The National Institute of Fashion Technology is a pioneering institute and leader in the sphere of fashion, which takes pride in having the ability to integrate knowledge, traditional arts, academic freedom, innovations in design and technology and creative thinking to continuously upgrade its curriculum to address the ever changing needs of the world offering an Industry-Academia interface that provides a leading-edge learning experience for the students, helps in building an intricate and profound understanding about the industry and its whereabouts.
Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination 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.
A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. or
Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
Program
B.Des
Paper
GAT
Language of the written test
English/Hindi
Test duration
120 minutes
Sections
Number of Questions
Communication Ability
25
English Comprehension
25
Quantitative Ability
20
Analytical Ability
15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
15
TOTAL
100
Program
B.F.Tech
Paper
GAT
Language of the Written Test
English/Hindi
Test duration
180 minutes
Sections
No. of Questions
Communication Ability & English Comprehension
45
Case Study
25
Quantitative Ability
30
Analytical & Logical Ability
25
General Knowledge And Current Affairs
25
TOTAL
150
Program
Test
Weightage
Bachelor of Design
CAT
50%
GAT
30%
Situation Test
20%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 100%
Note:
1. General Ability Test (GAT) will be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be conducted as Paper Based Test (PBT)
COMPONENTS OF THE GENERAL ABILITY TEST (for all programmes)
i) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion and Distance.
ii) Communication Ability and English Comprehension: This sub- test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
iii) Analytical Ability and Logical Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.
iv) General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.
SITUATION TEST – FOR UG DESIGN PROGRAMMES
Shortlisted candidates for B.Des after the entrance examination are required to take a Situation Test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set of materials. No additional material will be provided/allowed.
Candidate will be asked to make a model. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation, etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT is English, the write-up will be in English. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language.
The use of outside/additional material in making the model/ design is not permitted. Also, candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details or place any identification mark on the model/ design/write-up shall be ‘DISQUALIFIED’ and the final result of these candidates shall not be declared.
The evaluation of the test will be done by the Jury on the spot. The model will not be preserved for future reference.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
FOR BACHELOR’S Programmes (B.Des)
Who can apply?
Any candidate who fulfils the prescribed age and educational qualification criteria for the concerned programme can apply.
Qualifying Age
Maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Person with Disability (PWD) categories
Educational Qualification for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programmes (Fashion Design/Leather Design /Accessory Design /Textile Design/Knitwear Design/Fashion Communication)
Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of 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.
Eligibility for NLEA to Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
Passed Secondary School Examination/10th AND Passed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion/Apparel/Textile/Home Science/Handloom Technology. OR
Passed Senior Secondary/12th recognized by AIU with Physics and Mathematics. AND
Students who have completed 02 years UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th Standard.
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