NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) entrance exam 2027 will be conducted by NTA across multiple cities. The 20 NIFT campuses together offer over 5,076 seats in B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech and MFM programmes. This guide covers eligibility, the CAT and GAT paper pattern, the Situation Test, all campus seats, and fees. All data is sourced from nift.ac.in and NTA.
NIFT 2027 at a Glance
| Exam Name | NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 (NIFTEE-2027) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NIFT |
| Official Website | nift.ac.in |
| Exam Date | February 2027 (exact date to be announced by NTA) |
| Mode | CAT - Offline (pen & paper) · GAT - Online (CBT) |
| Programmes | B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM |
| Total Campuses | 20 NIFT campuses across India |
| Total Seats (All) | 5,076 (UG + PG) |
| B.Des Seats | 3,423 (3,088 All-India + 335 State Domicile) |
| Application Fee | ₹2,000 General · ₹500 SC/ST/PwD |
Source: nift.ac.in/admission · NTA NIFTEE-2026 Information Bulletin · Verified March 2026
NIFT Exam Pattern 2027 - CAT, GAT & Situation Test
NIFT admission for B.Des has three stages: CAT (Creative Ability Test), GAT (General Ability Test), and the Situation Test. You must clear all three for final merit.
Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- 📝 Mode: Offline - Pen & Paper
- ⏱️ Duration: 3 hours
- 🎨 Tests: Drawing, visualisation, colour sense, design thinking
- 🖊️ Topics: Colour theory, sketching, spatial reasoning, creative expression
- ⚠️ No negative marking in CAT
General Ability Test (GAT)
- 💻 Mode: Online - Computer Based Test (CBT)
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 hours
- 📊 Sections: English, Quantitative, Analytical, GK & Current Affairs
- ➕ Marking: +1 per correct answer
- ➖ Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
Situation Test (B.Des Only)
Shortlisted B.Des candidates appear for the Situation Test - a hands-on 3-hour exercise where you create a 3D model from provided materials based on a given design brief. It evaluates spatial thinking, material handling, and creative problem-solving. Final merit = CAT score + GAT score + Situation Test score combined in prescribed weightage.
Looking for the complete NIFT syllabus breakdown?
The dedicated syllabus page covers all 6 GAT sections, the full CAT topic list, Situation Test guide, and programme-wise weightage for B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, and MFM.
View full NIFT syllabus 2027 →Check campus-wise closing ranks
See 2025 Round 2 cutoff ranks for NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Gandhinagar across all B.Des programmes.
View NIFT cutoffs 2025 →NIFT 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Notification Released | December 8, 2025 |
| Application Opens | December 8, 2025 |
| Application Closes (no late fee) | January 6, 2026 |
| Extended Last Date (no late fee) | January 16, 2026 |
| Late Fee Registration Window | January 17–19, 2026 (₹5,000 late fee) |
| Application Correction Window | January 20–21, 2026 |
| NIFT Entrance Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | February 17, 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | Till February 19, 2026 |
| Result + Merit Lists | May–June 2026 (expected) |
| Situation Test (B.Des) | June 2026 (expected) |
| Counselling + Seat Allotment | June–July 2026 (expected) |
| Orientation (Session 2026–27) | July 29, 2026 |
Source: NTA Information Bulletin NIFTEE-2026 · exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
NIFT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
UG Programmes (B.Des & B.F.Tech)
- ✅ Passed or appearing in Class 10+2 from any recognised board
- ✅ Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities)
- ✅ B.F.Tech requires 10+2 with Mathematics
- ✅ Age limit: Maximum 24 years as of August 1, 2026
- ✅ PwD candidates get 5-year age relaxation
PG Programmes (M.Des, MFM, M.F.Tech)
- ✅ Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- ✅ OR 3-year Diploma from NIFT/NID
- ✅ No upper age limit for PG programmes
- ✅ GD + PI round for all PG shortlisted candidates
NIFT UG Programmes - B.Des (Bachelor of Design)
4-year undergraduate design degree. Read the complete B.Des guide →
| B.Des Specialisation | Duration | Approx. Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des - Fashion Design | 4 years | 801 |
| B.Des - Fashion Communication | 4 years | 719 |
| B.Des - Textile Design | 4 years | 400 |
| B.Des - Accessory Design | 4 years | 350 |
| B.Des - Knitwear Design | 4 years | 250 |
| B.Des - Leather Design | 4 years | 180 |
| B.Des - Fashion Interior | 4 years | 150 |
NIFT UG Programmes - B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology)
4-year undergraduate technology degree. Requires 10+2 with Mathematics. More production and technology-focused than B.Des.
| Programme | Duration | Approx. Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.F.Tech - Apparel Production | 4 years | 200 |
NIFT PG Programmes
2-year postgraduate programmes. Requires a bachelor's degree. No age limit.
| Programme | Duration | Approx. Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.Des - Master of Design | 2 years | 450 |
| MFM - Master of Fashion Management | 2 years | 300 |
| M.F.Tech - Master of Fashion Technology | 2 years | 284 |
All 20 NIFT Campuses - 2027
NIFT Varanasi and NIFT Daman are the newest campuses added for 2027 admissions. Click any campus for full details.
Source: nift.ac.in · Seat counts are approximate. Verify at official NIFT portal before applying.
NIFT 2027 Fee Structure
Fee varies by campus. Delhi and Mumbai are at the higher end. Verify at nift.ac.in/admission.
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Preparing for NIFT 2027?
NIFT 2027 registration typically opens in November 2026. Check this page for updated dates, download past papers, and try free mock tests when they launch.