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

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Updated on - Jun 12, 2025

NIFT Chennai Latest Updates and News

02 Aug, 2025 NIFT Spot Round Admission 2025 registration has started for UG and PG admission. Candidates can register @nift.admissions.nic.in upto Aug 4, 2025, and the last date for choice filling and locking is Aug 6, 2025. Check Details.

30 Jul, 2025 NIFT Chennai NIFT Cutoff 2025 has been released. For the round-wise cutoff, check NIFT Chennai NIFT Cutoff 2025.

  • The Round 3 B.Des Cutoff Rank for the General Category is 381-1623.
  • The General Category M.Des Cutoff Rank is 158 for Round 3.

NIFT Chennai offers admission to two undergraduate courses, namely Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech). The institute also offers Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) at the postgraduate level. NIFT Chennai offers 228 seats for its B.Des program and 38 seats for its MFM program. The 1st year NIFT Chennai Fee for B.Des is INR 3.26 Lakhs, while INR 6.78 Lakhs is the total program fee for MFM.

NIFT Chennai Admission to all the UG and PG programs is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam (Computer-Based Test) conducted by the institute itself. NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) 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 will have to then appear for a Situation Test for B.Des and a Personal Interview for all PG programs. Candidates who have obtained a Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT Entrance will be eligible for the NIFT Counselling. The allocation of seats will be done through NIFT Counselling only. Candidates who will be allocated a seat during the counselling will have to accept the seat and pay the fee for final admission confirmation.

Candidates seeking admission to B.Des at NIFT Chennai must have passed 10+2 in any stream. For admission to MFM, candidates must have an undergraduate degree in any stream. Candidates have to apply @nift.ac.in/admission for admission to any of the UG and PG programs based on their merit in NIFTEE. The application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam is INR 3,000 for General/ EWS/ OBC and INR 1,500 for SC/ ST/ PwD.

NIFT Chennai Courses and Fees 2025

NIFT Chennai offers B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech courses. Apart from the degree programs, the institute also offers different Continuing Education (CE) programs in the field of Fashion Education. The details about NIFT Chennai Courses and Fees are as follows: 

Course Course Fee 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) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling
M.F.Tech INR 6.78 Lakhs (Total) NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Chennai Admission 2025 Dates

NIFT Chennai conducts NIFTEE in two stages for admission to its UG and PG courses. Stage 1 admissions are completed. However, admissions for stage 2 are still ongoing. The remaining schedule for NIFT Chennai admission 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

How is the NIFT Entrance Exam conducted?

NIFT Chennai offers admission through the centralized NIFTEE, ie, NIFT Entrance Exam. The exam consists of GAT and CAT. General Ability Test (GAT) is conducted in online mode, whereas Creative Ability Test (CAT) is a Paper Based Test. NIFT will conducted the entrance exam in multiple cities. Candidates can choose from any of the listed exam centres across India. 


NIFT Chennai B.Des Admission 2025

NIFT Chennai offers admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in six specializations with a total of 38 Seats in each specialization for Indian Students. NIFT Chennai Admission to B.Des is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam that comprises the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). Shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for a Situation Test for the final selection. 

The six specializations offered for B.Des at NIFT Chennai are: 

  • Fashion Design
  • Leather Design
  • Accessory Design
  • Textile Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Fashion Communication

The key highlights of NIFT Chennai 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 6
Specializations Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Textile Design
Seat Intake 228 Seats (National Students)
Course Fees INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st Year)
Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2 in any stream 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 Chennai B.Des Seat Intake

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

B.Des Specialization Seat Intake (National) Seat Intake (NRI/Foreign)
Fashion Design 38  5
Accessory Design 38 5
Fashion Communication 38  5
Knitwear Design 38  5
Textile Design 38  5
Leather Design 38  5
Total 228 Seats 30 Seats 

NIFT Chennai B.Des Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates seeking admission to B.Des at NIFT Chennai must meet the eligibility criteria in terms of both age and educational qualification. Here are the details about the same: 

(I) Age Limit

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

(II) Educational Qualification

Candidates must 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 Chennai B.Des Selection Criteria

NIFT Chennai offers admission to B.Des on the basis of the NIFT Entrance Exam. For B.Des, the NIFT Entrance Exam has two sections, which are as follows: 

  • General Ability Test (GAT)
  • Creative Ability Test (CAT)

Shortlisted candidates on the basis of the NIFT entrance examination will have to then appear for the Situation Test. The final selection for admission to the course will be based on the performance of the candidates in all three stages. The weightage for each state in the final selection is as follows: 

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

NIFT Chennai B.Des Entrance Exam Pattern

For admission to B.Des, the NIFT Entrance Exam includes two tests, namely the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). Given below is the detailed exam pattern for both: 

General Ability Test (GAT) 

The exam pattern of GAT for B.Des at NIFT Chennai 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) will be a paper-based test.
  • It is created to judge the intuitive ability, the power of observation in concept development, and design ability.
  • The test will also involve the creative and innovative use of color and illustration skills.

NIFT Chennai B.Des Cutoff 2025 

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

Courses Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
B.Des Fashion Communication 238 276
B.Des Fashion Design 460 484
B.Des Accessory Design 620 890
B.Des Textile Design 998 1507
B.Des Knitwear Design 1158 1493
B.Des Leather Design 1666 2334

NIFT Chennai B.F.Tech Admission 2025

NIFT Chennai also offers Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) in one specialization, ie, Apparel Production at the UG level for a total of 38 Seats for Indian Students. NIFT Chennai Admission to B.F.Tech is granted on the basis of the NIFT Entrance Exam, comprising only a General Ability Test (GAT).

The highlights of NIFT Chennai 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 38 Seats (National Students)
Course Fees INR 3.42 Lakhs (1st Year)
Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2 with Physics & Maths as compulsory subjects from a recognized board & Must not be older than 24 Years of Age as of August 1 of Admission Year
Selection Criteria NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Chennai B.F.Tech Seat Intake

Here is the seat intake for B.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai: 

Category Seat Intake
National Students 38 
NRI/ Foreign Nationals 5
Total Seats 43 Seats 

NIFT Chennai B.F.Tech Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the B.F.Tech program candidates must meet the eligibility requirements in terms of both age and educational qualification. The details about the same are as follows: 

(I) Educational Qualification

Candidates must have 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).

(II) Age Limit

  • One must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of the year of admission.
  • A relaxation of 5 Years in the Upper Age Limit is offered for SC/ST/PwD candidates. 

NIFT Chennai B.F.Tech Selection Criteria

For admission to B.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai, the selection will be based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will include only a General Ability Test (GAT) comprising two sections. There is no CAT or Situation Test for B.F.Tech and the selection will be based on the score in GAT only. 

NIFT Chennai B.F.Tech Entrance Exam Pattern

Here is the exam pattern for the General Ability Test (GAT) for admission to B.F.Tech: 

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 Chennai B.F.Tech Cutoff 2025 

The cutoff for NIFTEE 2025 has not been released yet. However, the NIFT Chennai Cutoff for B.F.Tech in Round 1 for all the categories is given below: 

Category Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
General  235 917
OBC 648 415
SC 1119 910
EWS 1620 567
ST 2504 N/A

NIFT Chennai MFM Admission 2025

NIFT Chennai offers a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program at the postgraduate level for a duration of 2 Years. The institute offers 38 Seats for Indian Students. NIFT Chennai Admission to MFM is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will include a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for a Personal Interview for final selection. 

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

Particulars Details 
Course Name  Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
Duration 2 Years
Type Full-Time
Seat Intake 38 Seats (National Students)
Course Fees INR 6.78 Lakhs
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 Chennai MFM Seat Intake

Here is the seat intake for MFM at NIFT Chennai: 

Category Seat Intake
National Students 38 
NRI/ Foreign Nationals 5
Total Seats 43 Seats 

NIFT Chennai MFM Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for admission to MFM at NIFT Chennai are as follows: 

  • One must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized University. 
  • Candidates with a UG Diploma of 4 Years duration from NIFT/NID are also eligible.
  • There is no upper age limit to apply for admission to MFM at NIFT. 

NIFT Chennai MFM Selection Criteria

The NIFT Entrance Exam for admission to MFM includes only a General Ability Test (GAT). Shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for the Personal Interview for the final selection. Here is the round-wise weightage for the same: 

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

NIFT Chennai MFM Entrance Exam Pattern

NIFT Entrance Exam for admission to MFM at NIFT Chennai includes only a General Ability Test (GAT). Here is the exam pattern for the same: 

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 Chennai MFM Cutoff 2025

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

Category Round 1 Cutoff (2024) Round 1 Cutoff (2023)
General  132 233
OBC 415 563
EWS 873 1171
SC 881 991
ST 906 N/A

NIFT Chennai M.F.Tech Admission 2025

At the postgraduate level, NIFT Chennai also offers Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) for a duration of 2 Years. NIFT Chennai Admission to M.F.Tech is based on NIFT Entrance Exam, including a General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Personal Interview. 

The highlights of NIFT Chennai M.F.Tech Admission 2025 are as follows: 

Particulars Details 
Course Name  Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
Duration 2 Years
Type Full-Time
Course Fees INR 6.78 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria B.F.Tech Degree from NIFT OR B.E/B.Tech from any recognized Institute / University
Selection Criteria NIFT Entrance Exam [General Ability Test (GAT)] + Personal Interview + NIFT Counselling

NIFT Chennai M.F.Tech Eligibility Criteria 

One must meet the given eligibility criteria for admission to M.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai 

  • Candidates must have a B.F.Tech degree from NIFT.
  • Candidates with a B.E/B.Tech degree from any recognized institute are also eligible. 
  • There is no age limit to apply for the M.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai. 

NIFT Chennai M.F.Tech Selection Criteria

Admission to M.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will only include a General Ability Test (GAT) followed by a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. Here is the weightage for both rounds in the selection process for admission to M.F.Tech: 

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

NIFT Chennai M.F.Tech Entrance Exam Pattern

Here is the exam pattern for the General Ability Test (GAT) for admission to M.F.Tech:

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 45
Case Study  25
Quantitative Ability 30
Analytical & Logical Ability 25
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 25
Total  150 Questions

NIFT Chennai Admission Process 2025

NIFT Chennai offers admission to its UG and PG programs based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NIFT Entrance Exam, followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview, if applicable to the course. The NIFT Entrance Exam is a national-level Computer-Based Test (CBT) that will be conducted in various cities in India for centralized admission to various NIFT campuses in India. NIFT Entrance Exam has different exam patterns for different courses. 

NIFT Chennai Application Process

In order to apply for NIFT Chennai Admission, candidates have to first apply online for the NIFT Entrance Exam on the official website of NTA @exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Candidates with a Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the entrance exam will have to then register for NIFT Counselling on the official website of NIFT Admissions @nift.ac.in/admission. Here are the application fees for the NIFT Entrance Exam: 

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

NIFT Counselling 2025

Candidates who have qualified and obtained a Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT Entrance Exam will have to register for the NIFT Counselling for the allocation of seats for admission to different programs at NIFT Chennai. NIFT Counselling is conducted in a centralized manner for admission to all the NIFT campuses across India in multiple rounds, depending on the number of seats. The round-wise seat allotment result will be released on the official website of NIFT. Candidates who will be allocated a seat will have to accept the seat and pay the fee for admission confirmation at NIFT Chennai.

Does NIFT Chennai have any reservations for SC and ST category students?

NIFT Chennai follows the reservation policy already set by NIFT. 15% of the total seats are reserved for SC students. Meanwhile, the institute has a reservation of 7.5% seats for the ST category students. During the application process and admissions, candidates have to provide a valid Caste/Tribe certificate from the Competent Authority of the respective States/Union Territories. The category reservation will be applicable only if the certificate is in English or Hindi. If the certificate is in any other language, a certified translation must be submitted during counselling/admission.


NIFT Chennai Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. How many seats are reserved for Foreign Nationals at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. The total seats reserved for admission to different programs for Foreign Nationals/ NRI at NIFT Chennai are as follows: 

Course Seats Offered 
B.Des 30 Seats (5 in Each Specialization)
B.F.Tech 5 Seats
MFM 5 Seats
M.F.Tech 3 Seats

Ques. Does NIFT Chennai offer M.Des?

Ans. No, the M.Des (Master of Design) program is not offered at NIFT Chennai. The institute offers only two PG courses, namely Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech). 

Ques. What are the application fees for NIFT Chennai Admission?

Ans. Candidates applying for NIFT Chennai Admission have to first register for the NIFT Entrance Exam. The application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam is INR 3,000 for General/ EWS/ OBC candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.

Ques. What are the specializations offered for B.Des at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers B.Des in six specializations, which are as follows: 

  • Fashion Design
  • Leather Design
  • Accessory Design
  • Textile Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Fashion Communication

Ques. Is there any age limit for NIFT Chennai Admission?

Ans. Yes, there is an age limit for admission to UG programs at NIFT Chennai. Candidates seeking admission to UG programs at NIFT Chennai must not be older than 24 Years as of August 1 of the Admission Year. The institute offers a relaxation of 5 Years in the Upper Age Limit for SC/ST/PwD candidates. There is no age limit for admission to PG programs at NIFT Chennai.

Ques. What is the cutoff for admission to B.Des at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. The cutoff for admission to B.Des at NIFT Chennai is as follows: 

Courses 2024 Cutoff (Round 1)
B.Des Fashion Communication 238
B.Des Fashion Design 460
B.Des Accessory Design 620
B.Des Textile Design 998
B.Des Knitwear Design 1158
B.Des Leather Design 1666

Ques. What is the selection criterion for B.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. The selection of the candidates for admission to B.F.Tech at NIFT Chennai is based on the NIFT Entrance Exam, which will include only a General Ability Test (GAT) comprising two sections. There is no CAT or Situation Test for selection for admission to B.F.Tech at the institute. The allocation of seats for admission to the program will be based on the score in GAT only. 

Ques. What are the documents required for NIFT Chennai Admission?

Ans. The documents that are required to be uploaded and carried for physical verification for admission to NIFT Chennai are as follows:

  • Self-Attested Marksheet & Certificate of Qualifying Examination i.e., Class 12/Degree
  • Proof of Date of Birth (Secondary School Marksheet & Certificate) 
  • SC/ST/OBC/PwD Certificate, if applicable
  • Certificate of Medical Fitness

Ques. Is there a Personal Interview for UG courses as well at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. No, there is no Personal Interview for admission to UG programs at NIFT Chennai. However, there is a Situation Test for admission to B.Des at NIFTs. 

Ques. Which courses are offered at NIFT Chennai?

Ans. NIFT Chennai offers a total of 4 degree courses at the UG and PG levels. NIFT Chennai offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) at the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, the institute offers Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech). 

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17,700 - 94,400 (Total Fees) 10+218 Jan - 30 Apr 2024
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT24 June - 04 Aug 2025
3.42 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT24 June - 04 Aug 2025
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OoFor us to get into NIFT there is a gat cat exam meaning general aptitude and creative aptitude. After clearing the exam you get into the studio test where a bunch of materials is given and topics, from the topics you choose one and make a model from the existing materials. I had studied according to the UCEED exam and other than UCEED exam I cleared all others and didn't really need to study for the rest.
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Anonymous
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Reviewed on Jun 16, 2021(Enrolled 2019)

Admission:

My main focus was to get into NIFT. But to keep options, in case I wasn't able to clear NIFT, I had applied for IIAD and UID as well. I am in a general category so I didn't get any quota. To appear for B.des in NIFT, you must pass STD Xll, any stream. The maximum age to apply for this programme is 23. The entrance exam is taken in 3 parts; One day, you'll have CAT (Creative Aptitude Test) and GAT (General Aptitude Test). In CAT there are questions to judge your creativity, you'll have the drawing part here. This paper will be for 3 hours. In GAT you'll have basic Maths, Reasoning, English and General Knowledge. This paper will be for 2 hours. Once you get shortlisted, you'll have to appear in the situation test. You'll get materials here, and you'll have to make a 3D model according to the question, and a write up explaining it. Once you get the final result, you'll get your rank and then will appear for counselling where you can choose the course and campus according to the availability of seats.
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Priya
4.5
B.Des
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020

Admission:

Admission to B.Des is done on the basis of valid score in CAT (Creative Ability Test), GAT (General Ability Test) followed by Selection test.
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Srividhya Parthasarathy
Srividhya Parthasarathy
4.7Helpful
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2018

Admission:

We have to write a separate entrance exam to get admission in NIFT. They have two rounds of entrance exam. One is written test which is in OMR formate. They will ask questions from general topic like English grammar, general knowledge, aptitude and few fashion based questions. Those who passed this test will be called for second round. The second round is group discussion and personal interview. The GD will be based on a general fashion case study and personal interview is very easy where they will ask about yourself.
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shivalika bhasin
shivalika bhasin
3.6Helpful
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2018

Admission:

Round 1: Written exam (GK, english, LR, Management aptitude, Math and Case studies) Round 2: GP/PI (To understand your knowledge in the field of Fashion) and after this is a counselling session for selecting the course and college (out of 13nift centers)
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Nikhita Niranjan
2.3Helpful
B.Des
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2017(Enrolled 2013)

Admission:

The entrance is a 2 level examination. The first exam happens in the month of Feb where the fist paper is on mental ability and aptitude, the second paper is a Creative Ability Test where ones drawing skills and creativity is tested. Once the results for the written exams is announced one has to appear for the situation test which happens in the month of May. The Situation test is to tests your creativity and imaginations in a constrained amount of time. Based on your written exams and Situation test you are given a rank after which one has to appear for counselling. Based on your rank you can choose the center and subject of your choice.
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Shweta grover
Shweta grover
2.3Helpful
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2016

Admission:

There were two levels of entrance tests. First one being a mix of Analytical ability with creative/sketching skills. After clearing this, there was a situation test where in we were supposed to create a 3D model using plastic sheets threads and straws in a given time frame using our imagination and visualization skills. Based on these two we got our rank and were called in for counseling sessions to select among-st different course options & centers.
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Rajshri
Rajshri
3.5Helpful
B.Sc, Fashion Merchandising And Retail Management
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2016

Admission:

Exam. Admin is working now digital, Online Payment and access all things like Exam result and candidates selected ,Students and More .Exhibition and Fashion Show Service providing to display ours exclusive collections and more than that . Admission is very complicated
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shraddha shripat vedarkar
Jul 15, 2024 20:49
When start and last date of mcom admission in idol 2024 district leval
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Ashish Ramtari
Jul 27, 2024 11:28

NIFT Chennai does not offer M.Com. course to the students. Instead it offers two other PG Courses to the students which are:

  • Master of Fashion Management
  • Master of Fashion Technology
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divakar sharma
Jul 8, 2022 16:20
How much is the B.F.Tech application fee of NIFT Chennai?
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Mudit Mann
Jul 9, 2022 19:35

The application fee charged for the B. F. Tech course is INR 2,000 for the general category student while it charges INR 1,000 for the reserved category students that include SC, ST, and PWD.

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shaik kabeer
Jul 8, 2022 16:18
What are the B.Des admission selection criteria of NIFT Chennai?
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Mudit Mann
Jul 9, 2022 19:35

The selection criteria of the B. Des course is you have to appear for the CAT examination which will be followed by GAT. The process will be followed by the situation test. If you qualify for three rounds, then you get admission.


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