NIFTEE assesses candidates' aptitude for design, creativity, and problem-solving through written tests, situation tests, and group discussions or personal interviews. The exam is conducted in multiple stages, with provisional answer keys released on the official NIFT website for transparency. Successful candidates gain entry to programs in fashion design, textile design, fashion communication, and fashion management.

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 examination from a recognized board for undergraduate programs. For postgraduate programs, a bachelor's degree in any discipline is required. There is no upper age limit for applying. The number of attempts is not restricted, but candidates must meet the qualifying criteria for their chosen program.

NIFT Application Form 2026

NIFT 2026 registration with regular fees started on December 8, 2025 and closed on January 16, 2026. The last date to apply for the NIFT 2026 exam with a late fee of INR 5000 was January 19, 2026. The correction window is open from January 20 to January 21, 2026.

• NIFT age limit for the Bachelor Program: maximum age should be less than 24 years as of 1st August of the year of admission. For Master's Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech) and Ph.D, there is no age limit.
• NIFT application fee category-wise: OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC(NCL) is INR 3000 and SC/ST/PWD is INR 1500. Reserved category candidates have relaxation in fees.

The direct link for the NIFT 2026 application correction window is available on the official NTA website.

NIFT Application Form 2026 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam name	NIFT Entrance Exam 2026
Conducting Authority	National Institute of Fashion Technology
Official website	nift.ac.in
Mode of registration	Online
Courses to apply	B.Des, B.FTech, MDes, M.FTech, MFM

NIFT Application Form Dates 2026

NIFT application form dates 2026 are released on the official website. Candidates can check the exam schedule below.

Event	Date
Registration with regular fee starts	December 8, 2025
Registration with regular fee closes	January 16, 2026
Last date to apply with late fee of INR 5000	January 19, 2026
Correction window	January 20 to January 21, 2026

NIFT Exam 2026: Eligibility Criteria

For the Bachelor Program, the candidate's maximum age should be less than 24 years as of 1st August of the year of admission. For Master's Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech) and Ph.D, there is no age limit.

How to fill NIFT Application Form 2026

Candidates must check the official link to get directly to the National Institute of Fashion Technology application form. The application process is conducted online through the official website.

List of Documents needed to be submitted

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before filling the application form. The documents are submitted during the online registration process.

NIFT 2026 Application Form Correction

The correction window for the NIFT 2026 application form is open from January 20 to January 21, 2026. Candidates can make changes to their submitted application during this period.

Details to be filled in NIFT Application Form 2026

Candidates fill in their personal, academic and contact details in the application form. The details must match the official documents.

About NIFT Entrance Exam 2026

The NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The exam is held for admission to B.Des, B.FTech, MDes, M.FTech and MFM courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the NIFT application form, eligibility, fees and exam dates are answered in this section. Candidates should refer to the official website for the latest updates.

NIFT 2026 Stage 1 Examination Schedule

The Stage 1 examination for NIFT 2026 is scheduled for 08 February 2026 (Sunday). The table below lists all important activities and their dates.

Activity	Date(s)
Online registration and submission of Application Form	08 December 2025 to 16 January 2026
Submission of Application Form with late fee of ₹5000/- (in addition to application fee)	17 January 2026 to 19 January 2026
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form (online only)	20 January 2026 to 21 January 2026
Advance City Intimation Slip	To be notified
Downloading of Admit Card from NTA Website	To be notified
Mode of Examination	CBT (GAT) / PBT (CAT)
Date of Examination	08 February 2026 (Sunday)
Centre, Date and Shift of Examination	As per Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys	To be notified
Declaration of Result for Stage 1 on NTA and NIFT Websites	To be notified

NIFT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the NIFT 2026 eligibility criteria to apply. The requirements differ for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses.

Eligibility for UG Courses

• Candidates should have qualified Class 12th exam from a recognized State or Central Education Board.
• Those with a diploma/degree certificate from any institute recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education can also apply for NIFT 2026.
• The maximum age limit defined for NIFT 2026 is 24 years as of August 01, 2023, for General Category.
• Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to SC/ST/PHP applicants.

Eligibility for PG Courses

• There is no upper age limit constrain for Master's degree program (M Des, M.FTech, MFM).
• For admission into M.Des & M.F.M programs, applicants must have obtained a UG degree from any institution/university recognized by the Government of India.
• For admission into the M.Tech program, applicants should have passed B.F.Tech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from any institution/university recognized by the law of Government of India.

Note: Candidates whose one of the parents works in Development commissioner (Handloom or Handicraft) are eligible for Artisan category. Application form for which will be announced in the official notification.

How to Fill NIFT Application Form 2026

NIFT Application form 2026 will only be available online. Candidates will have to visit the official site, www.nift.ac.in to fill the application form. Application Form must not be sent via post as it will not be accepted through offline mode.

Step 1: NIFT 2026 Online Registration (Create Log-In)

• Visit the official website of NIFT, i.e. www.nift.ac.in.
• Fill in the details like candidates name, DOB, reserved category details, valid email-id, select the program from the drop-down.
• Candidates email id and Date of Birth will be used for login for NIFT 2026.

How to Fill the NIFT 2026 Application Form

The application form for NIFT 2026 is filled online. You must complete the process in steps, starting with registration and ending with a printout.

Step 1: Login and Fill Details

• Log in using your email ID and date of birth.
• Enter the verification code and click the "Submit" button.
• Fill in details such as examination center preference, parent's details, gender, nationality, academic details, address, and contact information.
• Read the declaration and click the "I agree" checkbox.
• Verify all the information and click the "Save" button.

Step 2: Upload Documents, Photograph, and Signature

Candidates must upload scanned documents in the prescribed format and size. The required files are listed below.

Document	Format	Size
Scanned photograph	jpg or jpeg	10 KB to 200 KB
Scanned signature	jpg or jpeg	4 KB to 30 KB
Birth Certificate/caste & category certificate/Id Card of Artisan Parents	jpg or jpeg	10 KB to 300 KB

Click the "Next" button to continue after uploading the documents.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

The application fee can be paid online or through a bank draft. The draft must be issued in favour of "NIFT HO" payable at New Delhi.

Payment by Bank Draft: Get a bank draft prepared for the application fee. Check the candidate's name, signature, date, and amount on the draft. Send the completely filled application form copy along with the DD to the following address:

Project Manager,
All India Management Association Management House,
14, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003

Payment by Credit/Debit Card: Provide your account number and PIN to pay through the secure payment gateway. The details will not be stored. Do not press the back or refresh button while the fee is being paid.

Step 4: Take a Printout

After filling the form completely, take a printout and keep it safely for future use. Students paying by DD must send a copy of the application form with the DD.

NIFT 2026 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the category of the candidate and the number of programmes applied for. The fee is non-refundable.

Category	Application Fee
General/ OBC (Non- creamy) category	INR 3000
SC/ST/PHP category	INR 1500
OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC (NCL) APPLYING FOR TWO PROGRAMMES I.E. B.F.TECH. AND B.DES.	INR 4500
SC / ST / PWD APPLYING FOR TWO PROGRAMMES I.E. B.F.TECH. AND B.DES.	INR 2250

Pre-Requisites for Filling NIFT Application Form 2026

Keep the following items ready before you start filling the form. This will make the process faster.

• Valid email ID.
• Personal details and Education qualification details.
• Caste/ Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• PwD certificate for a person suffering from a Physical disability.
• Scanned images of photograph and signature in JPEG/JPG format.
• Demand draft in case you are paying application fee through DD.
• Credit/debit card in case of payment of application fee in online mode.

List of Documents Needed to be Submitted

Original documents will be verified at the Campus when the candidate reports for the allotted regular program. Keep the following documents ready for verification.

• Self-attested certificates of the qualifying exam.
• In case of the candidate appearing in the qualifying exam must produce documents as proof.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Caste certificate if applicable.
• Medical fitness certificate.
• Self-declaration certificate seeking provisional admission if only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared.

NIFT 2026 Application Form Correction

Applicants can review and correct their personal information in the application form. The correction is done online only at the official website.

Log in with your application form number, email ID, date of birth, and verification code to edit the form.

• Application fee will not be refunded in case the applicant is found not eligible for admissions to NIFT after editing/updating the application form.
• Candidates cannot change the examination city.

Details to be Filled in NIFT Application Form 2026

The form requires personal, academic, and contact details. Fill in each section carefully and verify before saving.

About NIFT Entrance Exam 2026

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts the NIFT entrance exam for admission to its programs. The institute has branches in Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Srinagar, Raebareli, Bhopal, Navi Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar, Gandhinagar, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Kannur, Kangra, Patna, and Shillong.

NIFT offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fashion designing.

NIFT 2026 Application Form Details

The application form for NIFT 2026 has specific filling criteria for each field. Candidates must enter details exactly as per official documents.

Category	Filling Criteria
Name	Same as in class 10/SSC certificate or name on the passport.
DOB	Date of birth in the format of date/month and year. This has to be selected from the calendar placed next to the text box.
Enter mobile number	A functional mobile number that can be used for future communication.
Enter email id	Functional email id of yourself or your parents/siblings/relatives which can be used for sending the details of the registration number and password.
Enter the year of passing	Enter details of the year of passing the qualifying examination.
Father's / mother's name	Enter the name of either parent as written in the class 10 certificate or DOB certificate.
Fees	An amount of Rs. 3000 has to be paid along with details of the mode of payment.
Education qualification	Details of marks have to be filled in percentage for class 10, 12 and graduation.
Correspondence address	Details of home address/local address have to be supplied. This will be used for sending letters or communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum limit to select the course in NIFT 2026 Application Process?

You can select only one course while filling up the application form of NIFT 2026.

Is it possible to fill up the application form for NIFT 2026 through offline mode?

No, you cannot fill up the application form through offline mode. You have to fill it up through the official website of NIFT.

How can I apply for NIFT 2026?

Candidates can apply for NIFT 2026 by registering themselves on the official website of NIFT at niftadmissions.in. Candidates can register themselves by January 13, 2026 without late fees.

Do I need to take the print out of the application form for NIFT 2026?

Yes, it is necessary to take the print out of the application form for the candidate who will pay the application fee through offline mode. They will have to submit it with the demand draft at the official address of the institute.

Can I change the examination center after successful submission of the application form and payment of the application fee for NIFT 2026?

No, you will not get permission to change the examination center after completion of NIFT 2026 Registration.

Shall I need to upload any caste certificate for NIFT 2026 Application Process if I belong to OBC category?

No, you do not have to upload any caste certificate during the application process if you are under OBC, SC, ST, or PHP category. Certificates are required to upload during the application process only for the candidate who is an artisan.

NIFT 2025 Exam Date and Admission

The NTA will conduct the NIFT 2025 Exam on February 9, 2025. Admission to B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, M.F.M, B.Des, and M.Des will be based on exam performance.

• The GAT (General Ability Test) paper will be conducted online in CBT mode.
• The CAT (Creativity Ability Test) will be conducted offline.
• Candidates must qualify each stage of the exam separately for admission to their chosen course.
• The question paper will be available in English only.
• No marks will be deducted for wrong answers in the CAT paper.
• In the GAT paper, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

NIFT 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

The key highlights of the NIFT 2025 exam pattern are listed below.

Particular	Detail
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen Paper Based)
Number of Papers	2
Number of Sections	5 (Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs)
Question Paper Type	MCQ based
Exam Duration for GAT written test	2 hours (for B.Des & M.Des) 3 hours (for B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech)
Exam Language	English

NIFT 2025 Exam Pattern in Detail

The NIFT 2025 entrance exam will be held in 3 stages, beginning with GAT followed by CAT. GAT is a written test for all 5 courses offered by NIFT.

GAT is the first test for selection for B.Des and M.Des courses. After clearing GAT, B.Des and M.Des students must qualify CAT. Applicants who clear both written tests are eligible for the Situation Test followed by Group Discussion or Personal Interview. GAT is the only selection test for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and MFM.

• GAT is conducted in offline mode only.
• For B.Des and M.Des, the GAT exam is 2 hours long.
• For B.F.Tech, MFM, and M.F.Tech, the GAT exam is 3 hours long.
• The paper is in English only.
• For B.Des, 100 questions are asked in GAT.
• For M.Des, 120 questions are asked in GAT.
• For B.F.Tech, MFM, and M.F.Tech, 150 questions are asked in GAT.
• GAT and CAT written exams are conducted for M.Des and B.Des courses.
• For B.F.Tech, MFM, and M.F.Tech, only GAT is conducted.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Section Wise Course Details

The table below shows the section-wise distribution of questions in NIFT 2025 for the B.Des program.

Section	No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability	20
Communication Ability	25
English Comprehension	25
Analytical Ability	15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	15
Total	100

The table below shows the section-wise distribution of questions in NIFT 2021 for the M.Des program.

Section	No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability	20
Communication Ability	30
English Comprehension	30
Analytical Ability	25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	15
Total	120

The table below shows the section-wise distribution of questions in NIFT 2021 for MFM, M.F.Tech, and B.F.Tech courses.

NIFT 2025 Exam Pattern

The NIFT 2025 exam pattern is different for B.Des and F.Tech courses. The GAT and CAT are conducted separately for these programs.

The General Ability Test (GAT) for B.Des has 100 multiple-choice questions. The GAT for F.Tech has 150 questions.

GAT Section-wise Breakup

The GAT for B.Des and F.Tech includes the following sections. The number of questions varies for the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program.

Section	No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability	30 (10 questions for MFM)
Communication Ability & English Comprehension	45 (50 questions for MFM)
Analytical & Logical Ability	25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	25
Case Study	25 (40 questions for MFM)
Total	150

The GAT is conducted for 120 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

The Creative Ability Test (CAT) is conducted for 3 hours.

NIFT 2025 Exam Syllabus

The NIFT syllabus covers Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs. The syllabus for GAT and CAT is different.

GAT Syllabus

Quantitative Ability includes Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work & Task, Ratio & Proportion, and Distance.

Communication Ability and English Comprehension includes Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, idioms & phrases, and correct spellings.

CAT Syllabus

The CAT tests the following skills:

• Discernment ability
• Power of observation
• Creativity in development of a thought
• Design ability of the applicant

Situation Test and Group Discussion Skills

Candidates must possess the following skills for the Situation Test and Group Discussion:

• Conceptual Clarity
• Knowledge of the topic assigned
• Contribution made to the topic
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Problem-solving approach
• Leadership qualities
• Effective Communication

Personal Interview

The Personal Interview assesses the following areas:

• Career Orientation
• Aptness for the field
• Overall personal achievements in academics & co-curricular activities
• Communication
• General Awareness & Aptitude, creative & lateral thinking

NIFT 2025 Recommended Books

Books are the main source of preparation. Candidates should go through the following books to cover every topic of the syllabus and perform well in the exam.

Name of the Book	Name of the Author
NIFT, NID and IIFT Entrance Exam Guide	D Mittal
NIFT, NID/ IIFT Admission Test	By Surendra Kavimandan
Guide to NIFT/ NID for Group A, B and C	R.P. Datson
NIFT Entrance Exam Mock Papers	D Mittal
NIFT entrance exam preparation course	Prashant Kumar
NIFT/ NID/ IIFT entrance examination guide	Surendra
Self Study Guide – NIFT 10 Mock Papers	D.Mittal
NIFT Entrance Exam	Verma
NIFT 2 ED	Verma
NIFT	Sonia Sahney

NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Important Instructions

Candidates should go through the following instructions before appearing in the examination:

• Students should start solving previous year papers and mock tests.
• They should reach the examination hall before commencement of the exam.
• Candidates must carry the printout of NIFT Admit Card 2025 along with the printout of original identity card.
• Jewellery, watches, belts and other ornaments are not allowed inside the examination hall.
• All electronic devices such as Mobile Phones, Pagers, and Bluetooth are not allowed inside the examination center.
• A valid photo ID proof includes College ID card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN card etc.
• Without NIFT Admit Card, students cannot appear for the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIFT Exam Pattern 2025?

NIFT Exam patterns include 100 multiple-choice questions of 100 marks. NIFT will be conducted for 120 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25.

Which sections are included in the NIFT GAT Design section?

There are 5 sections in NIFT GAT Design: Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs.

What is the time duration of the NIFT CAT Exam?

NIFT CAT will be conducted for 3 hours.

How many sample papers are required for NIFT 2025?

There is no fixed number for solving sample papers for preparing NIFT 2025. Solving as many papers as possible will help candidates get good scores.

How many questions are asked in NIFT GAT?

The total number of questions asked in NIFT GAT is given below:

• B.Des: 100
• F.Tech: 150

NIFT Exam Mode

The NIFT Exam will be conducted in Computer Based Exam mode.

NIFT Exam Pattern 2025

The NIFT Exam pattern includes 100 Multiple-choice questions of 100 marks. The exam will be conducted for 120 minutes.

There is a negative marking of 0.25.

Sections in NIFT GAT Design

There are 5 sections in the NIFT GAT Design section. These are Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

NIFT CAT Exam Duration

The NIFT CAT Exam will be conducted for 3 hours.

Number of Questions in NIFT GAT

The total number of questions asked in NIFT GAT depends on the programme. The details are given below.

• B.Des: 100 questions
• F Tech: 150 questions

Sample Papers for NIFT 2025 Preparation

There is no fixed number of sample papers required for preparing for NIFT 2025. Solving as many papers as possible will help candidates get good scores.

NIFT 2025 Exam Structure

The NIFT 2025 entrance exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency in two stages. The first stage consists of written exams, and the second stage is a Situation Test or Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.

The detailed syllabus is released through the information brochure. The General Ability Test (GAT) is an online proctored exam, while the Creative Ability Test (CAT) is an offline-based exam.

GAT is mandatory for all courses. Only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT.

Written Exams

Test	Description	Mandatory for
Creative Ability Test (CAT)	Assesses creativity and innovation skills through design exercises.	B.Des and M.Des candidates
General Ability Test (GAT)	Evaluates general knowledge, quantitative ability, communication skills, and analytical ability.	All courses

Shortlisting Process

Course	Shortlisting Method
B.Des	Shortlisted based on written exams (CAT and GAT) for the Situation Test.
M.Des	Shortlisted based on written exams (CAT and GAT) for the Personal Interview.
B.FTech	Shortlisted based only on the GAT paper.

Situation Test for B.Des

B.Des applicants who are shortlisted must appear for the Situation Test. It is a practical, hands-on assessment.

The test evaluates a candidate's ability to handle materials and their innovative thinking when working with a given set of materials to solve a design problem.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview for PG

PG applicants undergo a Case Study-based Group Discussion (GD) followed by a Personal Interview (PI). The total duration for the GD and PI is between 15-20 minutes.

Final Result Preparation

Final scores are prepared by considering the written exams and the Situation Test or Personal Interview. Weightage is given as per the exam guidelines.

For the B.F.Tech program, only the GAT paper is required. The GAT score alone is used to prepare the merit list.

GAT Syllabus for B.Des and M.Des

The General Ability Test (GAT) for B.Des and M.Des consists of the following sections:

• Quantitative Ability
• Communication Ability
• English Comprehension
• Analytical Ability
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs

NIFT 2024 GAT Syllabus

The General Ability Test (GAT) for NIFT 2024 is divided into six sections. The table below lists the sections and the topics covered in each.

Section	Topics
Quantitative Ability	Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance.
Communicative Ability	Language skills for day-to-day communication in English. Questions cover Synonyms, Antonyms, Words with corresponding meanings, Singular, Plural, One-word Substitutes, Idioms and Phrases, and Spelling correction.
English Comprehension	Reading and comprehension abilities based on an unseen passage. Questions test basic English language skills.
Analytical Ability	Capacity for inference and logic from given information. Questions are from logical reasoning and require drawing logical conclusions.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	General awareness and current affairs. Questions are taken from current affairs and general knowledge sections.
Case Study	Based on an industrial environmental situation. Tests the managerial evaluation ability of the candidate.

NIFT Syllabus 2024: GAT for MFM, B.F Tech and M.F Tech

The GAT for B. F. Tech., MFM, and M. F. Tech. has mostly the same sub-sections as the GAT for B. Des. and M. Des., with one change. The sections of this GAT are listed below.

1. Quantitative Ability
2. Communication Ability and English Comprehension
3. Analytical and Logical Ability
4. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
5. Case Study

The common sub-sections have a similar syllabus as per the NIFT Syllabus 2024 discussed above. The Case Study sub-section is a new addition to this GAT.

The Case Study is based on a situation in an industry environment. The candidate must analyze the situation and provide solutions to the questions. This test is designed to test the managerial skills of the candidate.

In addition to the generic questions, the GAT syllabus for M. F. Tech. includes some questions from the Engineering field.

NIFT 2025 Syllabus for CAT

The Creative Ability Test (CAT) is a crucial component of the NIFT entrance exam. Candidates applying for B.Des or M.Des must take this exam.

Here are some key aspects of the CAT exam:

• The CAT is designed to assess the candidate's intuitive ability, power of observation, concept development, and design ability.
• A significant focus of the test is on the creative and innovative use of color and illustration skills.
• During the exam, candidates are not allowed to reveal their identity on the answer sheet. Any attempt to do so will result in disqualification.

Topics Included in the NIFT CAT Syllabus 2025

Topic	Description
Creative Ability	Tests the candidate’s creative thinking and originality in design.
Power of Observation	Assesses the ability to observe and analyze things from a design perspective.
Intuitive Abilities	Measures the candidate's ability to think quickly and intuitively in a given design context.
Concept Development Ability	Evaluates how well candidates can conceptualize a design idea from scratch.
Design Prowess	Tests the overall design skills and understanding of design principles.
Ability to Use Colors	Assesses the innovative and effective use of colors in design.
Illustration Skills	Tests the ability to illustrate ideas clearly and effectively.

NIFT 2025 Syllabus for Situation Test

Candidates applying for B.Des programs and shortlisted through the CAT and GAT written tests must appear for the Situation Test. The key details and evaluation parameters for the Situation Test are provided below.

Situation Test for B.Des and M.Des Programs

The Situation Test is a hands-on evaluation of material handling skills and innovative ability. Candidates must create a model or design using the materials provided at the venue.

Using materials other than those provided is prohibited. The model is assessed on several parameters, and the concept must be explained in a write-up in English.

Evaluation Parameter	Description
Space Visualization	Creativity in utilizing and visualizing the given space.
Innovative Use of Materials	Originality in handling the provided materials.
Composition of Elements	Arrangement and structure of the design elements.
Color Scheme	Use of colors for aesthetic and effective communication.
Construction Skill	Ability to construct and assemble the design.
Finesse	Overall finishing and presentation quality.

Disclosing identity in any form will result in disqualification. Models are evaluated on the spot and will not be preserved after evaluation.

Note: NIFT reserves the right to modify the exam scheme, including skipping any stage, due to unforeseen circumstances.

NIFT 2025 Syllabus for Personal Interview (PI)

Candidates shortlisted for Master's programs based on the written tests will undergo a Case Study-based Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI).

NIFT 2025 GD Syllabus

The Group Discussion (GD) will last approximately 15-20 minutes and involve a case study discussion. A panel of experts evaluates candidates on the following parameters.

Evaluation Parameters for GD	Description
Conceptual Clarity	Depth of understanding and clarity of ideas on the assigned case study.
Knowledge of the Topic	Demonstration of knowledge and relevance to the discussion topic.
Contribution to the Topic	Value added to the discussion through meaningful contributions.
Interpersonal Skills	Ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with peers.
New Ideas	Innovation and ability to think beyond conventional solutions.
Problem-Solving Approach	Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
Leadership Qualities	Ability to lead, manage, and coordinate group activities effectively.
Effective Communication	Clear, concise, and impactful communication skills.

NIFT 2025 PI Syllabus

The Personal Interview (PI) evaluates the candidate's suitability for the program based on the following criteria.

Evaluation Parameters for PI	Description
Career Orientation	Understanding of career goals and alignment with the chosen course.
Aptness for the Course	Interest and aptitude for the course, including its future prospects.
Academic and Co-Curricular Achievements	Performance in academics, extracurricular activities, and overall accomplishments.
Communication Skills	Ability to articulate ideas effectively and confidently.
General Awareness	Awareness of current events and relevant industry trends.
Creative and Lateral Thinking	Ability to think outside the box and approach challenges creatively.

Test Weightage

The weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list of the entrance examination is given below.

Test Weightage for UG Courses

Test Weightage for B.Des and B.F.Tech

The final merit for undergraduate programmes is calculated from different exam components. The weightage depends on the programme you apply for.

For B.Des, the General Ability Test (GAT) carries 30% weightage, the Creative Ability Test (CAT) carries 50%, and the Situational Test carries 20%. For B.F.Tech, GAT Section A carries 30% and GAT Section B carries 70%.

B.Des	Weightage	B.F.Tech	Weightage	B.F.Tech candidates opting for B.Des	Weightage
GAT	30%	GAT (Sec –A)	30%	GAT (Sec –A)	30%
CAT	50%	GAT (Sec –B)	70%	GAT (Sec –B)	50%
Situational Test	20%	–	–	Situation Test	20%
Total	100%	Total	100%	Total	100%

B.F.Tech candidates take Section 'A' and Section 'B' of the GAT. B.Des candidates take Section 'A', the CAT, and the Situation Test.

Test Weightage for PG Courses

Postgraduate programmes also use a combination of tests and interviews for final selection. The weightage differs for M.Des and M.F.Tech.

For M.Des, the GAT carries 30% weightage, the CAT carries 50%, and the Personal Interview carries 20%. For M.F.Tech, GAT Section A carries 30% and the Personal Interview carries 70%.

M.Des	Weightage	M.F.Tech	Weightage	M.F.Tech candidates opting for M.Des	Weightage
GAT	30%	GAT (Sec –A)	30%	GAT (Sec –A)	30%
CAT	50%	Personal Interview	70%	Personal Interview	50%
Personal Interview	20%	–	–	–	–
Total	100%	Total	100%	Total	100%

NIFT Cutoff 2025 Release Date

The NIFT 2025 cutoff scores will be released on the official website, nift.ac.in. They will be published as opening and closing ranks.

The cutoff will be available alongside the declaration of results and during the seat allotment and counselling process. This is expected to happen around the 4th week of June 2025.

Expected NIFT Cutoff 2025

For NIFT 2025, general category candidates need more than 75 marks (rank below 100) for top campuses like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

A score range of 65–74 will place a candidate in ranks 101–500, offering mid-tier campuses like Hyderabad and Chennai. Scores below 60 (ranks 1,001–4,000) will provide admission to the emerging campuses.

For B.Des programs, an ideal score of 75+ is desirable for top institutes, and 60–70 can be accepted in mid-tier campuses. For B.FTech programs, a score above 70 can get admission into top campuses, and a score of 65–70 is excellent for M.Des programs.

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025

NIFT Delhi will have highly competitive cutoffs. For Fashion Design, the expected opening rank is 15–16 and the closing rank is 158–161.

The cutoffs will differ based on the difficulty of the exams and the number of applicants.

Course	Category	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
B.Des Fashion Design	General	1	110
B.Des Fashion Design	OBC	111	400
B.Des Fashion Design	SC	401	900
B.Des Fashion Design	ST	901	1500
B.FTech Apparel Production	General	1	300
B.FTech Apparel Production	OBC	301	800
B.FTech Apparel Production	SC	801	1500
B.FTech Apparel Production	ST	1501	2500
M.Des (Master of Design)	General	1	50
M.Des (Master of Design)	OBC	51	200
M.Des (Master of Design)	SC	201	400
M.Des (Master of Design)	ST	401	700

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2025

NIFT Mumbai will also be highly competitive. For Fashion Design, the expected cutoffs are between 2–4 opening and 207–209 closing.

Course	Category	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
B.Des Fashion Design	General	111	200
B.Des Fashion Design	OBC	201	600
B.Des Fashion Design	SC	601	1100
B.Des Fashion Design	ST	1101	1800
B.FTech Apparel Production	General	301	700
B.FTech Apparel Production	OBC	701	1500
B.FTech Apparel Production	SC	1501	2500
B.FTech Apparel Production	ST	2501	3500
M.Des (Master of Design)	General	51	100
M.Des (Master of Design)	OBC	101	300
M.Des (Master of Design)	SC	301	600
M.Des (Master of Design)	ST	601	900

NIFT Bangalore Cutoff 2025

NIFT Bangalore is expected to have competitive cutoffs similar to Delhi and Mumbai. The official cutoff marks can be checked on the NIFT admission portal.

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025

The expected opening and closing ranks for NIFT Delhi 2025 are listed below. These ranks are split by course and category.

Course	Category	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
B.Des Fashion Design	General	201	350
	OBC	351	800
	SC	801	1300
	ST	1301	2000
B.FTech Apparel Production	General	701	1200
	OBC	1201	2000
	SC	2001	3000
	ST	3001	4000
M.Des (Master of Design)	General	101	200
	OBC	201	400
	SC	401	700
	ST	701	1000

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025

The expected opening and closing ranks for NIFT Hyderabad 2025 are given below. The ranks are provided for each course and category.

Course	Category	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
B.Des Fashion Design	General	351	700
	OBC	701	1400
	SC	1401	2000
	ST	2001	3000
B.FTech Apparel Production	General	1201	2000
	OBC	2001	3000
	SC	3001	4000
	ST	4001	5000
M.Des (Master of Design)	General	201	400
	OBC	401	700
	SC	701	1000
	ST	1001	1500

NIFT Patna Cutoff 2025

The expected opening and closing ranks for NIFT Patna 2025 are listed below. These figures are split by course and category.

Course	Category	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
B.Des Fashion Design	General	701	1500
	OBC	1501	2500
	SC	2501	3500
	ST	3501	4500
B.FTech Apparel Production	General	2001	3000
	OBC	3001	4000
	SC	4001	5000
	ST	5001	6000

NIFT Kolkata Cutoff 2025

The expected opening and closing ranks for NIFT Kolkata 2025 are provided below. The ranks are listed for each course.

Course	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
B.Des in Fashion Design	170 – 180	620 – 640
B.Des in Fashion Communication	210 – 250	250 – 400
B.F.Tech in Apparel Production	150 – 200	400 – 450
B.Des in Accessory Design	300 – 400	1,000 – 1,200

NIFT Kannur Cutoff 2025

The expected opening and closing ranks for NIFT Kannur 2025 are given below. The ranks are listed for each course.

Course	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)	~115	~606
B.Des (Fashion Communication)	~255	~832
B.Des (Fashion Design)	~594	~1,416
B.Des (Knitwear Design)	~1,462	~2,038
B.Des (Textile Design)	~1,062	~2,176

NIFT Previous Years Cutoff

PDF files for NIFT cutoff merit ranks from previous years are available for download. The files cover the years 2020 to 2024.

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NIFT Cutoff 2025 Category-wise

The cutoffs of NIFT 2025 differ across categories and courses. For General category students, the most sought-after campuses like Delhi and Mumbai would need a rank between 100–350 for courses like B.Des (Fashion Design) and B.F.Tech.

NIFT Cutoff 2025: Expected Ranks by Category

OBC candidates can expect admission up to rank 2500. SC and ST candidates can hope for seats up to rank 3500–4500, especially in lower-demand courses like Textile or Leather Design.

Mid-range campuses such as Patna, Raebareli, Kannur, and Jodhpur offer admission at higher ranks, around rank 7000 for reserved categories. Reservation provides considerable chances, and choosing the right course can secure admission even with moderate ranks.

NIFT Cutoff for General Category

The expected opening and closing ranks for General category candidates are listed below.

Campus	Course	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
NIFT Delhi	B.Des (Fashion Design)	1	110
NIFT Mumbai	B.Des (Fashion Design)	111	200
NIFT Bengaluru	B.Des (Fashion Design)	201	350
NIFT Hyderabad	B.Des (Fashion Design)	351	700
NIFT Patna	B.Des (Fashion Design)	701	1500
NIFT Delhi	B.F.Tech	1	300
NIFT Mumbai	B.F.Tech	301	700

NIFT Cutoff for OBC

The expected opening and closing ranks for OBC category candidates are listed below.

Campus	Course	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
NIFT Delhi	B.Des (Fashion Design)	111	400
NIFT Mumbai	B.Des (Fashion Design)	201	600
NIFT Bengaluru	B.Des (Fashion Design)	351	800
NIFT Hyderabad	B.Des (Fashion Design)	701	1400
NIFT Patna	B.Des (Fashion Design)	1501	2500
NIFT Delhi	B.F.Tech	301	800
NIFT Mumbai	B.F.Tech	701	1500

NIFT Cutoff for SC

The expected opening and closing ranks for SC category candidates are listed below.

Campus	Course	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
NIFT Delhi	B.Des (Fashion Design)	401	900
NIFT Mumbai	B.Des (Fashion Design)	601	1100
NIFT Bengaluru	B.Des (Fashion Design)	801	1300
NIFT Hyderabad	B.Des (Fashion Design)	1401	2000
NIFT Patna	B.Des (Fashion Design)	2501	3500
NIFT Delhi	B.F.Tech	801	1500
NIFT Mumbai	B.F.Tech	1501	2500

NIFT Cutoff for ST

The expected opening and closing ranks for ST category candidates are listed below.

Campus	Course	Expected Opening Rank	Expected Closing Rank
NIFT Delhi	B.Des (Fashion Design)	901	1500
NIFT Mumbai	B.Des (Fashion Design)	1101	1800
NIFT Bengaluru	B.Des (Fashion Design)	1301	2000
NIFT Hyderabad	B.Des (Fashion Design)	2001	3000
NIFT Patna	B.Des (Fashion Design)	3501	4500
NIFT Delhi	B.F.Tech	1501	2500
NIFT Mumbai	B.F.Tech	2501	3500

NIFT Marks vs Rank 2025

The 2025 NIFT marks vs rank analysis estimates the rank range for each marks bracket in NIFT 2025. Higher marks improve the chances of getting into well-known campuses.

• 82+ marks: rank 1–100, seats at top NIFTs like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru.
• 75–81 marks: rank 101–500, good chances for mid-tier campuses like Chennai and Kolkata.
• 65–74 marks: rank 501–1,000, suitable for mid-tier campuses like Hyderabad.
• 55–64 marks: rank 1,001–2,000, entry to prospective NIFTs.
• 45–54 marks: rank 2,001–4,000, restricted opportunities.
• 35–44 marks: rank 4,001–8,000+, limited chances, mainly for spot admissions.
• Below 35 marks: very few chances, generally only through waitlist or spot rounds.

NIFT Marks vs Rank vs Percentile 2025

The 2025 NIFT marks vs rank vs percentile data shows that 75+ marks get candidates into the 1–100 rank range with a 99+ percentile, leading to admission in top NIFTs.

• 65–74 marks translate to ranks 101–500 and a 95–98 percentile, appropriate for competitive campuses.
• 55–64 marks get ranks 501–1,000 and a 90–94 percentile, adequate for mid NIFTs.
• 45–54 scores correspond to ranks 1,001–2,000 and an 80–89 percentile, providing admission to up-and-coming NIFTs.
• 35–44 scores put candidates in the 2,001–4,000 category with a 70–79 percentile.
• A score below 35 goes beyond the 4,001 rank and below 70 percentile, with minimal chances of admission.

Marks	Expected Rank (Gen)	Percentile Range
75 +	1–100	99 +
65–74	101–500	95–98
55–64	501–1,000	90–94
45–54	1,001–2,000	80–89
35–44	2,001–4,000	70–79
Below 35	4,001+	Below 70

Is 7000 a Good Rank in NIFT?

A NIFT rank around 7000 is generally considered on the higher side. A score range of 60–65 marks generally results in a 7,000–10,000 rank.

It is not competitive enough for admission into the top-tier campuses (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru), but it still offers options depending on your category and program.

Admission Chances with a 7000 Rank in NIFT

Campus Category	Admission Possibility	Remarks / Programs Offered
Top Campuses	Unlikely	Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru – Admission not likely in popular courses like B.Des & B.F.Tech
Mid-tier/Newer Campuses	Possible	Kannur, Shillong, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Raebareli, Patna
Mid-tier/Newer Campuses	Possible	Programs: Leather Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design
Reserved Category (OBC/SC/ST/EWS)	Higher Possibility	Better campuses and programs may be available even at higher ranks with reservation benefits

Is 2000 a Good Rank in NIFT?

A General category rank of 2000 in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam typically corresponds to a score of approximately 55–60 marks out of 100.

This estimate aligns with previous years' trends, where candidates with similar ranks achieved scores within this range.

Campus Type	Rank Range	Admission Insights
Top-tier NIFTs	1–500	A rank of 2000 is beyond the closing ranks for B.Des programs at these campuses (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru).
Mid-tier NIFTs	500–1,200	A rank of 2000 is likely beyond the cutoff for B.Des programs at campuses like Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gandhinagar.
Emerging NIFTs	1,500–2,000	A rank of 2000 could provide entry into certain programs at newer NIFT campuses such as Patna, Bhopal, Kannur, Raebareli, Shillong.

NIFT Seat Matrix 2025

The NIFT Seat Matrix 2025 shows the total number of seats available across various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at NIFT campuses in India.

The overall total seat availability across all programs and categories is 5,545 seats. There are a total of 4,837 seats for undergraduate programs, including 4,392 regular and 445 state-domicile seats.

Additionally, there are 708 seats available under the lateral entry (NLEA) category.

Total Seats at NIFT for 2025

Category	Total Seats
Undergraduate Programs (Regular)	4,392
Undergraduate Programs (State-Domicile)	445
Undergraduate Programs (Total)	4,837
Lateral Entry (NLEA)	708
Overall Total	5,545

NIFT Seat Availability 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers more than 4,250 seats across all its programs for 2025. This number is tentative.

The seats are divided among five programs. The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) has the largest share.

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Approx. 3,000 seats
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) – Approx. 500 seats
• Master of Design (M.Des) – Approx. 200 seats
• Master of Fashion Management (MFM) – Approx. 450 seats
• Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) – Approx. 100 seats

NIFT Seat Availability 2025 (Campus-Wise Total Seats)

Seats are distributed across 19 NIFT campuses. The total number of seats across all campuses is 4,837.

Campus	Total Seats
NIFT Delhi	376
NIFT Mumbai	304
NIFT Bengaluru	304
NIFT Chennai	304
NIFT Kolkata	304
NIFT Hyderabad	266
NIFT Gandhinagar	266
NIFT Bhopal	287
NIFT Kannur	287
NIFT Raebareli	228
NIFT Patna	246
NIFT Panchkula	246
NIFT Jodhpur	246
NIFT Bhubaneswar	246
NIFT Srinagar	230
NIFT Shillong	205
NIFT Kangra	287
NIFT Daman	82
NIFT Varanasi	123
Total	4,837

NIFT Previous Year Cutoffs

For the NIFT 2025 admission process, tracking the previous year's cut-offs will help students estimate the cutoff trends for different campuses and programs.

Here are the course-by-course cut-offs for the 2024 and 2023 admission cycles for various categories across the main NIFT campuses.

NIFT Delhi Cutoff

Course	Category	2024 Cut-off	2023 Cut-off
B.Des Fashion Design	General	10 - 220	9 - 223
B.Des Fashion Design	OBC (NCL)	200 - 940	206 - 944
B.Des Fashion Design	SC	660 - 1600	666 - 1627
B.Des Fashion Design	ST	2100 - 5200	2182 - 5210
B.FTech Apparel Prod.	General	50 - 350	45 - 370
B.FTech Apparel Prod.	OBC (NCL)	400 - 1200	420 - 1250
B.FTech Apparel Prod.	SC	1000 - 3500	1100 - 3600
MFM	General	40 - 230	38 - 250

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff

Course	Category	2024 Cut-off	2023 Cut-off
B.Des Fashion Comm.	General	15 - 300	13 - 320
B.Des Fashion Comm.	OBC (NCL)	400 - 980	420 - 999
B.Des Fashion Comm.	SC	1600 - 3800	1700 - 3900
B.Des Fashion Comm.	ST	3700 - 4900	3800 - 5000
B.Des Accessory Design	General	50 - 400	45 - 420
B.Des Accessory Design	OBC (NCL)	600 - 1200	620 - 1250
MFM	General	40 - 250	35 - 270

NIFT Bangalore Cutoff

Course	Category	2024 Cut-off	2023 Cut-off
B.Des Fashion Design	General	30 - 250	28 - 270
B.Des Fashion Design	OBC (NCL)	350 - 880	370 - 900
B.Des Fashion Design	SC	1200 - 3100	1300 - 3200
B.Des Fashion Design	ST	2900 - 4500	3000 - 4600
B.FTech Apparel Prod.	General	80 - 400	75 - 420
B.FTech Apparel Prod.	OBC (NCL)	500 - 1300	520 - 1350
MFM	General	40 - 280	35 - 300

NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff

Course	Category	2024 Cut-off	2023 Cut-off
B.Des Textile Design	General	70 - 400	68 - 420
B.Des Textile Design	OBC NIFT Cutoff 2024: Campus-Wise Analysis NIFT Delhi was highly competitive in 2024, especially for Fashion Design, which had an opening rank of 55 and a closing rank of 1,926. Leather Design at Delhi had a broader range, with ranks from 1,371 to 2,540. NIFT Mumbai was also competitive. Fashion Communication at Mumbai had a very low range of 57 to 65, while Apparel Production had a lower closing rank of 218. NIFT Bengaluru showed moderate competition, with Fashion Design varying between 264 and 504. NIFT Bhubaneswar and Patna had moderate to lower competition, particularly in Fashion Design and Apparel Production. These campuses offered better chances to candidates with higher ranks compared to Delhi and Mumbai. NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2024 (General Category) Program Opening Rank Closing Rank Fashion Design 55 1926 Fashion Communication 113 436 Knitwear Design 492 3215 Textile Design 490 1575 Accessory Design 165 730 Leather Design 1371 2540 Apparel Production 230 1309 NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024 (General Category) Program Opening Rank Closing Rank Fashion Design 62 208 Fashion Communication 57 65 Knitwear Design 251 654 Textile Design 123 437 Accessory Design 85 299 Apparel Production 99 218 NIFT Bengaluru Cutoff 2024 (General Category) Program Opening Rank Closing Rank Fashion Design 264 504 Fashion Communication 241 517 Knitwear Design 579 1007 Textile Design 725 1001 Accessory Design 456 902 Apparel Production 138 236 NIFT Bhubaneswar Cutoff 2024 (General Category) Program Opening Rank Closing Rank Fashion Design 636 1054 Fashion Communication 1347 2347 Textile Design 1801 2915 Accessory Design 2632 4020 Apparel Production 845 1232 NIFT Patna Cutoff 2024 (General Category) Program Opening Rank Closing Rank Fashion Design 786 1858 Fashion Communication 1063 1339 Textile Design 2899 2968 Accessory Design 2475 2664 Apparel Production 1544 2697 Reserved Category Trends (All Campuses) Reserved category cutoffs were higher than General category across all campuses. OBC (NCL) cutoffs ranged from 900 to 3,500, while SC cutoffs were between 1,800 and 5,000 or more. ST candidates saw cutoffs from 2,500 to 7,000 or more. PwD candidates faced the highest cutoffs, ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 or more. Category Average Cutoff Range OBC (NCL) 900 – 3500 SC 1800 – 5000+ ST 2500 – 7000+ EWS 850 – 3000 PwD 5000 – 9000+ NIFT Cutoff 2023 The NIFT 2023 cutoff showed high competition, particularly at top campuses like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Fashion Design and Fashion Communication had low cutoffs, with NIFT Delhi having the most competitive ranks. Accessory Design in Delhi had an opening rank of 9, while Apparel Production in Mumbai had a closing rank of 115. OBC, SC, and ST categories had higher cutoffs, especially in Mumbai and Bengaluru. ST cutoffs went up to 6,895 for Apparel Production. NIFT Delhi remained the most competitive campus, followed by Bengaluru and Mumbai for in-demand programs. NIFT Bangalore Cutoffs 2023 The table below shows the opening and closing CMR (Category Merit Rank) for NIFT Bangalore in 2023. Program Category Opening CMR Closing CMR Accessory Design General 35 482 OBC (NC) 438 1,333 SC 2,034 4,214 ST 2,839 7,286 Fashion Communication General 21 113 OBC (NC) 183 600 SC 665 2,068 ST 987 2,017 Fashion Design General 46 520 OBC (NC) 193 780 SC 730 2,000 ST 1,110 2,570 Apparel Production (B.F.Tech) General 6 689 OBC (NC) 84 312 SC 270 863 ST 398 398 NIFT Mumbai Cutoffs 2023 The table below shows the opening and closing CMR for NIFT Mumbai in 2023. Program Category Opening CMR Closing CMR Accessory Design General 102 1,029 OBC (NC) 240 854 SC 1,650 2,805 ST 4,573 6,447 Fashion Communication General 57 1,025 OBC (NC) 100 337 SC 391 962 ST 389 1,688 Fashion Design General 62 720 OBC (NC) 268 643 SC 730 2,792 ST 854 1,502 Apparel Production (B.F.Tech) General 9 115 OBC (NC) 179 359 SC 258 994 ST 598 6,895 NIFT Reservation Criteria 2025 The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) follows a reservation policy for admission to all its campuses. This policy applies to both undergraduate (B.Des, B.FTech) and postgraduate (M.Des, M.F.M, M.FTech) programs. Reservations follow Government of India guidelines. Categories include general, OBC (NCL), Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, EWS, and PWD. Category-Wise Seat Reservation at NIFT (2025) Category Reservation Percentage Applicable Programs General Merit-Based All Programs OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% All Programs Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% All Programs Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.50% All Programs Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 10% All Programs Person with Disability (PwD) 5% Horizontal Reservation Across Categories Foreign Nationals/NRI 15% (Supernumerary) All Programs State Domicile 20% (at specific campuses) B.Des, B.FTech The seat distribution varies slightly across campuses based on infrastructure capacity and course offerings. Documents Required for Reserved Categories Candidates applying under reserved categories must provide valid certificates at the time of admission. The documents are verified by the admitting institute. NIFT Rank vs Percentile A good rank for NIFT admission depends on the campus, the course, and the candidate's category. A rank in the top 500-1000 is generally considered favourable for competitive programs like B.Des and M.Des at main campuses. The table below shows the approximate percentile for different rank ranges and the campuses a candidate can expect admission to. Rank Approximate Percentile NIFT Campuses to Expect Admission Top 100 99-100% NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai (for most courses) 100-500 95-99% NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gandhinagar 500-1000 90-95% NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Patna 1000-2000 85-90% NIFT Chennai, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Kannur, Raebareli 2000-3000 80-85% NIFT Patna, Shillong, Raebareli, Kangra, Bhubaneswar 3000-5000 70-80% NIFT Kangra, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Srinagar, Panchkula Above 5000 Below 70% NIFT Daman, Srinagar, Jodhpur, Panchkula (less competitive programs) Factors Determining NIFT Cutoff The NIFT cutoff is decided by several factors that set the opening and closing ranks for each course and campus. These factors apply to the 2025 NIFT cutoff. The number of candidates who appeared for the exam Total number of seats available The difficulty level of the paper Previous year trends Performance of the candidate in the exam Seats reserved for various categories NIFT Counselling Process 2025 The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) selects candidates for undergraduate (B.Des, B.FTech) and postgraduate (M.Des, M.FTech, MFM) courses at its 18 campuses in India. Selection is based on written exams, creative ability, and sometimes personal interviews for specific courses. The table below gives an overview of the selection criteria and the step-by-step admission process. Stage Description Application Form Fill out the online application with personal and academic details. Written Entrance Exam Includes GAT (General Ability Test), CAT (Creative Ability Test), and FAT (Fashion Aptitude Test). Situation Test (B.Des only) Test of design skills for B.Des candidates. GD & PI (M.Des, MFM, M.FTech) Group Discussion and Personal Interview for postgraduate courses. Final Merit List Based on combined scores of written exam, situation test, and interview (if applicable). Seat Allotment & Admission Seat allocation is based on merit, category, and campus preferences. Candidates confirm admission by paying fees. The NIFT Cut-off 2025 decides whether a candidate gets admission to their desired campus or course. Knowing the admission procedure, seat matrix, and category-wise reservation helps in preparation.

NIFTEE 2025 Final Result Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NIFTEE 2025 final result for UG and PG programmes on June 22, 2025. Candidates can download the final scorecard from the official website exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

Log in with your application number and date of birth to access the scorecard. The final result is available for NIFT (UG/PG), NIFT (Lateral), and NIFT (Artisans) programmes.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 Attendance

In Stage 1, 33,877 candidates registered for GAT and CAT, out of which 31,061 appeared for the exam. The overall attendance was 91.69%.

• In Stage 2, 1,973 candidates registered for PG, out of which 1,519 appeared for the exam.
• For UG, 8,859 candidates out of 10,869 appeared for the Stage 2 exam.
• The Stage 2 attendance rate was 81.51%.

NIFTEE 2025 Result Date and Details

NIFTEE 2025 results were declared on April 24, 2025 for B.Des and M.Des courses. The result includes overall and sectional marks, merit rank, and qualifying status.

To download the NIFT Scorecard 2025, candidates must log in with their email ID and password. Qualified candidates were considered for Stage 2, which included Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview as applicable.

Shortlisting Criteria

Candidates were shortlisted in the ratio of 1:4 (one seat: four candidates), category-wise. For PwD candidates, an additional condition applied: they must have secured at least 50% of the cut-off marks of their respective category.

Final Result Weightage

For the B. Design program, the final result was prepared by giving weightage to CAT, GAT, and the Situation Test. For the M.Des program, the final result was prepared by giving weightage to CAT, GAT, and PI.

For other PG courses, the final result was prepared by giving weightage to GAT and PI.

NIFTEE 2025 Stage 1 Exam Statistics

Here is the number of candidates who registered and appeared for the NIFT 2025 Stage 1 exam:

Shift	Exam	Registered	Appeared
Shift 1	General Ability Test (GAT)	17,974	16,475
Shift 2	Creative Ability Test (CAT)	15,903	14,586
Total		33,877	31,061

Program-wise Stage 1 Statistics

Here is the NIFT 2025 Stage 1 program-wise statistics:

Programme	Registered	Appeared
BDES (Shift 1)	11,944	11,071
BDES Lateral (Shift 1)	44	37
BFTECH (Shift 1)	1,015	888
BFTECH and BDES (Shift 1)	2,492	2,264
BFTECH Lateral (Shift 1)	9	9
MDES (Shift 1)	1,078	977
MFM (Shift 1)	950	845
MFM and MDES (Shift 1)	389	338
MFTECH (Shift 1)	53	46
CAT BDES (Shift 2)	11,944	11,044
CAT BFTECH and BDES (Shift 2)	2,492	2,245
CAT MDES (Shift 2)	1,078	962
CAT MFM and MDES (Shift 2)	389	335
Total	33,877	31,061

Gender-wise and Category-wise Statistics

Check gender-wise and category-wise statistics:

Group	Details	Registered	Appeared
Gender	Female	28,080	25,783
	Male	5,797	5,278
Category	OBC-NCL (Central List)	8,679	8,172
	OPEN	19,656	17,929
	OPEN-EWS	1,400	1,328
	SC	3,009	2,659
	ST	1,133	973
	PwD	227	210

NIFT 2025 Stage 2 PG Statistics

Here is the NIFT 2025 Stage 2 PG Statistics:

• 1,973 candidates registered for PG Stage 2.
• 1,519 candidates appeared for the PG Stage 2 exam.

NIFT 2025 Result Important Dates

The NIFT 2025 final result was declared on June 22, 2025. The written exam result was released earlier on April 24, 2025.

Event	Date
Window to raise objection in Answer Key	February 15 to 17, 2025
NIFT 2025 Written Exam Result	April 24, 2025
Situation Test/ Group Discussion/ Interview (UG)	June 8, 2025
Situation Test/ Group Discussion/ Interview (PG)	May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and June 2, 3, 2025
NIFT 2025 Final Result	June 22, 2025
NIFT Counseling Date	To be updated

How to Check NIFT Result 2025?

NIFT result mentions subject-wise scores obtained by candidates in CAT and GAT. Candidates can check their results by following the steps mentioned below.

1. Go to the official website of NIFT, i.e. nift.ac.in.
2. Click on "NIFT 2025 Results".
3. The following screen appears after clicking on NIFT 2025 Result Link.
4. Enter NIFT Roll number, Date of Birth, and Application number.
5. Click on the Proceed/log in button.
6. The result will be displayed on your screen, verify all the details present in it.
7. Take the printout for future purposes.

NIFT 2025 Answer Key

Candidates can access their responses and raise objections in the answer key by logging in with their application number, date of birth, and security pin as shown.

• For each challenge, candidates will have to pay a fee of INR 200.
• Based on the objections received final answer key of NIFT 2025 will be prepared.
• NIFT 2025 written results will be based on the final answer key.

NIFT 2025 Stage 2 PG Statistics

The following table shows the number of candidates registered and appeared for the NIFT 2025 Stage 2 PG programmes.

Programme	Registered	Appeared
Master of Design (M.DES.)	1,083	805
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)	844	684
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)	46	30
Grand Total	1,973	1,519

NIFT 2025 Stage 2 UG Statistics

The following table shows the number of candidates registered and appeared for the NIFT 2025 Stage 2 UG programmes.

Programme	Registered	Appeared
B.Des (Artisans)	19	15
B.Des Lateral Entry	30	22
B.F. Tech Lateral Entry	09	04
Bachelor of Design (B.Des Lateral Entry)	07	07
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)	10,804	8,811
Grand Total	10,869	8,859

NIFT 2025 Official Notice PDF

• NIFTEE 2025 Final Result for UG & PG Programmes
• NIFTEE 2025 Result for Stage 1 Exam

NIFT 2025 Details Present on Scorecard

The scorecard contains the candidate's subject-wise scores. Candidates should verify all details present on the result display.

NIFT 2025 Scorecard

The NIFT 2025 Scorecard is a key document for candidates. They must produce the NIFT Admit Card 2025 and the scorecard during counseling.

The NIFT Scorecard will contain the following details:

• Name of the candidate
• Roll Number
• Application Number
• Date of Birth
• Photograph of the candidate
• Subject-wise scores obtained in CAT and GAT
• The score obtained in Situation Test
• Total Marks scored
• Rank (if qualified)

NIFT 2025 Section-Wise Weightage in Result

The weightage for each test in the final merit list is fixed. The table below shows the weightage for each program.

Program	Test	Weightage
Bachelor of Design	CAT	50%
Bachelor of Design	GAT	30%
Bachelor of Design	Situation Test	20%
Master of Design	CAT	40%
Master of Design	GAT	30%
Master of Design	GD/PI	30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology	GAT	100%
Master of Fashion Technology	GAT	70%
Master of Fashion Technology	GD/PI	30%
Master of Fashion Management	GAT	70%
Master of Fashion Management	GD/PI	30%

NIFT Tie Breaker Policy

The NIFT Tie Breaker Policy decides the merit rank when two candidates have the same marks. The policy is applied in a specific order.

• The mark in the subject with higher weightage is compared first. For B.Des, the CAT score is compared to break the tie.
• If the CAT marks are equal, the GAT marks are considered.
• If the tie remains, subject-wise marks are compared in this order: Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

What After NIFT Result 2025?

The final NIFT 2025 result and merit list are prepared after considering all scores. The result is expected to be published in the 3rd week of April 2025.

Admissions across NIFTs are based on scores in CAT, GAT, group discussion, situation test, and personal interview rounds. The cutoff is the section and campus-wise closing rank declared by the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

The cutoff depends on several factors:

• Total number of candidates appearing in NIFT 2025
• Total candidates who cleared it
• Difficulty level of the question paper
• Total seats for B. Design and B. F. Tech programs

The entrance examination offers 2010 seats for B. Design and 360 seats for B.F.Tech across 16 NIFT Campuses. The campuses are in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kannur, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Raebareli, Shillong, Patna, Kangra, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Chennai and Bhopal.

NIFT 2025 Cut Off

NIFT 2025 Cut Off is the closing rank set by NIFT Participating Institutes. It varies across campuses and is released institute-wise and section-wise.

The cut off is calculated based on seat availability, exam difficulty, and the number of students appearing. Candidates must secure the minimum marks to be called for counseling.

The final allotment of campuses is based on the Common Merit Rank (CMR). It may vary from year to year depending on a candidate's preference.

NIFT 2025 Cut Off depends on the following factors:

• Number of candidates who appeared for NIFT 2025 exam
• Number of candidates who passed the exam
• The difficulty level of questions
• Number of vacancies for NIFT 2025 exam
• Cut Off may also be section-wise

Previous year trends show the CMR or Closing Merit Rank for different courses and campuses. General category candidates need a fairly low rank for admission to any course.

NIFT Bengaluru Cut Off

The cut off for NIFT Bengaluru is based on the same factors as other campuses. Candidates should check the specific closing ranks for their desired course.

NIFT Bengaluru Cut Off

The table below shows the NIFT Bengaluru cut off ranks for various courses. The cut off is listed by category: General, NRI, OBC, SC, and ST.

Course name	General	NRI	OBC	SC	ST
B. Des Accessory Design	902	4378	3491	5066	4194
B. Des Fashion Communication	517	1638	2839	1953	3736
B. Des Knitwear Design	1007	1143	2898	5117	4797
B. Des Textile Design	1001	-	3840	3990	3631
B.Des in Fashion Design	264	3524	695	1329	3289
B.F. Tech Apparel Production	236	2103	1419	2782	2005
M.F. Tech Apparel Production	502	1	514	59	-
Master of Fashion Management	116	318	437	428	482

NIFT Bhopal Cut Off

The NIFT Bhopal cut off ranks are provided below for each course and category. Only three courses have cut off data listed for this campus.

Course name	General	NRI	OBC	SC	ST
B. Des Accessory Design	2671	-	4745	5270	-
B. Des Textile Design	1672	-	3779	5236	-
Master of Fashion Management	409	-	501	-	539

NIFT Bhubaneswar Cut Off

The NIFT Bhubaneswar cut off ranks are shown in the table below. No NRI cut off data is listed for this campus.

Course name	General	OBC	SC	ST
B. Des Accessory Design	4020	4766	5287	-
B. Des Fashion Communication	2347	4636	3944	4334
B. Des Textile Design	2915	4032	5264	4758
B.Des in Fashion Design	1054	3560	4984	4352
B.F. Tech Apparel Production	1232	2537	1162	-
Master of Fashion Management	338	527	-	490

NIFT Chennai Cut Off

The NIFT Chennai cut off ranks for each course and category are listed below. The table includes General, NRI, OBC, SC, and ST categories.

Course name	General	NRI	OBC	SC	ST
B. Des Accessory Design	2002	-	4285	4895	4108
B. Des Fashion Communication	2688	-	3204	3875	4617
B. Des Knitwear Design	2364	-	4158	4195	-
B. Des Leather Design	2740	-	4422	4417	5224
B. Des Textile Design	2067	60	4170	5072	3695
B. Des in Fashion Design	784	3313	1722	3246	1741
B.F. Tech Apparel Production	520	-	1758	2635	1300
Master of Fashion Management	396	6	517	506	-

NIFT Gandhinagar Cut Off

The NIFT Gandhinagar cut off ranks are provided below. The list includes seven courses with category-wise cut offs.

Course name	General	NRI	OBC	SC	ST
B. Des Fashion Communication	725	3051	3919	4534	3102
B. Des Textile Design	1166	3076	3639	3331	3791
B. Des in Fashion Design	362	2946	3272	1669	1255
B.F. Tech Apparel Production	262	1184	1566	1866	2217
Bachelor of Accessory Design (Jewellery)	790	2478	3515	3591	4563
M.F. Tech Apparel Production	513	-	508	80	-
Master of Fashion Management	162	395	481	498	546

NIFT Jodhpur Cut Off

The NIFT J

NIFT Kannur Cut Off

The NIFT Kannur cut off is the rank required for admission to each course at the Kannur campus. The cut off ranks are listed below for different categories.

Course name	General	NRI	OBC	SC	ST
B.Des Fashion Communication	2637	-	4211	3839	-
B. Des Knitwear Design	4207	-	3664	4217	4872
B. Des Textile Design	3225	-	3941	4223	-
B. Des in Fashion Design	1954	59	2618	968	3271
B.F. Tech Apparel Production	1615	-	2294	-	2620
M.Des Design Space	161	162	128	168	-
Master of Fashion Management	406	-	526	525	-

NIFT Kolkata Cut Off

The NIFT Kolkata cut off is the rank required for admission to each course at the Kolkata campus. The cut off ranks are listed below for different categories.

Course name	General	NRI	OBC	SC	ST
B.Des Accessory Design	1224	4910	4114	4995	-
B. Des Fashion Communication	1078	-	3448	3643	3747
B. Des Knitwear Design	1571	-	4699	4511	5105
B. Des Leather Design	2366	-	4526	4023	4327
B.F. Textile Design	1150	-	3512	3541	4515

NIFT Rank List 2025

NIFT will release the Rank List after the release of NIFT Result 2025. Different types of rank lists are prepared for different categories of candidates.

Type of Rank List	Candidates included
Common Merit Rank (CMR)	GEN, GEN-EWS, GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC, SC-PwD, ST, ST-PwD. Note: Foreign National/NRI candidates are not included in the CMR prepared.
GEN-EWS Rank List	GEN-EWS
OBC- NCL Rank List	OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL-PwD
SC Rank List	SC, SC-PwD
ST Rank List	ST, ST-PwD
CMR-PwD Rank List	GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD
OBC- NCL-PwD Rank List	OBC-NCL-PwD
SC - PwD Rank List	SC - PwD
ST - PwD Rank List	ST - PwD
Foreign Nationals/ NRI List	Foreign Nationals/ NRI
Artisan/ Children of Artisan Rank List	Artisan/ Children of Artisan
NLEA Rank List	NLEA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIFT Tie breaker policy?

NIFT tie-breaker policy is used when two or more candidates get the same score. To get their final merit list, tie-breaker policy is used. Candidates with higher weightage are considered first. If their CAT marks are the same then their GAT marks are considered.

When will NIFT release the Answer Key?

NIFT Answer Key will be just after seven days of the result. NIFT Question Paper will also be released along with answer key. If any candidates wants to challenge NIFT Answer Key they have to amount to Rs.500 and with valid proof they can challenge.

Will NIFT result be available offline?

No, NIFT Result 2025 will be available online. They have to download Result in the form of a pdf. The result will contain the name, qualifying marks, NIFT subject-wise marks.

What is a Good Score in NIFT?

A good score in NIFT depends on the examination and the specific subject. For example, a score between 60 and 100 is considered good for the Bachelor of Design program.

NIFT Tie Breaker Policy

NIFT uses a tie-breaker policy when two or more candidates get the same score. This policy is used to prepare the final merit list.

Candidates with higher weightage are considered first. If their CAT marks are the same, then their GAT marks are considered.

NIFT Answer Key Release

NIFT releases the answer key just seven days after the result. The NIFT question paper is also released along with the answer key.

Candidates who want to challenge the NIFT answer key must pay Rs. 500. They can challenge it with valid proof.

NIFT Result Availability

No, the NIFT Result 2025 will be available only online. Candidates have to download the result in the form of a PDF.

The result will contain the name, qualifying marks, and NIFT subject-wise marks.