National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination, NIFTEE 2025 has been conducted today, 9th of February 2025 in 81 cities across India. NIFT 2025 CAT exam for Shift 2 has been concluded at 5.30 PM. Based on the initial feedback, the CAT paper was easy to moderately difficult.
NIFT 2025 GAT exam has ended at 11 AM for B.Des and M.Des courses whereas for other courses, it ends at 12 noon. Based on the initial reaction, the Shift 1 Paper was moderately difficult. Check the memory-based NIFTEE 2025 question paper with solutions here:

NIFTEE Paper Analysis 2025
Based on the initial feedback, the NIFT 2025 paper analysis will be uploaded here. The detailed analysis, difficulty level, important topics and expected cutoff will be available.
NIFT 2025 GAT Paper Analysis
Appearing candidates reported that the NIFTEE GAT paper was moderately difficult. Check the subject-wise analysis here:
- Maths: comparatively difficult
- English: easy
- GK: easy to moderate
NIFT 2025 CAT Paper Analysis
Based on the candidates reported that the NIFTEE CAT paper was easy to moderately difficult.
NIFTEE Question Paper 2025
The memroy-based question paper for NIFT 2025 will be uploaded here after the each shift. Candidates can download the NIFTEE 2025 question paper PDF for free here.
| Exam | Question Paper PDF |
| NIFT 2025 B.Des Question Paper | Available Here |
| NIFT 2025 M.Des Question Paper | Available Here |
NIFTEE 2025 Exam Schedule
The exam schedule for various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses is as follows:
| Programme | Test | Exam Mode | Exam Timing |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| CAT | PBT | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| B.FTech & B.Des (Both Courses) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| CAT | PBT | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| CAT | PBT | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | |
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| MFM & M.Des (Both Courses) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| CAT | PBT | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| NLEA B.Des (Lateral Entry) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| NLEA B.FTech (Lateral Entry) | GAT | CBT | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
NIFTEE Exam Day Guidelines and Security Measures
NIFT 2025 candidates were informed to reach examination centers well ahead of time for the gate of the examination halls closes strictly without any exception in advance. Process of entry, besides Aadhaar-based biometrics, also takes into account and verifies authenticity via alternative means on Aadhaar missing candidates.
CCTV surveillance and jammers are kept at all centres of examination, and candidates are not allowed inside the exam halls with any of their electronic appliances, such as mobile phones or smartwatches.
Documents Required for Entry
The following documents were carried by the candidates for verification purposes:
- Admit Card on A4-size paper
- Original valid ID proof, either Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID
- Passport-size photograph (for attendance sheet)
- Self-Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Also Read: NTA Releases NIFTEE 2025 Admit Card, Download Here
AADHAAR-Based Biometric Verification
- Candidates must bring the Aadhaar Card for biometric authentication.
- Thumb impressions will be taken at least twice during the examination process. In case of mismatches, iris scanning would be done
- Candidates without an Aadhaar shall be authenticated by other means, and an Exception Form would be captured.
Items Allowed
- Translucent water bottle
- Translucent ball pen, pencil, eraser, ruler (for B.Des. and M.Des. candidates)
- A-4 Translucent Acrylic Board (for drawing-type tests)
Items Not Allowed
- Electronic devices, mobile phones, smartwatches, and bags are strictly not allowed.
- No storage facility will be available at the centre.
Also Read: NTA Issues NIFTEE 2025 Exam Day Advisory and Important Instructions
























