| Applications open | 28th November 202628th November 2026 |
| Application closes | Predicted 28th November 2026Predicted 28th November 2026 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 27th December 2026Predicted 27th December 2026 |
| Result Announcement Date |
NTA announces NIFT 2025 final results; scorecards now available online
Admission to NIFT fashion and design programs; Stage-II admit cards out. Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate fashion and design programs at the National Institute of Fashion Technology is ongoing for the 2026 cycle, with 42 seats available. While applications closed on January 16, 2026, candidates who cleared Stage-I can now download their Stage-II admit cards to participate in the next examination phase.
Apply for NID DAT 2026; full syllabus available for review before application
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IIFT MBA-IB 2026 admissions open; apply online for UG, PG, PhD programmes
GATE 2026 result is out; check your scores and qualifying status online
Apply for Srishti Entrance and Studio Test (SEAT) 2026; syllabus available for review
NIFT 2026 is the national-level entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech), Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Fashion Management (M.FM) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) at NIFT's 19 campuses across India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raebareli, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Shillong, Kannur, Kangra, Srinagar, Daman, Panchkula, Navi Mumbai). Selection has two stages — Creative Ability Test (CAT) + General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Situation Test / Personal Interview / Group Discussion.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning | Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles. |
| Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching | Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props. |
| Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge | History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems. |
| Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains) | Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving. |
| Admission starts | 28th November 202628th November 2026 |
| Admission closes | 10th January 202610th January 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit nift.ac.in, Official WebsiteVisit nift.ac.in, Official Website |
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