NIFT Exam Date 2025 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the NIFT results 2025 at the official website soon. Tentatively, the results are expected to be released in April 2025. Candidates appearing for the NIFT entrance examination will be able to download their scorecards from exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT using their login credentials such as registered ID and password
Earlier, the conducting body released the provisional answer key on February 15. The window to raise objections against the answer key was closed on February 17, 2025.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts the NIFT entrance exam to select candidates for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fashion designing, technology and management. The conducting body releases the prospectus for NIFT admissions at the official website - nift.ac.in. The prospectus consists of essential information including application and exam dates, eligibility requirements for various programs, seat availability and admission guidelines. Students can download the official NIFT prospectus from the link provided below.
NIFT Prospectus 2025 - Download
The final result of NIFT 2025 will be released on the basis of written exam and personal interview of the candidates.
NIFT Exam 2025 - Highlights
The highlights for NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 are provided in the table below.
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Exam Particulars
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Exam Details
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Examination Name
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NIFT Entrance Exam
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Conducting Body
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National Testing Agency
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Examination Level
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National level
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Examination Frequency
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Once a year
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NIFT Exam Date 2025
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February 9, 2025
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Exam Stages
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General Ability Test (GAT)
Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Situation Test/Interview
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Examination Mode
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GAT - Online (Computer-based)
CAT - Pen and Paper based
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Courses Provided
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B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech
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Language/Medium of Exam
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English/Hindi
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NIFT Exam Date 2025
The official dates for the exam have been announced with the release of NIFT 2025 prospectus. Candidates can check the important dates in the table below.
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Events
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Dates
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Online Registration Starts
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November 22, 2024
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Last date for Online registration
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January 6, 2025
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Last date for Online registration with late fee of Rs 5000
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January 9, 2025
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Window to edit/update application form
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January 10 to January 12, 2025
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Admit Card
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February 4, 2025
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NIFT 2025 Exam Date
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February 9, 2025
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NIFT 2025 Answer Key (Released)
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February 15, 2025
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NIFT 2025 Result Date
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April 2025 (Tentative)
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Situation Test/Interview
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April 2025
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Declaration of Final Result
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Last week of April 2025
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Seat Allocation
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May-June 2025
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 - Test timings
NTA has released the official timimgs for NIFT entrance exam for the admissions to various courses offered by National Institutes of Fashion Technology. Check the table below for GAT and CAT exam timings.
The National Testing Agency announced the dates to apply for NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 through the official notification. The NIFT application form 2025 was available on the official website with the submission deadline on January 9, 2025.
The application process involves registering on the NIFT website, filling in personal and academic details, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee.The conducting body will also open the correction window for candidates who wish to make any corrections in the application form. The steps to register for NIFT Exam 2025 are provided below.
- Visit the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT, nift.ac.in.
- Click on the link that mentions ‘NIFT Exam 2025 Registration’.
- Register using the required details such as your name, mobile number, email address, etc.
- Your login credentials including application number and password will be generated and sent to your registered contact.
- Now, login using your credentials. The application form will be displayed on the screen.
- Fill each section of the application form including personal details, academic details, exam centre, etc. carefully.
- Candidates will also be required to upload their scanned documents including their photograph and signature.
- Once the application form is complete, students can pay the NIFT exam fee online.
- Download the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
NIFT Exam Fee 2025
To submit the application form, candidates will be required to pay the exam fees specified in the NIFT prospectus. The application fee for candidates belonging to different categories is tabulated below.
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Category
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Fee Payable
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Open / Open-EWS/OBC(NCL)
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Rs 3000
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SC / ST / PwD
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Rs 1500
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Open/Open-EWS/OBC (NCL) applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech.
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Rs 4500
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SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech.
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Rs 2250
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NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before filling the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria specified in the NIFT 2025 notification. The eligibility requirements for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes is given below.
NIFT Eligibility 2025 - Bachelor’s Programmes (B.Des & B.F.Tech)
There are two parameters of the eligibility requirements that the candidates must fulfil. These include age limit and educational qualification. Candidates can take a look at the detailed eligibility criteria below.
Qualifying Age
The age of the applicant must be less than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 years for candidates belonging to Reserved categories (SC/ST/PWD).
Educational Qualification
The eligibility criteria for B.Des and B.F. Tech programmes is as follows:
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Programme
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Eligibility Requirement
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Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programmes
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Passed the Plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern from any recognized Central/State Board
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A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects
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Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system
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General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) Programme
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Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern from any recognized Central/State Board with Physics and Mathematics
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A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics and Mathematics
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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 and Mathematics
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General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB)
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NIFT Eligibility 2025 - Master’s Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech)
There is no age limit for candidates seeking admission to Master’s Programmes through NIFT 2025. The educational qualification required while applying for NIFT Master’s programmes is given in the table.
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Programme
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Eligibility Requirement
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Master of Design (M.Des)/ Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
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Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India
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Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID
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Master of Fashion Technology
(M.F.Tech)
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B.F.Tech. from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
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B.E/B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognized by law in India
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NIFT Admit Card 2025
The exam conducting authorities release the NIFT admit card online a few days before the exam. The admit card is an essential document that contains personal details of the candidate, date and time of examination as well details of the exam centre. Additionally, the admit card also contains important instructions for exam day.
The NIFT 2025 admit card releases on February 4, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card from the official NIFT website by logging in through their credentials such as application number and password. It is mandatory for students to carry the admit card to the exam centre on the day of the exam. Along with the NIFT hall ticket, a valid ID proof is also required for the purpose of verification.
NIFT Syllabus 2025
The syllabus for NIFT 2025 varies by program. For the General Ability Test (GAT), subjects include Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The Creative Ability Test (CAT) assesses creativity, innovation, and sketching skills. Detailed syllabus and topics are provided in the official brochure. Hence, candidates must go through the official brochure for detailed syllabus for each section.
NIFT Syllabus 2025 - Components of General Ability Test (For All Programmes)
The components of the General Ability Test are provided below. Candidates must note that the syllabus is open ended and not limited to the topics mentioned in the table below.
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Section
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Topics Asked
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Quantitative Ability
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- Addition
- Multiplication
- Division
- Fractions
- Percentage
- Rate of Interest
- Work and Task
- Ratio and Proportion
- Distance
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Communication Ability and English Comprehension
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- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Words with corresponding meanings
- Singular- Plural
- One word substitutes
- Idioms and phrases
- Correct spellings
- Comprehend a situation from a given passage
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Analytical Ability and Logical Ability
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- Inference and Logic
- Reasoning
- Data interpretation
- Analogy
- Verbal reasoning
- Seating Arrangement
- Conclusion
- Mathematical logic
- Puzzle
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Alphanumeric Series
- Blood Relations
- Critical Reasoning
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
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- National Current Affairs
- International Current Affairs
- Government schemes
- Politics
- Fashion industry
- Textiles
- Science and Technology
- History
- Sports events
- Cultural events
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NIFT Exam Pattern 2025
The NIFT exam pattern includes different tests based on the program that the candidate has applied for. A total of three tests are conducted for assessing candidates. These include General Ability Test (GAT) which is a computer-based test, Creative Ability Test (CAT) which is a paper-based test and a situation test/interview as part of the selection process.The exam pattern and weightage for each section is given below.
NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 - B.Des
For the B.Des programme, the selection process involves GAT, CAT, and a situation test. Check weightage in the table below.
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B.Des
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Exam
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Weightage
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GAT
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30%
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CAT
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50%
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Situation Test
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20%
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TOTAL
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100%
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NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 - B.F.Tech
Candidates who have applied for B.F.Tech are only required to take the General Ability Test. However, the exam pattern is different for B.F.Tech candidates who have opted for B.Des. Check the table below for details.
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B.F.Tech
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B.F.Tech candidates opting for B.Des
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Exam
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Weightage
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Exam
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Weightage
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GAT (Section A)
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30%
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GAT (Section A)
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30%
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GAT (Section B)
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70%
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CAT
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50%
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-
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Situation Test
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20%
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TOTAL
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100%
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TOTAL
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100%
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NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 - PG Programmes
M.Des applicants must appear for GAT, CAT and personal interview. Meanwhile, M.F.M and M.F.Tech candidates must appear for GAT followed by a personal interview. The section-wise weightage is tabulated below.
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M.Des
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M.F.Tech
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M.F.M
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Exam
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Weightage
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Exam
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Weightage
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Exam
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Weightage
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GAT
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30%
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GAT
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70%
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GAT
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70%
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CAT
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40%
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Personal Interview
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30%
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Personal Interview
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30%
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Personal Interview
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30%
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-
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-
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-
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TOTAL
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100%
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TOTAL
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100%
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TOTAL
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100%
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NIFT Answer Key 2025
The NIFT 2025 answer has been released along with the candidate’s response sheet after the successful completion of the exam, on the official website. Candidates can use the answer key to compare their marked responses and the correct answers. This will help in estimating the scores obtained in the NIFT entrance exam. The exam-conducting body allows candidates to raise objections against the answer key if they find any discrepancies.
Steps to Download NIFT Answer Key 2025
Candidates who appeared in the NIFT entrance exam 2025 can check the below given steps to download the answer key:
- Visit the official website
- Open the ‘Answer Key’ link
- Enter your roll number, question id, programme number and date of birth
- Answer key will be displayed on the screen
NIFT Result 2025
The results for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 are expected to be announced in April 2025. However, this is a tentative date and official confirmation is still awaited. Once available, candidates can check their results through the official NIFT website - nift.ac.in by entering their application number, password and other required details.
NIFT result 2025 includes the scores obtained by the candidates in various sections of the exam and the overall rank. Candidates who have qualified in the exam will be shortlisted for further rounds like the situation test or personal interview.
NIFT Cut Off 2025
The NIFT 2025 cut off refers to the minimum marks required by candidates for admission to different programs. Candidates meeting the NIFT cutoff will proceed to the next stages of the admission process. The cut off will be determined on the basis of availability of seats, rank obtained and the category of the candidate.
NIFT Counselling 2025
The admission and counselling process for NIFT 2025 will tentatively commence in April 2025, as per the trends of previous years. NIFT counselling involves multiple steps including online registration, choice filling, seat allotment and document verification.
Candidates who clear the cut off and other selection rounds will be called for the counselling sessions. The final admission through NIFT 2025 will be based on merit secured and the seats available in preferred programs and campuses.
