The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule and guidelines for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2025. This examination provides admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs for the academic session 2025–26. Below is a detailed summary of the notification.
Examination Overview
The entrance exams are conducted for the following programs:
Undergraduate Programs (UG): Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
Postgraduate Programs (PG): Master of Design (M.Des.), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.), and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
Ph.D. Programs
Key Dates and Deadlines
Activity
Tentative Dates
Online Registration Begins
22 November 2024
Last Date for Registration
06 January 2025
Late Fee Submission Window (₹5000 extra)
07–09 January 2025
Correction of Application Details
10–12 January 2025
Advance City Intimation
To be announced
Admit Card Release
To be announced
Examination Date
09 February 2025 (Sunday)
Result Declaration
To be announced
Examination Pattern
The NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam comprises two main types of tests:
Program
Test Components
Shortlisting Criteria
B.Des.
GAT + CAT
Followed by a Situation Test
B.F.Tech.
GAT
Based on GAT scores
M.Des.
GAT + CAT
Followed by Personal Interview
M.F.M.
GAT
Followed by Personal Interview
M.F.Tech.
GAT
Followed by Personal Interview
Ph.D.
Written Test
Research Proposal Presentation + Interview (RPPI)
GAT (General Ability Test): Conducted online (CBT).
The General Ability Test (GAT) will be bilingual (Hindi and English). Candidates must choose their preferred medium during registration. In cases of ambiguity, the English version will prevail.
Eligibility and Application Process
Programme
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
1. Passed 10+2 from a recognized Central/State Board (CBSE, State Board, CISCE).2. Pass grade in Senior Secondary School Examination (National Open School) with 5 subjects.3. 3 or 4 years diploma after 10th, recognized by AICTE/State Board.4. Any equivalent 10+2 examination recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).5. GCE A-level/International Baccalaureate (IB).
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
1. Passed 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognized Central/State Board (CBSE, State Board, CISCE).2. Pass grade in Senior Secondary School Examination (National Open School) with 5 subjects including Mathematics.3. 3 or 4 years diploma in Engineering after 10th, recognized by AICTE/State Board.4. Any equivalent 10+2 examination (with Mathematics) recognized by AIU.5. GCE A-level with Mathematics/IB.
Master of Design (M.Des)
1. Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University.2. Undergraduate diploma (minimum 3 years) from NIFT/NID.Note: The course presupposes design fundamentals.
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
1. Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University.2. Undergraduate diploma (minimum 3 years) from NIFT/NID.
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
1. B.F.Tech from NIFT.2. B.E./B.Tech from a recognized Institute/University.3. B.F.Tech (4 years) from any recognized Institute/University.
Artisan category:
Programme
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
1. Passed 10+2 from a recognized Central/State Board (CBSE, State Board, CISCE).2. Pass grade in Senior Secondary School Examination (National Open School) with 5 subjects.3. 3 or 4 years diploma after 10th, recognized by AICTE/State Board.4. Any equivalent 10+2 examination recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).5. Artisan/Ward of Artisan with a valid Artisan Card issued by the Development Commissioner (Handicraft/Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, or applied for the card before 22 November 2024.
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
1. Passed 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognized Central/State Board (CBSE, State Board, CISCE).2. Pass grade in Senior Secondary School Examination (National Open School) with 5 subjects including Mathematics.3. 3 or 4 years diploma in Engineering after 10th, recognized by AICTE/State Board.4. Any equivalent 10+2 examination (with Mathematics) recognized by AIU.5. GCE A-level with Mathematics/IB.
Master of Design (M.Des)
1. Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University.2. Undergraduate diploma (minimum 3 years) from NIFT/NID.Note: The course assumes candidates possess design fundamentals and skills.
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
1. Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University.2. Undergraduate diploma (minimum 3 years) from NIFT/NID.
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
1. B.F.Tech from NIFT.2. B.E./B.Tech from a recognized Institute/University.3. B.F.Tech (4 years) from any recognized Institute/University.
Eligibility Criteria for NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA):
Programme
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
1. Passed 10th (Secondary School Examination).AND2. Passed a 3 or 4-year diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in relevant fields like Fashion, Apparel, Textile, Accessories, Home Science, Handloom Technology, Products, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, Apparel Technology, Leather, or Fine Arts.OR1. Passed 12th (Senior Secondary) recognized by AIU.AND2. Completed a 2-year regular UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing 12th.
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
1. Passed 10th (Secondary School Examination).AND2. Passed a 3 or 4-year diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in relevant fields like Fashion, Apparel, Textile, Home Science, or Handloom Technology.OR1. Passed 12th (Senior Secondary) recognized by AIU with Mathematics.AND2. Completed a 2-year UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing 12th.
Admission Eligibility for Ph.D. (Full-time & Part-time):
Qualification
Minimum Years of Education After Class X
CGPA/Marks
Work Experience
Master’s degree in the relevant area (Design, Management, Technology) or equivalent qualification from an institute/university of national/international repute
07
CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (5.5 for SC/ST) or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate.
None, candidates appearing in the final semester/year may apply (as per Format-8).
Master’s degree in a discipline not relevant to the areas identified by NIFT
07
CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (5.5 for SC/ST) or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate.
10 years of professional experience (teaching/working) in the proposed area of research.
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area (Design, Management, Technology) or equivalent qualification from an institute/university of national/international repute
05
CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (7.5 for SC/ST) or equivalent OR 75% (70% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate.
10 years of professional experience (teaching/working) in the proposed area of research.
Age Criteria
Programme
Age Limit
Undergraduate (UG)
Maximum age: less than 24 years as of 1st August of the year of admission.
Postgraduate (PG)
No age limit.
Examination Fees
Category
Application Fee
Open/Open-EWS/OBC(NCL) (for one program: B.Des., B.F.Tech., MFM, M.Des., M.F.Tech., or Ph.D.)
₹ 3000
SC/ST/PwD (for one program: B.Des., B.F.Tech., MFM, M.Des., M.F.Tech., or Ph.D.)
₹ 1500
Open/Open-EWS/OBC(NCL) (for two programs: e.g., B.Des. & B.F.Tech., or MFM & M.Des.)
₹ 4500
SC/ST/PwD (for two programs: e.g., B.Des. & B.F.Tech., or MFM & M.Des.)
