The two sections of the NIFT eligibility criteria are age and academic qualification. The eligibility criteria for NIFT programs vary depending on the specialization and degree of the program. Fashion Design/ Leather Design/ Accessory Design/ Textile Design/ Knitwear Design/ Fashion Communication) for B. Des Courses Candidate must have completed their 10+2 schooling in any stream. Candidates with a 3-4 year AICTE-accredited diploma program or State Board candidates taking the 10+2 exam. Candidates who have graduated from a foreign university that is recognized by the Indian Universities Association. The candidate must be no older than 23 years old. Course in B. F. Technology (Apparel Production) Candidates who have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Math as their subjects are eligible to apply. Candidates who have graduated from a foreign university that is recognized by the Indian Universities Association Physics, Chemistry, and Math are required subjects for those taking the 10+2 test. The candidate must be no older than 23 years old. M. Des Course’s The candidate must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university. There is no upper age limit. Course in M. F. Technology Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in B. F. Tech. There is no upper age limit. Note: For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons With Disabilities, the upper age limit may be relaxed by 5 years.
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All applicants interested in enrolling in a certain course at NIFT can use this answer to determine if they are qualified or not. The prerequisites or the eligibility criteria for each course and program must be understood well.
The list of Courses offered by NIFT and the eligibility criteria for each is stated below:
UG Programs
1. B.Des. Program
2. B.F.Tech. Program
PG Programs
1. M.Des. Program
2. M.F.M Program
3. M.F.Tech Program
Now let us discuss the eligibility criteria for each of the PG and UG Programs at NIFT
UG Programs
For B.Des Program:
Bachelor of Design is the full form of the B.Des. program. The course will last four years. It will also include the following programs: knitwear design, leather design, textile design, fashion design, and fashion communication.
1. Candidates must have passed the 10+2 exam from a recognized central or state board.
2. Candidates who have taken the General Certificate Education Examination in London/ Sri Lanka etc.
3. Candidates who have taken the exam abroad are eligible if the Association of Indian Universities recognizes it as being equivalent to the 10+2 exam.
4. Candidates must hold a 3 or 4-year diploma that has been approved by the state board or AICTE to be eligible.
5. Candidates taking the 10+2 exam in the current year are also eligible to take the entrance test, but have to submit the supporting documents during the verification and counseling.
For B.F.Tech Program:
Bachelor of Fashion Technology or B.F.Tech another course provided by NIFT as part of its undergraduate curriculum. The duration will be four years. One of the key subjects it will cover is apparel production.
1. Candidates must have passed the 10+2 exam from recognized central or state board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
2. Candidates who have taken the General Certificate Education Examination in London/ Sri Lanka etc.
3. Candidates who have taken the exam abroad are eligible if the Association of Indian Universities recognizes it as being equivalent to the 10+2 exam.
4. Candidates must hold a 3 or 4-year diploma that has been approved by the state board or AICTE to be eligible.
5. Candidates taking the 10+2 exam in the current year are also eligible to take the entrance test, but have to submit the supporting documents during the verification and counseling.
PG Programs
For M.Des. Program:
This is a Post Graduate course that NIFT offers. It stands for Master of Design and its primary subject is Design Space. The Design Space is an advanced course that requires knowledge of design foundations and assumes candidates are familiar with the core skills and theories for successful program completion. This course will take two years to complete.
1. Candidates must have passed an undergraduate degree from any institution/university recognized by Indian Law, or
2. Candidates who have a diploma in UG Design from NIFT/NID only, are eligible or,
3. Candidates who have passed a diploma course of three years from NIFT/NID are also eligible.
For M.F.M. Program:
This is another PG program offered by NIFT. It is also for 2 years and stands for Masters of Fashion Management.
1. Candidates who hold an undergraduate degree from a school or university in India that is recognized by Indian Law. or,
2. Candidates with an undergraduate diploma of minimum of 3 years from NIFT or NID.
For the M.F.Tech Program:
Master of Fashion Technology is the final program in the PG course category. The duration of this course is also 2 years.
1. Candidates who hold a Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) degree from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or
2. A Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree from an institution authorized by Indian law may also apply.
*Here we have discussed the academic criteria, which is the most crucial, for the age criteria you may visit the official website for updated information.
So, Friends hope this has given you the most essential insights regarding the eligibility criteria.
