How can I apply for NIFT 2025 exam?

The application form for NIFT 2025 has to be filled online. To fill out the application form, go to the NIFT admission portal and click on the application link. A registration form will open. Enter registration details like email id, mobile number, and phone number, Upon registration, a unique candidate account will be created. Log-in to fill in the rest of the form, including personal, academic, and contact details. Documents the candidate has to upload during registration include photograph and signature in jpeg format and size not exceeding 100 kb. Finally pay the application fee of INR 3000 to complete the application process.

Can I fill out NIFT 2025 application form if I don't meet the eligibility criteria?

The candidate can fill out the application form even if they don't meet the NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria. But note that the documents and the information provided by the candidate in the application form will be cross checked. And if any discrepancy is found, the candidate can be disqualified at any stage of the application process. So, it is recommended that the candidate carefully goes through the prescribed eligibilty criteria before filling out the form. Note that the NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria is programme-specific.

Can I complete the NIFT syllabus in 4 months?

NIFT is not only one of the most competitive entrance exams in the country, with a large number of applicants, but it is also among the toughest. The syllabus for the NIFT exam is quite vast, and most of the questions can range from medium to difficult. So, to prepare for an exam like NIFT, you need to have enough time in your hands. If you are only beginning your NIFT 2025 now, you will have enough time to go through the entire syllabus. However, if 4 months is all you have, you need to pace your preparation accordingly. For instance, it will be foolhardy to try to complete the entire syllabus from the get go, because that you will put unnecessary pressure on yourself and things can only get complicated. Instead, what you can do is make a list of high-scoring, easy-to-prepare topics. First master these topics as fast as you can. Make a study plan if you need to. Once you are done with these topics, you can move to the next category of topics, and continue this strategy until you complete the entire topic. Also, if you are not able to complete a topic because you are finding it too difficult, don’t panic and waste time jostling with it for long. Leave it for the time being, and come back to tackle it later if you have time in your hands. Do solve sample papers and previous years NIFT papers as much you can.

What is the application fee for NIFT 2025 exam?

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.

Will unfilled seats in OBC, EWS, categories during NIFT counseling be converted to open category?

In case there unfilled seats in the OBC (NCL), EWS and domicile (Open) and domicile (OBC NCL) category, these seats will be converted to open category after a minimum of two rounds of seat allocation. The candidate has to select their category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. Also, the candidate must ensure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate for the category chosen. If the candidate fails to submit proper documents, he or she will be considered under open category. Also

What is the reservation process for the NIFT entrance exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFTs) will follow the following reservation criteria: Category Reservation (%) SC 15 ST 7.5 OBC-NCL 27 GEN-EWS 10 PwD 5 The candidate has to select their category of admission at the time of filling out the application form and attach supporting documents. The admission officials will verify all relevant documents at the time of counseling. Note that if the candidate fails in the verification process, he or she will be considered for admission under the open category.

How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2025 exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests. So, the candidate can take mock tests conducted by coaching institutes or by online outlets to practice for the exam. Typically, the more mock tests a candidate takes, better it is from an exam point of view. That being said, mock tests are usually taken closer to the exam to give finishing touches to ones preparation. For instance, by taking mock tests, the candidate will learn to hone ones time management skills, along with improving problem-solving skills. Note that the candidate must solve sample papers and previous years NIFT question papers, along with taking mock tests, to effectively prepare for the exam.

How can I prepare for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) of NIFT 2025 exam?

The Creative Ability Test or CAT will evaluate the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability of the candidate. To prepare for CAT the candidate must develop their observation skills, learn the basics of geometrical shapes, understand conceptualization, learn product drawing and shading. Additionally, the candidate must also work on their line quality. For instance, the candidate needs to ensure there are no jittery or multiple lines. To imporve ones drawing skills, one may start with simple drawings, and then move on to complex shapes. Also, while shading is not so important for the exam, shading skills can definitely help the candidate get a positive nod from the evaluator.

Do I need to apply separately for NIFT counseling?

The candidate will be shortlisted for counseling on the basis of their NIFT scores. You can check your eligibility status by logging into the result portal. The National Institute of Fashion Technology will conduct fresh registrations for NIFT counseling. For the current academic session, NIFT 2024, the counseling registration was conducted from June 5-15, 2024. As part of the registration process, the candidate also needed to fill in and lock choices.

Is there any age limit for appearing in NIFT 2025?

In case of the B. Des and B.FTech programmes, the candidates should be less than 24 years as on July 1 of the admission year. There is relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. However, there is no age limit for applying to the postgraduate programmes at NIFT. When applying for admission to design courses at the NIFTs, the candidate must also carefully go through the academic requirements. Note that even if a candidate qualifies the NIFT Entrance Exam but doesn't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, he or she will not be considered for admission.

Can I apply for NIFT 2025 with late fees?

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology will allow candidates with late fees. The late fee application window will open once the deadline to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form with regular fee closes. The start and last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form with late fee will be notified by the institute before the regular application form closes or sometime thereabout. The late fee for NIFT 2025 will be INR 5,000. The late fee has to be paid in addition to the application fee, which is INR 3000 for open category candidates.

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

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.

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

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.

Will my candidature for NIFT 2025 be cancelled if I select the wrong admission category?

The candidate has to select their admission category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. The candidate must make sure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate supporting their category. Note that the category selected by a candidate at the time of submitting the application form will be considered as final. If a candidate selects a reserved category i.e. SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD but fails to submitted a valid Category Certificate, he or she will be considered for open category seats provided any benefit of relaxed age or income or cut offs has not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the Admission Process. If any benefit has been availed, the candidate’s application will be rejected. Also, if a reserve category candidate is considered for open category, then he/she will have to pay the difference in amount of application fee as applicable for open category.

When and where will officials verify original documents for NIFT 2025 admission?

The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT 2025 application form will be verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission. The verification of original documents will be conducted at the campus when the candidate reports for the alloted regular programme. When reporting for verification, along with the original documents, the candidate must also bring with them self-attested photocopies. Also, if the certificates are in any other language than Hindi/ English, then a certified translation in Hindi/ English produced duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted officer. If the candidate fails to produce the translation, the candidate may be denied admission.

How can I make corrections in the NIFT 2025 application form?

The NIFT 2025 application form correction window will open soon after the online application form closes. To make corrections in the form, the candidate needs to follow these steps: Go to the NIFT 2025 admission portal If the application correction window is open, the corresponding link will be activated Click on the link Log in using candidate credentials Upon log in, make the necessary change Submit the form after making the changes.

When will NIFT 2024 admit card be released?

Admit cards for the written exams has been released on February 2, 2024. Note that the advanced city intimation slip for NIFT 2024 was released earlier. The admit card has been relesed online at the admission portal of NTA NIFT - nift.ntaonline.in. To download the admit card, you need to log in using your application number and date of birth. The NIFT 2024 admit card will be released separately for the written exams and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The admit cards for the Situation Test/ Personal Interview will be released later, around April 2024.

What are the cities or test centres where NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted?

The NIFT 2025 exam will be administered across 37 cities in the country. Note that each of these cities may have one or more exam centres. The candidate has to select their choice of exam city while filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. List of NIFT 2025 exam cities S.No City S.No City 1 Ahmedabad 20 Kolkata 2 Bengaluru 21 Lucknow 3 Bhopal 22 Madurai 4 Bhubaneswar 23 Mumbai 5 Chandigarh 24 Nagpur 6 Chennai 25 New Delhi (East, Central, North, South, and West Delhi) 7 Cochin 26 Noida 8 Coimbatore 27 Patna 9 Daman 28 Pune 10 Dehradun 29 Raipur 11 Faridabad 30 Ranchi 12 Ghaziabad 31 Rajkot 13 Gurugram 32 Surat 14 Guwahati 33 Udaipur 15 Hyderabad 34 Vadodara 16 Jaipur 35 Varanasi 17 Jammu 36 Vishakhapatnam 18 Jodhpur 37 Srinagar 19 Kannur (Kerala)

How can I select exam centers when applying for NIFT 2025?

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 2024 exam will be conducted across 37 cities in India. Note that each of these exam cities may have one or more exam centres.

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

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.

NIFT Application Form 2025: Correction Window (Closed), What Details Can be Edited, What Next?

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NIFT Application Form 2025 - NTA closed the NIFT 2025 correction window on 16, 2025 (11.50 a.m.). The correction window was reopened on January 16, 2025.

Corrections to particulars in the application form were earlier allowed from January 10-12, 2025.

The NIFT 2025 application form is closed.

Applications were accepted with regular fees until January 6, 2025. Applications with a late fee of INR 5000 were accepted from January 7-9, 2025.

The application form for NIFT 2025 opened on November 22, 2025.

The application fee for NIFT 2025 was INR 3000. Candidates who met NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria could apply.

NIFT 2025 participating colleges offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. You can select your program of study when you fill out the application form.

The NIFT Lateral Entry Admission 2025 is also open; under the lateral entry scheme, candidates will be considered for admission directly to the 3rd semester of the UG program.

The NIFT 2025 entrance written exam will be conducted on February 9, 2025. Go through the rest of the article to read the step-wise application process.

Q: When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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NIFT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the NIFT exam are postulated by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and cover the following elements:

The qualifying exam passed (which will vary depending on the academic program selected by the candidate)
Year in which the candidate passed the qualifying exam
Minimum marks obtained in the qualifying exam
Age limit
Nationality
Whether the candidate has applied under the domicile category.

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for NIFT 2025, or else he or she will not be considered for admission.

Note that the eligibility criteria are category-specific.

The exam conducting body will verify the eligibility requirements submitted by the candidate during NIFT counseling and seat allotment. Any candidate found to be furnishing incorrect or fake information will be disqualified.

How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2025

The application form for NIFT 2025 is open.

Eligible candidates will have to fill out the form online. The step-wise process to apply for NIFT 2025 is given below.

Step 1: Enter the AADHAR Number and create a login ID

Click on the application tab. A registration form would open asking you to enter the AADHAR Number.

After successful verification of your AADHAR number, fill in the following details:

Entering the following details:

Parent's name
Email ID
Mobile Number

Once the details are submitted, an acknowledgment is sent to the registered email address. Note that details provided at the time of creating the login ID cannot be modified later.

Step 2: Fill in the Application Form

The candidate next had to log in to the newly created account and fill in the following details:

Test center - Select a test center (city) from the drop-down menu.
Personal information - including the name of one's parents, gender, nationality, domicile, etc.
Address for correspondence.
Academic Qualification

Step 3: Upload documents

The candidate must upload their signature and photograph in the prescribed format (refer to the table below).

Document	Description
Photograph	Upload a recently scanned passport-size color photograph File size - File size should be no more than 100KB. Format - jpeg only
Signature	The scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on a white background. File size - File size should be no more than 100KB. Format - jpeg only

Note: Candidates seeking reservation need to upload the Valid Caste Certificate.

Step 4: Pay the application fee

This is the final step in the application process.

The application fee has to be paid online using Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking. The category-wise application fee for NIFT 2024 is given below.

Category	NIFT 2024 Application Fee (non-refundable)
General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category	INR 3,000
SC/ ST/ PwD Category	INR 1,500

NIFT Step-wise Application Process - Watch Video

The video below shows the step-wise process to fill out the NIFT application form.

Track Status of NIFT 2025 Application Form

The candidate can track the status of the NIFT 2025 application form during the application process.

The application process had various stages, like 1) Fill Application 2) Uploading of Photograph & Signature 3) Make Payment, and 4) Print Application.

If a stage was completed, a check sign and the text "completed" was displayed in green.

Refer to the image given below for clarity.

NIFT 2021 application form completion

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NIFT 2025 Application Correction Window

The application correction window for NIFT 2025 will open soon after the application form closes.

Using the application correction process, the candidate can only change a few specific information.

Details that can be corrected in NIFT Application Form

The candidate can make the below-mentioned changes in their NIFT application form during the 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

Candidates are not allowed to change their test city.

Note that if any application form is found to be incomplete or incorrect after the correction window closes, the application fee paid by such candidates will not be refunded. Also, the candidature of candidates who provide incorrect information in their application form for the NIFT exam could be canceled.

How to make corrections in NIFT Application Form 2025?

To edit the NIFT 2025 application form, the candidate needs to follow the steps mentioned below.

Click on the application correction link
Log in to the portal using your application number, email ID, and DOB
Once you log in, you can access the application form.
Make the necessary changes
Submit the edited application form.

How to Register for NIFT Interviews 2025

Candidates can register themselves for NIFT online interview 2025 by following the below steps:

Visit the official website - nift.ac.in
Click on the registration link
Enter email ID, date of birth, and roll number
Click on Submit
Follow the prescribed steps for registration
Choose a date for online interview from the given options

NIFT 2025 - Seat intake and Admission Process for UG and PG program

The NIFTs currently offer a combined intake of 5,289 seats. These include all-India, state-domicile, and NRI seats. Note that the NIFTs offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses.

Admission to the above courses will be conducted based on NIFT 2025 scores.

Note that B.Des and M.Des candidates need to appear in both CAT and GAT written exams. However, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M candidates only need to take the GAT written test.

Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a Situation Test (B.Des) / Personal Interview.

The final merit list for admission will be prepared by giving weightage to GAT, CAT, and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, as admission to the course will be based on GAT scores only.

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