Entrance Exam for NIFT: A Platform for a glittering career!

Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIIFT Entrance Exam )

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Manashjyoti Hazarika
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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 16:34 IST

The NIFTs are among the foremost design institutes in the country. So, if you study a design course in any of the top NIFTs, you are bound to fasttrack your career!

Lights, Action, Runaway! Ever thought of making a glittering career in the fashion industry..?? Here is the right platform; prepare and appear in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam, and you can be well on your way to fulfilling your dream. Fashion design is a wide concept that covers many aspects and it is more than clothes and models only. Becoming a fashion designer in this competitive industry will require a lot of you.

To become a successful fashion designer you must possess a few qualities:

  • Fashion knowledge
  • Creativity
  • Originality
  • Technical skills

These key components can provide you with a glittering career in the fashion industry. Fashion is about style and persona and a sense of fashion...if you've got it, then the way is all yours, make your career the way you want.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct the NIFT 2025 entrance exam on February 9, 2025. The exam will be administered in a center-based mode. The CAT paper will be held offline, while the GAT will be a computer-based test. The candidate is urged to carefully go through the NIFT 2025 exam pattern to understand the question paper structure, including the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, test duration, etc. The NIFT 2025 syllabus meanwhile will include the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam.

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Q:   Is it easy to crack DAT?

A:

DAT entrance exam is considered to be moderate. IN NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the DAT.

But note that difficulty level can also be subjective, as it may also depend on your level of preparation. For instance, if you prepare well, you may be able to solve even the so-called difficult questions easily.

Q:   What skills are tested in a Design Aptitude Test (DAT)?

A:

Some of the skills of candidates that are tested in DAT include:

  • Design ability
  • Observation skills
  • Illustration skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Imaginative skills
  • Space Visualization

To get a good score in the DAT, the candidate must work on each of these skills.

Q:   Do I need to solve sample papers to prepare for ITM-IDM entrance exam?

A:

ITM IDM 2025 entrance exam sample papers are good resources to prepare for the exam. These papers will contain similar types of questions to those asked in the actual exam.

Or, in other words, they will cover the same topics and will be of identical difficulty level.

So, candidates need to solve as many sample papers they can.

 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are amonst the most prestigious institutes in the country that cater to fashion education. It is the biggest brand in India which creates cutting-edge fashion designers for the industry. It offers various courses in design management and technology. It aims at delivering the fashion industry with candidates who have a zeal to do something creative.

There are 19 institutes that will participate in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam.

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NIFT offers four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) courses in accessory design, fashion communication, fashion design, knitwear design, leather design, and textile design; Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) in apparel production. It also provides two-year courses in Master of Design (M.Des.); Master of Fashion Management (MFT); and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech).

Admissions: Gateway to NIFT

Through the written test you can take admissions to NIFT; in this written test candidates will be tested based on facets of skill, aptitude, and knowledge of the opted program.

In general, it is a 4-way process and a candidate will be assessed on various things:

Q:   What are the last months tips to prepare for ITM IDM 2025 entrance exam?

A:

In the last few days leading up to the ITM IDM 2025 entrance exam, you need to follow these tips:

  • Don’t start any new topics.

  • Do timely revision

  • Solve sample papers

  • Take mock tests

  • Eat and stay healthy

1. Situation Test: in this, you will be evaluated based on your performance in the psychometric test, group discussions, and interviews.

2. General Ability Test (GAT): this part comprises of various sections such as quantitative ability, communication ability, English comprehension, analytical ability, and a business domain test -- where the candidate's knowledge and awareness is tested about the fashion industry, etc.

3. Creative Ability Test: It will examine the skills of a candidate, power of observation, innovation, and design ability.

4. Managerial Ability Test (MAT): it includes examining students on three sub-tests- Case Study, Business Domain Test, and Logical Ability.

Several Master' program at the institute includes a psychometric test where candidates are tested in Task-Oriented Competencies and People Oriented Competencies. NIFT also offers diploma courses that range from one month to a year. Admission to these courses is based on a personal interview.

Career Prospects in Fashion Designing:

The fashion industry provides plenty of opportunities to budding candidates. India is a hub of fashion designers where you can have sheer variety and availability of materials- from conventional clothing to modern clothing and handlooms in vibrant weaves and dyes. The fashion world is too big and there are many profiles where one can think of beginning his/her career.

A placement assistance facility is available for students who complete their graduation and post-graduation. Several leading companies conduct campus recruitment annually. Students are being placed in companies like Adidas, Calvin Klein, Black Berry's, Pantaloon Group Shahi Export House, Raymond, and Reebok to name a few.

Major careers after the successful completion of the program:

  • Designers
  • Design managers
  • Merchandisers
  • Freelance design consultants
  • Forecasting and fashion trend forum organizers
  • Fashion communication journalists
  • Costume designers

Guidance and Training for Entrance Exam for NIFT:

To gain admission in one of the best fashion institutes in India, you should take proper guidance and training. Since 2011, in Hyderabad Takshshila Institute of Professional Studies has been providing Objective-Centric coaching in the preparation of NIFT, NID, CEED & other premier design institutes's Entrance Examinations.

It provides coaching for Written Exams, Studio Tests, Situation Tests, Portfolio Guidance, and Interviews. Modes of teaching include Classroom training, Distance Education with Contact Classes, and Postal Courses.

Good Luck with a glittering career in the fashion industry!

Source: Richha Bhatnagar (Shiksha Team)

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