Design Entrance Exam

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 2024 exam is quite vast, and most of the questions can range from medium to difficult.So, to prepare for an exam like NIFT 2024, you need to have enough time in your hands.If you are only beginning your NIFT 2024 now, i.e., with only a few months left for the exam, 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.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.

The fee structure for the design courses offered by the NIFTs is published in the information brochure. The NIFT fee structure includes components like tuition fees, library fees, exam fees, mediclaim, etc. Additional, the fee may also be divided into refundable and non-refundable types.NIFT fee structure (Regular)Academic Fee Semester Wise For Non-NRI Category (In INR)  2023-242024-252025-262026-27 Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6Semester 7Semester 8Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)143000143000150000150000158000158000166000166000Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)95000100000105000110000Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)47000490005100054000Exam Fee (Per Year)47000490005100054000Total161900143000169800150000178700158000187800166000One Time PaymentsSecurity Deposit (Refundable)120000000000Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)00000059000Registration Fee (One Time)93000000000Total213000000056000Total183200143000169800150000178700158000193700166000

NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) provides an opportunity to candidates who have completed their Diploma in relevant or related fields of Design & Technology for direct admission to the third semester of UG programmes of NIFT. Eligible candidates have to appear in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam to get lateral admission. Admission under lateral entry scheme will be strictly on merit of NIFT 2025 exam, which will include written examination, studio test/ technology aptitude test, and a personal interview. Candidates selected through lateral entry will join the regular UG students of NIFT in their second year. The seat intake under this scheme will be displayed on the website prior to seat allocation.

The GAT or the General Ability Test is mandatory for all candidates. The various components of the GAT written exam is given below.ProgramB.DesM.DesPaperGATGATMode of examComputer-based Test (CBT)Computer-based Test (CBT)LanguageEnglish/ HindiEnglish/ HindiTest Duration120 minutes120 minutesSectionsNumber of QuestionsNumber of QuestionsCommunication Ability2530'English Comprehension2530Quantitative Ability2020Analytical Ability1525General Knowledge and Current Affairs1515TOTAL100120The candidate may note that the number of questions in each section may vary. Further, the difficulty level of questions may also vary between courses.