NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus & Admission Info

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was set up in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. It has emerged as the premier Institute of Design, Management and Technology, developing professionals for taking up leadership positions in fashion business in the emerging global scenario. NIFT has been granted statutory status under the act of Parliament of India in 2006, empowering the Institute to award degrees and other academic distinctions.

The Institute is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country through a network of fifteen professionally managed domestic centres at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli and Shillong.

NIFT has set academic standards and excelled in thought leadership by providing a pool of creative genius and technically competent professionals. The Institute provides a common platform for fashion education, research and training.

Admission Calendar 2012

• Availability of online Admission forms: From  6th November, 2012  to  14th January, 2013
• Last date of Submission of form: 14th  January, 2013
• Dispatch of admit cards: On or after 30th January (1400 Hrs)
• Paper Based Test (PBT) Enterance examintaion  for all the programmes (B.DES/ BFTECH/ MFM/ MDES/ MFTECH) : 10th February, 2013
• Computer Based Test (CBT) Enterance examination (BFTECH/ MFM/ MFTECH) :  6th & 7th April, 2013
• Declaration of Entrance Exam Result : 15th April, 2013
• Situation Test / GD / Interviews : April - May, 2013
• Declaration of Final Admission results : End of May 2013 /  June, 2013
• Counselling : June and July, 2013 (Dates will be intimated on NIFT website)

Progarms and Centrewise Seat

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Entrance Examinations

All eligible candidates will have to appear for a written  entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them. The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted

The objective type tests are subject to negative marking
at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

To Know about NIFT written entrance examintion (Paper Based Test/ Computer Based Test). Click here

Design programs - Creative Ability Test (3hrs) & General Ability Test (2hrs)
Technology & Management programs - Managerial Ability Test (2hrs) & General Ability Test (2hr)

To know about the Schedule of 2013 written examination (Click Here)

NIFT SYLLABUS FOR

General Ability Test (GAT)

1) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance.
2) Communication Ability: This sub-test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to
day communication in English. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding
meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, etc.
3) English Comprehension: This sub-test is to test one's ability to comprehend a situation from a given passage.
4) Analytical Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate's inference and logic from the given
information.
5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate's general knowledge and current affairs.

Creative Ability Test (CAT)

his test is administered to judge the intuition skill, power of observation, innovation in development of a concept and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative medium use of colour and illustration skills.

Managerial Ability Test (MAT)

It is a test to judge the managerial effectiveness. This test comprises of various sub-tests as given below:

1) Case Study
2) Logical Ability
1) Case Study: This sub-test is based on a situation of an industry environment. It helps to evaluate the
candidate's managerial ability.
2) Logical Ability: This sub-test is aimed to evaluate the candidate's ability to identify the logic or reason
involved in a particular problem given and applying the logic in solving the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful. Short listed candidates from the written entrance examination are required to undergo situation test/Group Discussion (GD) / Interview as applicable.

Situation Test

Shortlisted candidates from the written entrance examination are required to undergo a Situation Test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate's skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set of materials.

Group Discussions

Case Study based Group Discussions would comprise of approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study assigned on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on the following parameters:

1) Conceptual clarity
2) Knowledge of the topic assigned
3) Contribution made to the topic
4) Interpersonal skills
5) Ability to generate new ideas
6) Problem solving approach
7) Leadership qualities
8) Effective communication

Personal Interview

A candidate is judged on the various parameters during individual personal interview by a panel, as listed below:

1) Career orientation
2) Aptness for the field
3) Overall personal achievements in academics and cocurricular activities
4) Communication
5) General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.

Weightage Chart

The weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list of the entrance examination will be as under: In case of the score being equal, the older candidate according to the date of birth will be given preference.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility For Bachelor Programmes - Design

B. Des. (Fashion Design / Leather Design / Accessory Design / Textile Design / Knitwear Design / Fashion Communication)

• The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. or

• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. or

• Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in Foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.or

• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.or

• 3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.

Please note that the upper age limit for applying in bachelor programmes is restricted to 23 years as on 1st November, 2012.

Eligibility For Bachelor Programme - Technology

B. FTech. (Apparel Production)

• The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. or

• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri- Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. or

• Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. or

• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.or

• 3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education (Engineering background).

• Candidate must be pass in Physics, Chemistry & Maths.
• Please note that the upper age limit for applying in bachelor programmes is restricted to 23 years as on 1st November, 2012.

Eligibility For Master Programme - Design

M.Des. (Master of Design)

• Undergraduate Degree from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. or

• Diploma in UG Design from NIFT / NID only. (Design Space is an advanced course that demands an understanding of fundamentals in design & presupposes that candidates would be familiar with the basic skills and theories for successful completion of the programme. NIFT programme would not provide any basic knowledge & skill development in design as a part of Master programme.)

Eligibility For Master Programme - Management
M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management)

• Undergraduate Degree from any Institute / University recognised by law in India. or

• Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.

Eligibility For Master Programme - Technology
M.FTech. (Master of Fashion Technology)

• B.F.Tech. from NIFT or

• B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognised by law in India.

Nift Head Office

NIFT Campus
Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park
New Delhi - 110 016,
Tel: +91-11-26542149 
Fax: +91-11-26535890
Contact: Prof.Monika Gupta, Director
E-mail: admissions2013niftdelhi@gmail.com 
E-mail: nift.ho@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in

Centres

KOLKATA
NIFT Campus,
Plot - 3B, Block-LA,
Near 16 No. Water Tank,
Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 098
Tel:033-23357332 
Fax: 033-23358351
Contact: Prof. Bibekananda Benerjee, Registrar
E-mail:director.kolkata@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in/kolkata

BENGALURU
NIFT Campus, C.A. Site No. 21st,
Sector 1, 27th Main Road,
HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560034
Tel: +91-80-22552565
Fax: +91-80-22552566
Contact: Ms. K. Usha (IAS), Director
E-mail: admissions.bengaluru@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in/bengaluru

MUMBAI
NIFT Campus
Plot No. 15, Sector - 4
Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210
Tel: 022-27745549 , 27747000 / 7100
Fax: +91-22-27565386
Contact: Ms.Nilima Rani Singh, Director 
E-mail:director.mumbai@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in/mumbai

BHOPAL
NIFT Block,
MP Bhoj Open University Campus,
Kolar Road, Bhopal - 462 016, MP
Tel: 0755-2493736 
Fax: +91-755-2493635
Contact: Mr. Jabber Singh, Director
E-mail: director.bhopal@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in/bhopal

BHUBANESHWAR
NIFT campus, 
Plot no. 24, Opposite KIIT School of mamagement, 
Chandaka Industrial Estate, Bhubaneshwar-751024, Odisha
Tel: 0674-2305700 
Fax: 0674-2305710
Contact: Dr. K.C.S Ray, Director
E-mail: nift.bhubaneshwar@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/bhopal

CHENNAI

NIFT Campus,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai,
Taramani, Chennai - 600 113
Tel: +91-44-22542759 
Fax: +91-44-22542769
Contact: Mr. S. Devadoss, Director
E-mail: director.chennai@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in/chennai

PATNA
NIFT Campus,
2nd Floor, Udyog Bhavan,
East Gandhi Maidan, Patna, 800004
Tel: 0612-2675087, 2675464
Fax: 0612-2675035
Contact: Prof. Sanjay Shrivastav, Director
E-mail: shrisanjay@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/patna

GANDHINAGAR
NIFT Campus,
GH-O, Road, Behind Info City
Gandhinagar - 382 007
Tel: +91-79-23227994 
Fax: +91-79-23240772
Contact: Ms. Sameeta Rajora(IFS), Director
E-mail: directorniftgandhinagar@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/gandhinagar

RAEBARELI
NIFT Campus,
Vidya Mandir, ITI Premises, Doorbhash Nagar, Raebareli, UP - 229 010
Tel: 0535-2702422 / 31
Fax: 0535-2702424
Contact: Dr. A.k. Khare, Director
E-mail:director.raebareli@nift.ac.in
www.nift.ac.in/raebareli

HYDERABAD
NIFT Campus,
Opposite Hi-tech City, Cyberabad
Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500 081
Tel: +91-40-23114537 
Fax: +91-40-23114536
Contact:Dr. K.S. Pratap Kumar, Director
E-mail: dirnifthyd@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/hyderabad

SHILLONG
NIFT Campus,
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (Old NEIGRIHMS Campus)
'C' Block, Pasteur Hills, Lawmali,
Shillong - 793 001
Meghalaya
Tel:0364-2590676
Fax:0364-2590253
Contact: Ms.W.A.M. Booth, Director
E-mail: wanriebooth@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/shillong

JODHPUR
NIFT campus, Inside Sojati Gate,
Jodhpur - 342001, Rajasthan,
Tel: 0291-2640067
Fax: 0291-2640066
Contact : Mr. Jabber Singh (IFS), Director
E-mail: niftjodhpur@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/jodhpur

KANNUR
NIFT campus, Dharmasala, Mangattuparamba, Kannur, Kerala - 670 564
Tel: 0497-2784781 
Fax: 0497-2784786
Contact: Mr. Rajeev Pant, Director
E-mail: kannurnift@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/kannur

KANGRA
NIFT Campus,
Old Govt. Polytechnic, Residential Campus,
Chheb, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176001
Tel: 01892-263872, Fax: 01892-260872
Contact: Prof.Bala Siddhartha, Director
E-mail:dirniftkangra@gmail.com
www.nift.ac.in/kangra