| Full Name of Examination | National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NIFT |
| Category & Stream | Design |
| Admissions & Course Types | B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.F.M, M.FTech |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based (CAT/GAT) + Situation Test |
| Examination Duration | GAT (2 Hours) + CAT (3 Hours) |
| Total Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Examination Frequency | Once a Year (February) |
| Application Fee | ?3,000 (General/OBC) / ?1,500 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Official Web Portal | https://nift.ac.in |
Negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer in GAT. CAT is evaluated qualitatively on innovation and illustration prowess.
| Reservation Category | Percentage Allocation | Key Eligibility Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Recognized competent authority caste certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Recognized competent authority tribe certificate |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) | Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board |
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