NIFT 2023: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Dates

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a reputed institute of the country that is known for its impeccable fashion education. The institute will conduct NIFT 2023 entrance examination for admitting candidates in different UG & PG programs in the field of design and fashion technology. The NIFT entrance exam is organized on a yearly basis. Candidates aspiring for admission in the courses offered by NIFT will need to fill the application form for the same.

NIFT 2023 Exam will include a series of tests such as written test, Situation Test, Group Discussion & Personal Interview Round. The online registrations for the NIFT Entrance exam begins from October 2022. Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute delay. For in-depth information on the NIFT 2023, candidates are recommended to go through the complete article.

Important Dates for NIFT 2023

Given below are the official schedule of the NIFT 2023 Entrance Exam, the exact dates have been updated according to the official announcement is made by the authorities. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the dates mentioned below to prepare for the exam in advance.

Eligibility Criteria for NIFT 2023

For Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Educational Qualification:

• Candidate should have completed class 12^th or its equivalent from a recognized board/university

OR

• Candidate should have completed 12^th or its equivalent from any foreign university/board recognized by AIU.

OR

• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

For Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 exam with PCM from any recognized board/University.
• Candidates having 3 or 4 years diploma in engineering are also eligible to apply.
• Those who have passed GCE or IB exam with PCM can also apply for the exam.

For Master of Design (M.Des)/Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

Educational Qualification:

• The candidate should possess a UG degree from any recognized institute or university.
• Candidates having UG diploma of minimum 3 years duration from NID/NIFT can also apply.

For Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)

Educational Qualification:

• The candidates who have finished their B.F.Tech program from NIFT are eligible to apply.
• Candidates who have completed their B.E / B.Tech from any recognized University/Institute can also apply.

Note:

Candidates appearing in class 12^th or equivalent can also apply for the Bachelor’s degree course provided that their result must have been announced till the date of admission/counselling. The same condition is applicable for candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s program and intends to apply for master’s program.

NIFT 2023 Application Form

The authorities will release the application form for NIFT 2023 entrance exam probably in the 4^th week of October 2022. Candidates should fill the form early to avoid the last-minute hassle. The application form will only be available via online mode. Applicants can apply for NIFT 2023 by visiting the official website. Applicants need to pay a certain amount of application fee to submit their form successfully. To edit/correct the particulars in the application form, applicants will be provided a correction window. They can edit/review their personal information except for the city of examination under the stipulated time frame.

Application Fee

The above application fee can be paid by online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card) or through Demand Draft issued in favour of “NIFT HO”, payable at New Delhi.

Candidates applying through Demand Draft will be required to send the printout of the submitted Application Form, along with Demand Draft on the following address:

Project Manager

All India Management Association Management House,

14, Institutional Area,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Courses Offered by NIFT through NIFT 2023 entrance exam

Given below is the list of various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses/programs offered by the National Institute of Fashion Technology through the NIFT entrance test-

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
• Master of Design (M.Des)
• Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
• Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

Exam Pattern for NIFT 2023

NIFT 2023 exam pattern differs from program to program. The written exam will be conducted as per the given two categories-

• General Ability Test (GAT)
• Creative Ability Test (CAT)

Both these tests will be applicable to all the courses. However, the pattern will differ from course to course. The topics covered under both the tests are-

GAT Test Pattern for B.Des and M.Des

GAT Test Pattern for B.F.Tech, M.F.M, M.F.Tech

NIFT 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus of NIFT 2023 is multi-disciplinary in nature. The Institute has defined clear-cut guidelines on the type of questions that will be asked as a part of the written test. Candidates are suggested to prepare for the exam strictly according to the syllabus specified by the NIFT.

General Ability Test (GAT) Syllabus

Quantitative Ability: The questions will be based on topics such as Addition, Division, Multiplication, Fraction, Percentage, Simple Interest, Work and Time, Ratio & Proportions, Speed and Distance etc.

Communication Ability: This test is designed to examine a candidate’s ability to communicate in English language in day to day conversations. There will be questions pertaining to antonym, synonym, one-word substitution, idioms & phrases, spelling mistakes, sentence correction, singular & plural etc.

English Comprehension: This sub-test analyses a candidate’s ability to comprehend a situation from a   given passage.

Analytical Ability: This sub-test is designed to assess a candidate’s inference & logic from the information given in the paper.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs: This sub-test assesses a candidate’s knowledge of the current events and affairs happening at the local as well as global level. It also comprises of general knowledge related questions.

Case Study: This sub-test is based on a situation of an industry environment. This part evaluates the managerial ability of a candidate.

Logical Ability: This sub-test is aimed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the logic or reason involved in a particular problem and applying the logic in solving the problem given in the paper.

Case study based group discussions: Shortlisted candidates are required to go through Group Discussions. It would entail a discussion comprising of approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study given on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on the following parameters-

• Conceptual clarity
• Knowledge of the topic assigned
• Contribution made on the topic to the group
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Problem solving approach
• Leadership qualities
• Effective communication

Personal interview: Shortlisted candidates will need to go through a Personal Interview. A candidate will be judged on the various parameters as listed below-

• Career orientation
• Aptness for the field
• Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
• Communication
• General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.

How to Prepare for NIFT 2023?

NIFT Entrance Exam is one of the most renowned exams in fashion discipline. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the exam, but only a few of them get through it. With the right guidance and smart preparation, candidates can easily crack this exam. Here are some of the important tips on how to prepare for the NIFT 2023 exam that a candidate should follow-

Prepare a Time Table: Always make a realistic time table that you can follow easily. Prepare the time table as per your capabilities i.e. how many study hours you can devote for the exam.

Clear your basic concepts: Try to build a strong foundation by grasping the basic concepts and then slowly proceed toward the complex problems.

Don’t Mug up the Topics: Since the exam is multidisciplinary in nature; mugging up of concepts/topics won’t help you in the exam. Try to analyze things from a different point of view.

Use Authentic Source for preparation: Always try to use reliable and authentic books for preparation.

Solve Mocks and Previous year questions: Try to solve mock papers and previous year question papers to enhance your performance and learn time management.

Helping Books for NIFT 2023 Exam

Candidates can refer to the following books while preparing for the entrance exam-

1. NIFT Entrance Exam Guide by Surendra
2. NIFT Exam Guide by Verma
3. Prashant Kumar’s NIFT Entrance Examination Preparation Guide
4. NIFT/NID Exam Guide by Datason RP
5. NIFT : Previous Years’ Papers (Solved) by Ramesh Publishing House
6. NIFT Entrance Examination ( Guide ) by D Mittal
7. Arihant NIFT/NIFD/NID Entrance Exam Self Study Guide

For Current Affairs, candidates can read newspapers/magazine to keep themselves updated on the current events happening around them.

Admit Card for NIFT 2023

The admit card will be available on the official website of NIFT i.e. www.nift.ac.in. Only those candidates can download the admit card who have successfully submitted the application form for the same. Candidates can download their respective hall ticket for NIFT 2023 Exam only via online mode. No physical admit card will be sent to any candidate via post or any means whatsoever. It is compulsory for all the candidates to carry their admit card to the exam hall on the day of examination. Applicants are suggested to keep tabs on the official website for regular updates.

NIFT 2023 Result

Candidates can check their respective result for the NIFT entrance exam for the year 2023 through the official website. The result will be displayed in form of merit list. Candidates who will clear the written test of GAT & CAT will be shortlisted on the basis of scores obtained by them in the exam and then will be called for the further rounds such as situation test/group discussion/personal interview. The weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list will differ from course to course.

Counselling for NIFT 2023 Entrance Exam

The dates of the counselling will be available on the official website in the month of May/June 2023. Candidates should follow the website regularly to keep tabs on the updates regarding the counselling for the NIFT examination. On the day of the counselling, the candidates will be asked to show their original documents for verification purpose. The same will be returned once the verification by the concerned authority is done.