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NIFT 2027
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Important Dates
Registration Start
Dec 2026
Registration Last Date
Jan 2027 (Expected)
Admit Card
Feb 2027
Exam Date
Feb 2027 (Expected)
Result Date
Mar 2027
About NIFT 2027
NIFT Entrance Exam is conducted by NTA on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission to B.Des, M.Des, and M.FTech programs at 17 NIFT campuses across India.
NIFT is the premier fashion education institute in India, and its entrance exam tests Creative Ability, General Ability, and Situation Awareness.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT) + Offline Creative Test
Duration
2 hours (GAT) + 2 hours (CAT)
Questions
Varies by program
Marking Scheme
No negative marking
Cities
30+ exam cities
Official Website
nift.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 or equivalent for UG, Bachelor's for PG |
| Minimum Percentage | No minimum percentage required |
| Age Limit | Maximum 24 years for UG (5-year relaxation for SC/ST) |
| Attempts | One attempt per year |
| Category Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST |
Exam Pattern
Mode
CBT + Offline
Duration
4 hours total
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Negative Marking
No negative marking
Official Website
nift.ac.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 60 | 60 |
| Creative Ability Test (CAT) | 40 | 40 |
Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude Communication Ability English Comprehension Analytical Ability General Knowledge
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 83 |
| 2023 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 80 |
| 2022 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 78 |
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
Practice sketching and drawing daily — CAT tests creative ability
2
Build a portfolio of design work
3
Focus on visual observation and innovation
4
Target top 500 rank for NIFT Delhi (flagship campus)
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