National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Admissions Open- 2016 , New Delhi

About Us:

National Institute of Fashion Technology was set up in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. It has emerged as the premier Institute of Design, Management and Technology, developing professionals for taking up leadership positions in fashion business in the emerging global scenario. NIFT has been granted statutory status under the act of Parliament of India in 2006, empowering the Institute to award degrees and other academic distinctions. The Institute is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country through a network of fifteen professionally managed domestic centres at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli and Shillong. NIFT has set academic standards and excelled in thought leadership by providing a pool of creative genius and technically competent professionals. The Institute provides a common platform for fashion education, research and training. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: Based on the choice, all eligible candidates will have to appear for a written entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them. The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted.

Courses Offered:

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES B.Des: Accessory Design Fashion Communication Fashion Design Knitwear Design Leather Design Textile Design B.F.Tech: Apparel Production POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES Master of Design (M.Des.) Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) Eligibility: B.Des. (Fashion Design / Leather Design / Accessory Design / Textile Design / Knitwear Design / Fashion Communication): Maximum Age: 23 years as on 1st October, 2015. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe/ Differently Abled Person (PHP) subject to following qualifications The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. or General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB). or Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system. or A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. or 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education. B.F.Tech. (Apparel Production): The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. or General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/SriLanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics /International Baccalaureate (IB). or Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. or A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. or 3 or 4-years diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education M.Des: Age: No age limit Undergraduate Degree from any Institute / University recognized by law in India or Diploma in UG Design from NIFT/NID only. Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID. Note: Design Space is an advanced course that demands an understanding of fundamentals in design and presupposes that candidates would be familiar with the basic skills and theories for successful completion of the programme. M.Des. would not provide any basic knowledge and skill development in design as a part of Master programme. The programme provides an option to students to earn final semester credits through ‘Course Work’ or a ‘Dissertation’. M.F.M: Undergraduate Degree from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. or Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID. M.F.Tech: B.F.Tech. from NIFT or B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute /University recognized by law in India. Important Dates: For All Courses: Online Application: 20th October 2015 to 10th January 2016 Last Date for submission: 10th January, 2016 Last date for online registration with late fees of Rs.5000/- (in addition to the applicable application fees) through Credit/Debit Card only. In case of Demand Draft, the print out of application along with Demand Draft should reach the given address before 16th January, 2016 Written Entrance Examination for all UG & PG Programmes: 14th February, 2016 Situation Test/ Group Discussion/ Interview:  April - May 2016 Admit Card (Online only): 21st January 2016 (1300 Hrs) Declaration of Final Result (Online): End of May/ June 2016 Counselling: June 2016 onwards CAMPUSES: Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra,  Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Rae Bareli, Shillong For More Admission Related Queries,