List of Documents Required for NIFT Application Form 2025

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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When applying for NIFT 2025, you must upload all the relevant documents and ensure they meet the required specifications. Read everything you need to know about NIFT 2025 application documents and prescribed specifications.

List of Documents Required for NIFT Application Form 2025 - The NTA has closed the application form for NIFT 2025. The candidate can edit the NIFT 2025 application form from January 15-16, 2025.

The correction window was previously open from January 10-12, 2025.

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When applying for the exam, the candidate had to upload all the relevant documents in the prescribed format. If the candidate didn't follow the guidelines, they can't upload the document, or the application may be rejected.

Also, if all the relevant documents aren’t uploaded, the candidate may not get the preferred seat or even miss out on admission altogether.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

A:

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is closed.

With regular fees, the application was open from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications were accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025.

The application was available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA also released the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure.

Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme could fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date.

Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.

Q:   What is the last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form?

A:

The NTA has released the admission schedule for the NIFT 2025 entrance exam, including the application dates.

With regular fees, application were open from Nov 22-January 6, 2025. However, with late fees, application were accepted up to January 9, 2025.

Candidattes applying a late fee will have to pay an additional INR 5,000.

NIFT has released the program-wise eligibility criteria that candidate needs to meet for admission to the design programme they are applying to. The National Institute of Fashion Technology currently offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech, and MFM courses at its 18 participating NIFTs.

Q:   Will there be an option to edit the NIFT 2025 application form?

A:

The candidate was given the option to edit the NIFT 2025 application form from January 10-16, 2025.

Using the NIFT 2025 application edit option, the candidate was able to edit or correct some of the information in the application form. Some of the details the candidate can edit include - name, date of birth, category, state domicile, etc. However, the candidate is not allowed to edit the exam city. The schedule for the application correction will be notified by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at its admission portal - niftadmissions.in.

For instance, if the candidate doesn’t upload their category certificate, then they will be considered for admission under the open category.

Here we bring all the details you need to know about the list of doucment required for filling out the NIFT application form. 

So, keep reading.

NIFT Admission Process 2025

The admission process for NIFT 2025 is OPEN.

The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses.

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NIFT entrance exam 2025 will be conducted in two stages.

  1. The candidate will first take a written exam - CAT and GAT
  2. If shortlisted, the candidate has to appear in a Situation Test/ Personal Interview

The final result of NIFT 2025 will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exam and Situation Test/ PI.

NIFT 2025 Application Form - Document Required

The list of documents to be uploaded while applying for the NIFT 2025 exam is outlined below:

  • Copy of Board / University Certificate as proof of Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s
  • Name and Date of Birth
  • Type of Identification–Bank A/c passbook with photograph /Passport Number/ Ration Card/
  • Aadhaar Card Number/ Voter ID Card Number/ Other Govt ID
  • Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester marks sheet
  • Your Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address with PIN code
  • Four cities for Centres of your choice
  • Category Certificate, if applicable
  • Undertaking / Result Awaited Certificate, if applicable
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable
  • SC, ST, OBC (NCL) Certificate, if applicable
  • Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate & UDID, if applicable
  • E-mail address and Mobile Number of the candidate
  • Candidate’s Photograph.
  • Candidate’s Signature in running hand.

NIFT 2025 Application Form - Document Size and Format 

When uploading the documents, the candidate must follow the document and size format given below.

Document

Size

Format

Photograph

10-200 KB

JPG

Signature

04-30 KB

JPG

Duly verified Result Awaited Attestation Form

50KB to 500KB

PDF

Category Certificate

50KB to 300 KB

PDF

PwD Certificate and UDID

50KB to 300 KB

PDF

What if I don’t follow NIFT 2025 application format?

The candidate may face several issues if they don’t follow the NIFT 2025 application form document guidelines. A few of them are explained here.

  • The candidate may not be able to upload the document.
  • This means the application process will be incomplete.
  • Even if the candidate somehow manages to upload the document, there is a chance the application may be rejected because it doesn’t meet the prescribed specifications.

Q:   How can I select exam centres when applying for NIFT 2025?

A:

The candidate will have to select an exam centre for NIFT 2025 when filling out the application form.

After completing the registration process, log in to the application portal and click on the exam centre selection option. Then select your preferred city from the drop down menu.

The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted across 82 cities in India. Note that each of these exam cities may have one or more exam centres.

The name, address, and reporting time for the NIFT 2025 exam center will be mentioned in the admit card.

Q:   What are the documents needed for filling out the NIFT 2024 application form?

A:

The NIFT 2024 application form will open shortly. When filling out the form, the candidate will have to upload the following documents.

  • Self-attested certificates of qualifying examination, i.e.10+2/degree (marks sheet and certificate)

  • In case the candidate has appeared for qualifying exam/compartment (of final year/semester) and the result is due, the date sheet /admit card for examination has to be uploaded.

  • Birth certificate (Secondary School Mark Sheet & Certificate) (Original and Photocopy).

  • SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD certificate that is issued in the name of candidate.

  • Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format.

  • Self declaration for seeking provisional admission only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared.

 

Additionally, the candidate will also have to upload an undertaking regarding anti-ragging and refund of fees. 

Q:   Do I need to keep a photocopy/printout after filling out the NIFT 2025 application form?

A:

The application process for NIFT 2025 will be conducted online. After completing the application process, inclduing payment of fees, the candidate must download a printout of the application form.

In fact, the NIFT prospectus prescribes the candidate to “apply on time and keep a printout / photocopy of application form for further reference along with proof of payment.”

The NIFT 2024 application form is for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. There are 18 participating NIFTs that currently have a combined intake of 5289 seats.

Q:   Can I pay the NIFT 2025 application fee using demand draft?

A:

As per the current system, there is no scope to pay the NIFT 2025 application fee using demand draft. 

The candidate has to pay the NIFT application fee 2025 online using online payment gateway, including credit card, debit card, or net banking. 

Note that unless the application fee has been paid successfully, the NIFT 2025 application form filling process will not be considered complete. The NIFT 2025 application fee for general category is INR 3,000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, and PwD candidates only need to pay INR 1,500. It is recommended that candidates pay the fee specific to their category, or else the candidate may not be considered for admission.

Q:   What are the documents needed and prescribed format to apply for NIFT 2025?

A:

When filling out the NIFT 2025 application form, you will have to upload your photograph and signature. The accepted specifications for the documents are mentioned below. Photograph - Upload only a recent scanned passport size color photograph. The accepted file size should be no more than 100KB. The accepted format is jpeg only. Signature - The scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on white background. The accepted file size is 100KB (maximum). The file should be in jpeg format only.

So, make sure that you follow the given instructions when uploading the documents.

NIFT 2025 Application Form Dates

The tentative exam dates for NIFT 2025 are given below. 

Event

Dates

NIFT 2025 application form opens

November 22, 2024

Last date to submit applications

January 6, 2025

Last date to submit applications with late fees

January 7-9, 2025

Application form edit window

January 10-12, 2025

Conduct of NIFT 2025 exam

February 9, 2025

How to fill NIFT Application Form 2025

To apply for the NIFT 2025 exam, candidates must follow the steps listed below.

  1. Create an applicant account - The candidate must use their Aadhaar details and get it verified. Next, they need to enter their email ID, mobile number, and parent’s name. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created.
  2. Fill in the application form - Log in to the newly created applicant account and fill in academic qualification, correspondence address, personal information, and other relevant details. 
  3. Select NIFT 2025 test center - The list of available exam cities will be shown in the drop-down menu. Select the relevant city.
  4. Upload documents - You will have to upload documents per the given format and specification. 
  5. Pay the application fee - Finally, pay the application fee of NIFT 2025 to complete the application process. Note that the application fee is category-specific. The application fee is non-refundable.

NIFT 2025 application fee

Category

NIFT 2025 Application Fee

General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

INR 3,000

SC/ ST/ PwD Category

INR 1,500

Will there be a NIFT 2025 Application Form Correction Window?

Yes, NTA will allow candidates to edit the NIFT 2025 application form.

The correction window will open after the application form closes.

Using the correction window, the candidate can correct all particulars in the application form, except for the mobile number and email ID.

The following items can be edited during the NIFT 2025 application correction window.

Name

Mother's Name

Father's Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Nationality

State Domicile

Category

Present Address

Mobile Number

Qualification

Update Photograph/ Signature

Make Application Fee Payment

NIFT Admit Card 2025

NTA will release the NIFT 2025 admit cards separately for the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The admit card will be released for all candidates who complete the NIFT 2025 application process. The admit card has to be downloaded online from the NTA portal using one’s application number and date of birth.

On the day of the NIFT 2025 exam, the candidate needs to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

Without these documents, the candidate will not be allowed inside the exam center.

The admit card will carry details like the candidate’s name and roll number, date and time of the exam, name and address of the exam center, and exam-day guidelines.

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