Information about the admission process, Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test/ Interview and important dates for the Bachelor and Masters of Design program at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses across India.

NIFT is the National Institute of Fashion Technology, a leading institute in the sphere of fashion education in India. It offers 10 programmes in design, management, and technology, and has 18 campuses across India. Its vision is to provide a transformative educational environment for talented young men and women to nurture their inventive potential and to acquire distinctive skills valuable to self, industry, and society. NIFT is a statutory institute governed by the NIFT Act 2006 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Its academic methodology is aimed towards giving the student a holistic understanding of subject, context, and environment, and the ability to innovate and adapt, with emphasis on learning through immersive and reflective experiences. NIFT faculty is professionally capable, widely exposed and has years of hands-on experience in the industry.

What is the admission process for the B.Des and M.Des programme at the National Institute of Design?

The admission process for the B.Des and M.Des programmes at NIFT includes a written entrance exam, followed by a situation test (for B.Des) and a group discussion/interview (for M.Des) for the shortlisted candidates. The entrance exam evaluates the candidate’s knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and creative and communication skills, in both objective and subjective formats. The situation test (for B.Des) aims to test the candidate’s material handling ability in various situations, including creative and analytical thinking, design sensitivity, visualization skills, and working with a given material, whereas the group discussion and interview (for M.Des) evaluates the candidate’s knowledge, attitude, aptitude, and communication skills, as well as their compatibility with the programme. The final selection is based on the performance in all stages of the admission process as well as the relevant reservation category, if any, and the number of seats available in each programme.

1. Stage 01: B.Design and M.Design: The NIFT entrance exam: This exam is also known as the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT), and it evaluates a candidate’s knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and creative and communication skills through objective and subjective questions.
2. Stage 02: B.Design: Situation test: This is a stage of exam for B.Des programme shortlisted candidates. Situation test allows evaluating candidate’s material handling ability in various situations, including creative and analytical thinking, design sensitivity, visualization skills, and working with a given material.
3. Stage 02: M.Design: Group discussion and personal interview: This is a stage of exam for M.Des programme shortlisted candidates, where the candidates go through a group discussion and personal interview.

EXAM DATE FOR ADMISSIONS 2024

Computer Based Test (CBT) Entrance Examination for all UG & PG Programmes

Monday, 05 February 2024

DISCIPLINES OFFERED FOR B.DESIGN

a. Accessory Design
b. Fashion Communication
c. Fashion Design
d. Knitwear Design
e. Leather Design
f. Textile Design

DISCIPLINES OFFERED FOR M.DESIGN

The Master of Design (M.Des.) program offered by NIFT is a specialized post-graduate program in design. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in design, research, and development.

NIFT CENTERS

1. BENGALURU^*
2. BHOPAL
3. BHUBANESWAR
4. CHENNAI
5. DAMAN
6. GANDHINAGAR^*
7. HYDERABAD
8. JODHPUR
9. KANGRA^*
10. KANNUR^*
11. KOLKATA
12. MUMBAI^*
13. NEW DELHI^*
14. PANCHKULA^*
15. PATNA
16. RAEBARELI
17. SHILLONG
18. SRINAGAR

* offers M.Design also