Why This Institute
Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) is a design and fashion technology institute known for practical, industry-focused training in fashion, textile, and garment design. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses with creative skill development, hands-on projects, portfolio building, and industry exposure. The Creative Aptitude in Fashion Test (CAFT) is part of the selection process for UG design courses, helping identify candidates with strong creative and design thinking skills.
Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT)
Eligibility
Admission offered in which class
- The eligibility criteria vary depending on the undergraduate programme, such as B.Des. or B.Sc. in Fashion Design, and generally require completion of Class 12 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
- UG 1st Year
Time of Application
Brief Prepration for the Test
- March
- For the NIIFT Entrance Test, the undergraduate exam generally consists of 101 questions to be completed in 3 hours. The paper includes 100 objective questions and one subjective question under the Creative Aptitude in Fashion Test (CAFT). The objective section assesses Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and General Awareness, while the creative section evaluates a candidate’s creativity, imagination, design sense, and fashion aptitude. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written entrance test may also have to appear for further selection stages such as a situation test and/or personal interview.
Application Fees
- ₹1,750 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹440 for SC, ST, and PwD/PHP candidates
