NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam : NIFT also known as the National Institute of Fashion Technology is one of the premier institutes in fashion education in India. NIFT is a center of innovation as well as excellence proactively catalyzing the growth of the fashion industry through leadership in certified education with concern for human and social values. NIFT is famous for its multidisciplinary education system that prepares a student to crack real-time challenges. The National Institute of Fashion Technology offers an exclusive atmosphere for promoting creative talent in the stream of fashion and other connected fields in design.
| Exam Name | NIFT Entrance Test 2021 |
|---|---|
| Exam Body | The National Institute of Fashion Technology |
| Essential Qualification | Different for every course |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Online application | 20th Oct 2020 – 29th Dec 2020 |
| Exam date | Jan 21st 2021 |
| Mode of Exam | offline (paper based test) |
| Exam Type | Entrance test for all PG & UG Courses |
| Download Hall tickets | 09th January 2021 (13:00 Hrs) |
| Exam centers | All major cities in India |
| Apply online | https://applyadmission.net/nift2021/ |
| Written test Result declaration | Feb/Mar 2021 |
| Interview/GD/Situation test | April/May 2021 |
| Final result declaration | May/June 2021 |
NIFT Entrance Test 2021 Notification
Every year, NIFT conducts entrance test for those candidates who want to build their career in the glamorous industry of fashion after pursuing any PG or UG course at NIFT. For the academic year 2021-12, the National Institute of Fashion Technology invites applications from candidates for various PG or UG courses.
NIFT entrance test 2021 will be a paper-based test for candidates who want to take admission in any PG or UG course run at NIFT. The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts entrance test to take admissions in the below-mentioned courses –
- 4 Years – Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)- Textile design, Leather design, Knitwear Design, Fashion communication, Accessory Design, Fashion design
- 4 Years – Bachelor of fashion technology (B.F.Tech)- Apparel production
- 2 Years – Master of Design (M.Des.)
- 2 Years – Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
- 2 Years – Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
NIFT 2021 Seat Availability
| S.No. | Course name | Total seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 years- B.Des. in | |
| Fashion Communication (FC) | 420 | |
| Knitwear Design (KD) | 210 | |
| Textile Design (TD) | 390 | |
| Accessory Design (AD) | 420 | |
| Leather Design (LD) | 120 | |
| Fashion Design (FD) | 450 | |
| 2 | 4 years- B.F.Tech in Apparel production | 360 |
| 3 | 2 years- M.Des. | 120 |
| 4 | 2 years- M.F.M | 420 |
| 5 | 2 years- M.F.Tech. | 100 |
| Total | 3010 | |
NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam Pattern
If a candidate wants to secure a seat at NIFT then he/she needs to sit in two different tests- Creative Ability Test (CAT) & General Ability Test (GAT). NIFT 2021 paper pattern will be different for each course. To know more, have a look at the below table.
| Course name | M.F.M | M.F.Tech. | B.F.Tech | B.Des. | M.Des. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Name | GAT | GAT | GAT | GAT | GAT |
| Written Test Language | English | English | English | English | English |
| Paper Timing (Duration) | 2.30 h | 2.30 h | 2.30 h | 2.30 h | 2.30 h |
| Sections | No. of Questions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 10 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | 50 | 45 | 45 | 25 | 30 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 25 |
| Case Study | 40 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | 100 | 120 |
| Course Name | Exam Type | Timings (duration) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des. | CAT | 10 to 1 pm | 50% |
| GAT | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | 30% | |
| Situation test | - | 20% | |
| M.Des. | CAT | 10 to 1 pm | 40% |
| GAT | 2:30 to 4:30 pm | 30% | |
| PI/GD | - | 30% | |
| B.F.Tech | GAT | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 100% |
| M.F.Tech. | GAT | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 70% |
| PI/GD | - | 30% | |
| M.F.M | GAT | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | 70% |
| PI/GD | - | 30% |
CAT (Creative Ability Test)
The main objective of this test is to judge a candidate’s creative skills such as power of observation, intuition, design & concept ability, etc. With this test, a candidate has to show his/her creative skills along with illustration skills.
GAT (General Ability test)
The main objective of GAT is to judge a candidate’s general ability skills like quantitative skills, general & current affairs knowledge, communication skills, English comprehension, and analytical skills.
Situation test
This test is to judge a candidate’s material handling and innovative skills. The Students applied for B.Des. need to appear in this test. In the situation test, an applicant will be judged on the following- fineness of the model & overall presentation skills, construction skill, color scheme, the composition of elements, creative & innovative use of given material, and space visualization. The situation test will be in only the English language and holds 30% weightage.
Group Discussion
Candidates applying for master courses at NIFT need to appear in GD/PI rounds after qualifying written entrance examination. Applicants shortlisted for group discussion will be evaluated on the following factors- effective communication skills, leadership qualities, problem-solving approach, skill to generate new ideas, interpersonal skills, the contribution made to the topic, knowledge of the topic assigned, and conceptual clarity.
Personal Interview
Candidates get shortlisted in group discussion round need to appear in personal interview round. In a personal interview, a panel will judge candidates on the following basis- communication, lateral & creative thinking skills, aptness for the field, etc.
Here we have mentioned only important things of NIFT 2021 paper pattern and syllabus. To get complete details, candidates are requested to read NIFT 2021 official notification available on NIFT’s website or click here to download.
NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam Syllabus
A candidate appearing for NIFT 2021 exam needs to study the following topics- Quantitative ability, Analytical & Logical Ability, English Comprehension, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, etc. To know more about NIFT 2021 syllabus, a candidate is advised to download prospectus by Clicking Here
NIFT 2021 Essential Qualification
For Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses :
| Course | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| B.Des. | Appearing or passed in intermediate/10+2 from a recognized central/state board or its equivalent. OR 4 or 3 years diploma students are also eligible to apply |
| B.F.Tech | Appearing or passed in intermediate/10+2 from a recognized central/state board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. OR Candidates having a diploma in engineering (any stream) are also eligible to apply |
| M.Des | B.Des degree or diploma in UG design from NID/NIFT or 3 years UG diploma from NID/NIFT (final year students can also apply) |
| MFM | UG degree (recognized institution) or 3 years UG diploma from NID/NIFT (final year students can also apply) |
| M.F.Tech | B.E. or B.Tech (recognized college/institution) OR B.F.Tech from NIFT |
Age Limit
There is no prescribed age limit for postgraduate courses. For undergraduate courses, the age limit is twenty-three (23) years as on 1st Oct 2017. There will 5 years relaxation in age for SC/ST/PHP candidates.
How To Apply For NIFT 2021?
Candidates are recommended to read guidelines to fill online application form properly before applying online. Follow below mentioned simple steps to apply for NIFT 2021.
- The first time applying candidates need to go to the NIFT online registration page for the academic year 2021-19.
- At this page, a candidate need to find and click this button- ‘fresh candidate to create login’ (New Log In)
- On clicking above mentioned button, you will be landed on ‘Create Login to apply online’ page.
- On this page, you need to fill the following details – the name of the candidate, date of birth, re-enter date of birth, category, PwD declaration, email-id, re-enter email-id, course type, course applied for.
- After filling all the fields, you need to enter the verification code as shown below in the form.
- Now, you have to check two declaration boxes- first for NIFT 2021 exam terms & conditions and second for declaration of reading step-by-step process.
- Finally, you need to hit the submit button. Before pressing the submit button, you should cross-check all the details filled in this form because once the details filled here cannot be changed in any condition.
- A confirmation link will be sent at your provided email-ID
- Now, you need to login to your newly created account to complete the process of online application. You can log in to your account with your email id and date of birth.
- After login into your account, firstly you need to fill the application form and click the “Save” button.
- Once the application is saved, now you need to upload a scanned copy of your photo and signature in the prescribed format. Make sure your photo and sign size should not be more than 50 KB.
- After uploading documents, now you need to make payment (in case you want to pay online).
- The final step is to save and print your application to use it in the future.
Note- candidates must note down that before applying online they have a valid email ID and following other documents- educational qualification & personal details, SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if any), scanned copies of image and signature in jpeg/jpg format of size not more than 50 kb.
NIFT 2021 Application Fee and Mode Of Payment
All the GEN/OBC (Creamy) candidates are requested to pay a fee of Rs 1500/-. SC/ST/ OBC/PWD candidates need to pay a fee of Rs 750/-. Candidates can pay their fees online at the time of filling the application form by using debit/credit card/net banking. If not so, candidates can also pay their fee through a Demand draft in favor of “NIFT HO”, payable at “New Delhi”.
Note- candidates who want to pay through demand draft have to Fill DD details in the online application form. Also, they are required to send the DD and print out of duly filled application form on the following address before 2nd Jan 2021- Project Manager – CMS/All India Management Association Management House 14/ Institutional Area/ Lodhi Road/ New Delhi – 110003.
NIFT Entrance Test 2021 Admit Card
All the applicants are advised to download their admit cards from 9th Jan 2021 from https://applyadmission.net/nift2021/ or www.nift.ac.in. Candidates must note down the admit card availability date as NIFT will not send any separate communication by post. Applicants are recommended to frequently check the NIFT web portal for updates. No NIFT 2021 applicant will be allowed to appear in written examination without a hall ticket.
How To Download Admit Card?
- Firstly, you need to visit the NIFT 2021 entrance test’s official web portal or click here
- Find and click “NIFT 2021 Admit Card” button
- Now, you have to enter data into following fields- 6 digit’s application number, Email ID or date of birth
- Press submit button
- Now you can view, save or print your admit card
- You need to take the admit card to the examination venue. Your admit card will be printed with the following details- application number, examination venue, date, time, course applied for, category, candidate’s name, sign, and photo.
NIFT 2021 Examination Cities
NIFT 2021 will be a PBT (paper-based test) and held in 32 cities on 21st Jan 2021. A candidate should choose one city for NIFT 2021 examination. Name of few cities are as follows- Srinagar (J&K), Shillong, Vishakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Vadodara, Patna, Nagpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Bhopal, and Mumbai. To get a complete list of examination cities, you need to go to Prospectus or click here.
NIFT Entrance Test 2021 Result
NIFT 2021 written test will be declared in the month of Feb or March 2021. To check written examination results, candidates need to visit the official website.
Candidates should note that to go for GD/PI/situation test first they need to qualify NIFT 2021 written exam. On the basis of the written exam’s score, a merit list will be prepared and shortlisted candidates will be called for other rounds. Candidates who have been shortlisted for GD/PI/situation test are requested to visit NIFT 2021 entrance examination website frequently after the result declaration of written examination to know the exact dates of the GD/PI/situation test.
NIFT 2021 Final Cut Off
The final cut-off list will be prepared on the basis of written examination scores, GD/PI/Situation test scores. Every qualified candidate is assigned with a common merit rank. On the basis of CMR and candidate’s preference, finally, a candidate gets admission at any of the NIFT located in the following cities- Srinagar, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Kangra, Shillong, Raebareli, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Chennai, Bhopal, and Bengaluru.