NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 - NTA will conduct the NIFT 2025 written exams on February 9, 2025. The written exams include the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). The exam will be held in a center-based mode and has two papers.
The written exams include the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT).
The candidate needs to bring the NIFT 2025 admit card and ID for the exam. The NIFT city intimation slip 2025 will be released soon. It will contain the name of the exam city allocated. Details about the exam center will be notified through the NIFT 2025 admit card. The admit card will be released in January 2025.
The link to download the city intimation slip will be provided here. Use your application number and date of birth to download the city intimation slip.
The NIFT 2025 application form is closed. The NIFT 2025 application correction window was open from January 10-16, 2025.
The computer-based GAT is mandatory for all courses. However, only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the offline-based CAT.
The NIFT 2025 written exam scores will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The final results of NIFT 2025 will be prepared by weighting the written exam and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
What is NIFT Entrance Exam?
NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The exam includes the written exams comprising the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. Situation Test/ Personal Interview is for B.Des candidates. Shortlisted candidates have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. Admission to the B.F.Tech program will be based on GAT scores.
The final score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes. The institutes offer the following courses - B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. Admission to these courses will be based on NIFT merit rank.
Note that the National Institute of Fashion Technology also allows candidates the option of direct admission to the 3rd semester of a UG program.
Interested candidates may apply for NIFT Lateral Entry Admission 2025.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Highlights
The important points related to the NIFT 2025 exam are in the table below.
Particulars |
Description |
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Exam Name |
NIFT Entrance Exam |
Who will conduct NIFT 2025 written exams? |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Conduct of Situation Test/ PI + Counseling |
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
Frequency of exam |
Once every year |
Number of Attempts |
There is no limit on the number of attempts. However, the age limit applies to the UG programs. |
Mode of exam |
The NIFT exam has two papers. The GAT and CAT. The GAT will be an online, computer-based exam. CAT will be conducted offline. |
Courses offered |
B.Des, M.Des, M.F.M, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech |
Application fee |
INR 3,000 |
Mode of application |
Online |
NIFT 2025 application form START date |
Open |
Release of exam Notification |
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Exam DATE |
February 9, 2025 |
Participating NIFTs |
19 |
Important Resources |
Best books to prepare for NIFT 2025 Tips to prepare for NIFT 2025 at home Also Read - NIFT Lateral Entry Admission 2025 |
Admission to PG Courses |
The NIFTs offer M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Applicants are urged to go through theNIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025 to learn more about the admission process. |
NIFT Admit Card 2025
The NTA will release admit cards for the NIFT 2024 written exams online at nift.ntaonline.in. To download the admit card, you will have to enter your application number and date of birth.
Note, that the admit card will not be sent by post.
On the day of the NIFT 2025 exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center with an admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
The admit card will carry details like the name, roll number, exam date and timings, and venue details. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
Note that separate admit cards will be issued for the Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
Step-wise process to download the NIFT 2025 admit card
- Go to the NIFT admission portal
- Click on the admit card link
- A log-in window will open
- Enter your email ID and password.
- On successful login, you can download the admit card.
NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip
The NTA will release the NIFT city intimation slip 2025 anytime now. To download the intimation slip, use your application number and date of birth.
The intimation slip will contain the name of the city allocated to the candidate, along with other details like application number and exam date.
Note that once a city has been allocated, there is no provision to change it.
Also, unlike the admit card, the intimation slip is not required to appear in the NIFT 2025 exam.
NIFT Syllabus 2025
The NIFT exam is conducted in TWO stages.
- Stage 1 - The first stage includes the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- Stage 2- Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
B.Des and M.Des candidates need to appear in both GAT and CAT. Other candidates only need to take the GAT.
The NIFT 2025 syllabus for the written exams is given below.
NIFT 2025 Syllabus for Written Exams |
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GAT Test |
CAT Test |
Note: Note that GAT is common for all programs. So, irrespective of the program you are seeking admission to, the GAT paper is mandatory. |
The test is administered to evaluate the intuitive ability, power of observation concept development, and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of color and illustration skills. The candidate is not allowed to reveal his or her identity by marking the answer sheet. Note: Only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT written exam. |
NIFT 2025 Syllabus for Situation Test
If shortlisted, B.Des candidates must appear in a Situation Test. Here are key points about the Situation Test.
- The situation test will be a hands-on test to evaluate the material handling and innovative ability in a given situation with a given set of materials.
- The candidate must make a model/design using the given material.
- The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, the composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, the finesse of the model and overall presentation, etc.
- The candidate will also have to prepare a write-up explaining the model. The write-up should be in English.
- The candidate is not allowed to disclose their identity.
- The situation test will be evaluated on the SPOT.
NIFT Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates appearing in the NIFT 2025 exam are urged to consult the NIFT 2025 exam pattern to prepare for the exam.
The exam pattern will contain insights into the exam like the types of questions, how many questions are asked, total and sectional questions, weightage, etc.
Here we bring you the NIFT 2025 exam pattern for the written exams and Situation Test/ PI.
NIFT GAT Exam Pattern 2025 - B.Des and M.Des
Program | B.Des | M.Des |
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Paper | GAT | GAT |
Mode of exam | Computer-based exam | Computer-based exam |
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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 - Situation Test
B.Des candidates must appear in a Situation Test. PG candidates must appear in a Personal Interview.
The NIFT 2025 Situation Test will evaluate the “material handling and the innovative ability” of applicants. Here, candidates will be examined in areas like “Space Visualization, Innovative and creative use of given material, the composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, the finesse of the model and overall presentation, etc.
At the time of the Situation Test, the candidate must submit a write-up explaining the model. The write-up must be in the English language. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language.
NIFT Exam Centers 2025
The updated list of exam cities for NIFT 2025 (written exams) is notified through the information brochure.
The NIFT written exam will be conducted across 82 cities in the country.
The candidate has to select their preferred city when filling out the NIFT 2025 application form.
Note that an exam city can have one or more exam centers.
The name and address of the exam center allocated to the candidate were mentioned on the admit card. You can't select a specific exam center, as you are only allowed to select the city.
The allotment of NIFT 2025 exam centers will be based on factors like:
- Exam city selected
- Address of the applicant
- The seat intake at the available exam centers in the city opted for by the candidate
Go through the city-wise list and details of the NIFT 2025 exam center here.
NIFT Sample Papers 2025
Candidates appearing in NIFT 2025 must make sample papers a part of their exam preparation.
Sample papers for one will help you develop problem-solving and time-management skills. Note that sample papers will contain similar questions to the ones asked in the NIFT exam. So, their difficulty level and range would match your requirements.
You can start solving sample papers very early on in your preparation. For instance, after completing a chapter, you may solve all related problems given in the sample paper.
Even if you want to improve time-management skills, there are few better tools than sample papers.
Along with sample papers, the candidate also needs to solve previous years' question papers of NIFT:
- Previous year's question papers will give the candidate an idea regarding the types of questions asked in the design entrance exam.
- The candidate can check the difficulty level, types of questions asked, marking scheme, and weightage by consulting these papers.
- The candidate may also check if there is any change in the types of questions asked, or any emerging trends by consulting the question papers.
Along with sample papers, the candidate must also solve previous years' NIFT question papers.
Unlike sample papers, the previous years' papers will contain the specific questions asked in the previous editions of the NIFT exam.
Consequently, the question papers will help the candidate identify the types of questions asked, how they are asked, the structure of the question paper, and the difficulty.
Additionally, the candidate can also look for any emerging trends.
So, give your NIFT 2025 exam preparation that much-needed push by solving NIFT sample and question papers.
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39 Institutes accepting NIFT Entrance Exam
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi
Hauz khas, Delhi • Public
- ₹ 5.86 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
H.S.R Layout, Bangalore • Public
- ₹ 5.86 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
Navi Mumbai • Public
- ₹ 5.63 Lakh
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai
Taramani, Chennai • Public
- ₹ 9.02 Lakh
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time