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NIFT Kolkata Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

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National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata campus is one of the topmost institutes in India. This institute was established in 1995 and they have 16 campuses across the country. This institute was ranked 8th for Fashion Design by Outlook 2022.

The Kolkata campus offers 6 B.Des. programs and B.FTech. program at the undergraduate level. It also has a postgraduate level program of Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) offered to graduate students.

B.Des. the program is offered in six different specializations. The intake capacity for the B.FTech. and M.F.M. programs are 30 seats each. B.Des. the program has a total of 120 seats with 30 seats per specialization, making it a total intake of 240 seats per year.

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kolkata campus accepts applications from eligible candidates through a centralized application process which is common for all campuses.

The selection process for B.Des. comprises a written examination comprising a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates of the written examination. Admission to B.F.Tech. is granted on the basis of GAT.

For the M.F.M programme, the selection process comprises Written test comprising a General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for shortlisted candidates of the written examination. 

To apply for admission, the candidates must visit the official website of NIFT.

NIFT Kolkata Admission Highlights 2023

Name National Institute of Fashion Technology
Type of University Govt.
Basic admission criteria Entrance exam (GAT) & Counselling
Mode of application Online
Exam mode Offline
Scholarship Yes
Counselling NIFT counselling

NIFT Kolkata Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
Online Registration for all modes of Admission (UG & PG) 1st November, 2022
Last date for Online Registration for UG/PG Programme (UG & PG) 31st December, 2022
Last date for online registration with late fee of Rs.5000/- (in addition to the applicable application fee) (UG & PG) *First week of January, 2023
Window to edit/update the application form (UG & PG) Second week of January, 2023
Admit Card (UG & PG) Third week of January, 2023
NIFT 2023 Entrance Exam (UG & PG) 5th February, 2023
NIFT 2023 Answer Keys (UG & PG) Second week of February, 2023
Result of Written Entrance Examination (UG & PG) March, 2023
Situation Test / Interview (UG & PG) April, 2023
Last date for online registration for NRI/Foreign Nationals (UG & PG) 30th April, 2023
Declaration of Final Result (UG & PG) May, 2023
Seat Allocation (UG & PG) May-June 2023 onwards

NIFT Kolkata UG Admission 2023

NIFT Kolkata campus is currently offering UG level bachelor’s degree courses in the field of Fashion technology & Design. Under that, they offer specializations in Fashion design, Accessory design, Textile design, Knitwear design, Fashion communication & Leather design. B.FTech. is offered with the specialization in Apparel production.

Course B.Des.
B.FTech.
Type Full Time
No. of Specialisations B.Des.: 6 Specializations
B.FTech. : 1 Specializations
Basic Eligibility Criteria Candidate must pass 12th std from recognized board
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance exam (GAT/CAT)

Key points for admission

  • In B.Des. there are a total of 120 seats, 30 seats for each specialization.
  • The capacity of B.FTech. is just 30 seats.
  • Candidates seeking admission in this institute, who have not yet completed their last semester/final year/12th, have to show the proof of clearing all the exams/semesters.

NIFT Kolkata UG Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification for Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) (B.FTech) Programme and B.Des. should be any of the following: 

  • The +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, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

or

  • 3 or 4-years diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education

or

  • A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

or

  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

or

  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).

NIFT Kolkata UG Selection Criteria

B.Des.

  • For candidates to the UG Design programmes, the selection process comprises a written examination comprising a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates of the written examination. 
  • In case of foreign nationals, the candidate must have a valid SAT score for admission in B.Des.
  • Students have to appear for the college entrance exam and selection is done through the merit of the exam.
  • In case of equal scores at the entrance exam, candidates who are older (by age) will be given the preference.

B.FTech.

  • For B.F.Tech. candidates, GAT will be the final test for selection.

NIFT Kolkata PG Admission 2023

Kolkata campus of NIFT offers master’s degree in Fashion management (M.F.M).

Course MFM
Type Full Time
Specialisations Fashion management
Basic Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree in any field/UG degree from NIFT/NDI
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance exam + GDPI

Key points for admission

  • The capacity of M.F.M is just 30 seats.
  • Fees ranging for M.F.M INR 2.6 lakh.

NIFT Kolkata PG Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates willing to get admission in M.F.M program must have bachelor’s degree or certificate of 3 years in Design from NIFT or NID.
  • Candidates appearing in the qualification exam are also eligible to apply, for that, they just have to show the proof of acquiring the minimum prescribed qualification at the time of counselling.

NIFT Kolkata PG Selection Criteria

  • For the M.F.M programme, the selection process comprises Written test comprising a General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for shortlisted candidates of the written examination. 
  • In case of foreign nationals, the candidate must have a valid GMAT score for admission in MFM.

GAT (General Ability Test) for 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 Kolkata?

Documents Required at Counselling

  • 10+2 mark sheet/degree mark sheet & certificates –original as well as Xerox.
  • Scanned copies of the original certificates have to be submitted on CD/Pen drive.
  • Bank draft(s) of requisite fee in favor of ‘NIFT HO’.
  • Proof of DOB (10th STD mark sheet/certificate) - original & Xerox.
  • SC/ST/OBC-Non creamy /physically challenged certificate.
  • Domicile certificate-as applicable.
  • Basis of funding of the tuition fee/income certificate of the parents.
  • Medical certificate stating medical fitness.
  • Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10/- (only for those, who are seeking provisional admission)
  • Undertaking regarding Anti-ragging
  • Undertaking regarding refund of fee.

Application Procedure

The NIFT campus accepts all the applications from the eligible candidates through the application process which is common for all the other campuses of NIFT across the country. In order to apply, here are the following steps:-

  • Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website.
  • Candidates are requested to kindly check out the eligibility & should look at the guidelines of the institution before filling up the application form. The prospectus is available on the website of the institution. You can download it for free.
  • Everything has to be filled up correctly in the application form, for example, your name, contact, other information etc for communication purpose.
  • The application fee can be either paid through online banking by using credit/debit card, or you can do it offline by using Bank DD.
  • The application fee is as follows:-
Categories/Caste Fees
General/OBC (Non-creamy) INR 1500/-
SC/ST/PHP INR 750/-
  • Candidates who will pay the application fee through DD has to obtain the draft before filling up the form & also have to furnish the details of the DD in the application form.
  • The candidates, who have paid the application fee through DD, have to send the hard copy of the application form, (which has to be filled up completely in all respect) on the mentioned address:-

Project Manager - CMS

All India Management Association

Management House,

14, Institutional Area,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

  • The applications have to be filled up correctly, and have to reach to the mentioned address in time or else the application will not be accepted. 
  • The candidates are requested to keep the photocopy of the application form and proof of the payment for further reference.

NIFT Kolkata Reservation

Seats are reserved to SC/ST/Specially challenged/Foreign nationals/SAARC/NRI in each program.

Category Reservation
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC – Non creamy 27%
Specially challenged 3% (40%+ disability)
NRI/Foreign nationals/SAARC 15% (supernumerary)
OB state domicile 20% (supernumerary)

NIFT Kolkata Scholarships

NIFT provides 3 main scholarships through the following schemes.

  • Educational loan: NIFT has collaborated with Union Bank of India (UBI) for the student’s educational loan facility with 11.75% rate of interest. Students’ belonging from SC/ST, the rate of interest is 11.25%. Even for girls the rate of interest is same as for the students of SC/ST, i.e. 11.25%.
  • NIFT means -cum- financial support scheme: NIFT offers limited subsidies to only those students who came in the merit list & who are really in need of financial help under the Means-cum-Financial support scheme. Students who want to avail this scheme, have to fill up the form with the parental income certificate & have to contact to the Student Development Activity Coordinator (SDAC) at the campus, during the time of admission.
  • Assistance programme: NIFT also provide assistance through Student Assistance Programme. In this, students get part time job within the campus.

FAQs

Ques. What is the ranking for NIFT, KOLKATA ?

Ans. The Ranking for NIFT, Kolkata are as follows:
  1. Ranked 8th by Outlook 2022
  2. Ranked 8th by The Week 2022
  3. Ranked 8th by India Today 2022

Ques. Does foreign students can apply? 

Ans. NRI candidates, who are eligible to apply, can apply online with the application fee which is US$100 through the online NIFT gateway.

Ques. What are the facilities provided by the Kolkata campus?

Ans. Facilities offered at NIFT Kolkata include seminar halls, video conferencing room, campus canteen and kiosks, indoor and outdoor sports, round-the-clock security, and wifi-enabled campus. NIFT Kolkata campus offers hostel facility to female students. The college campus also has labs for UG and PG courses offered by it. Some of the labs available at the college include Photo-Lab / Studio, Weaving Lab, Computerized Knitting Lab, Pattern making / draping labs, Flat Bed Knitting Lab, Design Studios, Construction labs

Ques. Can students intern anywhere in the country/outside the country?

Ans. Students are allowed to take internships anywhere across the country or outside the country. But the institution has to be informed about the same.

Ques. Is there any scholarship provided to the NIFT Students?

Ans. Yes. Kolkata campus of NIFT offers scholarships to the eligible & meritorious candidates, helping them financially to pursue their studies. 

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NIFT Kolkata Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
6 Courses
3.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + 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
Certification
2 Courses
35,400 (Total Fees) 10-
MFM6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) Pass in Graduation + NIFT5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024

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