The application form for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 was released by the NTA on 22 November 2024, and then the application form is available on the official website at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT until 06 January 2025. Individuals may check the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other details by staying tuned till the end.
Candidates who want to get admission for BDES, BFTECH, MDES, MFTECH and MFM in the various NIFTs for academic year 2025-26 can apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 through the official websites.
The admission process for UG & PG courses basically consists of two stages, for the BDes, the stages are a Written Exam and Situation Test, and for the MDES, MFTECH and MFM, it is Personal Interview. The admission for B.F.Tech is administered based on the performance in GAT of the NIFT Entrance Exam.
NIFT 2025 Application Form
Candidates who are seeking admission for BDES, BFTECH, MDES, MFTECH or MFM various National Institute of Fashion Technology for the academic year 2025-26 will be able to apply through the web-portal of the Nta, individuals need to know that the application form is available from 22 November 2024 to 06 January 2025.
| Event | Date |
| Release of Application Form | 22 November 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 06 January 2025 |
| Exam Date (Expected) | 09 February 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | March/April 2025 |
| Situation Test/Interview (Tentative) | April/May 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration (Tentative) | May/June 2025 |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 is available below, go through the listed points to check the details in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
| Program | Age Limit | Qualification |
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | One must be below 24 years as of 1st August 2025. The upper age limit is 3 and 5 years for OBC and SC/ST/PwBD, respectively. | One must have passed the Intermediate Exam from a school recognised by the State or Central board. |
| B.F.Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) | A candidate must have passed the exam 10+2 Exam with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. | |
| M.Des (Master of Design) | – | The individual must have pursued B.Des, B.FTech or B.E/B.Tech |
| M.F.Tech (Master of Fashion Technology) | One must hold B.FTech or B.E/B.Tech. | |
| M.F.M (Master of Fashion Management) | A candidate must have completed B.Des, B.FTech or B.E/B.Tech. |
NIFT Entrance Exam Date 2025
The exam date for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 has been announced by the National Testing Agency, candidates need to know that it is expected to be held on 09 February 2025 for the BDES, BFTECH, MDES, MFTECH and MFM. Once the actual exam date is announced by the NTA, the details will be made available here.
NIFT Entrance Exam Pattern 2025
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam 2025 will be conducted in two stages, you check the complete details about the exam pattern by going through the listed points.
B.Des (Bachelor of Design) General Ability Test (GAT)
- Mode: CBT
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Question Type: MCQs
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (Negative marking)
- No marks for unanswered questions
- Sections:
- Communication Ability (40 questions)
- English Comprehension (30 questions)
- Quantitative Ability (20 questions)
- Analytical Ability (15 questions)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 questions)
- Medium: English/Hindi
B.Des (Bachelor of Design) Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- Mode: Pen and paper-based (Drawing Test)
- Duration: 03 Hours
- Question Type: Drawing-based creative tasks (sketches, conceptual design)
- Sections: Single section evaluating:
- Creativity, drawing skills, innovation in design, and concept development
- Use of color and material
B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) General Ability Test (GAT)
- Mode: CBT
- Duration: 03 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Question Type: MCQs
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (Negative marking)
- No marks for unanswered questions
- Sections:
- Communication Ability & English Comprehension (45 questions)
- Quantitative Ability (20 questions)
- Analytical & Logical Ability (30 questions)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 questions)
- Case Study (20 questions)
- Medium: English/Hindi
M.Des (Master of Design) General Ability Test (GAT)
- Mode: CBT
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Total Questions: 120
- Maximum Marks: 120
- Question Type: MCQs
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (Negative marking)
- No marks for unanswered questions
- Sections:
- Communication Ability (30 questions)
- Quantitative Ability (20 questions)
- Analytical Ability (25 questions)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (15 questions)
- Medium: English/Hindi
M.Des (Master of Design) Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- Mode: Pen and paper-based (Drawing Test)
- Duration: 03 Hours
- Question Type: Drawing-based creative tasks (concept development, design)
- Sections: Single section evaluating creativity, design ability, and sketching skills
M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology) General Ability Test (GAT)
- Mode: CBT
- Duration: 03 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Question Type: MCQs
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (Negative marking)
- No marks for unanswered questions
- Sections:
- Communication Ability & English Comprehension (45 questions)
- Case Study (25 questions)
- Quantitative Ability (30 questions)
- Analytical & Logical Ability (25 questions)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 questions)
- Medium: English/Hindi
MFM (Master of Fashion Management) General Ability Test (GAT)
- Mode: CBT
- Duration: 03 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Question Type: MCQs
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (Negative marking)
- No marks for unanswered questions
- Sections:
- Communication Ability & English Comprehension (50 questions)
- Case Study (40 questions)
- Quantitative Ability (10 questions)
- Analytical & Logical Ability (25 questions)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 questions)
- Medium: English/Hindi
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Application Fee
In order to apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025, a candidate is required to pay the application fee, whose details are available below.
One Programme:
- UR/EWS/OBC(NCL): ₹3,000/-
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,500/-
Two Programmes
- UR/EWS/OBC (NCL): ₹4,500/-
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹2,250/-
It is mandatory to pay the application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2024 using the debit card, credit card, or any other provided payment gateway by the deadline.
Registration Link: https://nift2025.ntaonline.in/registration/index
Notificaiton PDF :https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/images/updated-ib-for-nift-entrance-exam-2025-T9qQBv2lWWlTs3X-22112024.pdf
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