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NIFT
NIFT Entrance Examination
National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance — Creative Ability Test (CAT) + General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Situation Test (B.Des) or Group Discussion + Personal Interview (B.FTech). Admission to 18 NIFT campuses for B.Des / B.FTech / M.Des / M.F.M / M.FTech.
Updated 25 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Source: official exam authority notification · refreshed weekly. How this works →
NIFT — मुख्य जानकारी
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- परीक्षा कराने वाली संस्था
- National Testing Agency (NTA) exams.nta.nic.in/niftee ↗
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AI ट्यूटर से पूछें →NIFT eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 16 – 24 years (General)B.Des / B.FTech: 24 years on 1 August of admission year. No upper age for M.Des / M.FTech / M.FM.
- Education
- B.Des / B.FTech: Class 12 (any stream) with minimum 50% aggregate. M.Des / M.FTech: Bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit (within age cap for UG).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen + OCI / foreign nationals (supernumerary seats).
NIFT cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
B.Des composite score (CAT + GAT + Situation Test) — top NIFTs (Open category, 2024)
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) ranks are tighter than B.FTech because UG seats are fewer (~250 per metro campus).
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NIFT Delhi B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~250 – 400 |
| 2024 | NIFT Mumbai B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~400 – 600 |
| 2024 | NIFT Bangalore B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~600 – 850 |
| 2024 | NIFT Chennai B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~700 – 1,000 |
| 2024 | NIFT Hyderabad B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~750 – 1,100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
NIFT paper analysis — what actually got asked
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
GAT (General Ability Test — 100 marks objective)
20/250 marks avg
Quantitative ability
~20 marks(8%)
GAT
80/250 marks avg
Communication ability + English comprehension
~25 marks(10%)Analytical ability + logical reasoning
~25 marks(10%)General knowledge + current affairs + case study
~30 marks(12%)
CAT (Creative Ability Test — 150 marks subjective)
90/250 marks avg
Concept visualisation + sketching + colour use
~90 marks(36%)
CAT
60/250 marks avg
Idea generation + composition + creative problem solving
~60 marks(24%)
Takeaways for prep planning
- CAT (Creative Ability Test) carries 60% of the written weight. Most rejection happens here — daily 1-2 hr sketching + colour practice for 6+ months is the standard prep timeline.
- GAT is JEE-Main lite — most JEE/CAT aspirants find it manageable; pure-Humanities candidates need focused quant + reasoning prep.
- Situation Test (post-shortlist) is a 3D model-making round with given materials. Practice with everyday materials (cardboard, foam board, fabric scraps).
NIFT — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
क्या NIFT की तैयारी के लिए Shishya मुफ़्त है?
What can I get from NIFT?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 100 — NIFT elite
98–100% · Rank 1 – 100
- •NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (All-India top 50, first choice guaranteed)
- •NIFT Delhi — any program of choice (merit scholarship eligible)
- •NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design (top 100, premium placement opportunities)
- •Campus topper consideration at most NIFT locations
- •Industry mentorship and international exposure programs
- •Strong foundation for fashion industry leadership roles
All-India top 300
95–98% · Rank 100 – 300
- •NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (rank under 200, top preference assured)
- •NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design (General category rank 150-280)
- •NIFT Delhi — Fashion Communication (rank approximately 120-250)
- •NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Design (rank under 250)
- •Guaranteed admission to preferred campus and discipline
- •Scholarship opportunities at most campuses
Top 1000 — premier seats
90–95% · Rank 300 – 1,000
- •NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (top preference, General category rank under 800)
- •NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design / Communication (rank 400-900 range)
- •NIFT Delhi — Fashion Communication (approximately rank 600-1000)
- •NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Design (rank under 700 for General)
- •NIFT Kolkata — Leather Design (specialized, rank 500-900)
- •First-round allocation likely at campus of choice
Top campuses — most programs
82–90% · Rank 1,000 – 3,000
- •NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (approximately rank 2000-2800 General category)
- •NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design (cut-off around rank 1800-2500)
- •NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Communication (rank approximately 1500-2200)
- •NIFT Kolkata — Fashion Design (competitive, rank 1700-2400)
- •NIFT Chennai — Fashion Design (approximately rank 1900-2700)
- •Multiple program choices at premier campuses
Established campuses in reach
70–82% · Rank 3,000 – 8,000
- •NIFT Hyderabad — Fashion Design (approximately rank 6000-7500 General)
- •NIFT Kolkata — Fashion Communication (cut-off around rank 5000-7000)
- •NIFT Chennai — Accessory Design (rank approximately 4500-6500)
- •NIFT Bengaluru — Textile Design (competitive, rank 4000-7000 range)
- •NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Technology (approximately rank 5500-7500)
- •Strong portfolio can improve placement chances within these campuses
Mid-tier NIFT campuses
55–70% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
- •NIFT Bhopal — Fashion Design (approximately rank 12000-14000 General)
- •NIFT Raebareli — Accessory Design (rank around 10000-13000)
- •NIFT Shillong — Fashion Communication (cut-off approximately rank 11000)
- •NIFT Bhubaneswar — Textile Design (rank range 9000-14000)
- •NIFT Gandhinagar — Knitwear Design (newer programs, competitive)
- •Realistic shot at multiple campuses across design disciplines
Tier 3 campuses possible
35–55% · Rank 15,000 – 25,000
- •NIFT Kangra — Fashion Design (newer campus, typically lower cut-offs)
- •NIFT Jodhpur — Fashion Communication (approximately rank 20000-23000 General)
- •NIFT Patna — Textile Design (cut-off around 18000-22000 range)
- •NIFT Kannur — Knitwear Design (newer campus with accessible cut-offs)
- •Consider open category seats at satellite campuses
Needs more prep
0–35% · Rank 25,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
NTA has conducted and declared the final results for NIFT Entrance Examination 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, completing the full admission cycle.
NTA released admit cards for Stage 2 examination of NIFTEE-2026 for UG programmes in April 2026, with advance city intimation provided to shortlisted candidates.
NTA declared the NIFT 2026 Stage 1 result on March 20, 2026, shortlisting candidates for the situation test (UG) and personal interview (PG) rounds.
The NIFT 2026 entrance exam was conducted on February 8, 2026, at 129 exam centres across 97 cities in India, with two shifts for GAT and CAT tests.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key released
बीत गयाMon, 23 Mar, 2026
रिपोर्टेडshiksha.comNIFT 2026 Final Result declared
बीत गयाWed, 3 Jun, 2026
रिपोर्टेडshiksha.comNIFT 2026 Counselling Registration (Round 1)
बीत गयाMon, 15 Jun, 2026
रिपोर्टेडtoprankers.comRegistration ran June 15-22, 2026
NIFT 2027 notification (expected)
62 दिन बादTue, 8 Dec, 2026
अनुमानितBased on previous cycle pattern; notification typically released in early December
NIFT 2027 application window opens (expected)
62 दिन बादTue, 8 Dec, 2026
अनुमानितApplications typically open with notification release
🎓NIFT 2027 entrance exam (tentative)
95 दिन बादSun, 10 Jan, 2027
आधिकारिकnta.ac.in ↗NTA Examination Calendar (public notice 16 Sep 2026): NIFT Entrance Examination on 10 Jan 2027, 1 day. Application dates come with the NIFT admission notice.
NIFT 2027 Stage 1 result (expected)
164 दिन बादSat, 20 Mar, 2027
अनुमानितStage 1 result typically declared in third week of March
NIFT 2027 PG interview call letters (expected)
176 दिन बादThu, 1 Apr, 2027
अनुमानितInterview call letters for M.Des, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech programmes
NIFT 2027 PG personal interview (expected)
183 दिन बादThu, 8 Apr, 2027
अनुमानितPG interviews typically conducted in first-second week of April
NIFT 2027 Stage 2 city intimation for Situation Test (expected)
190 दिन बादThu, 15 Apr, 2027
अनुमानितCity intimation for UG B.Des Situation Test
NIFT 2027 Stage 2 admit card for Situation Test (expected)
197 दिन बादThu, 22 Apr, 2027
अनुमानितAdmit card for B.Des Situation Test
🎓NIFT 2027 Situation Test - B.Des (expected)
203 दिन बादWed, 28 Apr, 2027
अनुमानितStage 2 Situation Test for B.Des candidates typically in late April; 3-hour hands-on test