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DesignNIFT Entrance Exam
National Institute of Fashion Technology
- Domain
- Design
- Level
- National
- Type
- Entrance
- Application closes
- 6 Jan 2026
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Overview
Conducting body
National Institute of Fashion Technology
What you get
Admission to B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.F.M, M.FTech at 18 NIFTs
Latest content cycle
2026
Application window
8 Dec 2025 → 6 Jan 2026
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Qualification pathway
Take only the tests required for your NIFT programme
GAT is common to the listed programmes. CAT applies to design programmes, while the shortlisted-candidate assessment differs by programme. Final admission follows the programme-specific weightage and counselling rules in the current notice.
B.Des route
- 1
General Ability Test
RequiredAll listed UG/PG programmes with programme-specific durations and structure
- 2
Creative Ability Test
RequiredDesign programmes
- 3
Situation Test or Personal Interview
If applicableShortlisted B.Des candidates take the programme-specific Situation Test.
M.Des route
- 1
General Ability Test
RequiredAll listed UG/PG programmes with programme-specific durations and structure
- 2
Creative Ability Test
RequiredDesign programmes
- 3
Situation Test or Personal Interview
If applicableShortlisted M.Des candidates take the programme-specific Personal Interview.
B.F.Tech / M.F.M. / M.F.Tech route
- 1
General Ability Test
RequiredAll listed UG/PG programmes with programme-specific durations and structure
- 2
Situation Test or Personal Interview
If applicableA Personal Interview applies only where the current programme notice prescribes it; B.F.Tech selection may conclude on the GAT merit route.
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
General Ability Test
computer based testQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Creative Ability Test
paper based testQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
180 min
Situation Test or Personal Interview
programme specific assessmentQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
SyllabusPending verification
Showing all 25 topics, across all 8 subjects and 3 chapters.
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
- synonyms
- antonyms
- words with corresponding meanings
- singular
- plural
- one word substitutes
- idioms and phrases
- correct spellings
- comprehend a situation from a given passage
Quantitative Ability
Quantitative Ability
- Addition
- Multiplication
- Division
- Fractions
- Percentage
- Rate of Interest
- Work and Task
- Ratio and Proportion
- Distance
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Case Study
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Situation Test
Situation Test
- space visualization
- innovative and creative use of given material
- composition of elements
- colour scheme
- construction skill
- finesse of the model
- overall presentation
Personal Interview
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Exam Date: 2026-02-08
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Exam Date
Completed2026-02-08
Correction Window
Completed2026-01-12 → 2026-01-14
Late Fee Window
Completed2026-01-07 → 2026-01-10
Application Window
Completed2025-12-08 → 2026-01-06
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Note
NIFTEE is an admission examination; outcomes depend on the NIFT programme completed.
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Previous-year papersPending verification
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How to applyOfficial link available
- 1Read the NIFTEE Bulletin and NIFT Prospectus
- 2Register and save the system-generated application number
- 3Choose programme and exam cities and upload prescribed images/documents
- 4Pay the programme/category fee
- 5Download and retain the confirmation page
FAQsPending verification
Are all NIFT tests computer based?
No. GAT is computer based, while CAT is paper based; shortlisted programme-specific Stage 2 assessments may include a Situation Test or Personal Interview.
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