The National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) is the national-level entrance examination for admission to programmes offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. NTA conducts the examination for UG, PG, NLEA and other notified NIFT admission categories. Programmes include B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech. Depending on the programme, candidates may be required to take the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test or Personal Interview.
| Full Name | National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination |
|---|---|
| Short Name | NIFT / NIFTEE |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Institute | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Category | Design, Fashion, Technology and Management |
| Exam Mode | Hybrid. GAT is Computer Based and CAT is Paper Based where applicable. |
| Languages | English and Hindi are used for applicable objective examination components. |
| Official Website | https://www.nift.ac.in/ |
| B.Des | Bachelor of Design is the main undergraduate design programme. Specialisations include Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Leather Design as notified by NIFT. |
| B.F.Tech | Bachelor of Fashion Technology focuses on apparel production and fashion technology. |
| M.Des | Master of Design is a postgraduate design programme. |
| M.F.M | Master of Fashion Management is a postgraduate fashion management programme. |
| M.F.Tech | Master of Fashion Technology is a postgraduate fashion technology programme. |
| NLEA | NIFT conducts lateral-entry admissions for eligible candidates under the NLEA route for notified undergraduate programmes. |
| B.Des Eligibility | Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class XII or an equivalent recognized qualification subject to the official NIFT rules. |
| B.F.Tech Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Class XII eligibility including Physics and Mathematics requirements. |
| M.Des Eligibility | Candidates must possess the qualifying undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification prescribed by NIFT. |
| M.F.M Eligibility | Candidates must possess a recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification according to NIFT rules. |
| M.F.Tech Eligibility | Candidates must possess the prescribed undergraduate qualification according to NIFT admission rules. |
| UG Age Requirement | The exact 2027 age requirement will be specified in the official NIFT 2027 admission guidelines. |
| PG Age Requirement | The current admission rules do not prescribe an age limit for regular PG programmes. |
| Photograph | Recent photograph in the prescribed format. |
| Signature | Scanned signature in the prescribed format. |
| Class X Certificate | Class X certificate or applicable proof of date of birth. |
| Class XII Certificate | Class XII marksheet or certificate where applicable. |
| Graduation Documents | Degree and marksheets for postgraduate applicants. |
| Category Certificate | Valid reservation certificate according to the prescribed rules. |
| PwD Certificate | Valid disability certificate according to applicable requirements. |
| B.Des Selection | B.Des selection uses the prescribed combination of GAT, CAT and Situation Test. |
| B.F.Tech Selection | B.F.Tech selection is based on GAT under the current structure. |
| M.Des Selection | M.Des selection uses GAT, CAT and Personal Interview under the current structure. |
| M.F.M Selection | M.F.M selection uses GAT and Personal Interview under the current structure. |
| M.F.Tech Selection | M.F.Tech selection uses GAT and Personal Interview under the current structure. |
The official NIFT 2027 notification and admission guidelines will be released by NIFT and NTA.
NIFT 2027 registration start date will be announced officially.
The final date for NIFT 2027 application submission will be announced officially.
The NIFT 2027 application correction schedule will be announced by NTA.
NIFT 2027 admit card release date will be announced officially.
The NIFT 2027 Stage 1 examination date will be announced officially.
NIFT 2027 Stage 1 result will be announced officially.
Stage 2 dates for shortlisted candidates will be announced officially.
The final NIFT 2027 result will be announced after completion of the applicable selection stages.
NIFT 2027 counselling and seat allocation schedule will be announced officially.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des GAT | — | — | — |
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | — | — | — |
| Quantitative Ability | — | — | — |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | — | — | — |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | — | — | — |
| B.Des CAT | — | — | — |
| Situation Test | — | — | — |
| B.Des Final Weightage | — | — | — |
| B.F.Tech GAT | — | — | — |
| B.F.Tech Communication and English | — | — | — |
| B.F.Tech Case Study | — | — | — |
| B.F.Tech Quantitative Ability | — | — | — |
| B.F.Tech Analytical and Logical Ability | — | — | — |
| B.F.Tech General Knowledge | — | — | — |
| M.Des GAT | — | — | — |
| M.Des CAT | — | — | — |
| M.Des Personal Interview | — | — | — |
| M.F.M GAT | — | — | — |
| M.F.M Personal Interview | — | — | — |
| M.F.Tech GAT | — | — | — |
| M.F.Tech Personal Interview | — | — | — |
Read the official NIFT admission notification and guidelines.
Register through the official NTA NIFTEE portal.
Enter personal, contact, nationality and category details.
Select the desired NIFT programme according to eligibility.
Enter Class X, Class XII, diploma or graduation details as applicable.
Upload photograph, signature and applicable certificates.
Select examination city preferences according to the official instructions.
Pay the applicable NIFT application fee through the official payment facility.
Verify all information and submit the completed application.
Download the admit card from the NTA portal.
Appear for GAT and CAT or the applicable examination components.
Shortlisted candidates appear for Situation Test or Personal Interview as applicable.
Participate in counselling and seat allocation after the final merit list.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | TBA |
| Campus Wise Cutoff | — | — |
| Programme Wise Cutoff | — | — |
| Category Wise Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
