National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi Hauz khas Answered Questions

NIFT entrance exam pattern is three-tiered in its format for B.Des and M.Des course admissions. As part of the NIFT entrance exam 2019, candidates need to first appear for Creative Ability Test (CAT) which is followed by a General Ability Test (GAT). The final admission round for BDes course is a Situation Test and that for MDes is GD/PI round. On the other hand, for BFTech course admissions candidates need to appear for GAT only whereas for MFTech and MFM programmes candidates need to appear for GAT and GD/PI admission round.
Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT 2020 by Arihant Publication is perfect for beginners.
No coaching is not at all compulsory for entrance exam especially for written but you can join coaching for second stage where you can practice with other students and check your progress comparatively along with other students.

Though NIFT counselling is scheduled as per CMR but choice of center is offered to candidates as per Category Rank and NIFT Delhi being top center among all 16 NIFT centers cross India gets the best lot in all four categories like :-
General: 1-15
OBC (Non-Creamy): 1-8
SC: 4
ST: 2
For reference refer to https://nift.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/BFTech.pdf

It depends on your attitude to your career. As you have changed your field completely from M.Sc to fashion designing, I am sure it is not a one-day decision. You selected this thing for the rest of your life then you must have a keen interest in fashion designing industry. I only can suggest you one thing it may take time to make a good career in this field. You have to keep patience and do work. Best of luck.

Designers mostly work for self in their own boutiques and prices of their items are very high, as it is created by their hard work. Earnings of them depends upon their creativity and selling and communication skills with customers and if you have good public relations, then you can earn very good.