NIFTEE 2026
Feb 08, 2026
180 Minutes
Online CBT (GAT) + Offline / Paper-Based (CAT)
National
About NIFTEE
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination — for admission to B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech, and MFM programs across 19 NIFT campuses in India. India's top fashion design entrance exam.
Conducting Body
NTA (National Testing Agency) for NIFT
Frequency
Once a Year (February)
Level
National
Application Fee
₹3,000
Official Website
https://nift.ac.in
Examination Pattern
200
Total Marks
180
Minutes
Online CBT (GAT) + Offline / Paper-Based (CAT)
Mode
Stage 1: GAT (General Ability Test, 100 MCQs, CBT, 120 min — Communication, Quantitative, Analytical, GK) + CAT (Creative Ability Test, 50 drawing-based Qs, 120 min, offline); Stage 2: Situation Test / Personal Interview; negative marking in GAT
Academic Syllabus
GAT: English Communication, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, General Awareness; CAT: Design Creativity, Imagination, Visual Communication, Illustration
Eligibility Criteria
UG: Class 12 pass/appearing from any stream; age max 24 years as of Aug 1; PG: Bachelor's degree from any recognized institute; no age limit
Registration Details
Online registration at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee; SC/ST/PwD fee: ₹1500; late registration with ₹5000 extra fee available
Conducted By
NTA (National Testing Agency) for NIFT
Level
National
Fee
₹3,000
Frequency
Once a Year (February)