. To download the answer key, candidates have to enter the roll number, programme, question booklet series, and date of birth. With the help of the NIFT answer key, candidates will be able to analyze their performance in exams and calculate their probable score before the announcement of the result. If candidates find any discrepancy in the answer key, they will have to pay Rs 500 per objection.
The result of NIFT entrance test will be announced in online mode. Students can download the NIFT 2021 result by providing the required credentials in the login window. NIFT entrance test will be available on the official website of the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
Weightage for NIFT admissions 2021
Programme | Test | Weightage |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 100% |
Bachelor of Design | CAT | 50% |
GAT | 30% | |
Situation Test | 20% |
How to check NIFT result 2021
1st Step - Candidates must click on the ‘NIFT result 2021’ button.
2nd Step - They have to enter any 2 of these details- roll number, DOB and application number.
3rd Step - ‘Submit’ button should be clicked.
The screen will display the NIFT 2021 result. Candidates should take out its printout for future reference.
Details mentioned on the NIFT 2021 result:
Below mentioned details will be mentioned in it:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Application number
- Date of birth
- Photograph
- Subject-wise scores obtained in CAT, GAT, and Situation Test
- Score obtained
Mode of Counselling: Online, Offline
The dates for registration for NIFT counselling 2021 first round will be announced by the authorities in online mode. There will be two more rounds of the NIFT counselling procedure that will be conducted. Only qualified candidates will be required to attend the admission procedure as per the schedule. The NIFT will verify their documents as well.
NIFT Counselling Procedure 2021
- Candidates will be required to register using the form number, DOB and password. A NIFT 2021 counselling campus has also to be selected from where it’s convenient to participate in the admission procedure. A system generated SMS and an email will be sent to them after a successful registration.
- Candidates will be called for the NIFT 2021 counselling procedure solely on merit basis. They will have to select a seat in presence of the nodal officer.
- After the allocation of the seat, the candidate will have to make payment of the full fee at the NIFT campus. The nodal officer will issue him/her allotment letter/receipt.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Counselling Centers
State | City |
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Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Gujarat | Gandhinagar |
Kerala | Kannur |
Bihar | Patna |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Uttar Pradesh | Raebareli |
Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
Rajasthan | Jodhpur |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Himachal Pradesh | Kangra |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar |
Documents Required at Counselling
- Class 12/degree (mark sheet and certificate)
- Bank draft
- Secondary school mark sheet and certificate
- Category certificate
- Certificate of the parents income
- Certificate of medical fitness
- Photographs - Passport size -2 and Stamp size -4
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: When will NIFT 2021 written exam be conducted?
Answer:
NIFT 2021 will be conducted on February 14 in offline mode.
Question: When will the National Institute of Fashion Technology declare the result of NIFT 2021?
Answer:
The result of NIFT 2021 will be declared tentatively in February/March. After the result declaration, the registration for NIFT 2021 situation test will commence.
Question: How many NIFT campuses will provide admissions to candidates on basis of NIFT 2021 scores?
Answer:
On the basis of NIFT 2021 result, a total of 16 NIFT campuses across India will provide admission to candidates. For the academic session 2021-22, a total of 3590 seats will be offered in total.
Question: How many times can a candidate appear for NIFT exam?
Answer:
Keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of NIFT 2021, candidates willing to give the exam can appear for as many times as they like. However, the condition provided is your age should not exceed 23 years.
Question: Is there any specific exam day guideline that one must follow while appearing for NIFT 2021?
Answer:
Candidates are advised to follow basic guidelines as provided below-
- Print out of NIFT 2021 admit card
- Photo ID proof
- Own stationery like Ballpoint pen, Pencil, Eraser (for BFTech), Ballpoint pen, Lead pencils, Dry colors, Eraser, Sharpner and ruler (for B.Des).
Question: How will I get admission in National Institute of Fashion Technology?
Answer:
Aspiring students seeking admission in National Institute of Fashion Technology must clear NIFT entrance test.
Question: How can I fill the NIFT application form 2021?
Answer:
The steps to fill the NIFT 2021 application form is mentioned below.
- Create Login to apply Online
- Fill the application form of NIFT
- Upload photograph and signature
- Make the Payment
Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam
Minimum cut off for nift entrance exam
There are 16 NIFTs in India with most of them having good infrastructure, curriculum and training facilities. Though you may get a NIFT at lower ranks, I would suggest you to target atleast AIR 500 in Common Merit List, to secure the flagship program ( Bachelor in Fashion Technology/Design) in some of the Better NIFTs.
For more information about NIFT cutoffs do follow the link below
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can I change nift exam center when window for form correction will open?
Dear student,
You cannot modify your examination centre when the correction window opens. Candidates will be able to only modify their personal and educational qualification details. The correction window will open from 25th January till 28th January and the registration process will end on 21st January.
now at this time can I prepare for a nift exam ??
Hello student ,
Preparation time depends on you , how much time you take to prepare yourself. For some it would take 3 months for some only 1 month is enough. So it depends on you how seriously you take the preparation .Beside this you can go through the link given below and follow the steps given below to score good marks -
- Practice is the key to success. Try to sketch almost anything and everything you come across.
- Browse through various newspapers, magazines and online sites.
- Take ideas from various advertisements, posters, banners etc., you come across.
- Keep your eraser away from you while practicing. It’ll help your lines become more bold and confident.
- Give importance to detailing where ever required, like the face of a human figure or the human’s outfits etc.
- Try to master the skills of human illustration. Concentrate more in proportions, form etc.
- Calligraphy skills come handy in posters, banner design, etc. Learn and practice different styles of lettering as they can come handy.
- Stick to the prescribed syllabus of the NIFT entrance exam.
- While sketching first make a light sketch and later darken the drawing once you are confident about it. This helps you save time erasing mistakes
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is there negative marking in nift gat or cat exam ?
Hello,
NIFT 2021consists of CAT and GAT. In CAT three questions will be asked for 100 marks. There is no negative marking for this. GAT Consists of 100 marks. Objective type questions are asked from the following
- English Comprehension - 25
- Quantitative Ability - 20
- Communication Ability - 25
- Analytical Ability - 15
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs - 15
Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for an incorrect answer. Candidates who qualify in CAT and GAT will have to appear for Situation Test.
To check the NIIFT exam pattern you can use the link below
I have query about NIFT exam. Does it take both Creative ability test and GAT in same time period or is there any time gap between these two sections
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