NIFT Entrance Exam 2024 - Syllabus, Important Dates, Books

Programs Offered	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)	4 years	Completed +2 examination (10+2 pattern) from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as CBSE/State Board. General Certificate Examination at the advanced A level 3-4 years diploma recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education Maximum age should be 23 years
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B. Ftech)	4 years	Completed +2 examination (10+2 pattern) from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as CBSE/State Board. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the advanced (A) level. 3-4 years diploma recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education Maximum age should be 23 years
Master of Design (M.Des)	2 years	Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID No Age Limit
Master of Fashion Technology (M. Ftech)	2 years	B.F.Tech. from NIFT B.E/B.Tech. From any Institute/University recognized by law in India No Age Limit
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	2 years	Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID No Age Limit

Electives/Specializations	Description
General Electives	Fashion Design Textile Design Leather Design Accessories Design Knitwear Design Fashion Communication Note: A set of general electives will be proposed by the NIFT campus keeping in view the availability of the course and the overall credit requirement for the semester. Some general electives for the UG program are also offered for the PG program.
General Electives	Apparel Production Note: A set of general electives will be proposed by the NIFT campus keeping in view the availability of the course and the overall credit requirement for the semester. Some general electives for the UG program are also offered for the PG program.
Deepening Specializations	Design for Society Experience Design Design Strategy Design and Curation
Floating Majors in First Semester	Information Design Introduction to Social Design Design Philosophy and Critique Strategic Design Management
Floating Majors in Third Semester	Megatrends and Consumer Insights Design as Luxury Note: This is an advanced course that demands an understanding of fundamentals in design. The course will not provide any basic knowledge and skills development in design as a part of its curriculum.
Deepening Specializations	Smart Factory Smart Garments Operational Excellence
Study in Apparel Manufacturing & Supply Chain	This program has no electives but will focus on: Retail Buying, Sourcing, Procurement, and Merchandising E-commerce Marketing Exports Along with an Interdisciplinary major: Entrepreneurship Note: This course focuses on the business aspects of the fashion industry.

The below table gives you insights into the location of 18 NIFT colleges and the NIFT programs offered in each college. However, you can only get the NIFT college of your choice based on the Common Merit Rank secured in the exam.

Center Location	Programs Offered
BENGALURU	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, KD, FC, AP) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management Masters of Fashion Technology
BHOPAL	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, FC, AD) Masters of Fashion Management
CHENNAI	Bachelor of Design (FD, LD, AD, TD, KD, FC, AP) Masters of Fashion Management Masters of Fashion Technology
DAMAN	Bachelor of Design (TD) Masters of Fashion Management
GANDHINAGAR	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, FC, AP) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management Masters of Fashion Technology
HYDERABAD	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, KD, FC, AP) Masters of Fashion Management
KANNUR (Kerala)	Bachelor of Design (FD, TD, KD, FC) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management
KOLKATA	Bachelor of Design (FD, LD, AD, TD, KD, FC, AP) Masters of Fashion Management
MUMBAI	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, KD, FC, AP) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management
NEW DELHI	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, KD, LD, TD, FC) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management Masters of Fashion Technology
PATNA	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, FC, AP) Masters of Fashion Management
PANCHKULA	Bachelor of Design (FD, TD, FC, AP) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management
RAEBARELI	Bachelor of Design (FD, LD, AD, FC, AP) Masters of Fashion Management
SHILLONG	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, FC) Masters of Fashion Management
KANGRA	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, FC, AP) Masters of Design Masters of Fashion Management
JODHPUR	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, AP) Masters of Fashion Management
BHUBANESHWAR	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, TD, AP) Masters of Fashion Management
SRINAGAR	Bachelor of Design (FD, AD, FC) Masters of Fashion Management

Abbreviations of each specialisation in NIFT:

FD: Fashion Design, AD: Apparel Design, TD: Textile Design, FC: Fashion Communication, KD: Knitwear Design, AP: Apparel Production, LD: Leather Design

NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Highlights:

• NIFT exam 2023 was conducted on February 5. There were two shifts:
  • 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
• NIFT 2023 question paper consisted of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a total of 400 marks.
• The MCQs were divided into three sections:
  • Section I: General Aptitude (100 marks)
  • Section II: Drawing Ability (100 marks)
  • Section III: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (100 marks)
• The question paper was of moderate difficulty level.
• The pass percentage for the exam was 50%.

Important dates for NIFT 2024:

Mark your calendar with these important NIFT 2024 dates.

Application Dates for NIFT:

Activity Name	Timeline
NIFT Online Registration (UG/PG)	First week of December, 2023
Last date for NIFT UG/PG Registration	Second week of January, 2024
Last date for NIFT online registration with late fees	Third week of January, 2024
Registration - Last date for Foreign Nationals/NRIs/SAARC	Last week of April, 2024
Window to Edit your NIFT Application Form	Third week of January, 2024

Admit Card Release Dates for NIFT:

Issuance of NIFT Admit card

Last week of January, 2024

Exam Day Dates for NIFT Entrance Exam:

NIFT Entrance Exam (CBT) for all UG/PG	First week of February, 2024
NIFT Answer Key 2024 (CBT Exam)	Second week of February, 2024
NIFT 2024 Result Declaration	Second week of March, 2024
NIFT Situation Test and Interview Dates (UG/PG)	*April

NIFT Counselling Dates:

NIFT Online Registration (UG/PG)	First week of December, 2023
Last date for NIFT UG/PG Registration	Second week of January, 2024
Last date for NIFT online registration with late fees	Third week of January, 2024
Registration - Last date for Foreign Nationals/NRIs/SAARC	Last week of April, 2024
Window to Edit your NIFT Application Form	Third week of January, 2024
Last date for NRI/Foreign National	End of April
Declaration of Final Result	May
Counselling & Seat Allocation	May – June

*The dates and timeline given are tentative and will be updated once the official dates are announced.

Eligibility for NIFT Entrance Exam 2024

Program	Eligibility Criteria
B.Des (4 Years)	Qualifying age: Max 24 years as on 1st Aug 2024. Should have passed the +2 examination from a recognized Centre/Board. Should have a passing grade in senior secondary school examination conducted by National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects. Any Public school /Board/University Examination in India or in a Foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 systems. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the advanced level /International Baccalaureate (IB).
B.Ftech (4 Years)	Qualifying age: Max 24 years as of 1st Aug 2024. Should have passed the +2 examination from a recognized Centre/Board with Physics & Mathematics. Should have a passing grade in senior secondary school examination conducted by National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects. Any Public school /Board/University Examination in India or in a Foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 systems. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Srilanka) at the advanced level /International Baccalaureate (IB).
M.Des (2 Years)	Qualifying Age: No age limit. Undergraduate degree in any Discipline from any Institute /University recognized by law in India. Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 3 years duration from NIFT/NID.
M.Ftech (2 Years)	Qualifying Age: No age limit. B.Ftech from the National Institute of Fashion Technology. BE/B.tech from any Institute/University recognised by Law in India.
MFM (2 Years)	Qualifying Age: No age limit. Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute /University recognised by Law in India. Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 3 years duration from NIFT/NID.

NIFT Application Form and Fees:

• NIFT Application Form Fees

The NIFT Application form fees have to be paid online. Note that the application fees once paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Below are the NIFT Application form Fees for various categories:

OPEN/EWS CATEGORY	Rs 3000/-
SC/ST/PWD CATEGORY	Rs 1500/-

NIFT Exam Syllabus 2024:

DESIGN APTITUDE TEST

DAT or “Design Aptitude Test” as it is popularly known consists of topics that tests the creativity ability of the student in the NIFT entrance exam. DAT is a qualifier examination where it checks if you have the right amount of aptitude, interest, and passion to be a part NIFT programs.

Let’s look at the topics in detail for the written examination:

The “General Ability Test” which is a Computer Based Test (CBT) for Bachelors of Design in NIFT. This test is conducted for 120 minutes which has 100 questions.

The sections that are available in the NIFT DAT exam (Bachelors of Design) question paper are:

1. Communication Ability with a total of 25 questions. This includes questions on Synonyms, antonyms, Words with corresponding meanings, Singular & Plural, one-word substitutes, Idioms & Phrases, correct spellings, etc. It would be advisable to revisit your 10th-class English grammar.

2. English Comprehension consists of 25 questions. This is nothing but to comprehend a situation from a given passage.

3. Quantitative ability consists of 20 questions. These consist of Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work & Task, Ratio & Proportion & Distance. A revisit to your 10th and 12th class maths is recommended here.

4. Analytical Ability consists of 15 questions. Analytical Ability is nothing but your ability to draw inference & logic from the given information.

5. General Knowledge consists of 15 questions. This section is in testing of candidates’ ability of general knowledge and current affairs. This section requires students on cultivating extensive reading habits with respect to Fashion & design happenings.

Manorama year book is one of the recommended books here for reading. Besides the year book candidates can also refer newspapers for on-going happenings and events. Captions, brand names, logo identification of various fashion brands, history are all some of the key learning take aways that shall help you in updation of the same.

Now, Lets look at what are the sections that are available in NIFT DAT (Bachelors of Technology) question paper:

The NIFT GAT in Bachelors of Fashion Technology is conducted for 180 minutes with 150 questions.

Topics consist of Communication & Comprehension ability with 45 questions, Quantitative ability with 30 questions, Analytical & Logical ability with 25 questions, Gk & Current affairs with 25 questions & case studies with 25 questions.

CREATIVE ABILITY TEST

For the NIFT Creative Ability Test as the name suggests it tests the creative ability of the studnet. Also the observation power in concept development, design ability of the candidate, illustration skills, innovative use of colour. This part is a pure paper and pencil test.

A. A typical example of the question asked in the NIFT CAT exam is:

Design a ladies bag or cover of a brochure by taking inspiration from a crafts village environment.

Note: Here there are specific instructions given such as you would need to use one full page for design, not to use sketch pens or markers, use only dry color pencils, and you would lose marks if the design work is not colored.

B. Another example is:

Draw a computer fair in detail or a bag exhibition.

This refers to scene drawing with specific instructions to use only one page and to use only colored drawing pencils.

C. One more example of the question is:

Draw a sofa set in a 5 star hotel/an air conditioner for a room.

The above mentioned are some of the past years questions shared with you for a better understanding.

How Mad School helps you in clearing the NIFT Entrance Exam?

MAD School lays a lot of emphasis in Sketching. We promise our students a visible difference in their sketching skills through the techniques that we impart. A good amount of time is invested in a student in helping him understand the core concepts of sketching for NIFT exam. Our NIFT foundation program that acts as a precursor to the main NIFT coaching program ensures the Why, What, How, of doing things is understood.

From the Right way to grip a pencil to drawing a perfect circle without any aid of an instrument is mastered in the quickest time possible. A lot of care is initiated to improve student’s higher cognitive skills along with their sketching skills. A constant check on their improvement in performance is measured through surprise test and mock test that are conducted separately by the faculties for both NIFT CAT & GAT. Students in such are benefited by the same in helping them understand the pattern of questions, improve speed and gain a lot of confidence in the shortest time possible.

NIFT Long term, NIFT short term, NIFT repeaters batches are conducted with flexible time frames. This helps students balance their NIFT exam preparation with their regular studies thus helping them improve their chances of clearing the NIFT examination. Classes are conducted in hybrid mode with options of offline and online mode or both. Keeping in consideration of the busy schedule of students we conduct repeat classes that are instructor-led and live classes. Enough care is ensured to avoid any PPT forms of teaching and to lean back on the traditional method of Interactive for that better faculty- student connect towards better Internalisation.

What makes MAD School NIFT coaching stand out is the energy & competitiveness & interaction levels in students who are on board with us having a single focus towards clearing the examination. So if you are a serious learner with an infinite affinity in cracking the NIFT Exam with a rank MAD School is the best place to be.

NIFT Exam Pattern 2024:

Name of Discipline	Round 1 / Weightage	Round 2 / Weightage	Exam Time & Type / Language
B.Des (Bachelor of Design)	Written Examination Creative Ability Test : 50% General Ability Test : 30%	Situation Test: 20%	Creative Ability Test : 3 Hrs ; Pencil & Paper General Ability Test : 2 Hrs : Computer Based Test Situation Test: Presentation and Write up (In English Language)
B.Ftech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)	Written Examination General Ability Test: 100%	NIL	General Ability Test : 3 hours (Computer Based Test )
M.Des (Master of Design)	Written Examination Creative Ability Test: 40% General Ability Test: 30%	Personal Interview: 30%	Creative Ability Test : 3 Hrs ; Pencil & Paper General Ability Test : 2 Hrs : Computer Based Test
M.Ftech (Master of Fashion Technology)	Written Examination General Ability Test : 70%	Personal Interview: 30%	General Ability Test : 3 hours
MFM (Master of Fashion Management)	General Ability Test: 70%	Personal Interview: 30%	General Ability Test: 3 hours

Can you crack the NIFT entrance exam without coaching?

In a nutshell, NIFT as an institution does not endorse any coaching to be followed for the preparation of the NIFT entrance exam. Over the years, we have seen students cracking the exams all by themselves. There are enough study materials and books available on online platforms that will help students with the preparation without coaching. So now, the question remains why there are coaching centers that help students in cracking the NIFT entrance exam?

Here are some of the reasons why students require coaching before the NIFT entrance exam.

• Many students just start preparing halfway before the exam dates are announced.
• Majority of the students do not know how to start and proceed with the preparation.
• The approach to preparing for the exam is relatively new and different compared to other All India Exam preparations.
• Maintaining a balance between regular studies and entrance exam preparation can be challenging.

How can coaching centers help in cracking the NIFT entrance exam? Here is your answer.

• Coaching centers can help students save time in terms of planning.
• Helping the students strategize and execute the preparation is the prime focus of the coaching centers.
• Coaching centers have the right resources in terms of mentors, materials, and infrastructure.
• Communication with students that have the same goal helps the students have a serious focus on the examination.
• Testing the skills of the students by continuous tests that can be section-wise or full mock tests.
• Preparing the students for situation tests, group discussions, and personal interviews.
• Guiding the students through the complete process from application forms to admit cards to situation tests or GDPI to counselling stages.

Mad School Coaching Center will help you in all the above-mentioned aspects and clear the NIFT entrance exam. Mad School has 10+ years of experience in coaching students and helping them achieve their dreams. Mad School is located across the cities and has experienced faculty that will guide you with clearing the examination.

Fill in the details below to get one on one discussion with our experts who will help you get to know the ins and outs of clearing the exam.

NIFT Suggested Books and Sample Papers:

We know that NIFT is a competitive exam and securing admissions are based on successfully clearing the exam with merit. However, to quantify things better around 40,000 students appear every year for the NIFT DAT exam for mere 3155 seats (approx.).

Recommended Books for Reference includes:

• MAD School NIFT Preparatory Book
• NIFT Entrance Exam Self Study Guide
• Bright Careers Guide
• NIFT Exam guide by Verma
• NIFT Entrance exam guide by D. Mittal

You can also access some of the sample papers to understand the NIFT syllabus:

NIFT Sample Paper 1 - B. Design

NIFT Sample Paper 2 - B. Design CAT

NIFT Sample Paper 3 - M. Des

NIFT Sample Paper 4 - M.F.M

NIFT 2024 Admit Card Release Date:

After the application process is completed, the Admit Card is usually released in the Third week of January (it is subject to change depending on the process). You can download the NIFT Entrance Exam Admit Card for 2024 from the given link below.

Link

Note: Please note that it is compulsory that you carry the NIFT entrance exam admit card with you along with identity proof. This helps in ensuring that there is no misrepresentation or any kind of fraudulent activity on the exam premises.

NIFT Exam Centres:

NIFT entrance exam is conducted in 37 cities across India. The centers are allotted based on the location selected in the application process. Based on the availability the nearest center is allocated to you. The cities are mentioned below, take a look if your city is mentioned in the list!

Ahmedabad	Lucknow	Dehradun	Ranchi
Bengaluru	Madurai	Faridabad	Rajkot
Bhopal	Mumbai	Ghaziabad	Surat
Bhubaneshwar	Nagpur	Gurugram	Guwahati
Chandigarh	New Delhi	Kolkata	Hyderabad
Chennai	Noida	Jaipur	Udaipur
Cochin	Patna	Jammu	Vadodara
Coimbatore	Pune	Jodhpur	Varanasi
Daman	Kannur	Vishakhapatnam	Raipur
Srinagar

[List of cities where NIFT entrance exam is conducted]

Checklist For the NIFT Exam Day:

• Time management is as important as the quality of work
• Don’t forget to take a wristwatch to the exam
• Carry some rough papers to the examination hall if allowed
• Carry extra pencils to the exam
• Use quality pencils like Steadlers
• Have enough sleep the night before the exam

NIFT Exam Results 2024

Check out the NIFT Entrance Exam Results 2024:

Click on the below link and check your results.

NIFT Exam Cut-off 2024:

Click here to check out the NIFT Entrance Exam cut-off mark for 2024:

Seats Allotted for NIFT 2024:

This section will give you insights into the total number of seats offered in NIFT UG and PG programs.

There are 2 bachelors program offered by NIFT which are,

• Bachelors in Fashion Design
• Bachelors in Fashion Technology

NIFT offers electives for these bachelor's degrees which are mentioned elaborately in Programs Offered in NIFT and Eligibility for NIFT Programmes section.

The tenure of the bachelor's programs in NIFT is for a period of 4 years.

Total number of seats in Bachelors of Design (B.Des): 3309 seats (Inclusive of all 18 centers of NIFT)

Total number of seats (inclusive of all 18 centers of NIFT)

Bachelor of Design (B. Des)	3309
Bachelors in Fashion Technology (B. Ftech)	652

SEAT MATRIX (Open & Reservation)

Bachelor of Design (B. Des)
Name of General Elective	Open/SC/ST/EWS/OBC	State Domicile	NRI/Foreign National
Fashion Design	610 seats	68 seats	64 seats
Leather Design	152 seats	0	20 seats
Accessory Design	542 seats	54 seats	58 seats
Textile Design	572 seats	63 seats	62 seats
Knit Wear Design	262 seats	7 seats	33 seats

Bachelors in Fashion Technology (B. Ftech)
Name of General Elective	Open/SC/ST/EWS/OBC	State Domicile	NRI/Foreign National
Apparel Production	542 seats	49 seats	61 seats

There are 3 masters program that are offered in NIFT which are,

• Master of Design (M.Des)
• Masters of Fashion Technology (M.Ftech)
• Masters of Fashion Management (MFM)

The tenure for the master’s program in NIFT is for a period of 2 years.

Total Number of seats for the Master’s Program in NIFT is 1238 seats.

Master's Program	Seat Availability
Master of Design (M.Des)	304 seats
Masters of Fashion Technology (M.Ftech)	786 seats
Masters of Fashion Management (MFM)	148 seats

SEAT MATRIX (Includes Open & Reservation)

RESERVATION OF SEATS UNDER EACH QUOTA FOR THE PROGRAM

Candidates who are availing the benefits of reservation in NIFT campus will have to ensure that they have a valid and verifiable certificate for the category chosen. The category that is selected by the candidate at the time of submitting the application form will be final. Any requests for a change of category will not be permitted at any later stages during the admission process.

The reservation is mentioned as below:

Category	Percentage
Scheduled Cast (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
OBC (Non-creamy layer)	27%
GEN-EWS (General Economically Weaker Sections)	10%
PWD (Persons with Disabilities)	5%

STATE DOMICILE CATEGORY

(This category is determined to be the domicile of that state in which the school where the candidate has completed 12th std examination is located)

These are preferential seats given to candidates who belong to the states where there are NIFT campuses located. Below mentioned is the seat matrix for the domicile category and the states.

NIFT Campus	Eligible Domicile Benefit Candidates
PATNA	Bihar
KANGRA	Himachal Pradesh
KANNUR	Kerala
BHOPAL	Madhya Pradesh
BHUBANESHWAR	Odisha
JODHPUR	Rajasthan
SRINAGAR	Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh & Kashmir migrants
PANCHKULA	Haryana
DAMAN	Daman, Diu, Dadra, Lakshwadeep & Nagar Haveli
SHILLONG	Meghalaya, Assam, Ap, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, Tripura

Admissions for all NIFT courses are dependent on successfully clearing the All India Examination that is conducted by AIMA on behalf of NIFT. Separate entrance examinations are conducted for courses that include Bachelor in Design, Bachelor in Fashion Technology, Masters in Design, Master in Fashion Technology & Master in Fashion Management.

NIFT Scholarship

NIFT: EDUCATION LOAN FACILITY

Education loan facility is provided for all students who secure admission to NIFT. NIFT for all its centers has pre-approved loan facilities with a nationalised bank like Union Bank of India. Accessing the loan facility includes the submission of an application form along with the admission letter and receipt of the first-term fees. Loans up to 7 lakhs will be granted without any collateral. Again these are subject to the particular banking institution and the discretion of the bank manager.

NIFT: PLACEMENT & SALARY PACKAGE

NIFT is one of the best sought-after premium fashion design colleges in India. Whether it be fashion design, management, or technology NIFT is the place to be. There are two types of placements in NIFT.

• On-campus placement
• Pre-placement offer

On-campus placement refers to the companies who register for the campus placement on a certain schedule.

Pre-placement refers to the offers that a student receives before the on-campus placement.

These offers may be on the basis of internships/training/projects undertaken by the students in the said company. Companies may inform such offers to NIFT and make them through the moderated industry mentor feedback forms provided by the institute to ensure students offered PPO are not allowed to participate in the placement process.

One of the highlights of NIFT includes its strong alumni association and the active placement cell. With global connections and strong exposure NIFT exists as an epitome in providing well-rounded candidates that are industry-ready.

NIFT attracts all sorts of companies be it MNCs, Startups, or entrepreneurship. NIFT provides for all. An annual report in 2022 states that there was a record jump of 84% in placements in the year 2022. Apart from this, there was also a rise of 30% in the new number of recruiters that visited the campus during the placements in the year 2022. The average package in salary in the year 2022 stood at INR 12 LAKHS TO 15 LAKHS per annum.

The highlight of a stellar placement of opportunity all lies in the NIFT industry engagement program

Some of the Highlights include

1. Industry leaders and Alumni group: Industry interaction
2. Sponsored classroom projects
3. Industry visits
4. Exposure to exhibitions and fairs
5. Internships
6. Joint research endeavors
7. Hands-on practical learning experience

Some of the recruiters in NIFT include:

1. Black berry
2. Bloom craft apparels
3. Reliance retail
4. Kazo fashions
5. Nykaa.com
6. H&M
7. Benetton India
8. Amore Magazine
9. Bata India Ltd
10. Decathlon
11. Monte Carlo
12. Raymond Limited
13. Incredible leather
14. ...and the list goes on...

Entrance Exam for Masters in NIFT

Masters of Design consists of both CAT & GAT along with personal Interviews. The creative ability test consists of assessing Illustration skills, Visualisation skills, aesthetic sense besides observation, clarity of concepts, and designing skills. The examination for Master of Design is more serious in nature and they expect you to have the necessary competitive skills. The GAT on the other hand is a 120 minutes of question paper with 120 questions. Some of the topics include communication ability with 30 questions, English comprehension with 30 questions, Quants with 20 questions, Analytical ability with 25 questions, GK & Current affairs with 15 questions with negative marks that add icing to the cake.

Masters of Fashion Technology in NIFT is a 180 min CBT that consists of 150 questions. It includes 45 questions on communication ability and English comprehension, 30 questions on quants, 25 questions on analytical and logical ability, 25 questions on gk and general awareness with 25 questions on case study.

Masters of Fashion Management in NIFT is an examination consisting of 180 minutes with 150 questions. More emphasis is on communication ability & English comprehension followed by case studies with 40 questions, along with quants, logical ability and gk, and general awareness.

PI OR PERSONAL INTERVIEW is confined to Masters Examination only. The personal Interview is for candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination. Some of the parameters that will be evaluated by the panel during PI will be their career orientation, Aptness and aptitude for the course, overall achievements in academics and co-curricular activities, communication skills, creative and lateral thinking general awareness, and ability to solve problems creatively. Group discussions are also held and NIFT has the right to modify these steps at any point in time

FAQs

What is a Situation Test?

Situation test is the 2nd round of tests in the NIFT entrance exam for all the UG design programs. Students who qualify for the first round of examination attend the situation test. The situation test is a 2-hour hands-on examination that evaluates the skills of the candidate in terms of material handling and innovation with a given set of materials.

The candidate will be asked to make a model and will be evaluated based on the parameters such as space visualisation, innovative and creative use of the given material, composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, and overall presentation skill.

The student will also have to pen down the thought process behind the creative outcome in the English language. Also, note that the candidate will get disqualified if he mentions his name or any information that reveals personal information of any nature.

How many stages of examination are there in NIFT?

There are 2 to 3 rounds to clear the NIFT entrance exam. The below table will help you understand the different rounds that have to be cleared for different NIFT programs.

Program	Selection Process Stages
B.Des	Written Exam Situation Test
B.FTech	Written Exam
M.Des	Written Exam Situation Test GD/Interview
M.FTech	Written Exam GD/Interview
MFM	Written Exam GD/Interview

Note that the written exam is in place to test the objective and subjective aptitude of the student. There are two stages in which the written exam is conducted (the number of rounds changes for different programs offered in NIFT). Please refer NIFT Exam Pattern 2024 section for more information.

Is the NIFT exam difficult to crack?

On the surface of it, the NIFT entrance exam seems difficult to crack. With a limited number of seats and reservations, with approximately 40,000 students appearing in All India, securing admission to this prestigious institution – “PRIMA FACIE” looks tough. But looks can be deceiving provided you were to shed your perception and look into reality. For one, like all All India Examination one needs a definitive interest, drive, willpower, resilience, and a meticulous amount of preparation in cracking this exam. The key to this situation is to practice a lot and follow a timetable. For example, for candidates preparing by themselves, it’s to be noted that you start with your difficult areas in terms of question paper and work your way upwards. For students who depend on a coaching center please ensure that you provision time post your training sessions at home for practice.

How can I start preparing for the NIFT examination?

A good way to begin will be to start with the previous year's question papers. This will help in understanding the topics covered and the syllabus. You can download the previous year NIFT exam question papers with answers, which will help in familiarizing on the pattern of questions and level of toughness.

Look at the weightage of the scores between the CAT & GAT. Mostly students face difficulty in the drawing part. For example, memory drawing, compositions etc. I would suggest you to start with basic line drawing and improve confidence in lines.

Second thing is to understand the various shapes. Try connecting shapes with objects. Do not focus on the speed in which you complete, that will come with practice. But the emphasis here is to practice vigorously. Once you are done with the basics practice compositions with right ratios and proportions. Ensure that you do evaluate your sketches with someone who has had the experience of clearing the examination.

For the theory part practice maximum question papers. Compare your answers with the answer bank available. Focus on the topic that you find difficult. A must for every student is to start reading newspaper on a regular basis, refer online platforms on latest happening in the world of fashion and familiarise yourself with brands, logos and slogans. Having a copy of Manorama Year book should help you to a large extent towards improving your knowledge in GK & General Awareness.

What is NIFT Exam?

NIFT entrance exam is an All India Common entrance exam conducted once in a year by NIFT in association with AIMA for all the regular courses offered at 18 Campuses of NIFT. The student needs to successfully clear the examination to secure a seat in one of the colleges. The examination is conducted in 2 stages. The first stage is the written round that is called DAT (Design Aptitude Test) that is conduced in the month of february. All students who successfully clear the DAT Examination appear for the second stage of the exam called Situation Test/Group discussion/Personal Interview. The second stages of examination is conducted in the month of may. The combinations of exam vary according to the discipline that one intends to apply. Examinations are conducted separately for Design /Technology & Management disciplines.

The objective of the NIFT Examination is to test the necessary aptitude, skills, interest, passion and competence required for the program. Topics include Sketching, Aptitude, Reasoning Skills, Communication & Comprehension, GK & General Awareness etc. The examination includes subjective and objective type questions with negative marking. The maximum marks that one can score is 100. The duration of examination is 3 hours.

Which is the best coaching Centre in Chennai / Hyderabad?

A. There are a number of Institutes in the city which prepares students for NIFT Examination. We as MAD School are one of the best Institutes in the city according to online platforms & Google Organic rating. MAD school as we are is known for our results, quality of training imparted to students, Real-time industry exposure, Quality of Faculty, Infrastructure & facilities, Study Materials & resources, Tracking progress & Individual monitoring above all a very responsive management who quick responds to issues. MAD School, Located at the heart of the city & with good transport connectivity students find it safe & convenient.

A few reasons for you to join MAD School are

1. Voted the Best Institute of the Year 2021(Design Review Magazine)
2. The centre with Highest Examination Result Ratio in Limited Centre Category
3. Hybrid Model classes (Both Off line & Online Mode Classes) & flexible timings
4. 24/7 faculty support Available
5. Limited Batch size for better Monitoring
6. Live Instructor Led online classes & not recorded Sessions
7. Long term/ Short term & Repeaters Batch Available
8. Multiple classes Monitoring format for individual result & Support
9. Instructor Led training & not PPT (POWER POINT PRESENTATION) led
10. Well researched study materials with real-time question banks & Answer Keys
11. Competitive Fee structure & Flexible Fee Instalment option from as low as Rs 1000
12. Study with students from all parts of the state from Kanyakumari to Kashmir
13. Faculties & staff fluent in all south & North Indian Languages
14. Personal Handholding at all stages from: Exam preparation to securing Admission to college
15. Batch-wise training for better learning internalization, Results & competitive spirit
16. Training, Guidance & support for all Design / Architecture / Art for Indian Universities & Abroad
17. Partnership with Indian & International Universities in Design / Art / Architecture
18. Exam preparation for NID.NIFT.UCEED. CEED.NATA.JEE2,FDDI, CEPT, MIT (Pune), Pearl Academy, NABA, Parsons, School of Art Institute, Chicago, MIT (USA), Istituto Marangoni, University of Arts London, Royal college of Art, etc
19. The only institute to Promise you a Visible Difference in your Creative Career

How to Prepare for the Creative Ability Test?

Practice drawing: The best way to improve your drawing skills is to practice regularly. In our NIFT coaching classes, we lay a lot of emphasis on improving your sketching and drawing skills. We will make sure that you have enough practice and gain all the skills to complete the exam in the required time.

Solve problem-solving and visualization puzzles: There are many problem-solving and visualization puzzles available in our books. Apart from this, in our classroom coaching classes, we solve these puzzles that will help you improve your skills. As you will be collaborating with multiple students in our NIFT coaching, this will help you gain different perspectives on your thoughts and answers.

Take mock tests: There are many mock tests available online or in books. Taking mock tests will help you get familiar with the format of the Creative Ability Test (CAT) exam and the type of questions that are asked. We also have a series of mock tests which you will gain free access to after joining our NIFT coaching classes. Since CAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT), gaining familiarity with the interface is important.

How to prepare for the General Ability Test?

Practice quantitative aptitude problems: The best way to improve your quantitative aptitude skills is to practice regularly. You can find practice questions online or in our books. Also, in our NIFT coaching, we have section-wise tests that will help you to effectively prepare for GAT.

Solve logical reasoning questions: To solve logical reasoning questions you need to master your visualization skills. There are multiple practice questions that are available online and in our books that will help you practice. At NIFT coaching, we make sure that you gain these skills and be able to solve these questions quickly.

Practice language skills: There are grammatical questions in this section as well. So, the best way to improve your language skills is to read regularly. You can also practice by taking grammar quizzes and writing essays. In our NIFT coaching, we have tests for this section as well and we continuously suggest our students to read newspapers and current affairs.

Take mock tests: Many mock tests are available online or in our books. Taking mock tests will help you get familiar with the format of the General Ability Test (GAT) exam and the type of questions that are asked. We also have a series of mock tests which you will gain free access to after joining our NIFT coaching classes.