NIFT Exam Guide 2027
NIFT (NIFT entrance examination) is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. It is used for admission to the design and fashion technology programmes at NIFT campuses. This guide covers who can apply, how selection works, what is tested and how to prepare.
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- Computer-based and pen and paper
NIFT at a glance
- Full name
- NIFT entrance examination
- Conducted by
- the National Institute of Fashion Technology
- Used for
- admission to the design and fashion technology programmes at NIFT campuses
- Mode
- Computer-based and pen and paper
- Who can apply
- Class 12 for undergraduate programmes and graduate degree for postgraduate programmes, as per the prospectus.
- What is tested
- Quantitative ability, communication, analytical ability, general knowledge and creative drawing
- Official website
- nift.ac.in
How NIFT selection works
- 1General Ability Test and Creative Ability Test
- 2Situation test for design programmes
- 3Merit list and counselling
How to prepare for NIFT
- Work on drawing and colour sense along with the written paper.
- Practise a creative thinking exercise each week.
- Before you apply, read the latest official notification at nift.ac.in. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change every cycle and are not listed here.
Choosing NIFT coaching
Coaching helps most when you need structure, regular tests and a peer group. Ask any centre for the batch size, the full fee including GST, a trial class and last year's results with roll numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NIFT?+−
NIFT (NIFT entrance examination) is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. It is used for admission to the design and fashion technology programmes at NIFT campuses.
Who can apply for NIFT?+−
Class 12 for undergraduate programmes and graduate degree for postgraduate programmes, as per the prospectus.
What are the stages of NIFT?+−
NIFT runs in 3 stages: 1. General Ability Test and Creative Ability Test; 2. Situation test for design programmes; 3. Merit list and counselling.
What does NIFT test?+−
NIFT covers Quantitative ability, communication, analytical ability, general knowledge and creative drawing.
Are the dates and fees for NIFT on this page?+−
No. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change each cycle, so confirm them in the official notification at nift.ac.in before you apply.