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NIFT Kannur Admissions 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

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National Institute of Fashion Technology(NIFT), Kannur was established in the year 2008. Kannur shifted from its temporary campus to the permanent campus in the year 2012. It imparts several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Fashion Technology and Design such as B.Des, B.FTech, MFM, M.F.Tech, and M.Des.

To be eligible for B.Des Programmes, the applicant must have passed 10+2 examination of any recognized board OR must have secured a passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination OR must hold a 3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE. Selection to B.Des is done on the basis of the score in the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a NIFT Exam for the shortlisted candidates.The eligibility criteria for B.FTech requires the candidate to have passed +2 level examination of any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics OR hold a 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE. Selection of B.FTech is done on the basis of the General Ability Test (GAT) score.To be eligible for M.Des and MFM, the candidate is required to hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute OR an Undergraduate Diploma of a minimum duration of 3 years from NIFT/ NID.

For Admission to M.Des, candidates are required to appear for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and GAT. The shortlisted candidates of the written examination shall be further called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/ PI) round. The selection process for MFM and M.FTech comprises GAT written test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/ PI) round for the shortlisted candidates. For M.FTech, the candidate must have pursued B.FTech from NIFT OR B.E/ B.Tech from any recognized Institution/University.

The institute is known for its association with top recruiters like Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited, Bata India Limited, H&M, Manyavar, and many other famous and popular companies. It has been approved by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India as a Statutory Institute Governed by the NIFT Act 2006. NIFT Kannur provides hostel facilities on-campus for girl students only.

NIFT Kannur Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the College National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
College Type Public
Established in 2008
Courses Offered UG and PG
Basic Admission Criteria UG courses- Entrance exam
PG courses- Entrance Exam + GD/ PI round
Name of Entrance exams GAT and CAT
Application Mode Online and Offline
Scholarship schemes Yes

NIFT Kannur B.Des. Admissions 2023

NIFT offers B.Des under these four specializations-

  • B.Des. (Fashion Design)
  • B.Des. (Textile Design)
  • B.Des. (Knitwear Design)
  • B.Des. (Fashion Communication)
Duration 4 Years
Type Full time
Total Specializations 4
Basic Eligibility Criteria B.Des- 12th Pass
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance test

Eligibility Criteria 

  • The candidate must have cleared 10+2 examination of any recognized board

                                                              OR

  • He must have secured a passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

                                                              OR

  • He must hold a 3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE

                                                              OR

  • He must have cleared General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

Note- The maximum age limit to apply for the course is 23 years as on 1st October. For candidates of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, a person with Disability category, there is a relaxation of 5 years.

Selection Criteria

Candidates need to appear for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). The shortlisted candidates will further have to appear for a Situation Test. In the final merit list, CAT score is assigned 50% weight age, GAT score is assigned 30% weight age while Situation Test is assigned 20% weight age.

GAT (General Ability Test) for B.Des is a written test of a total duration of 2 hours. It consists of 100 questions divided among several sections namely Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

NIFT Kannur B.FTech. Admissions 2023

Duration 4 years
Type Full time
No. of seats 30 each
Basic Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2examination in PCM
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance based

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The candidate must have passed 10+2 examinations of any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. OR
  2. He must hold a 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of engineering recognized by AICTE. OR
  3. He must have secured a pass grade in Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  4. He must have cleared General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).

Note- The maximum age limit to apply for the course is 23 years as on 1st October. For candidates of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, person with Disability category, there is a relaxation of 5 years.

Selection Criteria

The selection process to B.FTech comprises General Ability Test (GAT).

GAT (General Ability Test) for B.FTech is a written test of a total duration of 180 minutes and consists of 150 questions divided among several sections namely Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability & English Comprehension, Analytical & Logical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Case Study.

NIFT Kannur PG Admissions 2023

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur provides a Master’s degree in Fashion Management (M.F.M) and in (M.Des.).

Duration 2 years
Type Full time

Specializations
MFM in Fashion Studies
M.Des. in Design Space
Basic Eligibility Criteria UG Degree from NIFT
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance based

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification for M.Des. (Design Space) and MFM:

  • Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India
  • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID.

Selection Criteria

M.Des.

The candidates must appear for the CAT and GAT exam. Those shortlisted in the examination shall further be called for the GD/ PI round. CAT score shall be given 40% weight age, GAT score shall be given 30% weight age while GD/ PI score shall be given 30% weight age.

GAT (General Ability Test) for M.Des is a written test of a total duration of 120 minutes and consists of 120 questions divided among several sections namely Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

MFM

The candidates need to appear for the GAT Entrance Exam. The shortlisted candidates shall be further called for the GD/ PI rounds.  GAT carries a weight age of 70% and GD/ PI score carries a weight age of 30%.

Note: GAT (General Ability Test) for M.FTech and MFM is a written test of a total duration of 180 minutes and consists of 150 questions divided among several sections namely Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability & English Comprehension, Analytical & Logical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Case Study.

How to Apply for NIFT Kannur?

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has a consolidated application process Follow these guidelines to Apply in NIFT Kannur-

  1. Candidates need to go to the official website of NIFT and click on ‘Admission’ on the home page.
  2. Next, create a login id and password to open the application form.
  3. Fill the application form carefully and upload the required documents.
  4. Submit the form and complete the payment of INR 2000(For General/ OBC) and INR 1000 (for SC/ ST/ PWD) via Credit Card/ Debit Card for online payment.
  5. The payment process can also be done through Demand Draft. The Demand Draft must be issued in favor of “NIFT HO”, payable at New Delhi. Amount of Demand Draft is Rs 2000/- in case of GEN/OBC (Non-Creamy)/ GEN-EWS candidates and Rs.1000/- in case of SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  6. Candidates applying through Demand Draft must send the required documents, printout of the duly completed  Application form and the Demand Draft with the name, date amount and signature of the issuing authority to the following address:

The Project Manager – CMS

All India Management Association (AIMA)

15 Link Road, Lajpat Nagar – Part 3

New Delhi -110024

NOTE- Candidates must keep a printout or photocopy of Application Form along with proof of payment for future reference.

Documents required for Admission-

The following documents along with their photocopies are needed for admission:

  1. Original certificates and mark sheets of qualifying examinations i.e. 10th (as date of birth proof) and 12th marks/ degree (as applicable).
  2. Admit Card of examinations
  3. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  4. Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  5. Certificate of parents income
  6. Bank draft of requisite fee in favor of “NIFT HO” with the name of the candidate, date of counselling, phone/ mobile no., name of the programme, Category, Rank and Roll Number mentioned at the back of Bank Draft(s).
  7. Medical Fitness certificate

NIFT Kannur Scholarship Schemes

Three scholarships are offered to students pursuing design courses at NIFT Kannur. Details of these scholarship schemes are mentioned in the table below:

Scholarship Name NIFT Details-scholarship details
NIFT Sarthak Tuition fee waiver of 25% to 100% offered depending on gross family income
Means-Cum-Merit Financial Assistance The tuition fee waiver is offered to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections of the society
Udaan- NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies Allowance/ financial assistance offered to students depending on the country where they seek admission in the design courses

FAQs

Ques. Does NIFT Kannur provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, it provides mainly three scholarships. The following are those scholarships. Udaan- NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies, Means-Cum-Merit Financial Assistance, and Udaan- NIFT Scholarship Scheme for Foreign Studies.

Ques. What are the necessary documents to be uploaded online along with the application form?

Ans. Scanned photograph, signature, and thumb impression along with the necessary details like certificates of matriculation, 10+2, bachelor degree certificate.

Ques. Does NIFT Kannur provide educational loans?

Ans. Yes, NIFT provides educational loans. NIFT has tied up with the Union Bank of India (UBI) for Student Education Loans at a special rate of interest of 11.75%.

Ques. Does NIFT Kannur provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, it does but hostel facilities are available for the girls only. But there are several PG available near to NIFT, so boys students can stay there.

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NIFT Kannur Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
4 Courses
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
M.Des
1 Course
6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
B.F.Tech
1 Course
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
MFM6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024

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