NIFT- National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT New Delhi campus was established in 1986. In 1995 campuses were set up in Chennai, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and NIFT Bengaluru in 1997. Newer campuses have opened up in Bhopal, Bhubneshwar, Daman, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Patna, Panchkula, Raebareli, Shillong, Srinagar & Varanasi in the last 20 years. Today NIFT has 19 campuses across India
NIFT offers undergraduate & postgraduate programs, in fashion design, textile design, fashion communication, accessory design, leather design, knitwear design, fashion management & production technology. NIFT is the first institute in India to award its own Degrees in the field of Fashion Education.
Course Information NIFT
Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Bachelor in Design (B.Des)
- Fashion Design
- Leather Design
- Accessory Design
- Textile Design
- Knitwear Design
- Fashion Communication
- Bachelor in Fashion Technology (B.FTech)
Postgraduate Programs
- Masters in Design (M.Des)
- Masters in Fashion Technology (M.FTech)
- Masters in Fashion Management (MFM)
Doctoral Programs
- PhD (Full time)
- PhD (Part time)
Important Dates
- Application form & Admission Notifications are published by November 30th
- NIFT entrance exam date is in February
- Situation Test/Interview is in April
- NIFT 2025 results is announced in May
Past Toppers from afdindia
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Madhvi Singh - AIR 1
NIFT B.Des - 2009
D. Sakthiswari - AIR 1
NIFT B.Des - 2017
Nehal Verma - AIR 2
NIFT MFM - 2012
Isha Amina - AIR 2
NIFT M.Des – 2022
NIFT 2025 Admission Process
NIFT 2025 Exam Pattern
Exam Name
NIFT Entrance Exam
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Medium
English
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Exam Mode
Stage 1: GAT is online exam(MCQs), CAT is physical exam (Textual and Visual questions)
Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates to appear for Situation Test or Personal Interview.
Exam Duration
CAT Paper - 3Hrs
GAT Paper (BDes & MDes) - 2 Hours
GAT Paper (BFTec, MFTech, MFM - 3 Hours
What afdindia Offers
afdindia offers comprehensive training programs that cover all aspects of the exam, including creative ability, general knowledge, and communication skills. We also provide personalized guidance, with experienced faculty helping students to hone their artistic talents. We conduct mock tests, and interactive sessions to build confidence and improve time management. Our tailor-made curriculum and expert mentoring, equips students with the necessary skills and strategies to excel in the highly competitive NIFT entrance exam.