Summary: NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 defines prerequisites for prospective fashion students at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. It's a crucial read to meet NIFT entrance eligibility and embark on a rewarding fashion career through NIFT!

Whether you dream of designing cutting-edge couture or envision yourself shaping the future of fashion management, NIFT stands as a gateway to transform these dreams into reality. 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is yet to release the brochure for the academic year 2024 with the NIFT latest updates. The first step towards the admission process is to comprehend the NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 and the prerequisites set forth by the authorities. 

This post will help you understand the NIFT exam eligibility matrix for every fashion course offered through the NIFT entrance exam 2024.

Latest update:

• NIFT has released the official notification for NIFT 2024. Applicants can fill out the NIFT 2024 application form on the official website beginning from 5, December 2024. 
• NIFT 2024 exam was successfully conducted on 5 February, 2024.

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NIFT Courses and Eligibility Criteria

NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for UG Programs

B.Des and B.FTech are the undergraduate degrees that are available after passing the NIFT admission exams. For all programs, the NIFT eligibility age restrictions may remain fairly consistent. The eligibility for NIFT UG outlines the requirements for taking the NIFT admission exam. 

Know more: NIFT Exam Day Instructions

The list of Programs at the UG level are - 

• B.Des
• BF.Tech

Age Limit

Maximum age should be less than 24 years as of 1st August of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.

Looking to register for the NIFT entrance exams? Read through NIFT Application Form 2024 to apply. 

1. NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for B.Des / NIFT Eligibility Criteria for UG

The eligibility criteria for NIFT entrance exam for B.Des are as follows: 

Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
or

A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
or

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system.
or

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

2. NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for BF.Tech

Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics and Mathematics.

or

A passing grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics and Mathematics.

or

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics.

or

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).

Note: Candidates who are appearing for their Board examinations in the year of Admission can also apply, subject to fulfilling necessary eligibility conditions at the time of seat allotment /admission as mentioned in the Admission Prospectus.

If you have registered for the NIFT entrance exam for the coming academic year, you might also want to check out the NIFT Exam Pattern 2024

3. NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for PG Programs

If you are interested in applying for PG courses through NIFT, then you would have the following courses to choose from.

NIFT Eligibility Criteria for Masters:

• Master of Design (M.Des)
• Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
• Master in Fashion Technology (MF.Tech)

Check: NIFT Syllabus

Go through the detailed eligibility for NIFT entrance exam for the Master of Design program from the post below.

Age Limit

Per the NIFT notification, there are no upper age limit criteria to apply for the Master of Design Program.

Educational Qualification for Master’s Programmes (M.Des., M.F.M and M.F.Tech)

1. NIFT Admission Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Master of Design (M.Des): Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India

or Undergraduate Diploma of a minimum of three years duration from NIFT / NID.

2. NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M): Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India.

or Undergraduate Diploma of a minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.

Check: NIFT Exam Analysis

3. NIFT Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.): B.F.Tech. from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

or B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognized by law in India.

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NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Foreign Nationals/ NRI/ OCI/ SAARC

Foreign Nationals and Non-Resident Indians who are citizens of India holding an Indian passport and have temporarily immigrated to another country for six months or more for work, residence, or any other purpose can also apply for NIFT 2024.

Age Limit

NIFT Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024 for UG Program: Your age should be less than 24 years of 01 August 2024. However, as per the NIFT age eligibility, you will be given five years of age relaxation if you belong to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.

NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for PG Program: The minimum age should be 20 years, and there are no upper age limit criteria to apply for PG programs.

Check: NIFT MFM Eligibility Criteria 2024

Educational Qualification

• Suppose you have a degree certificate from a University/ Board of any other country. In that case, you must have obtained an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, before admission.
• You can opt for as many SAT/ GMAT/ GRE tests before 30th April 2024. However, the highest score on these tests will be considered for allowing a seat.
• Note that the GRE/ GMAT/ SAT scores should have been declared after 01 January 2019 and received by the Institute (NIFT), at the latest by 30 April 2024.

Learn more: How To Prepare For NIFT Entrance Exam 2024

The program and campus will be allotted based on the merit list drawn as per your scores in the following examinations.

Prepare with: NIFT Mock Test 2024

NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for State Domicile

Check the Eligibility Criteria for NIFT 2024 below.

• You should have a certificate from the concerned school/ college of the particular state.
• The address of the school attended by you regularly will determine your domicile status if you have obtained the degree certificate through distance learning mode.
• State Domicile Preferential Seats will be offered to candidates who belong to the following 9 states.

Refer: NIFT Preparation Books 2024

NIFT 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Reservation of Seats

A certain percentage of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS/ Person With Disability (PWD)/ Foreign Nationals /SAARC/ NRI/ OCI/ State Domicile in each program.

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The category selected by you at the time of submitting the application form will be final, and the requirements will differ for each type. Check the requirements for each category from the post below.

SC/ST Category

You have to produce a Caste/Tribe certificate from the Competent Authority of the respective States/Union Territories/ National Commission of Tribes if you belong to the SC/ ST category.

OBC (Non-Creamy) Category

You will have to substantiate the caste and non-creamy layer requirement if you belong to the OBC (non-creamy) category. Also, you have to produce a caste certificate from the Competent Authority certifying that they belong to the non-creamy layer. 

• The OBC (Non-Creamy) certificate should mention that you belong to the non-creamy layer.
• The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available.
• In the case of a married woman applying under the reserved category, you must produce the caste certificate by your name.
• Note that the certificate in the name of the husband/mother/ father is not acceptable.
• You are not entitled to apply under the reserved category OBC (NC) if you belong to the Creamy Layer of OBC.

Check: NIFT Counselling process

General (Economically Weaker Section)

The benefit of reservation will be given only to those General category candidates who satisfy the condition shown in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019 issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India.

• The benefit of reservation will be given to only candidates who will produce an Income & Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority (or)
• Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate (or)
• District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner (or)
• Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and his family typically reside.

Refer: GK Questions for the NIFT 2024 Exam

Persons with Disability (PWD)

You should have a certificate of Disability if you belong to the PwD category, and the certificate should be issued by a medical authority designated under sub-section (1) of section 57 of the act and rules 17 (a) and (b) of GSR 591(E).

• Note that you must produce the original certificate of Disability both at the time of counselling and at the time of admission to the Institute.
• It is mandatory to attend counselling for evaluation for the PwD candidates.
• The course will be allotted to you only after assessing your capabilities.

Know more: NIFT Career

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the eligibility criteria for NIFT exam is crucial for aspiring fashion designers and professionals seeking admission to this prestigious institution. The eligibility for fashion designing in NIFT serve as the initial benchmark for candidates to meet, ensuring that only those with the necessary qualifications and potential are admitted.

By meeting these criteria and putting in the necessary effort, aspiring fashion enthusiasts can enhance their chances of securing admission to NIFT and embarking on an exciting and rewarding path in the world of fashion.

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Key Takeaways:

• Understanding and meeting these eligibility criteria of NIFT 2024 are essential steps for candidates aspiring to pursue a career in fashion and design through this prestigious institution.
• By fulfilling these criteria and preparing diligently for the entrance examination, candidates can increase their chances of gaining admission to NIFT and embarking on an exciting journey in the fashion industry.