Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) Programme

(Apparel Production)

Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in Class 12 and meet any one of the following qualifications:

• Passed the 10+2 examination from any recognised Central/State board with Physics and Mathematics.
• Passed the NIOS Senior Secondary School Examination with at least five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics.
• Passed any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or abroad recognised by AIU as equivalent to 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
• Qualified the GCE (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) Level with Physics and Mathematics.
• Passed the International Baccalaureate (IB) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.

Age Limit:

Maximum age: 24 years as on 1st August 2026
5-year relaxation available for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Note for Students Appearing in 2026:

Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board exams in the year of admission can also apply, but they must satisfy all eligibility criteria during counselling.

Eligibility for Master’s Programmes (M.Des, MFM, M.FTech) – NIFT 2026

This section outlines the official eligibility criteria for all postgraduate programmes offered at NIFT. These requirements apply to the 2026 admission cycle.

Qualifying Age

There is no age limit for candidates applying to any of the Master’s Programmes at NIFT.

Educational Qualifications

Master of Design (M.Des) – Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from an Institute/University recognised by law in India

OR

• Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT or NID

Master of Fashion Management (MFM) – Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from an Institute/University recognised by law in India

OR

• Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT or NID

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) – Eligibility Criteria

• B.FTech from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

OR

• B.E. / B.Tech from an Institute/University recognised by law in India

Note:Candidates who are appearing in their qualifying examination (final year) in the year of admission are also eligible to apply. However, they must meet all eligibility conditions and submit proof of qualification at the time of counselling/seat allotment, as mentioned in the official NIFT Admission Prospectus.

Syllabus for NIFT 2026 (UG & PG Programmes)

This section covers the detailed syllabus and components of the written examinations for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes at NIFT.

NIFT 2026 Written Examination Details

NIFT conducts two main written tests depending on the programme:

GAT (General Ability Test)

CAT (Creative Ability Test)

CAT is only for Design programmes (B.Des and M.Des). GAT is conducted for all UG and PG courses.

Written Examination Structure – UG & PG Design Programmes (B.Des & B.F. TECH)

General Ability Test (GAT) - Computer Based Test (CBT) For B.Des and B.F.Tech

General Ability Test (GAT) - Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.F.Tech

General Ability Test (GAT) - Computer Based Test (CBT) for M.Des and M.F.M

Creative Ability Test (CAT)

CAT evaluates:

• Creativity
• Observation
• Concept development
• Design ability
• Innovative use of colour and illustration

Candidates must not disclose identity through marks or personal details on answer sheets.

Note: M.FTech will also include some engineering-based questions.

Components of the General Ability Test (GAT)

1. Quantitative Ability

Covers:
Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, work & time, distance, ratio & proportion, interest.

2. Communication Ability & English Comprehension

Includes:
Synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary, spellings, idioms, reading comprehension.

3. Analytical & Logical Ability

Tests:
Inference, problem identification, reasoning, pattern detection.

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Current events, history, geography, economy, global developments.

5. Case Study

Evaluates:
Managerial skills, decision making, industry understanding.

NIFT Situation Test – For UG Design Programmes (B.Des)

• Material handling skills
• 3D model-making
• Creativity and innovation
• Space visualisation
• Concept development
• Colour sense
• Composition
• Construction skill
• Final presentation quality

Candidates must write a concept explanation in English. No outside material is allowed. Models are evaluated on the spot and are not preserved. Any identification marks or personal details on the model/writing lead to disqualification.

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Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) – For All PG Programmes (M.Des, MFM, M.FTech)

Shortlisted PG candidates undergo GD & PI rounds.

Group Discussion (GD) Parameters

Candidates are assessed on:

1. Conceptual clarity
2. Knowledge of the given topic
3. Contribution to the discussion
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Creativity & idea generation
6. Problem solving approach
7. Leadership qualities
8. Communication effectiveness

Personal Interview (PI) Parameters

Candidates are evaluated on:

1. Career orientation
2. Aptness for the course
3. Academic and extra-curricular achievements
4. Communication skills
5. General awareness
6. Creativity and lateral thinking

NIFT 2026 Test Weightage for B.Des and M.Des

Undergraduate Programmes

Programme	Test	Weightage
B.Des	CAT	50%
	GAT	30%
	Situation Test	20%
	Total	100%
B.F.Tech	GAT (Section A)	30%
	GAT (Section B)	70%
	Total	100%
B.F.Tech Opting for B.Des	CAT	50%
	GAT (Section A)	30%
	Situation Test	20%
	Total	100%

Test Weightage for Postgraduate Programmes

Programme	Test	Weightage
M.Des	GAT (Section A)	30%
	CAT	40%
	Personal Interview	30%
	Total	100%
MFM	GAT (Section A & B)	70%
	Personal Interview	30%
	Total	100%
M.F.Tech	GAT	70%
	Personal Interview	30%
	Total	100%
MFM Opting for M.Des	GAT (Section A)	30%
	CAT	40%
	Personal Interview	30%
	Total	100%

NIFT Exam Centres 2026

NIFT conducts the entrance exam across multiple cities in India to make it convenient for students from all regions. Candidates can choose their preferred exam centre while filling out the application form. The exact list is announced every year in the official application portal.

NIFT 2026 – Exam Centres List

Sl. No.	State / UT	City
1	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Port Blair
2	Andhra Pradesh	Kurnool
3	Andhra Pradesh	Rajahmundry
4	Andhra Pradesh	Tirupati
5	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada
6	Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam
7	Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
8	Assam	Guwahati
9	Bihar	Bhagalpur
10	Bihar	Gaya
11	Bihar	Muzaffarpur
12	Bihar	Patna
13	Chandigarh	Chandigarh / Panchkula / Mohali
14	Chhattisgarh	Durg / Bhilai
15	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur
16	Chhattisgarh	Raipur
17	Delhi	Delhi NCR
18	Goa	Panaji
19	Gujarat	Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar
20	Gujarat	Rajkot
21	Gujarat	Surat
22	Gujarat	Vadodara
23	Haryana	Hisar
24	Himachal Pradesh	Shimla
25	Himachal Pradesh	Hamirpur
26	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu
27	Jammu & Kashmir	Srinagar
28	Jharkhand	Dhanbad
29	Jharkhand	Jamshedpur
30	Jharkhand	Ranchi
31	Karnataka	Bengaluru
32	Karnataka	Mangaluru
33	Karnataka	Mysuru
34	Kerala	Kochi
35	Kerala	Ernakulam / Alappuzha
36	Kerala	Kannur
37	Kerala	Kollam
38	Kerala	Kottayam
39	Kerala	Kozhikode
40	Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram
41	Kerala	Thrissur
42	Ladakh	Leh
43	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal
44	Madhya Pradesh	Gwalior
45	Madhya Pradesh	Indore / Ujjain
46	Madhya Pradesh	Jabalpur
47	Madhya Pradesh	Sagar
48	Madhya Pradesh	Satna
49	Maharashtra	Amravati
50	Maharashtra	Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
51	Maharashtra	Kolhapur
52	Maharashtra	Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane
53	Maharashtra	Nagpur
54	Maharashtra	Nashik
55	Maharashtra	Pune
56	Manipur	Imphal
57	Meghalaya	Shillong
58	Mizoram	Aizawl
59	Nagaland	Kohima
60	Odisha	Balasore
61	Odisha	Berhampur – Ganjam
62	Odisha	Bhubaneswar
63	Odisha	Sambalpur
64	Punjab	Amritsar
65	Punjab	Jalandhar
66	Punjab	Ludhiana
67	Rajasthan	Jaipur
68	Rajasthan	Jodhpur
69	Rajasthan	Kota
70	Rajasthan	Udaipur
71	Rajasthan	Sikar
72	Sikkim	Gangtok
73	Tamil Nadu	Chennai
74	Tamil Nadu	Coimbatore
75	Tamil Nadu	Cuddalore
76	Tamil Nadu	Madurai
77	Tamil Nadu	Nagercoil
78	Tamil Nadu	Puducherry
79	Tamil Nadu	Salem
80	Tamil Nadu	Thanjavur
81	Tamil Nadu	Tiruchirappalli
82	Tamil Nadu	Vellore
83	Telangana	Hyderabad
84	Telangana	Warangal
85	Tripura	Agartala
86	Uttar Pradesh	Agra
87	Uttar Pradesh	Gorakhpur
88	Uttar Pradesh	Kanpur
89	Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow
90	Uttar Pradesh	Meerut
91	Uttar Pradesh	Prayagraj (Allahabad)
92	Uttar Pradesh	Varanasi
93	Uttar Pradesh	Bareilly
94	Uttarakhand	Dehradun
95	Uttarakhand	Haldwani
96	Uttarakhand	Roorkee
97	West Bengal	Asansol
98	West Bengal	Durgapur
99	West Bengal	Kolkata
100	West Bengal	Siliguri

Important Notes

• Candidates must select their preferred exam city while filling the application form.
• Once the application form is submitted, centre changes may not be allowed except during the edit window.
• The final exam centre allocated will be mentioned on the admit card.
• Students must reach the centre on time with their admit card and valid ID.

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Documents Required for NIFT 2026

Mandatory:

• Passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Class 10 & 12 certificates
• Valid ID proof

If Applicable:

• SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate
• EWS certificate
• PwD certificate
• NRI documents

For PG Applicants:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Final year mark sheets

NIFT 2026 Application Fee

(Approximate and subject to official update)

• General/OBC (NCL): ₹3,000
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,500
• Late fees apply after the last date.

How to Apply for NIFT 2026 – Step-by-Step Process

The NIFT 2026 application process is conducted entirely online. Students must follow each step carefully to ensure successful submission of their form.

Step 1: Visit the Official NIFT Admission Portal

Go to the official NIFT admissions website where the online application form is released for all UG and PG programmes.

Step 2: Register as a New Candidate

Click on New Registration and enter:

• Name
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Date of Birth
• Category

After submitting, you will receive login credentials for your account.

Step 3: Fill in the Online Application Form

Log in using your credentials and complete the form by entering:

• Personal details
• Academic qualifications
• Programme applied for (B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, MFM, M.FTech)
• Exam centre preference
• Address and contact information

Ensure all details match your certificates.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

Upload scanned copies in the correct size and format:

• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Academic documents

All files must be clear, recent and legible.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Complete the payment using:

• Debit/Credit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI

Save the payment receipt for reference.

Step 6: Review and Submit the Application

Carefully review all details before final submission. Once submitted, no major changes can be made except during the official edit window.

Step 7: Download the Confirmation Page

Save a copy of:

• Filled application form
• Payment receipt
• Confirmation page

These documents may be required later for verification.

Step 8: Check for Updates

Regularly visit the official website for:

• Admit card 2026 release
• Written exam notifications
• Situation Test / GD-PI dates
• Result announcements

NIFT 2026 Admit Card

The NIFT 2026 Admit Card is an essential document that every candidate must carry on the day of the examination. It will be released online on the official NIFT admission portal in February 2026. Candidates must download and print the admit card as soon as it becomes available.

How to Download the NIFT 2026 Admit Card

• Visit the official NIFT admissions website
• Click on the “Download Admit Card” link
• Log in using your registered email ID and password
• View and download the admit card
• Take 1–2 clear printouts for exam day use

Details Mentioned on the Admit Card

• Candidate’s name and photograph
• Roll number
• Application number
• Exam date and time
• Exam centre address
• Category and programme applied for
• Important instructions for the exam

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

• Printed copy of the NIFT Admit Card
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, or School ID)
• Necessary stationery as permitted in the instructions

Important Instructions

• The admit card will not be sent by post. It must be downloaded online.
• Ensure that all details printed on the admit card are correct.
• Any errors must be immediately reported to NIFT authorities.
• Candidates must arrive at the test centre well before reporting time.
• Without the admit card and valid ID, entry into the exam hall will not be permitted.

NIFT 2026 Results

The NIFT 2026 result will be released in two stages—first for the written exam (GAT & CAT) and then the final result after the Situation Test or GD/PI. All results are published online on the official NIFT admission portal.

Stage 1: Written Exam Result (GAT & CAT)

• Expected release: March/April 2026
• Candidates can check their scores by logging in with their registered email ID and password.
• The scorecard will display section-wise marks, total marks and qualification status.
• Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be shortlisted for the next stage:
  • NIFT Situation Test (for B.Des)
  • GD/PI (for PG Programmes)

Stage 2: Final Result

• Expected release: June 2026
• The final merit list is prepared by combining:
  • Written Exam Score
  • Situation Test Score (B.Des)
  • GD/PI Score (PG)
• The final result displays:
  • Overall Rank
  • Category Rank
  • Qualification Status
  • Eligibility for counselling

How to Check the NIFT 2026 Result

• Visit the official NIFT admission portal
• Click on the “NIFT 2026 Result” link
• Log in with your email ID, date of birth and application number
• Download the scorecard and keep a copy for counselling

Post-Result: Counselling

• Campus allotment
• Programme selection
• Document verification
• Fee payment

Choice filling and seat allocation will depend on:

• Rank
• Category
• Seat availability
• Campus preferences

Important Points

• Results will not be sent via email or post.
• Scorecards must be downloaded only from the official website.
• All shortlisted candidates must attend counselling as per the schedule.
• Failure to appear for counselling may lead to cancellation of the seat.

Tips to Crack NIFT 2026

Preparing for NIFT requires a balance of creativity, logical thinking, speed, and consistent practice. These tips will help students perform well in CAT, GAT and the Situation Test or GD/PI rounds.

Tips for CAT (Creative Ability Test)

• Practice sketching every day to build speed and confidence.
• Focus on perspective, proportion, shading and clean lines.
• Improve visual storytelling with clear concepts and message-driven illustrations.
• Enhance observational skills by sketching real-life objects and situations.
• Use colours creatively but thoughtfully—avoid overuse or messy shading.
• Solve previous years’ CAT questions to understand patterns.
• Maintain a sketchbook to track improvement and develop a personal style.

Tips for GAT (General Ability Test)

• Strengthen basics in quantitative ability—percentages, ratios, distance, time & work, simple calculations.
• Improve English comprehension and vocabulary by reading daily.
• Practice logical reasoning and pattern-based questions.
• Keep up with current affairs through news apps, magazines and GK platforms.
• Attempt full-length mock tests to improve accuracy and time management.

Tips for the Situation Test (For B.Des)

• Practice building 3D models with simple materials such as paper, straws, tape, clay, foil and mountboard.
• Focus on neatness—presentation is as important as the idea.
• Start with a concept, then build the model around it with clarity.
• Manage time wisely by planning the design before constructing.
• Use all materials efficiently; judges observe financial and material discipline.
• Write a clear, concise explanation of your model in English.

Tips for GD/PI (For PG Programmes)

• Improve communication skills and practice speaking confidently.
• Read about fashion business, retail, sustainability, global brands and case studies.
• Participate in mock GD sessions to enhance group interaction and idea contribution.
• Prepare a strong portfolio (if asked) showcasing creativity, projects and design thinking.
• Stay updated on industry trends and fashion technology innovations.
• Be authentic and clear about your goals during interviews.

General Tips for All NIFT Aspirants

• Solve previous year question papers regularly.
• Take timed mock exams for both CAT and GAT.
• Identify weak areas early and work on them consistently.
• Create a study plan that balances creativity and aptitude preparation.
• Avoid stress by taking short breaks and staying organised.
• Practice smart, not just hard—quality matters more than quantity.
• Stay confident and trust your preparation.

Download NIFT SAMPLE PAPERS

NIFT Sample Papers

Practicing with NIFT sample papers is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the exam. The sample papers help students understand the exam pattern, question style, difficulty level and time management required for CAT, GAT and Situation Test rounds.

Why NIFT Sample Papers Are Important

• Help students understand the actual exam structure
• Improve speed and accuracy for GAT
• Build confidence for CAT sketching and creative tasks
• Highlight strengths and weak areas
• Familiarise students with previous trends and commonly asked question types
• Useful for self-evaluation and timed practice sessions

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How to Use NIFT Sample Papers Effectively

• Solve GAT papers under timed conditions to build speed in quantitative, reasoning, English and GK sections.
• Practice CAT papers to sharpen sketching, conceptual thinking, visualization and creative composition.
• After solving, analyse answers (especially mistakes).
• Attempt papers periodically to build exam stamina and confidence.

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If you are serious about cracking NIFT 2026 and building a future in design, MAD School gives you the perfect start by offering structured NIFT 2026 Coaching. With expert faculty, personalised guidance, CAT & GAT training, daily sketching practice, situation test workshops, mock exams and one-on-one mentoring, we help students understand concepts deeply and excel in every stage of the exam. Whether you choose online or offline classes, our structured learning, doubt-clearing sessions and creative environment ensure you stay motivated and confident throughout your preparation. Join MAD School and take the first step towards securing your dream seat at NIFT in 2026.

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Students can apply through the official NIFT admission portal.

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