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NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) - B.Des / B.FTech

Admission to the B.Des and B.FTech programmes at the National Institutes of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses across India.

Eligibility

B.Des: Class 12 in any stream. B.FTech: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates must be under 24 years on 1 August of the admission year, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/PwD (confirm in the 2027 prospectus).

Age limit: Below 24 years on 1 August 2027 (5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/PwD)

Exam pattern

Stage 1 has a General Ability Test (GAT), taken as a computer-based test, and for B.Des a Creative Ability Test (CAT), taken as a pen-and-paper drawing and design test. The B.Des GAT has about 100 questions in 2 hours covering quantitative ability, English communication, analytical and logical ability, general knowledge and current affairs, and a case study. B.Des candidates shortlisted on GAT and CAT take a Stage 2 Situation Test, a hands-on model-making task. B.Des merit typically weights CAT 50%, GAT 30% and Situation Test 20%. B.FTech is decided on GAT alone, a longer paper with an added maths-heavy component.

Syllabus at a glance

GAT covers arithmetic (percentages, ratios, time and work), English vocabulary and comprehension, logical reasoning, current affairs and business or fashion GK, and a case study. CAT tests creativity, observation, colour sense and illustration through drawing tasks. The Situation Test assesses material handling, spatial sense and innovative use of given materials.

Upcoming dates

Event	Date	Status
Online application (without late fee)	Till 16 Nov 2026	confirmed
Application with late fee	Till 21 Nov 2026	confirmed
Correction window	22 - 25 Nov 2026	confirmed
Advance city intimation slip	21 Dec 2026	confirmed
Admit card	4 Jan 2027	confirmed
Stage 1 written test (GAT and CAT)	10 Jan 2027	confirmed
Situation Test / Stage 2 and final result	Apr - May 2027	expected

Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.

Free prep material

Official

NIFTEE portal (NTA)

Application, information bulletin, admit cards and answer keys for the written test.

Official

NIFT official website

Admission prospectus, campus-wise seat matrix, situation test guidelines and previous notices.

Mock tests

NTA Abhyas

Free NTA practice tests for getting used to the computer-based interface used for GAT.

Mock tests

IndiaBix aptitude and reasoning

Free topic-wise quant, verbal and reasoning questions with solutions, matching GAT's level.

Study material

Drawabox

Free drawing fundamentals course that builds the sketching control CAT requires.

Standard books

NIFT/NID/UCEED Entrance Guide - Arihant Experts
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations - R.S. Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy - Norman Lewis
Lucent's General Knowledge - Lucent Publications
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - Betty Edwards

How toppers play it

For B.Des, CAT carries the largest weight. Spend most practice time on themed illustrations and colour compositions, and keep an eye on the clock.
GAT has many questions and little time. Do the quick vocabulary and GK questions first, then the case study, and leave lengthy arithmetic for last.
Follow fashion, textile and business news, such as brands, designers and Indian textile schemes. NIFT's GK regularly includes them.
For the Situation Test, practise building 3D models from paper, thread, foam and similar materials in 2 hours, and write a short explanation of your concept.