NTA will conduct the NIFT 2025 exam on Feb 9. On exam day, candidates must reach the exam center on time; in the previous edition, entry was stopped 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. You need to bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Read here for detailed exam-day guidelines to ensure a pleasant exam-day experience.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NIFT 2025 entrance exam on February 9, 2025.
On exam day, candidates must reach the NIFT 2025 exam center at least an hour in advance. Once the exam commences, no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall.
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In this article, we bring you the dos and don’ts for the NIFT exam 2025. Keep reading.
Q: What is the candidate asked to perform during the NIFT situation test?
During the Situation Test, the candidate will be provided with a set of materials. Using these materials the candidate will be required to make specific models. In this test, candidates are required to create a 3D model based on the question asked for which they are given 2 hours, within which, they need to conceptualize and complete the model. After completing the mode, the candidate will also have to draft a write-up, which is evaluated by the jury later. Note that besides material exploration & management skills, NIFT also lays great emphasis on time management skills and students are closely monitored on the fact that whether they have managed to complete the task at hand in two hours or not.
Q: When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2025 exam?
The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation well in advance, say with around 1 years time in hand. Note that the NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam, meaning the candidate will be evaluated on parameters like intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, developing these skills will take time. So, it is prudent to start early. The same goes for the GAT.
Q: When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?
The written tests for the NIFT 2025 exam will be held on February 9, 2025. The detailed schedule has also been released.
The written tests will comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates.
The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
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NIFT 2025 Exam Timings
The program-wise exam timings for the GAT and CAT paper are given below.
| Program |
Test |
Test Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design |
GAT |
9 am - 11 am |
| CAT |
2.30 pm - 5.30 pm |
|
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology |
GAT |
9 am - 12 noon |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design |
GAT |
9 am - 12 noon |
| CAT |
2.30 pm - 5.30 pm |
|
| Master of Design |
GAT |
9 am - 11 am |
| CAT |
2.30 pm - 5.30 pm |
|
| Master of Fashion Technology |
GAT |
9 am - 12 noon |
| Master of Fashion Management |
GAT |
NIFT 2025 exam-day guidelines
On the day of the NIFT exam, follow these guidelines.
- The correct format of Admit card - The NIFT 2025 admit card will have three pages. Page 1 will contain the exam center details and self-declaration (undertaking), Page 2 will have "important instructions for candidates", and Page 3 is "Declaration from non-AADHAAR Candidate". You need to take a printout of all three pages. Attach a photograph to the designated space provided on the admit card.
- Left-hand thumb impression must be put in the designated space on the admit card.
- Exam-day document checklist - Bring the following documents: 1) a valid photo ID proof, and 2) the admit card.
- The photo ID card must be original and non-expired. Photocopies will not be accepted.
- TWO extra photographs: Bring 2 photographs to be pasted on the attendance sheet inside the exam hall. The photographs must be the same as the one uploaded on the online application form.
- Biometric information of all the candidates will be captured at the exam center.
- City intimation slip - Note that the NIFT 2025 advanced city intimation slip will not be accepted as an alternative to the admit card.
- Reporting Time - The candidate must reach the exam center at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- Gate closing Time - The candidate is recommended to reach the test centers on or before the reporting time. Note that entry into the center will be stopped 30 minutes before the start of the examination.
- Baggage counter - There will be no baggage counter at the NIFT exam center. So, only carry those items that you need to write the exam.
- How to check allotted exam center - The name and address of the exam center will be mentioned in the NIFT 2024 admit card. The admit card will also contain the exam center reporting time.
- Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones and other infotech gadgets, are not allowed inside the exam hall. Candidates found carrying such items will be disqualified.
- Negative markings - There is a negative marking for the GAT paper. For an incorrect answer, the candidate will be deducted 25% marks. However, there is no negative marking for the CAT paper.
- Follow the instructions given by the invigilator.
- Don’t indulge in cheating or other such activities. It can lead to disqualification. In some cases, criminal proceedings may also be brought against the candidate.
- The candidate is allowed to carry a personal transparent water bottle.
- If the candidate is diabetic, then he or she is also allowed to carry sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange).
- STATIONERY: The candidate must bring with them a simple transparent ballpoint pen, pencils, erasers, and rulers (in a transparent pouch).
- Special exemption for CAT Applicants - Only candidates who are appearing for the CAT Exam (2nd shift) are allowed to carry coloring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box.
- Also, for the CAT exam, a physical Question Booklet with space for responses will be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall.
- Taking one’s seat inside the exam hall - Once you have identified your seat, take the seat immediately. Note that if a candidate is found to have changed the room/ hall or the seat on his/her own other than the one allotted, it would be considered a case of unfair means and the candidature will be disqualified and no plea will be accepted.
- Once the GAT - CBT exam starts, ensure that the question paper displayed on the computer is as per the opted examination indicated in the admit card.
- Rough sheet - The candidate will have to do all rough work on the blank paper sheets provided inside the exam venue. The rough sheets will have to be dropped at the designated dropbox once the exam is over. Don't forget to write your name and roll number at the top of each sheet. If you don't drop the rough sheets in the designated box, your answer booklets may not be evaluated.
- The candidate is not allowed to leave their seats without the special permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator concerned until the full duration of the paper is over.
- Dress code - NTA hasn’t specified any particular dress code for the exam. However, it is recommended that the candidates dress comfortably and decently.
- Toilet breaks - If a candidate goes for a bio-break or toilet, the candidate will likely be frisked again. Also, biometric attendance will be taken again on entry from the bio-break/toilet break.
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Non-Disclosure Agreement - By registering for NIFT 2024, the candidate is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This prohibits the candidate from disclosing any question or contents of the NIFT 2024 question paper in part or otherwise with any person, party, website, or such other media/publication. Any act in breach of the NDA will be liable for penal action as per law.
Note: Diabetic students are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles inside the exam hall. However, they are not allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate, candy, sandwiches, etc.
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Acceptable Photo ID Cards for NIFT 2025
The following documents in the original will be accepted as ID proof.
| College Identity Card with photograph |
PAN card |
| Driving License |
Voter ID |
| Passport |
Aadhaar Card (With photograph) |
| E-Aadhaar with photograph |
Ration Card with photograph |
| Bank Passbook with Photograph |
NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines - List of Barred Items
The detailed list of items barred inside the NIFT 2025 exam center is given below.
| Instruments |
Handbag |
Purse |
| Any kind of paper, textual material (printed or written material) |
Eatables (loose or packed) |
Mobile Phone |
| Earphone |
Microphone |
Pager |
| Calculator |
Docu Pen |
Slide Rules |
| Log Tables |
Camera, |
Tape Recorder |
| Electronic watches with facilities of calculator |
Any metallic item or electronic gadgets /devices in the examination hall |
Further, smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. inside the exam hall is strictly prohibited.
Use of data shared by candidates for filling NIFT 2025 application
The NTA/NIFT /Government of India can use the data provided by the candidate for internal purposes including training, research and development, analysis, and other permissible purpose(s). However, this information will not be used by any third party or private agency for any other use.
Q: In how many test centres will the NIFT 2025 exam be conducted?
The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted in 82 cities.
The list of exam cities is published on the NIFT 2025 admission brochure.
Note that the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) doesn't release the names of specific exam centres at the time of release of the application form. It only publishes the list of cities where the written exam will be conducted.
The candidate has to select the exam city.
The name and adress of the exam centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the NIFT 2025 admit card.
The exam city will be allocated basis information provided at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. The allocation will depend on various factors like number of test centres available in a city, seat intake, the address of the candidate, etc. Once an exam centre has been allocated, requests for a change will not be entertained.
Q: When will I be informed of my NIFT 2024 exam centre?
Q: What will be the basis of NIFT 2025 seat allotment?
The allotment of seats will be based on:
- Choice opted at the time of counseling registration (academic programs + campuses)
- The category of the candidate
- Seat intake in the college opted for admission
- NIFT 2025 merit rank of the candidate.
NIFT 2025 seat allotment process will be conducted in four regular and one spot rounds.
The 1st round of seat allotment will be declared around the 3rd week of June 2025. .
The counseling registration will be conducted in May 2025.
Q: How do I withdraw my seat, allotted during NIFT counseling?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted NIFT 2024 seat allotment for SPOT Round on July 27, 2024.
The seat allotment for the fourth round was announced on July 17, 2024.
Candidates who were not happy with the allotted seat or simply wanted to withdraw their seats could withdraw their seats by July 19 (midnight).
To withdraw their seats, the candidate had to follow these steps:
- Go to the NIFT admission portal
- Log in to the portal
- If will see an option for seat withdrawal.
- Click on the option and confirm the withdrawal process
- Once the withdrawal is confirmed, the allotted seat will get cancelled.
- Note that if you withdraw from the admission process, you will not be considered for seat allotment in subsequent rounds. Also, once the withdrawal process is complete, the seat acceptance fee will be refunded to you.
Q: How will I get to know which is my NIFT 2025 exam centre?
The details of the allotted exam centre will be mentioned on the NIFT admit card. For instance, the NIFT 2025 admit card will contain the name and address of the exam. In addition, the admit card will also contain the timings of the exam, and at time the candidate needs to report to the NIFT exam centre. Note that once the exam commences, no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall. So, it is recommended that the candidate reaches the exam centre at least an hour in advance. It is important that the candidate downloads the NIFT admit card as soon as it is released and goes through it carefully. This will ensure the candidate has a smooth exam-day experience by staying out of trouble.
NIFT 2025 Exam to be held in center-based mode
The GAT paper will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT), whereas the CAT will be a Paper Based Test (PBT).
The exam will be administered across 82 cities across India in a center-based mode.
Read the official notification below:
Dos and don'ts for NIFT Exam 2025
Here are some general dos and don’ts for the NIFT exam.
- Focus on revision - In these last few days leading up to the NIFT exam, you must do frequent revisions of the topics
- Solve sample papers - Along with revision, also solve a few NIFT sample papers. Also, go through previous years’ question papers to get an idea about the question paper structure, marking scheme, weightage, and other useful inputs.
- Don’t start a new topic - You might be tempted to start a new topic thinking you can ensure some additional marks. But the point is it is too late in the day to start a new topic. Because it will only eat into revision time. Also, as the topic will be new, you won’t be able to master it so fast, which again will only add to the stress.
- Stay calm and relaxed - With D-day being here, it is normal to get anxious. But you can keep it to manageable proportions by staying in the present and focusing on the job at hand. So, stop daydreaming and do your daily tasks as normally you can.
- Sleep and eat well - If you want to stay calm and composed, you better start sleeping and eating well. Don’t take a heavy dinner at night. Stay hydrated.
- Keep the documents and stationery ready - Make sure that the NIFT 2025 admit card, ID card, and stationery items are ready.
NIFT 2025 - Post-exam events
After the conduct of the NIFT 2025 exam, the NTA will release the recorded responses and draft answer key.
- Display of Recorded Responses - The NTA will display the recorded responses and the NIFT 2025 question paper on the NTA website exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT before declaration of the result. The recorded responses will be displayed for around two to three days. A public notice in this regard informing the date/s when the window will open will be hosted on the NTA website.
- Display of provisional answer key for challenges - The NTA will display the provisional answer key for NIFT 2025 on the NTA website; the candidate will be allowed to challenge the provisional key. The answer keys will also be displayed for around two to three days. Challenges against the provisional key have to be made online, on payment of Rs. 200 (non-refundable) per challenged question. The decision of the NTA on the challenges will be final and the result will be declared based on final answer keys.
NIFT 2025 exam pattern
The NIFT exam pattern is course-specific. So, you need to follow the exam pattern for your program to prepare for NIFT 2025.
Exam pattern for B.Des and M.Des
| Program |
B.Des |
M.Des |
|---|---|---|
| Paper |
GAT |
GAT |
| Mode of exam |
LAN-based Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
LAN-based Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Language |
English/ Hindi |
English/ Hindi |
| Test Duration |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Number of Questions |
| Communication Ability |
40 |
30 |
| English Comprehension |
30 |
|
| Quantitative Ability |
20 |
20 |
| Analytical Ability |
15 |
25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
15 |
| TOTAL |
100 |
120 |
NIFT GAT 2025 Exam Pattern - B.F.Tech
| Program |
B.F.Tech |
|
|---|---|---|
| Paper Name |
GAT - Section A (CBT) |
GAT - Section B (CBT) |
| Language of written test |
English/Hindi |
English/Hindi |
| Test Duration |
180 minutes |
|
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Number of questions |
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
40 |
NIL |
| Quantitative Ability |
20 |
15 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability |
15 |
15 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
NIL |
| Case Study |
NIL |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
50 |
NIFT GAT 2025 Exam Pattern - M.F.M & M.F.Tech
| Program |
M.F.Tech |
MFM |
|---|---|---|
| Paper |
GAT |
GAT |
| Language of written test |
English/Hindi |
English/Hindi |
| Duration |
180 minutes |
180 minutes |
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Number of questions |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension |
45 |
50 |
| Case Study |
25 |
40 |
| Quantitative Ability |
30 |
10 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability |
25 |
25 |
| General Knowledge And Current Affairs |
25 |
25 |
| TOTAL |
150 |
150 |
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NIFT 2025 exam-day guidelines - FAQs
Will I be allowed entry inside the exam centre if I am late?
The entry to the NIFT 2025 exam centre will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
This means, if you are late, there is a chance you may not be allowed to take the exam.
So, make sure that you reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card.
Will digital admit cards accepted for entry inside the NIFT exam centre?
Digital admit cards will not be accepted as an acceptable document inside the exam hall. You need to mandatorily carry a printout of the admit card.
Further, the ID proof also need to be original and valid.
What is the mode of the NIFT 2025 exam?
The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted through CBT (Computer Based Test) and PBT (Paper Based Test) modes.
The exam for GAT (General Ability Test) will be conducted in CBT mode for all the programs. The CAT (Creative Ability Test) will be conducted through PBT (Paper Based Test) for B.Des. & M.Des.
Go through the detailed NIFT 2025 exam pattern to learn more.
Do I need to carry any stationery for the NIFT 2025 exam?
NTA officials will not provide any stationery inside the exam hall. So, you need to bring your stationery.
You will need to following stationery to attempt the paper: a simple transparent Ball Point Pen / Pencil / Erasers /Ruler (in a transparent pouch).
Those appearing in CAT paper are also allowed to carry colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box.
Can I carry my pencil/ geometry/ instrument box inside the NIFT 2025 exam hall?
The candidate is not allowed to carry Instrument/Geometry/Pencil box, Handbag, Purse or Any kind of Paper/Stationery, Eatables / Snacks and Tea / Coffee / Cold drinks / Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone / Ear Phone / Microphone / Pager / Calculator/ Camera /Tape Recorder, any metallic item or electronic gadgets etc. inside the exam hall.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The national entrance exam for the NIFT Institute this year, can keep on reading to find the latest syllabus that is prepared to test their creative and analytical ability.
It comprises the following sections: General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), and Situation Test for designing
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Answered a month ago
Hello greetings!
NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 B.It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions based on Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The exam is conducted offline.
Exam Details
GAT: 2 hours for B.Desand M.Des,
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To do well in an entrance exam like NIFT, the candidate is expected to have good drawing skills. Note that the NIFT paper will have two sub-exams - CAT and GAT.
The CAT or the Creative Ability Test will evauate the drawing skills of the candidate.
So, unless you have above average drawing skills, you
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