NIFT

The NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) is conducted by the prestigious NIFTs or National Institute of Fashion Technologies; once every year; for admission to B.F.Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology: 360 seats) B.Des (Bachelor of Design: 2010 seats), M.F.Tech (Master of Fashion Technology), MFM (Master of Fashion Management), and M.Des (Master of Design) full-time on-campus degree programs. The aspirants can apply for any two courses in an academic year and as per their requirements and convenience. Applicants who pass the NIFTEE are then called for ST (Situation Test) and GD-PI (group discussion and personal interview). Only those aspirants who clear all these three rounds are eligible to take admission in the NIFTs.

NIFT is headquartered in New Delhi and has centers at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bhopal, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Kangra, Jodhpur, Patna, Kannur, Raebareli, Srinagar, and Shillong. Students can also take direct admission in the second year of B.F.Tech and B.Des courses by appearing in NLEAEE or NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions Entrance Examination.

Why should you opt for NIFTEE

The NIFTs are hailed as the IITs in the world of fashion technology education. Their graduates are recognized worldwide precisely the same way IIT alumni are. NIFTEE is no doubt the first step for anyone willing to make an identity in the Indian as well as international fashion arena.

How is NIFTEE different from CEED and UCEED

Students preparing for CEED or UCEED will not face any difficulty cracking the NIFTEE, as it is comparatively easier.

Syllabus of NIFTEE

• The first round for admission to the NIFTs, i.e., NIFTEE is comprised of GAT (general aptitude test) and CAT (creative aptitude test)
  • GAT
    • Quantitative ability
    • Effective communication
    • Communication ability & English comprehension
    • Leadership qualities
    • Problem-solving approach
    • Analytical & logical ability
    • General knowledge & current affairs
    • Case study
  • CAT
    • Creativity in the thought process
    • Design ability
    • Observation power
    • Discernment ability
• ST (situation test) is conducted in the second round
  • Applying Innovation and creativity in the given materials
  • Finesse of the given model
  • Color scheme
  • Construction skill
  • Space visualization
  • Composition of elements
• GD-PI (group discussion and personal interview) is taken in the third round
  • GD
    • Ability to formulate new ideas
    • Problem-solving approach
    • Leadership qualities
    • Effective communication
    • Contribution to the given topic
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Conceptual clarity
    • Knowledge of the assigned subject
  • PI
    • Career orientation
    • General awareness & aptitude
    • Domain related aptness
    • Communication
    • Overall personal accomplishments in co-curricular activities & academics
    • Creative & lateral thinking

Eligibility for NIFTEE: 2018

• B.Des: A student should have passed the Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10^th standard or; should have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination (SSSE)/12^th standard or; those who have completed a full-time UG diploma course of 2 years duration at NIFT or those possessing any valid (recognized by AICTE/UGC/AIU/State Board of Technical Education) 3 or 4 years diploma and also attended course in fashion/textile and accessories/apparel/handloom technology and products/home science/visual communication/industrial design/graphic design/multimedia design/interior design/leather technology or; anyone having an aptitude for creativity/fashion design/innovation or; diploma/graduate engineers are eligible to appear for the NIFTEE for admission to this course.

• BFTech: A candidate should have cleared the Secondary School Examination (SSE)/10^th standard and should be having a recognized (AICTE/SBTE) diploma of 3 or 4 years duration in textile technology/textile chemistry/textile engineering or; those who completed Senior Secondary School Examination (SSSE)/12^th standard with physics, chemistry, and mathematics and also pursued a 2 years (minimum) diploma in fashion/textile/apparel/handloom technology/home science or; diploma/graduate engineers are eligible to appear for the NIFTEE for admission to this program.

• M.Des: A candidate should have passed BDes from any recognized college or; those possessing a diploma in undergraduate design from NID/NIFT or; any three years undergraduate diploma candidates passed out from NID/NIFT are eligible to appear for NIFTEE for admission to this course. Appearing students may also apply. There is no prescribed age limit.

• MFM: A graduate from any recognized university or; those having a three years undergraduate diploma done from NID/NIFT are eligible to appear for NIFTEE for admission to this program. Appearing students may also apply. There is no prescribed age limit.

• MFTech: A graduate engineer from any recognized university or; anyone holding a BFTech from NIFT is eligible to appear for NIFTEE for admission to this course. There is no prescribed age limit.

The prescribed pattern of NIFT

• Creative Ability Test is carried out to test the innovative capability of the candidate. Design expertise is really important to get admission in any of the prestigious fashion colleges. Candidates get a chance to show their illustration skills through CAT.
• The General Ability Test is conducted to test communication skills and analytical ability of the candidate. This test lasts for 120 minutes and the candidates have enough time to present their understanding of the creative world.

Registering and scheduling the NIFTEE

• Visit the NIFT portal
• Click on the “Application Form” hyperlink
• A previously registered applicant can log in to the system using the registered email and date of birth.
• A new aspirant should register first by clicking on a hyperlink that says “Fresh Candidate”
• Populate the registration form with your complete name, date of birth, email, the category (general or whatsoever) you belong, and the preferred program
• After completing all the steps of the registration process, as mentioned above, the test-taker will require to fill up and submit the online application form
• Log in to your account, if not already, and provide the system with your details including the names of your parents or guardians, your gender, preferred city for the examination, your nationality, and also your academic credentials
• Click on “Submit”
• Read the declaration page carefully and click on the “I Agree” checkbox
• Upload clear scans of your signature and your photo in the next page and strictly adhere to the prescribed formats for them
• Proceed to pay the fees
• Finish the concluding step of the application process by clicking on “Submit”

Fees and modes of payment for taking the NIFTEE

The examination fee without any late fine and excluding the payment gateway charge is 1,500 rupees and 750 rupees for GEN/OBC (non-creamy) candidates and SC/ST/PWD candidates respectively. All those students who apply in the first week of January are required to pay a late penalty of 5,000 rupees along with the examination fee.

All the necessary fees can be paid with a debit/credit card or using net-banking. One may also prepare a crossed demand draft in favor of “NIFT HO”; payable at New Delhi; and send it to NIFT, New Delhi. A printed hard copy of the submitted application form is required to be sent along with the DD. The candidates should remember to write their names, contact number, the name of the course opted for, and their addresses at the backside of the draft.

How to access NIFTEE score

• Visit the NIFT portal
• Open the “NIFT Result” hyperlink
• Enter any two: your roll number, application number, date of birth
• Click “Submit”
• Download the scorecard, and take a printout, as it will need to be produced at the time of counseling

The validity of NIFTEE score

The score is valid only for the academic year when the examination is being held.

Top Institutes accepting NIFTEE Scores

• Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai
• International College of Fashion, New Delhi
• Pearl Academy, Noida, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai
• Satyam Fashion Institute, Noida
• DSK Global, Pune