Status: Result Declared
Last Updated: 20-03-2025
Official Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA) & National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
This page provides the latest information on the NTA NIFTEE 2025 result for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination. It is useful for candidates who have appeared for the UG and PG programmes and are awaiting admission decisions. The result this year is particularly important because NIFT has introduced a revised merit list format that includes sectional scores, affecting tie‑breaking procedures.
Observation: In previous years, many candidates missed the deadline to download the scorecard because they relied solely on SMS alerts, which were sometimes delayed.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 08‑12‑2024 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | 13‑01‑2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | 16‑01‑2025 |
| Exam Date | 08‑02‑2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 01‑02‑2025 |
| Result Declaration | 20‑03‑2025 |
| Scorecard Download Starts | 22‑03‑2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following conditions to be considered for admission:
- UG programmes (B.Des, B.FTech): Passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognised board. Age must be less than 24 years as on 01‑08‑2025.
- PG programmes (M.Des, M.FTech, M.F.M): Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. No age limit.
- Ph.D: Master’s degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) and a valid UGC‑NET/JRF score.
Vacancy Details (Approx.)
| Programme | Total Seats | Reserved Seats (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des (All Specialisations) | 2,400 | 960 |
| B.FTech | 300 | 120 |
| M.Des | 800 | 320 |
| M.FTech | 200 | 80 |
| M.F.M | 150 | 60 |
Selection Process
The final merit list is prepared based on:
- Written test score (GAT + CAT) – 70% weightage.
- Situation test / Group discussion / Personal interview (as applicable) – 30% weightage.
- In case of a tie, higher CAT score is considered first, followed by GAT score.
Exam Overview
The NIFTEE 2025 consisted of two papers:
- GAT (General Ability Test): 150 questions covering quantitative ability, communication ability, English comprehension, analytical ability, general knowledge, and current affairs.
- CAT (Creative Ability Test): 3 questions evaluating design ability, observation skills, and innovation through sketching and model making.
Admit Card & Result
Admit cards were released on the official NTA NIFTEE portal and contained the candidate’s roll number, exam centre, timing, and important instructions. Results are available as a PDF scorecard showing sectional and overall scores. Candidates must download and preserve the scorecard for counselling.
Who Should Apply and Who Should Not
Should apply:
- Candidates with a strong interest in design, fashion, or technology and who enjoy creative problem‑solving.
- Those who have prepared for both aptitude (GAT) and creative (CAT) sections, as neglecting either reduces chances significantly.
- Students willing to relocate to any of the NIFT campuses across India, as seat allocation is not strictly based on hometown preference.
- Applicants looking only for a guaranteed government job; NIFT programmes are professional courses with placement dependent on portfolio and industry trends.
- Candidates unable to meet the age limit for UG programmes (relaxation is not provided).
- Those who have not practiced sketching or model making, as the CAT section carries substantial weight.
- Ignoring negative marking: The GAT includes negative marking for incorrect answers; random guessing lowers the net score.
- Over‑emphasising GAT: Many candidates spend excessive time on GAT and leave insufficient time for CAT, resulting in low creative scores.
- Missing the admit card print‑out: Some candidates rely on mobile display only; centres may reject the admit card if it is not a clear printed copy.
- Not checking the sectional cut‑off: Qualifying requires clearing both GAT and CAT cut‑offs; a high overall score with a low CAT score can lead to disqualification.
- Visit the official NTA NIFTEE website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
- Click on the “Result/Score Card” link visible on the homepage.
- Enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin as prompted.
- Important: Double‑check the entered application number; a common mistake is transposing digits, which leads to an “invalid credentials” error.
- Upon successful login, view your scorecard and click the download button to save the PDF.
- Take a printout of the scorecard for future reference during counselling.
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) – Official Website
- National Testing Agency (NTA) – Official Website
- NTA NIFTEE 2025 Portal (Application, Admit Card, Result)
- Download Official Information Bulletin (PDF)
- The NTA NIFTEE 2025 result has been declared; download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and date of birth.
- Ensure you meet both the overall and sectional cut‑offs to be eligible for counselling.
- Keep the scorecard safe; it is required during document verification and seat allocation.
Should reconsider:
Common Mistakes Candidates Make
Based on previous recruitment cycles, the following errors frequently affect scores:
How to Check and Download Your NTA NIFTEE 2025 Scorecard
Official Links
Note: This page reflects the status as of 20‑03‑2025. After the counselling process concludes, further updates (such as waiting list movements or spot‑round announcements) will be published on the official NTA NIFTEE portal. If you return to this page after the admission cycle is closed, the information will be either updated to reflect the next cycle or archived with a clear indication of its relevance.
Key Takeaways:
Next steps: regularly check the NTA NIFTEE website and your registered email for counselling schedule, document verification details, and fee payment instructions. Prepare your portfolio and be ready for the situation test/GD‑PI if called.