NIFT 2021 Exam: Answer key (Out), Cut off, Result, Selection Procedure
About NIFT Entrance Exam 2021
NIFT 2021 - National Institute of Fashion Technology has released the NIFT 2021 answer key for General Ability Test (GAT) in online mode on February 17. In case of any discrepancy in the NIFT answer key, then candidates can raise objection against the provisional answer key from February 17 to February 20. Candidates will have to pay Rs 500 per objection against the NIFT answer key. A total of 4,517 seats will be offered to the shorlitsed students through NIFT 2021 counselling and seat allotment session. NIFT result 2021 will be announced in February/ March in online mode.
Candidates can fill the NIFT application form from December 14, 2020 to January 24, 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 release the admit card of NIFT in online mode on February 1 (2 PM). The authorities sucessfully conducted NIFT 2021 exam on February 14 for admissions to Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fashion Technology, Master in Design and Master in Fashion Technology programmes.
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 2021 is a three tier entrance exam which consists of Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test(GAT) and situation test/personal interview. Candidates applying for admission in B.Des programmes need to appear in both CAT and GAT. However, B.FTech have to appear in GAT only.
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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
Past Dates and Events
17 Feb, 2021 - 20 Feb, 2021
Answer Key - Answer key objection date | Mode: Online
17 Feb, 2021
Answer Key | Mode: Online
14 Feb, 2021
Exam | Mode: Online
01 Feb, 2021
Admit Card | Mode: Online
25 Jan, 2021 - 28 Jan, 2021
Application Correction | Mode: Online
22 Jan, 2021 - 24 Jan, 2021
Application - With late fee | Mode: Online
14 Dec, 2020 - 21 Jan, 2021
Application - Without late fee | 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 could 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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SC, ST | PWD | Offline | Transgender | ₹ 1000 |
OBC, General | Offline | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 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 could 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 released 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 was 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
Question: How can I download NIFT 2021 answer key?
Answer:
The steps to download the NIFT answer key 2021 are listed below.
Visit the official website - nift.ac.in
Click on the “Download NIFT answer key” tab
Enter the login details - roll number, date of birth, programme applied and booklet series of the question
NIFT 2021 answer key for General Ability Test (GAT) will be shown on the screen
Download the answer key and take the print out of the same
Question: How can I raise object against NIFT answer key 2021?
Answer:
In case of any discrepancy, students can challenge the NIFT answer key by paying Rs 500 per objection. from February 17 to February 20, 2021.
Question: What is NIFT 2021 cutoff?
Answer:
NIFT cutoff 2021 is the minimum qualifying prescribed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology which candidates need to obtain to qualify NIFT entrance exam
Question: How can I raise object against NIFT answer key 2021?
Answer:
In case of any discrepancy, students can challenge the NIFT answer key by paying Rs 500 per objection. from February 17 to February 20, 2021.
Question: How many seats are available in National Institute of Fashion Technology?
Answer:
4,517 seats are offered to the eligible students in various design programmes.
Question: What is NIFT 2021 cutoff?
Answer:
NIFT cutoff 2021 is the minimum qualifying prescribed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology which candidates need to obtain to qualify NIFT entrance exam
Question: How many seats are available in National Institute of Fashion Technology?
Answer:
4,517 seats are offered to the eligible students in various design programmes.
Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam
nift entrance exam b design gat syllabus
Dear Aspirant,
given below is the syllabus for the GAT 2021 exam for NIFT B.Design,
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General knowledge and current affairs
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Case Study
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Effective Communication
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Communication ability and English comprehension
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Quantitative
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Problem-solving approach
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Analytical and logical ability
is it compulsory to give GAT and CAT to appear for NIFT exam 2022 ?
National Institute of Fashion Technology ( NIFT ) entrance test consists of three phases - Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test.
However if you want to take admission in Bachelor of Technology will have to appear GAT only.
So, yes for nift 2021 or nift 2022, you have to clear the three phases first CAT, GAT and situation test, respectively.
NIFT exam pattern for CAT may include three questions and you will have to answer in three hours. The maximum marks allocated for the exam is 100.
Gat exam will be conducted for two hours and you will get 100 questions. And the subjects will be English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
Also check out the following link to know more about nift exam pattern :-
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-exam-pattern
last year question paper of Nift exam ?
Dear aspirant,
As the previous years questions papers are available on the careers360 website so i am providing you the link ,kindly check this out -
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-question-paper
You can also refer to the sample papers available on any other site.
how many test we have to clear to take admission in national institute of fashion technology (nift) please answer me
Hello Zeba,
NIFT entrance exam is three-tiered in its format for BDes and MDes course admissions.
As part of the NIFT entrance exam 2021 for BDes and MDes admissions, candidates have to first appear for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) which is followed by a General Ability Test (GAT).
The final admission round for the BDes course is a Situation Test and that for MDes is GD/PI round.
For BFTech course admissions, candidates have to take the GAT exam only whereas for MFTech and MFM programmes, candidates have to appear for GAT and GD/PI admission round.
Hope it helps.
Good Luck!
How many days before nift entrance exam should I take my covid test so that I get my certificate valid for exam......?
Hello Dear,
If you are going for NIFT examination then there no mention of the date before or the validity of the test by the NIFT administration. But as per the official government data the COVID 19 test is valid for 72 Hours or 3 days.
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi was established in 1986, the tremendous turning point in the history of Fashion industry. It was well recognized by the Government of India, Ministry of Textile with the collaboration of FIT, New York. The Institute provides a common platform for fashion education, research and training.
Good Luck
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