The National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to release the NIFT Admit Card 2025 today, January 26, 2025, for candidates registered for the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam. Along with the admit card, the NIFT City Intimation Slip 2025, which informs candidates about their allotted exam city, is also expected to be made available.
This time, as indicated by various sources, it can be stated that both admit card and the city intimation slip might come on the same date. Download both from the website: exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.
Overview of NIFT Entrance Exam Components and Selection Process
Various undergraduate and postgraduate programs are undertaken through the NIFT entrance exam. The whole process of examinations is divided into components such as the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). While for some courses, a Situation Test or even a Personal Interview is also incorporated in the process.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the programs, exam components, and selection criteria:
| Programme | Exam Components | Selection Criteria |
| NIFT B.Des. | GAT, CAT | Shortlisted based on the entrance exam, followed by a Situation Test |
| NIFT B.F.Tech. | GAT | Shortlisted based on the GAT |
| NIFT B.Des. & B.F.Tech | GAT, CAT | Separate merit ranks for B.Des (exam + Situation Test) and B.F.Tech (GAT only) |
| NIFT M.Des. | GAT, CAT | Shortlisted based on GAT + CAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) |
| NIFT M.F.M. | GAT | Shortlisted based on GAT, followed by PI |
| NIFT M.F.Tech. | GAT | Shortlisted based on GAT, followed by PI |
| NIFT Ph.D. | Written Test, Research Proposal Presentation | Shortlisted based on the written test, followed by Research Proposal Presentation and Interview |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2025: Important Notes
Examinations Dates: The entrance examination date is February 2025.
Documents Required: Candidates are required to carry the admit card along with a valid ID proof on exam day.
Website for Updates: All information and downloadable documents will be available on the NTA's official website.
The city intimation slip must be referred to while finalizing travel plans, and the candidates should be updated in the official portal with regard to any further announcements on the examination.
