Go through NIFT 2021 admission schedule for Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI/OCI Category students. The application process started on January 6, 2021.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has announced the commencement of NIFT admission process for NRI category students. Aspirants who are applying for NIFT admission under NRI category (Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI/OCI) need to complete their application process latest by April 30, 2021. The application form for NIFT 2021 entrance exam will be available on the official website only.
NIFT entrance exam is the means through which aspirants can secure admission in Bachelor of Design (BDes), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech), Master of Design (MDes), Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech) offered at NIFT campuses.
Important Dates for NIFT Entrance Exam 2021
Aspirants can go through important NIFT admission dates for Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI/OCI Category students in the table below:
| NIFT Admission Event | NIFT Admission Dates 2021 |
|---|---|
| Start date to fill application form for NRI category students | 06-Jan-2021 |
| End date to fill application form for NRI category students | 30-Apr-2021 |
Candidates can go through important exam events related to NIFT admissions 2021 for Indian category student in the table below:
| NIFT Entrance Exam Events |
NIFT Entrance Exam Dates |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Start date to fill online application forms |
14-Dec-2020 |
12 noon onwards |
| Last date to fill online application forms |
21-Jan-2021 |
11:59 pm |
| Last date for online registration with late fee of Rs 5,000 (in addition to the applicable application fee) through Credit/Debit Card only |
24-Jan-2021 |
11:59 pm |
| Start date to edit/ update NIFT application form |
25-Jan-2021 |
12 pm onwards |
| Last date to edit/ update NIFT application form |
28-Jan-2021 |
By 5 pm |
| Download NIFT exam admit card |
01-Jan-2021 |
2 pm |
| NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 for UG & PG course |
14-Feb-2021 |
As per schedule |
| Start date for window to receive observations/objection from the candidate for GAT exam: Candidates are allowed to take away the General Ability Test (GAT: Objective type question Paper). Keys of the GAT will be uploaded on the website so that candidates may give their observation/ objection if any, during this period against payment of Rs 500 per observation/ objection. |
17-Feb-2021 |
10 am |
| End date for window to receive observations/objection from the candidate for GAT exam: Candidates are allowed to take away the General Ability Test (GAT: Objective type question Paper). Keys of the GAT will be uploaded on the website so that candidates may give their observation/ objection if any, during this period against payment of Rs 500 per observation/ objection. |
20-Feb-2021 |
10 pm |
| Declaration of NIFT result for admissions 2021 |
February/March, 2021 |
- |
| Last date for online registration for foreign nationals/SAARC/NRIs/OCI |
30-Apr-2021 |
- |
| Situation Test / Group Discussion / Interview |
April – May, 2021 |
- |
| Declaration of Final Result (Online) |
End of May / June, 2021 |
- |
| Counselling |
End of May /June 2021 Onwards |
|
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 will be held on February 14. Aspirants can go through the schedule for NIFT exam day in the table below:
| Course |
Test |
Test Timing |
|---|---|---|
| BDes |
CAT |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| GAT |
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
|
| MDes |
CAT |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| GAT |
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
|
| BFTech |
GAT |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| MFTech |
GAT |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| MFM |
GAT |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
NIFT 2021 exam pattern is such that candidates need to appear for Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). However, a point to note here is that NIFT exam pattern varies depending on the course for which candidates have applied for admission.
| NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Weightage for Each Test |
||
|---|---|---|
| Programme |
Test |
Weightage |
| Bachelor of Design |
CAT |
50% |
| GAT |
30% |
|
| Situation Test |
20% |
|
| Master of Design |
CAT |
40% |
| GAT |
30% |
|
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology |
GAT |
100% |
| Master of Fashion Technology |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Master of Fashion Management |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
Read More:
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Dates
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Application Form
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Admit Card
- List of NIFTs in India
- Colleges accepting NIFT entrance exam scores for admissions
- Fee Structure for UG and PG Design Courses in NIFTs
- Why join NIFT – How is National Institute of Fashion Technology different from other design colleges
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