The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has issued invitations concerning the applications of candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The online registrations have already begun from 14th December at nift.ac.in and will remain open till January 21. However, candidates can apply till January 24 by paying an extra fee of Rs 5000.
An entrance exam for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions will be held on February 14, for which the result will be declared by March 2021. The selected candidates will be called for an interview followed by counselling. As per the official notice, “The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted,”.
NIFT 2021 Exam Dates
Check the complete NIFT exam dates for various events in the below given table:
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Events
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Dates 2021
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Registration Process started from
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14th December 2020
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Last date of online registration
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21st January 2021
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Last date of registration with late fee of Rs. 5000/-
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24th January 2021
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Window to edit / update the Application Form
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25th to 28th January 2021
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Availability of admit card through online mode
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1st February 2021
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Written test for UG & PG
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14th February 2021
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Release of answer key
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17th February 2021
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Last date to submit objection on answer key
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17th to 20th February 2021
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Result of Written Entrance Examination
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February/ March 2021
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Last date of registration for Foreign nationals/ NRIs/SAARC
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30th April 2021
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Situation test/ GD/Interview
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April/ May 2021
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Declaration of final result (Online)
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End of May/ June 2021
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Counselling Registration from
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End of May/ June 2021
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NIFT 2021 Application Form
To fill the application form, students are required to register online using their valid mobile number and mail id. For NIFT registration, students can go through various steps – Register online, filling up of application, uploading of documents & application fee payment. Candidates can also register for NIFT 2021 by paying certain amount of late fee of Rs. 5000 before the last date which is 24th January 2021. Students will also be able to make correction in the application form in case of any error in the details filled in the application. Candidates must take printout of the filled application form and keep it safe for other procedure.
NIFT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Students must know NIFT Eligibility criteria in the below given section before applying:
Age Criteria:
There will be no upper or lower age limit to apply for PG programmes. However, those applying for UG courses, the maximum age limit for them will be 24 years as on 1st August 2021 (5 year relaxation for ST/SC).
Qualification Criteria:
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Courses
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Qualifying Criteria
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B.Des Programme
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Candidates must have passed his/her 10+2 level degree from a recognized board or university.
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B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)
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Passed 12th level degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects from a recognized board or university.
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M.Des Programme
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Passed Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute or university OR
Should have done UG Diploma in UG design (3 years) from NIFT or NID.
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M.F.Tech Programme
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Passed Bachelor’s degree in F.Tech from NIFT OR B.Tech/ B.E from a recognized institute or university.
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NIFT 2021 Exam Pattern
Get details of NIFT Exam Pattern in the below given section:
- Exam Mode & Date: NIFT entrance test will be held in offline (Pen & Paper mode) in the third week of January 2021.
- Type of Questions: The paper will consist of multiple-choice type questions.
- Time Duration: 2 & 3 hours will be given for completing the paper.
- Language of Paper: The paper will be present in English & Hindi language.
- Sections: The sections in the paper will be – Quantitative Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical, Current Affairs & G.K and Communication Ability.
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking will be there in the NIFT exam.
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Sections
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B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech & M.FM
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B.Des
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Communication Ability
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25
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30
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Quantitative Ability
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20
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20
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English Comprehension
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25
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30
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs
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15
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15
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Analytical Ability
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15
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25
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Total
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100 questions
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120 questions
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The entrance exams will be for all the courses offered across campuses of NIFT. The courses offered at the institute include – BDes in fashion design, BDes in leather design, BDes in accessory design, BDes in textile design, BDes in Knitwear design, BDes in fashion communication, BFTech in apparel production, Master of Design, Master of Fashion Management, and Master of fashion technology.
Adopting a format of majors, deepening specialisations, minors, and general electives, the Craft Cluster Initiative has been integrated into the curriculum of NIFT ensuring increased industry interaction for students through classroom projects, internships, and part transactions in the industry environment. The contact hours have been recalibrated to 25 hours per week, giving increased time for studio practice and self–study to the students claims the institute.
