NIFT EXAM 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 - NTA is expected to OPEN the NIFT 2025 application form in the 1st week of December 2024. The direct link to fill out the form will be provided here. Candidates who meet the program-specific NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria may apply.
NIFT 2025 application form is for admission to B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses.
NTA will conduct the WRITTEN exams of NIFT 2025 in the 1st week of February 2025 (tentative). The written exams include the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT).
The computer-based GAT is mandatory for all courses. However, only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the offline-based CAT.
The NIFT 2025 written exam scores will be used to SHORTLIST candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The FINAL results of NIFT 2025 will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exam and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:
Written Exams:- It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. Situation Test/ Personal Interview - B.Des candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores
Situation Test/ Personal Interview:- - B.Des candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores
The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes. The institutes offer the following courses - B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. Admission to these courses will be based on NIFT merit rank.
The combined intake capacity for the above programs is 5, 289 seats.
The application form for NIFT 2025 is expected to open soon. The NIFT application is common for admission to B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses.
The candidate can select their program of study when filling out the form.
The direct link to apply for NIFT 2025 will be provided here once the application form opens
How to apply for NIFT 2025:-1. Go to the NIFT admission portal and click on the "Registration" link
2. A registration form will open. Enter your name, email ID, phone number, and other relevant details.
3. On registration, an applicant account will be created.
4. Log in to fill out the rest of the form and select an exam center.
5. Upload documents.
6. Finally, pay the application fee to complete the process.
The NIFT 2025 application fee for the OPEN category is INR 3,000. However, SC, ST, and PwD candidates must pay only INR 1,500.
The NIFT exam is conducted in TWO stages.
1. The first stage includes the Written exams, which comprise the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT
2. Shortlisted candidates have to appear in a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
B.Des and M.Des candidates need to appear in both GAT and CAT Papers. Other candidates only need to take the GAT.
1. Quantitative Ability: Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work, and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance.
2.English Comprehension: synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehending a situation from a given passage, etc.
3.Analytical and Logical Ability.
4.General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
5.Communication Ability.
Note: GAT is common for all programs. So, irrespective of the program you are seeking admission to, the GAT paper is mandatory.
The test is administered to evaluate the intuitive ability, power of observation concept development, and design ability of the candidate.An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of color and illustration skills.The candidate is not allowed to reveal his or her identity by marking the answer sheet
Note: Only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT written exam
The NIFT 2025 written exams will be conducted tentatively in the 1st week of February 2025.
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des and M.Des programs need to appear in both the GAT and the CAT papers. However, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and MFM candidates only need to appear in the GAT.
Given below are the preparation tips for the NIFT 2025 GAT and CAT exams.
1.Carefully go through the exam pattern and syllabus
2.Make sure that you are following the best books for NIFT 2025
3.Prepare an actionable study plan and stick to it. Start your NIFT 2025 preparation early. This will ensure you have enough time to complete the syllabus, solve sample papers, take mock tests, and do enough revision.
4.Take notes during your study. If the notes are goo enough, you can use them for quick revision instead of going through the books and large blocks of text. This in turn can save a lot of time that can be used elsewhere.
5.Solve as many sample papers as you can. Also, add previous years’ NIFT question papers to the mix.
6.In the days leading up to the exam, take a few mock tests.
7.It is also important that you stay positive and healthy.
Here is how you can prepare for the NIFT creative ability test (CAT):
1. Work on your observation and creative skills.
2. Learn the nuances of geometrical shapes.
3. Before you draw anything, learn to conceptualize.
4. Jittery and unclear lines are a big no-no for getting a good score in CAT. So, improve your line drawing skills.
5. Shading is not a very important skill for CAT, but learning the basics won’t do any harm.
6. Learn various types of drawings - human, figure, cartoon, perspective, doodling, geometric, etc.