NIFT Patna Admission 2025: Dates, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Cutoff, Application Process

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NIFT Patna offers admission to two undergraduate programs, namely Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), and to Master of Fashion Management (MFM), at the postgraduate level. The institute offers a total of 164 seats for B.Des and 41 seats for MFM. NIFT Patna fee for B.Des is INR 3.42 Lakhs for the first year, while the total fee for MFM is INR 6.78 Lakhs

NIFT Patna Admission to both UG and PG programs will be on the basis of the NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) conducted by the institute. Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Patna have to first appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam which consists of a General Ability Test (GAT) for all the UG and PG Programs, along with an additional Creative Ability Test (CAT) for B.Des. Shortlisted candidates then have to appear for a Situation Test or a Personal Interview, depending on the program.

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des program at NIFT Patna must have passed the 10+2 level in any stream from a recognized school. For admission to MFM, the candidates must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institute or university. The seat allotment to NIFT Patna will be done through NIFT Counselling based on the Common Merit Rank (CMR) of the NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates have to apply @nift.ac.in/admission for admission to any of the UG and PG programs. The application fee for the NIFTEE is INR 3,000 for General/ EWS/ OBC and INR 1,500 for SC/ ST/ PwD. 

NIFT Patna Courses and Fees 2025

NIFT Patna offers programs in the field of Fashion, Design, Technology, and Management. The three major courses are B.Des, B.F.Tech, and MFM. The details about NIFT Patna Courses and Fees are provided below: 

Course Course Fees Selection Criteria 
B.Des INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st Year) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling
B.F.Tech INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st ​Year) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling
MFM INR 6.78 Lakhs (Total Fees) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Patna Admission 2025 Dates

NIFT Patna has completed the stage 1 admissions for UG and PG courses. However, admissions through stage 2 for UG courses are still ongoing. The remaining NIFT Patna admission schedule is mentioned in the table below:

Event Dates
UG (B.Des / B.F.Tech)
NIFT Entrance Exam (Stage 2) June 8, 2025
Studio Test / Personal Interview June 8, 2025

NIFT Patna B.Des Admission 2025

NIFT Patna offers a full-time Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program for a duration of 4 Years. B.Des at NIFT Patna is offered in four specializations, namely Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design. NIFT Patna Admission to B.Des will be done on the basis of the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will include two tests, namely the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). Shortlisted candidates then need to appear for a Situation Test for B.Des. 

The details about NIFT Patna B.Des Admission 2025 are as follows: 

Particulars Details 
Course Name  Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Duration 4 Years
Type Full-Time
Number of Specializations 4
Specializations Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design
Seat Intake 136 Seats (All India Students)
Course Fees INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st Year)
Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2 from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of Admission Year
Selection Criteria NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT) + Creative Ability Test (CAT)] + Situation Test + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Patna B.Des Seat Intake

Here is the specialization-wise seat intake for B.Des at NIFT Patna: 

B.Des Specialization Seat Intake (All India) Seat Intake (State Domicile)
Fashion Design 34  7
Accessory Design 34 7
Fashion Communication 34  7
Textile Design 34 7
Total 136 Seats 28 Seats 

NIFT Patna B.Des Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates seeking admission to B.Des at NIFT Patna must meet the set eligibility criteria both in terms of age and educational qualification. The detailed eligibility criteria for NIFT Patna Admission to B.Des are as follows: 

(I) Age Limit

  • Candidate must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of the Admission Year.
  • There is a relaxation of 5 Years in the upper age limit for SC/ST/PwD candidates. 

(II) Educational Qualification

Candidates should have any one of the following educational qualifications: 

  • Passed 10+2 from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/ State Board New Delhi/ Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. 
  • Passed Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
  • Passed any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) Level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

NIFT Patna B.Des Selection Criteria 

NIFT Patna Admission to B.Des will be based on the NIFT Entrance, comprising two tests, namely the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Based on the entrance exam, the candidates will be shortlisted for the Situation Test. The final selection for admission will be based on the merit scored by candidates in all the stages.

The weightage assigned to each test for admission to B.Des is as follows: 

Exam  Weightage
General Ability Test (GAT) 30%
Creative Ability Test (CAT) 50%
Situation Test  20%
Total  100%

NIFT Patna B.Des Entrance Exam Pattern

Both the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT) have different weightage in the selection criteria for admission to B.Des at NIFT Patna. The exam pattern for both tests is mentioned in detail below: 

General Ability Test (GAT) 

The exam pattern of the GAT for admission to B.Des is as follows :

Particulars Details 
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Language of Written Test English/Hindi
Test Duration 2 Hours
Sections  Number of Questions
Communication Ability 40 
English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability 20
Analytical & Logical Ability 15
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 25
Total  100 Questions

Creative Ability Test (CAT)

Creative Ability Test (CAT) is conducted to judge the intuitive ability, the power of observation in concept development, and the design ability of the candidate. It is a paper-based test that involves the creative and innovative use of color and illustration skills as an important aspect. 

NIFT Patna B.Des Cutoff 2025 

NIFTEE Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, the round 1 NIFT Patna Cutoff for B.Des for the General Category in 2024 is mentioned below:

Courses Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
B.Des Fashion Communication 964 1812
B.Des Fashion Design 1488 1692
B.Des Accessory Design 1968 3127
B.Des Textile Design 2238 3405

NIFT Patna B.F.Tech Admission 2025

NIFT Patna also offers Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) in a full-time mode for a duration of 4 Years. The course is offered in only one specialization, namely Apparel Production. The institute offers a total of 41 Seats for Indian Students. NIFT Patna Admission to B.F.Tech will be based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will only include a General Ability Test (GAT). There is no CAT or Situation Test for admission to B.F.Tech at NIFT Patna.

The complete details about NIFT Patna B.F.Tech Admission 2025 are as follows: 

Particulars Details 
Course Name  Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
Duration 4 Years
Type Full-Time
Specialization Offered  Apparel Production
Seat Intake 34 Seats (All India Students)
7 Seats (State Domicile Students)
Course Fees INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st Year)
Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2 with Physics & Maths as compulsory subjects & Must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of Admission Year
Selection Criteria NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Patna B.F.Tech Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria in terms of both age and educational qualification for NIFT Patna Admission to B.F.Tech program. The details regarding the same are mentioned below: 

(I) Age Limit

  • One must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of the Admission Year. 
  • There is a relaxation of 5 Years in the Upper Age Limit for SC/ST/PwD candidates. 

(II) Educational Qualification

For admission to B.F.Tech at NIFT, candidates must meet any one of the following educational qualifications: 

  • Passed 10+2 in Physics and Mathematics from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
  • Passed Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) Level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).

NIFT Patna B.F.Tech Selection Criteria 

NIFT Patna Admission to B.F.Tech will be based on the NIFT Entrance Exam. However, for B.F.Tech, NIFTEE will only comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) consisting of two sections. The selection of the candidates for admission to B.F.Tech will be based on merit in the same.

NIFT Patna B.F.Tech Entrance Exam Pattern

The General Ability Test (GAT) for B.F.Tech will have two sections carrying different weightage. Here are the details about the same: 

Particulars GAT Section-A GAT Section-B
Weightage in Merit List 30% 70%
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT) Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Language of Written Test English/Hindi English/Hindi
Test Duration 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Sections  Number of Questions
Communication Ability 40  NIL
English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability 20 15
Analytical & Logical Ability 15 15
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 25 NIL 
Case Study  NIL 20
Total  100 Questions 50 Questions

NIFT Patna B.F.Tech Cutoff 2025

The cutoff for NIFTEE 2025 has not been released yet. However, the NIFT Patna Cutoff for B.F.Tech in 2024 for different categories is provided below:

Category Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
General  929 933
OBC 1400 869
State-General 1408 1022
State-OBC 1640 N/A
SC 2220 N/A

NIFT Patna MFM Admission 2025

NIFT Patna offers a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program at the postgraduate level. The course is provided in a full-time mode for a duration of 2 Years. The institute offers 41 Seats under MFM for Indian Students. NIFT Patna Admission to MFM will be based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will consist of only a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates then have to appear for a Personal Interview. 

The details about NIFT Patna MFM Admission 2025 are as follows: 

Particulars Details 
Course Name  Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
Duration 2 Years
Type Full-Time
Seat Intake 34 Seats (All India Students)
7 Seats (State Domicile Students)
Course Fees INR 6.78 Lakhs (Total)
Eligibility Criteria Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/ University
Selection Criteria NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Patna MFM Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for NIFT Patna Admission to MFM program are as follows: 

  • One must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized University. 
  • Candidates with an undergraduate 4-year Diploma from NIFT/NID are also eligible.
  • There is no age limit to apply for MFM at NIFT Patna. 

NIFT Patna MFM Selection Criteria

NIFT Patna Admission to MFM is based on the merit obtained by the candidates in the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will only include a General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the entrance exam then have to appear for the Personal Interview. Here is the weightage for the same: 

Exam  Weightage
General Ability Test (GAT) 70%
Personal Interview  30%
Total  100%

NIFT Patna MFM Entrance Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the General Ability Test (GAT) for MFM is as follows: 

Particulars Details 
Exam Name General Ability Test (GAT)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Language of Written Test English/Hindi
Test Duration 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Sections  Number of Questions
Communication Ability & English Comprehension 50 
Case Study  40
Quantitative Ability 10
Analytical & Logical Ability 25
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 25
Total  150 Questions

NIFT Patna MFM Cutoff 2025

NIFT Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, the round 1 NIFT Patna Cutoff for MFM for different categories in 2024 is mentioned below: 

Category Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
General 339 428
State-General 556 619
EWS 640 1170
OBC 893 1141
SC 910 1112
State-OBC 942 912
ST 954 N/A

NIFT Patna Application Process 2025

Admission to both the UG and PG programs at NIFT Patna is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by a Situation Test or a Personal Interview, depending on the course. To apply for NIFT Patna Admission, candidates have to first register and apply online for the NIFT Entrance Exam on the official website of NTA @exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

After the announcement of the final results for admission by NIFT, the eligible candidates with a Common Merit Rank (CMR) need to register for NIFT Counselling conducted for all the NIFT campuses across India. Candidates have to register for NIFT Counselling on the official website of NIFT Admissions @nift.ac.in/admission. NIFT will release the seat allotment result on its official website after each round. Candidates who will be allocated a seat will have to accept and confirm the seat after paying the admission fee. 

NIFT Patna Application Fees

Here is the NIFT Patna Application Fee for admission for different categories: 

Category  Application Fee
General/ EWS/ OBC INR 3,000
SC/ ST/ PwD INR 1,500

NIFT Patna Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. Does the Institute accept International admissions?

Ans. NIFT offers admissions to International students.

Ques. What is the application fee?

Ans. The application fee is INR 2000/‐ for General candidates and INR 1000/‐ in case of SC/ST candidates.

Ques. What are facilities provided by the Institute?

Ans. The institute provides wifi and well equipped lab facilities at the campus.

Ques. On what basis the institute offer admission to international students in UG courses?

Ans. Firstly, the candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria as mentioned above for taking admission into a particular course. Secondly, they need to possess a valid SAT scores.

Ques. What is the application process for foreign nationals?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission have to apply online at website www.nift.ac.in.
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