NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025: Application (Open), Exam Date (Feb 9), Syllabus & Latest Updates

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

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The application form for NIFT PG 2025 is currently open for M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M course. Eligible candidate may apply before the last date. NIFT PG 2025 exam will be held on Feb 9.

NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025 - NTA has started the admission process for NIFT PG 2025. 

The application form for NIFT PG 2025 is open from November 22 to January 6, 2025. With a late fee of INR 5000, applications will be accepted till January 9, 2025.

NIFT PG application form 2025 correction window will be available from January 10-12, 2025.

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NTA will conduct the NIFT PG 2025 entrance exam on February 9, 2025.

NIFT PG 2025 participating colleges offer M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Candidates applying to the M.Des course will have to appear in both GAT and CAT, whereas M.FTech and M.F.M candidates need to take only the GAT. The GAT paper will be held in a computer-based mode, while CAT will offline-based.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

A:

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is OPEN with regular fees from November 22-January 6, 2025.

With late fees, applications will be accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025.

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

Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme can 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 is open from Nov 22-January 6, 2025. However, with late fees, application will be 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:

Yes, the candidate will be given the option to edit the NIFT 2025 application form from January 10-12, 2025.

Using the NIFT 2025 application edit option, the candidate will be 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.

Keep reading to learn the full details about NIFT PG entrance exam 2025.

Latest Updates:

NIFT PG 2025 - Key Highlights

Particulars

Description

Exam Name

NLEA Admission

Conducting Body 

NTA

Courses offered

M.Des, M.F.M., and M.F.Tech

Frequency of exam

Once every year

Number of Attempts

There is no limit on the number of attempts

Mode of exam

Computer-based mode.

Courses offered

B.Des, B.F.Tech

Application fee

INR 3,000

Mode of application

Online

Exam date

February 9, 2025

Application Form

Open

Official website

nift.ac.in/admission 

NIFT 2025 entrance exam

Candidates can appear in the NIFT entrance exam 2025 for admission to both UG and PG courses


For admission to 3rd semester of a UG course, the candidate needs to take the NLEA 2025 admission

NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025 - Admission Schedule

The current and upcoming dates for the NIFT PG 2025 exam are updated in the table below. The NIFT PG 025 application form is open until January 6, 2025.

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Events

Dates

Registration open for NIFT admission 2025

November 22, 2025

Last date to apply

January 6, 2025

Last date to apply with a late fee of INR 5000

January 9, 2025

Edit window

January 10-12, 2025

Advance City Intimation Slip 

To be announced later through the website

Issue of Admit Cards

3rd week of January 2025

Conduct of NIFT 2025 exam

February 9, 2025

Answer Key for GAT Examination only (using registered user ID & password)

February, 2025

Result of Entrance Examination

March 2025

Personal Interview & documents verification

April 2025

Declaration of Final Result (Online) 

Last week of April 2025 

Seat Allocation

May-June 2025

NIFT PG 2025 Application Form

The application form for NIFT PG 2025 is open online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply for the exam before the last date.

Also, when filling in the form, the candidate must make sure that they are using only genuine and verifiable information as otherwise applications may be rejected.

How to apply for NIFT PG 2025 

The step-wise process to fill out the NIFT application form 2025 for PG courses is given below.

  1. Go to the NIFT 2025 admission portal
  2. Click on the “Click Here to Register/ Log-in (UG/PG)” tab
  3. A registration form will open
  4. Enter Aadhaar details and other basic information to register and create an applicant account.
  5. Next, log in to the account and fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
  6. Select an exam city from the drop-down menu.
  7. Upload documents.
  8. Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

NIFT PG Application Fee 2025

The candidate has to pay the application fee when filling the form. Note that the application fee is non-refundable. The application fee can be paid online using credit card, debit card, or net banking.

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.

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:   Will NTA alter information entered by the candidate in NIFT application form?

A:

The NTA will not edit/ modify/ alter any information entered by the candidate under any circumstances. It will also not entertain requests for change in information. So, you must exercise utmost caution when filling up the form.

Request for corrections made by any candidates through Post/Fax/ WhatsApp/ Email/ by hand will not be entertained by NTA.

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 is the application fee for NIFT 2025 exam?

A:

The NIFT 2025 application fee is category-specific. The application fee for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category. Meanwhile, those belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD Category need to pay only INR 1,500. The application fee has to be paid online using net banking, credit, or debit cards. The application fee will have to be paid at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. Note that payment made using demand draft will not be accepted.

Category

NIFT 2025 Application Fee 

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

INR 3,000

SC/ ST/ PwD Category

INR 1,500

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NIFT PG Exam Center 2025 

NTA will conduct the NIFT PG 2025 exam in 82 cities across India. The list of exam centers is updated in the NIFT 2025 exam prospectus.

The candidate can select their choice of exam cities in the order of priority.

List of NIFT PG 2025 Exam Cities

S. No.

State

City

1

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Port Blair

2

Andhra Pradesh

Kurnool

3

Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada

4

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam

5

Andhra Pradesh

Rajahmundry

6

Andhra Pradesh

Tirupathi

7

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

8

Assam

Guwahati

9

Bihar

Muzaffarpur

10

Bihar

Patna

11

Chandigarh

Chandigarh/Mohali

12

Chhattisgarh

Raipur

13

Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur

14

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Silvassa

15

Delhi

Delhi NCR

16

Goa

Mapusa

17

Gujarat

Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar

18

Gujarat

Rajkot

19

Gujarat

Surat

20

Gujarat

Anand

21

Gujarat

Gandhinagar

22

Gujarat

Mehsana

23

Haryana

Hisar

24

Haryana

Kurukshetra

25

Himachal Pradesh

Bilaspur Hp

26

Himachal Pradesh

Kangra

27

Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu

28

Jammu And Kashmir

Srinagar

29

Jharkhand

Dhanbad

30

Jharkhand

Ranchi

31

Karnataka

Bengaluru

32

Karnataka

Mysuru (Mysore)

33

Karnataka

Mangalore (Mangalore)

34

Kerala

Ernakulam

35

Kerala

Kannur

36

Kerala

Kozhikode

37

Kerala

Kollam

38

Kerala

Kottayam

39

Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram

40

Kerala

Thrissur

41

Ladakh

Leh / Kargil

42

Lakshadweep

Kavaratti

43

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

44

Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur

45

Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior

46

Madhya Pradesh

Satna

47

Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain

48

Maharashtra

Mumbai / Thane

49

Maharashtra

Nagpur

50

Maharashtra

Pune

51

Maharashtra

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

52

Maharashtra

Amravati

53

Maharashtra

Kolhapur

54

Maharashtra

Nanded

55

Manipur

Imphal

56

Meghalaya

Shillong

57

Mizoram

Aizawl

58

Nagaland

Kohima

59

Odisha

Berhampur-Ganjam

60

Odisha

Bhubaneswar

61

Puducherry

Pondicherry

62

Punjab

Ludhiana

63

Rajasthan

Jaipur

64

Rajasthan

Jodhpur

65

Rajasthan

Udaipur

66

Sikkim

Gangtok

67

Tamil Nadu

Chennai

68

Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

69

Tamil Nadu

Madurai

70

Tamil Nadu

Salem

71

Tamil Nadu

Tiruchirappalli

72

Tamil Nadu

Vellore

73

Telangana

Hyderabad

74

Tripura

Agartala

75

Uttar Pradesh

Meerut

76

Uttar Pradesh

Muzaffarnagar

77

Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur

78

Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

79

Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi

80

Uttarakhand

Dehradun

81

Uttarakhand

Haldwani

82

West Bengal

Kolkata

NIFT PG Exam Pattern 2025 

The exam pattern for NIFT PG 2025 is outlined in the information brochure.

 

Candidates applying for NIFT PG 2025 should carefully go through the exam pattern to understand the types of questions asked, marking scheme, weightage, sections, etc.

 

NIFT PG 2025 Exam Pattern for GAT paper - M.Des 

 

Particulars

Description

Paper

GAT

Mode of exam

Computer-based exam

Language

English/ Hindi

Test Duration

120 minutes

Sections

Number of Questions

Communication Ability

30

English Comprehension

30

Quantitative Ability

20

Analytical Ability

25

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

15

TOTAL

120

NIFT PG 2025 Exam Pattern for GAT paper - M.F.Tech and M.F.M

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

30

Quantitative Ability

30

20

Analytical & Logical Ability

25

25

General Knowledge And Current Affairs

25

25

TOTAL

150

150

NIFT PG Final Result 2025: Test Components, Weightage

PG Program

Test Component

Weightage

Master of Design (MDes)

CAT

40%

GAT

30%

GD/PI

30%

Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech)

GAT

70%

GD/PI

30%

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

GAT

70%

GD/PI

30%

NIFT PG Syllabus 2025 

NTA prepares the syllabus for the NIFT PG exam 2025.

The syllabus will outline the section-wise topics from which questions will be asked in the NIFT PG 2025 exam.

Refer to the NIFT PG 2025 syllabus given below.

Topics

Skill Tested

Skill Tested, Types of questions

Quantitative Ability

This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates.

The subtest consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentages, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance.

Communication Ability and English Comprehension

This sub-test will evaluate the language ability in day-to-day communication in English.

It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehending a situation from a given passage, etc.

Analytical Ability and Logical Ability

This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem.

Concepts and practices of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.

Candidates must keep themselves updated with the latest happenings. 

Case Study 

The test will evaluate the candidate’s managerial ability.

This sub-test is based on a situation in an industry environment. 

How to Prepare for NIFT PG 2025 exam

The candidate can prepare for the NIFT PG exam 2025 at home.

To start exam preparation, the candidate needs to follow the updated syllabus and pattern.

Next, make a study timetable taking into account the syllabus and difficulty level.

It is recommended that the candidate take notes during preparation as these notes will come in handly for quick revision.

Solve as many sample papers as you can. Also, solve previous years’ papers to understand the types of questions asked, the extent of the syllabus, and specific questions.

Close to the exam, you can solve NIFT 2025 mock tests.

NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025 - Result

NTA will declare the results of NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025 in March 2025. 

The scores of the written exam will be used to shortlist candidates for a Personal Interview.

The dates and schedule for the interview will be released after written exam results are declared.

The FINAL result of NIFT PG 2025 exam will be declared after considering the performance in the written exams (CAT and GAT) and the personal interview.c

How to check NIFT PG 2025 Result

  1. The result link will be provided here once results are out
  2. Click on the result link
  3. In the log-in window that opens, enter your application number and date of birth
  4. The result of results of NIFT PG 2025 will be dispayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the result.

NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2025 - Counseling

The National Institute of Fashion Technology will organize the counseling for NIFT PG 2025.

The counseling process will be held online and a centralized process for the NIFT 2025 participating colleges.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must register for counseling and participate in a choice-filling process. As part pf the choice-filling process, the candidate needs to select their academic program and campus.

The entries must be in the order of priority.

The NIFT PG 2025 seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of the candidate, seats available, NIFT PG merit rank 2025, etc.

The candidate will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee and confirm the seat within the given deadline. If the payment is not made, the allocation will be canceled and allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.

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