NTA NIFTEE Online Form 2026 : Vacancy Details |
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | - Candidates must have passed Class 12th from any recognized board, including NIOS, or must hold a 3–4 year diploma or an equivalent qualification approved by a recognized authority. Applicants must also meet the prescribed age limit, follow the official guidelines, and be Indian citizens to apply.
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| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) | - Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Mathematics as a subject, or they must hold a 3–4 year Engineering Diploma from a recognized institution. Applicants must also fulfill the required age criteria and must be citizens of India to be considered eligible.
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| Master of Design (M. Des.) | - Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university, or they must possess a 3-year Diploma from NIFT or NID. Applicants should also meet the prescribed age limit and must be citizens of India to qualify for the application process.
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| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) | - Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university, or a 3-year Diploma from NIFT or NID to be eligible. Along with the educational qualification, applicants must also fulfill the required age criteria and be Indian citizens as per official guidelines.
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| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) | - Candidates must have completed B.F.Tech from NIFT or hold a B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognized university or institution. Applicants must also satisfy the age requirements and be citizens of India as per official rules.
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| Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) For Artisan Category | - Candidates must have passed Class 12th from a recognized board, including NIOS, or possess a 3–4 year Diploma or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, applicants must have a valid Artisan Card. Along with the educational criteria, candidates must also fulfill the prescribed age limit and be citizens of India as per official guidelines.
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How to Apply |
- Visit Website : Go to the official NTA NIFTEE website:
https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/. - Registration : Click on the registration link and enter basic details (name, DOB, email, mobile number) to get login credentials.
- Fill Form : Log in to fill out the detailed application form, including academic qualifications and exam city preferences.
- Upload Documents : Upload scanned images of a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other required certificates (e.g., category certificate).
- Fee Payment : Pay the application fee (₹2,000 for Gen/OBC/EWS, ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD) via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit & Print : Review all details and submit the form. Download the final confirmation page.
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Selection Process |
- Stage 1 : Entrance Examination (8 Feb 2026)
- GAT (General Ability Test) : Mandatory for all programs (B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, MFM, M.FTech). It assesses quantitative, communication, analytical, and logical skills.
- CAT (Creative Ability Test) : Required for B.Des and M.Des to assess design intuition, drawing ability, and creativity.
- Stage 2 : Situation Test / Interview
- Situation Test : Shortlisted B.Des candidates must appear for this in-person, hands-on test focusing on material handling and innovation.
- Personal Interview (PI) : Required for M.Des and MFM candidates to evaluate industry knowledge and aptitude.
- Final Selection : Merit lists are prepared based on weightage from the entrance tests (GAT/CAT) and the interview/situation test.
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