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NIFT National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai was established in 1995. The fashion institute is under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. At present, sixteen NIFT campuses are functioning in different parts of the country.
NIFT, Chennai offers B.Des, B.FTech at undergraduate level; M.F.M. and M.FTech at the postgraduate level. Apart from the regular courses, the institute also offers diploma and continuing education certificate courses in fashion management and technology. Applicants who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board are considered eligible to apply for B.FTech. Admission B.FTech is done on the basis of valid score in GAT (General Ability Test). Admission to B.Des is done on the basis of valid score in CAT (Creative Ability Test), GAT (General Ability Test), followed by Selection test.
Admission to PG courses such as M.F.M. and M.FTech is done on the basis of valid score in GAT (General Ability Test), followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. For PG Diploma course, candidates must have passed 10+2/Intermediate with any degree to be eligible. Admission for diploma and continuing education certificate courses is based on the merit cum personal interview. 5 percent seats are reserved for Persons with disability (Horizontal reservation for PwD, 40% or more disability across all sections SC, ST, OBC, and General).
Name of the College | National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai |
University/College Type | Public |
Set By | Government of India |
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 |
Counseling | Central Level |
Events | Dates |
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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, Chennai offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in 6 specializations with total 42 seats in each specialization. Candidates applying for B.Des should pass 10+2. Admission to B.Des granted on the basis of the CAT (Creative Ability Test), GAT (General Ability Test) followed by a Situation test, conducted by NIFT.
The six specializations are-
Duration | 4 years |
Type | Full time |
No. of Specializations | 6 |
Intake | 42 (each) |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | B.Des- Passed 10+2 examination |
Basic Admission Criteria | CAT + GAT + Situation Test |
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.
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 120 minutes. It consists of 100 questions divided among several sections namely Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
NIFT, Chennai offers Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) in one specialization with a total 42 seats. Candidates applying for B.FTech must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects. Admission to B.FTech granted on the basis of the valid score in GAT test.
Duration | 4 years |
Type | Full time |
No. of seats | 42 |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Passed 10+2examination in PCM |
Basic Admission Criteria | GAT |
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.
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.
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai provides a Master’s degree in Fashion Management (M.F.M) with 42 seats and Masters in Fashion Technology (M.FTech) with 35 seats.
Duration | 2 years |
Type | Full time |
Intake |
MFM- 42 |
M.FTech.- 35 | |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | UG Degree from NIFT |
Basic Admission Criteria | GAT followed GD/PI |
Educational Qualification for MFM:
Educational Qualification for Master’s Programme in Fashion Technology (M.FTech):
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.
NIFT Chennai offers Diploma Programmes for a duration 1 to 2 years and PG Diploma Programmes for a duration of 1 year.
The Diploma program is offered under the following specializations-
The PG Diploma is offered with Apparel Production & Merchandising, and Footwear Design & Production Technology.
Duration |
Diploma- 2 years |
PG Diploma- 1 Year | |
Type | Full time |
No. of Specializations |
Diploma- 3 |
PG Diploma- 2 | |
Basic Eligibility Criteria |
Diploma- 10+2 qualification |
PG Diploma- Bachelor’s degree | |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
Diploma Programme- A pass in 10+2 (12th Standard) in any discipline (or) 3 or 4 years Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education. Candidates with 2-3 years of work experience preferable.
Post Graduate Diploma Programme- Undergraduate Degree from any recognized Institute/ University. Candidates with 2-3 years of work experience preferable.
Selection Criteria
Admission to the program will be granted on the basis of merit followed by PI.
The application along with the prospectus can be obtained from NIFT campus on payment of INR. 200/- (excluding GST) in person or by post enclosing a DD of Rs.300/- in favour of NIFT payable at Chennai.
The duly filled in application along with the registration fee of INR. 2000/- (Non-refundable)
by DD in favour of NIFT payable at Chennai shall be submitted in person at NIFT Campus
Chennai or by post in the following address:
Academic Affairs Department
National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT Campus, Rajiv Gandhi Salai
Taramani, Chennai – 600 113
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:
Ques. How many seats are reserved for Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI/OCI?
Ques. What are the options after M.FTech and M.F.M.?
Ques. What facilities are available at NIFT, Chennai?
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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B.Des 6 Courses | ₹1.83 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Pass in 10+2 + NIFT | 5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024 | |
B.F.Tech 1 Course | ₹1.83 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Pass in 10+2 + NIFT | 5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024 | |
Certification 3 Courses | ₹17,700 - 94,400 (Total Fees) | 10+2 | 18 Jan - 30 Apr 2024 | |
MFM | ₹6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Pass in Graduation + NIFT | 5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024 | |
M.F.Tech | ₹6.46 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Pass in Graduation + NIFT | 5 Dec - 30 Apr 2024 |
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