The National Institute of Fashion Technology is a
pioneering institute and leader in the sphere of
fashion, which takes pride in having the ability to
integrate knowledge, traditional arts, contemporary
thought, academic freedom, innovations in design
and technology and creative thinking to continuously
upgrade its curriculum to address the ever changing
needs of the world. Offering an Industry-Academia
interface that provides a leading-edge learning
experience for the students, helps in building an
intricate and profound understanding about the
industry and its whereabouts.
The rich history of standing at the pinnacle of fashion
education for more than three decades stands as
a testimony to its focus on key core values where
academic excellence has been nurtured.
Bringing in a spectrum
of aesthetic and intellectual orientations, the early
instructors and pedagogues included leading
progressive scholars from the Fashion Institute of
Technology, New York, USA. Academic inclusivity has
always been at the forefront in the expansion plans
of the institute.
NIFT today has unfurled its wings throughout the
expanse of the country through its 18 professionally
managed campuses. The National Institute of Fashion
Technology provides a conducive environment to its
students from different parts of the country to achieve
their highest potential through the programmes
offered.
Since its very inception, the institute has
provided a firm foundation in fashion education in the
domains of Design, Management and Technology to
proudly become synonymous with excellent fashion
education in India. Since inception, NIFT has imparted
knowledge and equipped students with skills that
have constantly raised and set the standards in the
fashion field.
The in-house faculty of NIFT is drawn in from a
distinguished group of intellectuals who put forth a
sense of dynamism creating a pathway to effective
learning. Pupul Jaykar Hall at NIFT, headquartered
in New Delhi is a reminiscence of many educational
thinkers and visionaries who have been instrumental
to the institute’s road map to success.
NIFT regularly strengthens its academic strategy with
relentless efforts, making the institute spearhead
the driving force that empowers and supports
nation-building whilst providing energetic, keen
and enthusiastic youth with the world-class fashion
education that ingeniously blends knowledge,
academic freedom, critical independence and
creative thinking.
Fostering a new generation of creative thinkers,
the institute is empowered to award degrees
in undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral
studies. In pursuance of its objective of providing
a comprehensive world-class academic learning
environment, NIFT has entered into strategic alliances
with leading international bodies.
Over the years, the role and possibilities in the fields
of design, management and technology have
grown manifold.
At NIFT, we constantly endeavour
to guide the fashion scenario of India and even take
our vision to the global levels. As is the requirement
for any good curriculum, the syllabus and taught
modules are reviewed regularly to meet the current
and future demands of an industry that thrives on
transformations and changes. NIFT announces the
Admissions 2023 with an updated and restructured
curriculum with enhanced creative potential and
flexibility truly ahead of the era. The key features are
the concept of Majors and Minors, specialisations
within the programme, and a basket of General
Electives to choose from, leading to inspirational and
beautiful pathways.
This premier institute has always been committed
to excellence and brilliance. The vision to embrace
challenges and emerge victorious while being the
principal change makers has only helped in setting
the highest academic standards. NIFT continues
to strive to be nothing but the best, yet again
announcing admission for the new batch of young
minds in 2023.
Can I apply for NIFT 2023 now?
All candidates must satisfy the required academic qualifications listed for the concerned course. In case the Degree/Certificate has been obtained from a University /Board of any country other than India then an equivalence certificate must be obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) New Delhi (website: www.aiuweb.org) prior to admission. Maximum age should be less than 24 year as on 1st August of the year of admission for UG and No age limit for PG.
Foreign Nationals/NRI applying to NIFT must possess working knowledge of the English language. The candidate should have appeared for SAT/GMAT/GRE examination BEFORE applying for admission under this category.
Candidates may have appeared in multiple SAT / GMAT/GRE examinations prior to 30th April 2023. The highest score submitted among these tests will be taken into consideration for allotment of seat. The GRE/ GMAT/SAT scores should not have been declared before 1st January, 2021 and should be received by the Institute (NIFT) latest by 30th April, 2023
How to apply for NIFT 2023?
Apply procedure for all candidates other than the Foreign Nationals/
NRI category
Candidates have to apply online at http://
niftadmissions.in
Guidelines for applying online may be referred for
the purpose. The prospectus is available on the NIFT
website www.nift.ac.in.
Application Fee: The application fee has to be paid
through online payment gateway on the Admission’s
website only.
• Non - Refundable Fee for Open/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Open-EWS Category: Rs. 3000/-.
• Non - Refundable Fee for SC/ ST/ PWD Category : Rs. 1500/
Apply procedure for Foreign Nationals and NRI Category
Those seeking admission under this category have to apply online at website www.nift.ac.in/admission. The last date for applying under this category is 30th April 2023. The candidates who fulfill the admission criteria specified for this category may apply online with requisite application fee of US$125 through the Online NIFT Payment gateway.
Undergraduate Programme (Bachelor of Design (B.Des) & Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)) Candidates applying for Bachelor Programmes of NIFT should arrange to send SAT scores directly from College Board USA to NIFT Admissions, H.O. New Delhi. SAT scores have to be submitted through College Board, USA to NIFT before 30th April, 2023. The Designated Institution (DI) Code is 7258. Candidates at the time of registration for SAT should indicate DI code: 7258 for sending their scores to NIFT Head Office, New Delhi.
Candidates whose SAT scores have not been received from the College Board, USA may not be considered Postgraduate Programme (MFM, M.Des & MFTech) Candidates applying for Master of Fashion Management (MFM), should arrange to send GMAT test scores while those applying for Master of Design (M.Des.) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech.) should arrange to send GRE test scores directly to NIFT Admissions, H.O. Delhi. The candidates must designate NIFT Programmes as choice in the GRE/ GMAT.
Candidates whose GRE/GMAT scores have not been received from the Educational Testing Services/ Graduate Management Admission Council may not be considered for admission under this category. The Campus and Programme will be allotted to the successful candidates based on merit list drawn as per GRE/GMAT score of the candidates as well as the preference of the candidate. Candidates seeking admission under this category should apply online in the prescribed Application Form.
Mode of Payment of Application Fee: Payments of application fee can only be made online through any means through the NIFT admissions website. The bank and/or transaction charges on the application fee will be borne by the candidate. candidates are advised to apply on time. Candidates should ensure payment is complete and confirmation obtained. NIFT will not be responsible for any failure in payment/ auto reversal due to any reason whatsoever. Candidates are advised to keep a print out/photocopy of Application Form and proof of payment for reference.
Window to edit/ update Application Form : Prior to making the payment candidate can edit/ amend the information in the online application. Once the payment has been made, the candidate will not be allowed to change/modify any information by the system.
However, candidates will be given an opportunity to review and correct their personal information in the application. The dates for the same will be announced on the NIFT Website. Application fee already paid will not be refunded in case the applicant is found ineligible for admission to NIFT.
It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to provide correct information during the application process. At any stage if it is found that the information provided by the candidate is not true, NIFT has the right to cancel his/her candidature.
After closing of the window to edit the application for registration, category filled up in the application form will not be changed at any stage. Therefore, candidates/guardians are advised to fill-up the application form with due diligence.
Entrance Examination Process (for all programmes) : All eligible candidates would have to appear for an entrance examination. The admission process for each programme is separately listed below:
B.Des - Candidates to the UG Design programmes, will take a entrance examination comprising of a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination will take a Situation Test.
B.FTech - Candidates for the UG Fashion Technology programme, will take a entrance examination comprising of a General Ability Test (GAT).
M.Des - Candidates for the PG Design programme, will take a entrance examination comprising of a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of the entrance examination will undergo a Personal Interview (PI).
M.F.M - Candidate for the M.F.M programme, will take a entrance examination comprising of a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of entrance examination will undergo Personal Interview (PI).
M.FTech - Candidates for the M.F.Tech programme, will take a entrance examination comprising of a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates of entrance examination will undergo Personal Interview (PI).
The objective type tests will have negative marking. The negative marks for any question will be 25% of the full marks for the question (for each wrong answer).
How do I get a seat in NIFT?
Situation Test for UG Programmes : Shortlisted candidates for B.Des after the 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 on a given situation with a given set of materials. No additional material will be provided / allowed.
Candidate will be asked to make a model. 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.
These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT is English, the write-up will be in English. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language.
The use of outside/additional material in making the model/design is not permitted. Also, candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details or place any identification mark on the model/ design/write-up shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the final result of these candidates shall not be declared.
The evaluation of the test will be done by the Jury on the spot. The model will not be preserved for future reference.
Personal Interviews (PI) – for All PG Programmes : Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programmes after the written entrance examination are required to undergo a Personal Interview (PI). Candidates shall be evaluated on the various parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal
Interview:
1) Career orientation
2) Aptness for the course
3) Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
4) Communication
5) General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinkingNIFT reserves the right to modify the entrance Examination Scheme including non-conduct of any stage(s) due to unforseen circumstances. Seat allocation for successful candidates : The details of seat allocation for successful candidates of the examination process viz. the mode, dates and procedure will be available on the website. Candidates are advised to regularly check the NIFT website for further information.
There will be multiple rounds of seat allocation to fill up available seats. The number of rounds of seat allocation is not fixed and will depend upon the actual allocation of seats. Candidates will be required to register for seat allocation and choose academic programmes they are willing to join in the order of preference. This choice once exercised before the commencement of seat allocation will be final. Candidates will not be able amend preferences during the process of seat allocation. Complete details and procedure for seat allocation will be available on the NIFT website prior to commencement of seat allocation. Domicile seats will be merged with respective category seats after alteast two rounds of seat allocation. Unfilled OBC (NCL) & EWS seats will be merged with Open Category seats after at atleast two rounds of seat allocation. PWD Seats will be merged with unfilled respective categories after PWD seat allocation.
If seats are vacant after all regular rounds of seat allocation a Spot Round may be conducted, if required only for those candidates who have not got any seat but are eligible for admission and hold a valid CMR.
NIFT Important Dates : Online admissions for all programmes for the session 2023-24
| Regular UG/PG PROGRAMME (REGULAR) |
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| Activities | Timeline |
| Online Registration for all modes of Admission | 1st November, 2022 |
| Last date for Online Registration for UG/PG Programme | 31st December, 2022 |
| Last date for online registration with late fee of Rs.5000/- (in addition to the applicable application fee) | From 1st January, 2023 till 8th January, 2023 |
| Window to edit/update the application form | From 9th January, 2023 till 12th January, 2023 |
| Admit Card (Online only) | 15th January, 2023 |
| CBT Entrance Examination for all UG & PG Programmes | 5th February, 2023 |
| Candidates will be able to see the question paper with the answer key of using their registered user id & password on the admission portal after completing the CBT Entrance Examination. | Second week of February, 2023 |
| Result of Written Entrance Examination | March, 2023 |
| Situation Test / Interview | April, 2023 |
| Last date for online registration for NRI/Foreign Nationals | 30th April, 2023 |
| Declaration of Final Result (Online) | May, 2023 |
| Seat Allocation | May-June 2023 onwards |
| NLEA (UG) B.Des. and B.F Tech |
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| Activities | Timeline |
| Online Registration | 1st November, 2022 |
| Last date of online registration | 31st December, 2022 |
| Last date for online registration with late fee of Rs. 5000/- (in addition to the applicable application fee) | From 1st January, 2023 till 8th January, 2023 |
| Admit Card for GAT Exam (Online only) | 15th January, 2023 |
| GAT Exam (CBT) | 5th February, 2023 |
| Candidates will be able to see the question paper with the answer key of using their registered user id & password on the admission portal after completing the CBT Entrance Examination. | Second week of February, 2023 |
| Studio Test/ Technology Aptitude Test (TAT) and Personal Interview AND Verification of Documents/ Eligibility | April, 2023 (at NIFT Campuses opted by the candidate) |
Declaration of result of eligible candidates
- Shortlisted for Admission Seat Allocation with CMR
- Not shortlisted in Entrance Examination / Personal Interview
- Not eligible based on the verification of documents
| May, 2023 |
| Allotment of Programme and Campus as per Common Merit Rank (CMR) | June, 2023 |
| ARTISAN/CHILDREN OF ARTISAN CATEGORY (UG) B.Des. |
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| Activities | Timeline |
| Online Registration | 1st November, 2022 |
| Last date of Online Registration | 12th March, 2023 |
| Studio Test & Personal Interview at NIFT Campus | April, 2023 |
Declaration of result of eligible candidates
- Shortlisted for Seat Allocation for Admission with CMR
- Not eligible based on the verification of documents
| Last week of April, 2023 |
| Interface Counselling for Shortlisted candidates, allotment of Programme and Campus as per Common Merit Rank (CMR) | May, 2023 |
| Ph.D Programme |
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| Activities | Timeline |
| Admission Guidelines on NIFT Website | 1st November, 2022 |
| Submission of Online Application starts from | 1st November, 2022 |
| Submission of Application forms on or before | 20th February, 2023 |
| Updating of Application status for eligibility | Second week of April , 2023/td> |
| Release of admit cards for Written Exam | Last week of April, 2023 |
| Written test | First week of May, 2023 |
| Announcement of result of Written test on NIFT website | Last week of May , 2023 |
| Research Proposal Presentation and Interview | Third week of June, 2023 |
| Announcement of Results | Second week of July, 2023 |
| Registration and payment of fees on or before | Last week of July , 2023 |
| Semester starts | August , 2023 (As per NIFT Academic Calendar) |
| NRI / Foreign Nationals – UG /PG Programme |
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| Activities | Timeline |
| Online Registration for all modes of Admission | 1st November, 2022 |
| Last date for online registration for NRI/Foreign Nationals | 30th April, 2023 |
| The GRE/ GMAT/SAT scores should not have been declared before 1st January, 2021 and should be received by the Institute (NIFT) latest by 30th April, 2023 | 30th April, 2023 |
| Declaration of Final Result (Online) | May, 2023 |
| Seat Allocation | May-June 2023 onwards |
What is the NIFT exam?
NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resource to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full fledged campuses all across the country. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts. NIFT shall offer, at all our campuses, a learning experience of the highest standards in fashion pertaining to design, technology and management and encourage our remarkably creative student body to draw inspiration from India’s textiles and crafts while focusing on emerging global trends relevant to the industries we serve.
NIFT has adopted a format of Majors, Deepening Specialisations, Minors and General Electives. Interdisciplinary Minors provide individuated pathways that would permit students to acquire interdisciplinary skillsets and opt for a set of subjects that complement studies in one’s major or explore an unrelated area of intellectual interest. General Electives have been offered to the students to help them enhance their personality and develop interests in specific areas like Personality Development, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Professional Ethics etc. The Craft Cluster Initiative has been integrated into the curriculum. Increased Industry interaction for students through classroom projects, internships and part transaction in Industry Environment is the focus of the restructured curriculum. The contact hours have been recaliberated to 25 hours per week, giving increased time for studio practice and self–study to the students. Standardisation of credits across all programmes and all semesters has been undertaken.
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