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NIFT 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights
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National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam Syllabus Highlights
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam Basic Information
Subject-wise Weightage
General Ability Test (GAT)
Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Situation Test (for B.Des)
Group Discussion and Personal Interview (for PG programs)
National Institute Of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam Syllabus Highlights
The National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam syllabus is based on Aptitude, creative ability, and general awareness assessment for Design, Management, and Technology programs, applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.
National Institute Of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam Basic Information
| Name | National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
| Syllabus Based On | Aptitude, creative ability, and general awareness assessment for Design, Management, and Technology programs |
| Total Marks | NA (Evaluated based on varying weightage of different test components depending on the program) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Descriptive, Practical/Hands-on model making |
| Subjects Covered | General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), Situation Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
Subject-wise Weightage
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 100 (for B.Des), 120 (for M.Des), 150 (for B.FTech, MFM, M.FTech) | 100 (for B.Des), 120 (for M.Des), 150 (for B.FTech, MFM, M.FTech) |
| Creative Ability Test (CAT) | 3 (drawing questions) | 100 |
| Situation Test (for B.Des) | NA (Practical, hands-on assessment) | - |
| Group Discussion and Personal Interview (for PG programs) | NA (GD is case study-based for 15-20 mins, PI is individual) | - |
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General Ability Test (Gat)
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | - |
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| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | - |
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| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability | - |
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| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | - |
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| Case Study (for B.FTech, MFM, M.FTech GAT) | - |
|
Creative Ability Test (Cat)
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Ability | - |
|
| Creative and Innovative Use | - |
|
| Design Problem Solving | - |
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Situation Test (For B.des)
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Skills and Creativity Assessment | - |
|
Group Discussion And Personal Interview (For Pg Programs)
| Topic Name | Weightage | Important Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Aptitude and Personality Assessment | - |
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Applicable Degrees
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech)
Master of Design (M.Des)
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
Institutions accepting NIFT
Approximately 19
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NIFT Mumbai
NIFT Bengaluru
NIFT Chennai
NIFT Hyderabad
NIFT Gandhinagar
NIFT Kolkata
NIFT Bhopal
NIFT Bhubaneswar
NIFT Jodhpur
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