B.FTech. in Apparel Production (Lateral Entry) 

at NIFT Kolkata, Salt Lake City

Yes, NIFT Kolkata BFTech admission is based on entrance exam score. The institute shortlists students on the basis of score secured by them in the NIFT Entrance Exam General Ability Test (GAT) section. Students who have passed Class 12 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board are eligible to apply for the course. Interested students can visit the official website of National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata to know more about the course.

NIFT Kolkata offers admission to UG/PG courses through the NIFT Exam. NIFT has released the last round cutoff for admission to B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech and MFM.

NIFT Kolkata offers admission to its Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) programme through entrance exams and counseling. The institute conducts a national-level entrance exam comprising Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), and Situation Test. For admission to BFtech, MFM, and MFTech programs, applicants need to appear for GAT only. Additionally, some colleges consider candidates based on the merit of qualifying examinations. For undergraduate admissions, applicants should not exceed 24 years of age (29 years for SC/ ST/ PWD category students) as of August 1 of the admission year.

Joining NIFT Kolkata without entrance exam doesn't seem like a possibility. As per the Institution's admission guidelines, candidates must appear for the  The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) exam.  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 BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT. 
• Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes 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 BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.  

NIFT Kolkata offers both UG and PG programmes in Fashion Designing, Bachelor of Fashion Technology, Leather Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication, etc. NIFT admission based on the NIFT entrance exam. At the end of the admission procedure, candidates are required to pay the tuition for final seat allotment. Find below course wise fees: 

To get admission in NIFT Kolkata, students must clear the admission criteria of the desired programme as precribed by the institute. The institute accepts students based on a valid score in the NIFT Entrance Exam, which includes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). Students who clear both tests are required to appear for the situation test for the final selection. The institute scrutinises the performance of candidates in the selection rounds to shortlist students. Selected students must pay the admission fees for seat confirmation.

NIFT Kolkata is famous for its BDes and BFTech courses offered in various specialisations in the field of Design, Fashion Technology. It is an integral part of the NIFTs. Students can pursue the flagship BDes course in various specialisations, such as Textile Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Knitwear Design, etc. Admission to the course is done based on a valid score in NIFT Entrance Exam. Furthermore, the institute also accepts foreign students for admission to its courses. Students fulfiling the eligibility criteria can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the course of choice by registering online.

Total Number of Candidates Appearing, Total Number of Candidates Passing, Difficulty Level of the Exam, Total Seats for Programs, Students' Performance, and Previous Year's Cutoff Trends. These factors collectively contribute to the determination of the NIFT Entrance Exam cutoff for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process for aspiring fashion designers and professionals.