National Institute of Fashion Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion education in India and was set up in New Delhi in 1986 with the backing of Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Over the last 30 years, it has emerged as the premier educational institute for graduate and postgraduate programs in Fashion Design, Technology & Management at both UG & PG level.
National Institute of Fashion Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion education in India and was set up in New Delhi in 1986 with the backing of Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Over the last 30 years, it has emerged as the premier educational institute for graduate and postgraduate programs in Fashion Design, Technology & Management at both UG & PG level.
Application & Admission Process
What are the Important dates of Admission Process ?
Following are the key dates in the admission process of NIFT :
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Registration Ends | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 04 Jan 2020 |
| Window to Edit Application Form | 01 Jan 2020 To 04 Jan, 2020 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Written Entrance Exam | 19 Jan 2020, Sunday |
| Result of Written Test | February/March, 2020 |
| Situation Test/Group Discussion/Personal Interview | April/May, 2020 |
| Declaration of Final Result | End of May/ June 2020 |
How can I apply ? What are the application fees ?
The application process for NIFT is online and starts in October every year. To apply for admission at NIFT, visit www.nift.ac.in.
The application process is given below in 5 easy steps:
- Read the admission brochure and instructions carefully
- Sign up and register
- Fill Details in Application Form
- Upload Photograph and Signature
- Pay Application Fee & Print your Application
What is the Entrance Exam Pattern ? Are any Sample Papers available ?
a. Creative Ability Test (CAT) :
This test is administered to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills. About 3-4 questions come for 100 marks.
b. General Ability Test (GAT) :
The language of the paper is English. This test is comprised of various sections as given below :
| Program | B.Des/M.Des |
|---|---|
| Test Duration | 2 hours |
| Sections | No. of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 25 |
| Communication Ability | 35 |
| English Comprehension | 30 |
| Analytical Ability | 30 |
| GK and Current Affairs | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
II. Written Test – For B.F.Tech / M.F.Tech / M.F.M. :
General Ability Test (GAT):
| Program | BFTech | MFTech | MFM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions | No. of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | 45 | 45 | 50 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| GK & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Case Study | 25 | 25 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
(Note: M.F.Tech also include some questions from the engineering field)
III. Situation Test – For B.Des. :
Shortlisted candidates for B.Des from the written entrance examination are required to take a Situation Test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation etc.
(Note: The use of outside/additional material in making the model/design is not permitted)
IV. Group Discussion & Personal Interview – For M.Des. / M.F.Tech / M.F.M. :
Group Discussion :
GD would comprise of approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study assigned, on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on various parameters including :
- Conceptual clarity
- Knowledge of the topic assigned
- Contribution made to the topic
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to generate new ideas
- Problem solving approach
- Leadership qualities
- Effective Communication
Personal Interview:
Candidates shall be evaluated on the various parameters as listed below :
- Career orientation
- Aptness for the course
- Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
- Communication
- General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
(Note: There is no negative marking in NIFT Entrance tests)
NIFT Seat Matrix 2019 vs 2020
| NIFT SEAT MATRIX 2019 vs 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Course (B.des) | No. of Seats (2019) | No. of Seats (2020) | Increase in seats | % increase |
| 1 | Fashion Design | 531 | 642 | 103 | 19.39 |
| 2 | Leather Design | 140 | 168 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | Accessory Design | 496 | 600 | 104 | 21 |
| 4 | Textile Design | 461 | 558 | 97 | 21 |
| 5 | Knitwear Design | 246 | 296 | 50 | 20 |
| 6 | Fashion Communication | 495 | 598 | 103 | 21 |
| # | Course | No. of Seats (2019) | No. of Seats (2020) | Increase in seats | % increase |
| 1 | Master of Design (M.Des) | 141 | 171 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) | 496 | 606 | 110 | 22 |
| 3 | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) | 116 | 140 | 24 | 20 |
What skills and aptitudes are they testing for ?
All aspirants applying to NIFT must possess basic computing knowledge and skills as applied to :
- Operating systems
- Word processing
- Text editing
- Spreadsheets
- Database application
- Presentation
- Net surfing abilities
Which cities is the Entrance Exam held in ?
The NIFT Written Exam (CAT / GAT) will be conducted in the following 32 cities in India :
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneshwar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Coimbatore
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Jodhpur
- Kangra
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Surat
- Udaipur
- Vadodara
- Visakhapatnam
- Shillong
- Srinagar
(Note: The Situation Tests & GDPI are conducted at the NIFT campuses)
What is the Passing score / cut off for admission ?
General Information
Name of the Institute
What was the Year of Establishment ?
Which Campuses do they have ?
NIFT has 16 campuses in the following cities :
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneshwar
- Chennai
- Gandhinagar
- Hyderabad
- Jodhpur
- Kangra
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Patna
- Raebareli
- Sri Nagar
- Shillong
What Programs are offered ? What is the annual intake ?
NIFT offers the following programs in Fashion Design, Technology and Management through its 16 campuses across India.
| Sr No. | Course | No of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors program(4 years) | ||
| 1. | B.Des | 2,010 |
| Accessory Design | 420 | |
| Fashion Communication | 420 | |
| Fashion Design | 450 | |
| Knitwear Design | 210 | |
| Leather Design | 120 | |
| Textile Design | 390 | |
| 2. | B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) | 360 |
| Masters Program(2 years) | 640 | |
| 1. | M.Des | 120 |
| 2. | M.F.Tech | 100 |
| 3. | M.F.Management | 420 |
What is the Eligibility Criteria to apply for programs at the Institute ?
Eligibility Criteria :
For B.Des. program :
10+2 from a recognised Board of Education
For B.F.Tech program :
10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry & Maths subjects) from any recognized board of Education
For M.F.M :
Bachelor Degree from any Institute/ University recognised by law in India or Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 3 years duration from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or National Institute of Design (NID)
M.Des program :
Bachelor Degree from any Institute/ University recognised by law in India or Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 3 years duration in UG Design from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or National Institute of Design (NID)
For M.F.Tech program :
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.E )/ Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from any Institute / University recognized by law in India.
What are the Fees for different Programs ?
The approximate yearly expense of studying and living at NIFT campus is as follows :
| Yearly Expenses | Indian Students (In Rs.) | NRI Students (In Rs.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | Sem 2 | ||
| Tuition fee ( non refundable) | 118050 | 118050 | 747800 |
| Library fee (per year) (non refundable) | 7800 | 0 | 43300 |
| Mediclaim & student development fee (per Year) (non refundable) | 3900 | 0 | 3900 |
| Exam fee (per year) | 3900 | 0 | 3900 |
| Total | 133650 | 118050 | 822700 |
| Security deposit (one time) (refundable) | 9900 | 0 | 9900 |
| Alumni association membership fee (one time) (non refundable)* | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Registration fee (one time) | 9300 | 0 | 9300 |
| Total | 19200 | 0 | 19200 |
| Total | 152850 | 118050 | 841900 |
(Note: Fees are for the academic year 2020-21.)
Is there any Reservation in Seats ? If so, what is the split ?
Indian nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them as follows :
| Category | PWD (Person With Disability) | OBC-NC | SC | ST | Foreign Nationals/NRI/SAARC | State domicile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservation for each programme | 5% | 27%* | 15% | 7.5% | 15% (supernumerary) | 20% (supernumerary) |
P.S.1 – This reservation is only available for candidates belonging to OBC non-creamy layer and having the requisite certificate
Persons with Disability (PwD) – 5 percent horizontal reservation of seats from the parent category in each programme cutting across all sections i.e. SCs, STs, OBCs (Non-Creamy only) and General category
Students domiciled in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan have 20% supernumerary reservation in Patna, Kangra, Kannur, Bhopal, Shillong, Bhubaneshwar, Jodhpur campus respectively
Does the campus have Residential facility ?
All the hostel premises including the ones being run by private enterprises are provided with round the clock professional security, a doctor on call and Recreational facilities.
Following campuses have accommodation for Girls only :
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneshwar
- Gandhinagar
- Hyderabad
- Kangra
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Patna
- Shillong
Following campuses have accommodation for Girls & Boys both :
- Chennai
- Jodhpur
- Mumbai
- Rae Bareilly
(Note: There is no residential facility on campus at Delhi)
For more details visit: https://nift.ac.in/hostel-facilities
Does the Institute have any International Affiliations ?
Details of NIFT’s International Affiliations with various universities are given in the table below:
| Sr No. | University/Institute | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Queensland University of Technology | Australia |
| 2. | De Montfort University | UK |
| 3. | Manchester Metropolitan University | UK |
| 4. | University of Northampton | UK |
| 5. | Swiss Textile College | Switzerland |
| 6. | Mod Art International | Paris |
| 7. | Shenkar College of Engineering & Design & Art | Israel |
| 8. | ENSAIT | France |
| 9. | Ecole Duperre | France |
| 10. | Saxion University of Applied Sciences | Netherlands |
| 11. | Donghua University | China |
| 12. | State University of New York College at Buffalo State | USA |
| 13. | Royal Academy of Arts | Netherlands |
| 14. | BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology | Bangladesh |
| 15. | ESMOD | Germany |
| 16. | Politecnico di Milano | Italy |
| 17. | NABA | Italy |
| 18. | Copenhagen School of Design and Technology | Denmark |
Are there any Scholarships & Student Loans available ?
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Industry & Job Market
What are the Highlights of Industry Interaction ?
Highlights of Industry Interaction are as follows :
- NID has set up the Industry & online Programmes department (I&OP), which regularly conducts design sensitisation and awareness workshops, seminars, and activities that provides competitive advantage through design.
- Through these programmes, NID shares the vast knowledge and skills of various faculties with professionals, practitioners, teachers from various industries, organisations, and institutions; and welcomes all those who wish to be associated with design.
- Throughout the year, special workshops are organised for design professionals on a variety of specific topics.
- Till date, through the department, NID has conducted many workshops and programmes that have successfully spread design awareness to various sectors in India and abroad.
What are the Highlights of Placement for recent years ?
Every year in December, NID conducts a placement week, where over 100+ recruiting companies float 1,000+ job offers for the last semester students.
Highlights of the placement program are as follows :
- The highest salary offered to a PG Student (2015 placement week) : Rs. 72 lacs p.a.
- The highest salary offered to a Graduate student (2015 placement week): Rs. 48 lacs p.a.
NID has a very strong Industry Interface & Placement process. The Industry Interface is maintained in 3 different ways –
- Sponsored classroom projects :
4 to 8 week projects are conducted for industry in last 2 years of UG and 2nd year of PG program - Mandatory Industrial training :
6 to 8 weeks projects in the industry premises. Students are paid anywhere from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month. This is scheduled during third year of UG and second year of PG program - Mandatory Diploma project:
All final semester students need to complete 6 months of diploma project with a client organization. The stipend is anywhere from Rs.15,000 to Rs.50,000 p.m.
Testimonials
Testimonials from Current or Ex Students
Arhan Sarkar
Bachelor of Design [B.DES]
Second Year (2018-19) student
“The college is the very example of what 60+ years of experience of culture and knowledge would result in. NID is a very respectable college and very prestigious. The faculty is a very experienced bunch of people and are one of the most sought after people in India. They are very respected but are also friendly with the students. In NID there is no rule to call your faculty by addressing them as Sir or Ma’am; instead you can call them by their name. This creates a positive environment of learning.”
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