NIFT 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Admit Card, Cutoff
Course: B.Des
NIFT 2026 (National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam) is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission to undergraduate programs like B.Des (Bachelor of Design) and B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) across NIFT campuses in India.
NIFT is one of the most prestigious institutes for fashion design, technology, and management in India.
📅 Exam Date (Expected 2026)
- February 2026
📝 Eligibility Criteria
For B.Des:
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 (any stream)
For B.FTech:
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- No age limit (as per latest updates, subject to official notification)
📚 Syllabus
For B.Des:
- Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- General Ability Test (GAT)
For B.FTech:
- General Ability Test (GAT)
Topics Covered:
- Quantitative Ability
- Communication Ability & English Comprehension
- Analytical & Logical Ability
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Design Ability (for B.Des)
🧠 Exam Pattern
For B.Des:
- Stage 1: CAT (Creative Ability Test)
- Stage 2: GAT (General Ability Test)
- Stage 3: Situation Test (after shortlist)
For B.FTech:
- Only GAT (Computer-Based Test)
Mode:
- GAT: Online (CBT)
- CAT: Offline (pen-paper)
⏱️ Duration:
- Varies by section
🧮 Marking Scheme
- No negative marking in CAT
- Negative marking applicable in GAT
🎟️ Admit Card
- Released online before exam
- Available on official NIFT website
📊 Result & Selection Process
- Based on CAT + GAT + Situation Test (B.Des)
- Based on GAT score (B.FTech)
- Final merit list released by NIFT
🏫 NIFT Campuses
- NIFT Delhi
- NIFT Mumbai
- NIFT Bengaluru
- NIFT Hyderabad
- NIFT Chennai
- NIFT Kolkata
- 15+ campuses across India
🔗 Related Exams:
UCEED 2026, NID DAT 2026