NTA Opens Registrations for NIFT Admissions 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced the opening of online applications for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Examination 2025. The exam will facilitate admissions into undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in fashion and technology disciplines.

Key Details:

1. Application Dates: November 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025. Late submissions with an additional fee of ₹5,000 will be accepted until January 9, 2025.
2. Exam Schedule: February 9, 2025.
3. Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the General Ability Test (GAT) and Paper-Based Test (PBT) for the Creative Ability Test (CAT).
4. Eligibility and Structure: Separate assessments for UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs, including merit rankings and personal interviews for specific courses.

The entrance test will be held across 82 cities in India, offering bilingual question papers in Hindi and English. Aspiring candidates can access detailed guidelines on the official websites of NTA and NIFT.

Key Points from the Notice:
Exam Organizer: 

1. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the entrance examination for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) for the academic year 2025-26.

Programs Covered:

1. UG: Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
2. PG: Master of Design (M.Des.), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.), Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
3. Ph.D. Programs.

Exam Format:

1. General Ability Test (GAT): Computer-Based Test (CBT).
2. Creative Ability Test (CAT): Pen and Paper-Based Test (PBT).

Important Dates:

1. Application Period: November 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
2. Late Fee Applications: January 7–9, 2025 (₹5,000 additional fee).
3. Correction Window: January 10–12, 2025.
4. Examination Date: February 9, 2025.

Eligibility:

1. Specific eligibility criteria, age limits, and educational requirements are outlined in the NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2025.

Merit and Shortlisting:

1. B.Des.: GAT + CAT + Situation Test.
2. B.F.Tech.: GAT.
3. M.Des. and M.F.M.: GAT + CAT + Personal Interview (PI).
4. Ph.D.: Written Test + Research Proposal Presentation and Interview (RPPI).

Languages:

1. The GAT is bilingual (Hindi and English).

Examination Cities:

1. Conducted across 82 cities in India.

Admit Cards and Results:

1. Dates for admit card downloads and results will be announced on the official websites.

Official Websites:

1. NTA Official Website
2. NIFT Admissions Portal

Helpline Information:

1. Phone: +91-11-40759000
2. Email: nift@nta.ac.in

Additional Guidelines:

1. Refer to the NIFT Admissions Guidelines and Information Bulletin 2025 for detailed instructions.