National Testing Agency (NTA), National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) - 2027

• UG Programmes : Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) and NLEA (NIFT Lateral Entry Admission) (NLEA) – B.Des. (NLEA) – B.F.Tech. (NLEA) for NIFT Admissions – 2027.
• PG Programmes : Master of Design (M.Des.), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.), Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) (Regular).

Program Details & Eligibility Qua;ification

Part 1 : UG / PG Program Details & Specialisations

1. Undergraduate Programmes (4 Years)

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) Specialisations :

  • Fashion Communication (FC)

  • Accessory Design (AD)

  • Fashion Design (FD)

  • Knitwear Design (KD)

  • Leather Design (LD)

  • Textile Design (TD)

  • Fashion Interiors (FI)

• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) 4 Years :

  • Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production)

2. Postgraduate Programmes (2 Years)

• Master of Design (M.Des.)

• Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)

• Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

Part 2 : Essential Educational Qualifications

A. UG Programmes Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) :

  • Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination (such as CBSE New Delhi / Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi); 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 recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th standard; OR

  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system; OR

  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/International Baccalaureate (IB).

• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) :

  • Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination (such as CBSE, New Delhi / Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi) with Mathematics; OR

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

  • 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th standard; OR

  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system with Mathematics; OR

  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).

B. PG Programmes Eligibility Criteria

• Master of Design (M.Des.) :

  • Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India; OR

  • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID. (Note: M.Des. is an advanced course that presumes familiarity with basic design fundamentals and does not provide basic skill development).

• Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) :

  • Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India; OR

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

• Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) :

  • B.F.Tech. from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT); OR

  • B.E. / B.Tech. from any Institute/University recognized by law in India; OR

  • B.F.Tech. (4 years) from any Institute/University recognized by law in India.

How to Apply?

1. Step 1 : Online Registration Form

• Register via MeriPehchaan (NSSO) : Access the official NTA NIFTEE website ([https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/](https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/)) to initiate registration through the National Single Sign-On platform.

• Provide Basic Details : Enter your personal credentials (such as name, date of birth, and mobile number) and complete identity verification via eKYC using Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence, or APAAR.

• Create Password and Security Question : Set up a password (8–13 characters long with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one numeric value, and one special character) along with a security question and answer.

• Generate Application Number : Submit your personal details to successfully generate a system-generated Application Number, which will be used for all future logins and sessions.

2. Step 2 : Filling the Application Form & Document Upload

• Log In : Use your generated Application Number and password to log back into the portal.

• Complete Form Particulars : Fill in your personal details, choose your desired programme(s), select examination cities, and provide your educational qualification details.

• Capture Live Photograph : Switch on your device camera or connect a webcam (or scan the QR code via mobile/tablet) to capture and upload a live photograph with a light-colored background, proper lighting, and 80% face visibility (including ears, without a mask).

• Upload Scanned Photograph : Upload a recent color passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 KB to 200 KB) showing 80% face visibility against a white background.

• Upload Scanned Signature : Upload your scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 KB to 50 KB) ensuring it is clearly legible.

• Upload Supporting Documents : Upload your PwD/PwBD certificate as a PDF file (size between 50 KB to 300 KB) or scanned identity proof in JPG/JPEG format (10 KB to 200 KB) if verifying identity through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker.

3. Step 3 : Fee Payment

• Select Payment Mode : Choose to pay the requisite examination fees online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI using the Canara Bank or Union Bank of India payment gateways.

• Complete Transaction : Remit the applicable fee along with any processing charges and GST levied by the bank, and keep the proof of payment for future reference.

4. Step 4 : Confirmation Page

• Download Confirmation Page : Once the payment is successfully processed, immediately download, save, and print a copy of the Confirmation Page for your records.

Selection Process

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)

• Stage 1 : Written Examination

  • General Ability Test (GAT) : Computer-Based Test (CBT) evaluating communication, quantitative, analytical, and general awareness skills (Weightage: 30%).

  • Creative Ability Test (CAT) : Pen-and-Paper Based Test (PBT) evaluating intuitive ability, power of observation, concept development, and design/illustration skills (Weightage: 50%).

• Stage 2 : Situation Test

  • Shortlisted candidates must appear for a hands-on practical test evaluating material handling, spatial visualization, and innovative ability using a given set of materials (Weightage: 20%).

2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)

• Written Examination (GAT only) : Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of Communication Ability & English Comprehension, Case Study, Quantitative Ability, Analytical & Logical Ability, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Weightage: 100% total, split as 30% for Section-A and 70% for Section-B).

• Note : There is no Stage 2 (Situation Test/Interview) for regular B.F.Tech.

3. Master of Design (M.Des.)

• Stage 1 : Written Examination

  • General Ability Test - Section A (CBT) : (Weightage: 30%)

  • Creative Ability Test (CAT - PBT) : (Weightage: 40%)

• Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI) : Shortlisted candidates undergo a panel evaluation assessing career orientation, aptness, communication, and creative thinking (Weightage: 30%).

4. Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)

• Stage 1 : Written Examination

  • General Ability Test - Sections A & B (CBT) : (Weightage: 70%)

• Stage 2 : Personal Interview (PI) : (Weightage: 30%)

5. Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)

• Stage 1: Written Examination

  • General Ability Test (CBT) : Includes technical and engineering-field questions (Weightage: 70%)

• Stage 2 : Personal Interview (PI) : (Weightage: 30%)

6. Ph.D. Programme

• Stage 1 : Written Test (Objective & Descriptive) split into two sets :

  • Set-I : Research Aptitude, Communication Skills, and Logical Reasoning (Objective MCQs).

  • Set-II : Research Disposition (Descriptive questions).

• Stage 2 : Research Proposal Presentation and Interview (RPPI).