SOFT CET 2022: Dates, Courses, Eligibility, Application Process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process, Results

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: July 26, 2022 08:27 am IST

SOFT CET is a Common Entrance Test conducted by the MSSS's SOFT, Pune to offer admission to design courses of the institute. Learn all the details about SOFT CET 2022 including the application process, eligibility, syllabus, courses, result etc.

SOFT CET 2022: Exam Dates, Application Form (Out), Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Expanded as the School of Fashion Technology Common Entrance Exam, SOFT CET is held by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology to offer design admissions to aspiring candidates. The exam is designed to shortlist deserving candidates and provide them with a seat in the design programmes offered.

As per the previous year's record, the application process of SOFT CET 2022 is likely to start from April 2022 onwards. The online exam is expected to be held in July 2022 and aspirants are provided with the convenience to pick the desired date while filling the application form.

SOFT CET 2022 is conducted annually and includes three stages:

  • Stage 1 - Online Test
  • Stage 2 - Group Discussion/ Studio Test
  • Stage 3 - Personal Interview

Candidates willing to apply for SOFT CET exam 2022 have numerous questions in their mind about the design entrance exam. Keep reading the article to know everything about SOFT CET 2022.

Also Read:Private Colleges in India Offering Scholarship for Design Admission

SOFT CET 2022 Highlights

Captured below are the highlights of SOFT CET 2022. Go through the details to understand the exam better:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

SOFT CET

Full Name

School Of Fashion Technology Common Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology

Exam Level

University-level Exam

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Stages

Written Test, Group Discussion/ Studio Test and Personal Interview

Application Mode

Online

Languages

English

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

SOFT CET 2022 Important Dates

Provided below are the tentative important dates of SOFT CET 2022 for all the programmes:

Events

Important Dates (Tentative)

SOFT CET Registration

March- April 2022

SOFT CET Registration with Late Fee

May 2022

SOFT CET 2022

June 2022

SOFT CET Merit List 2022/SOFT CET Result 2022

June 2022

Deadline to Confirm Admission by Email

June 2022

Last Date of Fee Payment

July 2022

Session Commencement

August 2022

SOFT CET 2022 Courses

Check out the list of courses offered for admission through SOFT CET exam 2022 below:

Course

Duration

Seats Offered

B.Des in Fashion Design

4 Years

120 Seats

B.Des in Fashion Communication

4 Years

30 Seats

B.Des in Textile Design

4 Years

30 Seats

B.Des in Jewellery Design

4 Years

60 Seats

M.Des (Inter-Disciplinary)

2 Years

30 Seats

M.Des in Fashion Design & Merchandising

2 Years

30 Seats

Undergraduate Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion) + SOFT Autonomous Diploma in Fashion Design

3 Years

N/A

Undergraduate Diploma in Art & Design (Digital Design) + SOFT Autonomous Diploma in Fashion Communication

3 Years

N/A

Autonomous Diploma Program in Indian Fashion Art

1 Year

N/A

Also Read: Best Distance Learning Courses in Design Stream

SOFT CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

To register for admission at the School of Fashion Technology, Pune, an individual must meet the following SOFT CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

B.Des Fashion Design

Class 12th in any stream from a recognised board of education including NIOS with at least an aggregate of 50%.

OR

Full-time diploma of minimum 3 years after class 10th from State Govt. Technical Education/ MSBTE with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

B.Des Fashion Communication

B.Des Textile Design

B.Des Jewellery Design

M.Des (Inter-Disciplinary)

Graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks.

M.Des Fashion Design & Merchandising

Undergraduate Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion) + SOFT Autonomous Diploma in Fashion Design

Applicants must have at least a 10+2 certificate.

Undergraduate Diploma in Art & Design (Digital Design) + SOFT Autonomous Diploma in Fashion Communication

Autonomous Diploma Program in Indian Fashion Art

Cleared class 12th from a recognised board of education.

SOFT CET 2022 Application Process

The application form of SOFT CET is released online and candidates must register before the deadline ends to participate in the admission process. Here are a few steps explaining the SOFT CET Application Process in detail:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SOFT.

Step 2: Find the link ‘Common Entrance Test’ and click on it.

Step 3: Identify your desired course and click on ‘Download Form’.

Step 4: Enter your name, e-mail address and contact number.

Step 5: Click on ‘Download Form’.

Step 6: Fill-in all the required information on the SOFT CET 2022 application form and make the payment.

Step 7: Mail the form to admission@soft.ac.in.

NOTE: The registration of the candidate will be considered as confirmed only after the SOFT CET 2022 application form, as well as the payment, is received by MKSSS’s SOFT, Pune.

SOFT CET 2022 Application Fees

The registration fee of SOFT CET needs to be paid either online or through a Demand Draft in order to complete the application process. It is non-negotiable and non-refundable. If an individual wishes to appear for the exam more than once, he/ she has to pay the registration fee again. Given below are the application fee of SOFT CET 2022:

Category

Fees

For B.Dès and M.Des Programmes

Rs. 4,000/-

For UG & PG Diploma Programmes

Rs. 4,000/-

The following details may be required to make the online payment to MSSS’s SOFT, Pune:

Name

School of Fashion Technology

Account type

Saving A/C

Bank name

HDFC bank

Bank account No

50100110937624

Address

NarheGaon Pune 411041

Email to Confirm Transaction

accounts@soft.ac.in

IFSC Code

HDFC0003721

The major details required for making the payment through the Demand Draft (DD) are as follows:

DD Name: School of Fashion Technology

Payable: At Pune

Applicants must make sure to write the name and valid contact details behind the DD.

Also Read: How to Crack Interviews for Design Admissions in India

SOFT CET 2022 Exam Pattern

The SOFT CET exam comprises a General Ability Test (GAT) followed by a Studio Test and Personal Interview. The exam pattern of SOFT CET GAT has been elaborated below:

Exam Name

SOFT CET General Ability Test

Total Questions Asked

60 Questions

Marks per Question

+1

Total Marks

60 Marks

Negative Marking

No

Marks per Incorrect Attempt

0

Marks per Unattempted Questions

0

Exam Sections

4 Sections

Section Name

Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal/Non-verbal Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Creative Ability

Questions per Section

15 Questions

Marks per Section

15 Marks

The marks distribution across various selection rounds of SOFT CET are as follows:

Test Name

Marks

Online Exam

60 Marks

Studio Test/ Group Discussion

140 Marks

Personal Interview

50 Marks

Grand Total

250 Marks

SOFT CET 2022 Syllabus

Check out the important subjects/ topics that must be covered from the SOFT CET Syllabus to ace the admission test:

Quantitative Aptitude

Percentages and their Applications

Algebra

Geometry and its Applications

Ratio and its Applications

Numbers and their Applications

-

Verbal/ Non-verbal Reasoning

Statement Assumptions

Verification of True Statement

Inserting the Missing Character

Logical Sequence of Words

Sequence Puzzles

Mathematical Operations

Construction of Squares & Triangles

Theme Detection

Assertion & Reason

Series Completion

Logical Venn Diagram 

Rule Detection

Cause & Effect Reasoning

Direction Sense Test

Arithmetic Reasoning

Figure Formation & Analysis

Completing Incomplete Pattern

Mirror Images & Water Images

Paper Folding Cubes & Dice

-

Analytical Ability

Blood Relations

Arrangements

Series

Direction Sense

Puzzles

Coding-Decoding

Clocks and Calendars

Data Structures

Creative Ability

The ability of candidates to create new designs and illustrations is evaluated

-

SOFT CET 2022 Selection Process

The selection process of SOFT CET 2022 includes a General Ability Test, Studio Test and Personal Interview for shortlisting candidates. All the rounds are conducted on the same day selected by the applicant through an online mode only. 

Applicants are advised to keep the colours of any medium (colour pencils, wax crayons, poster colours, sketch pens etc.), eraser, drawing pencils etc. ready beforehand for the studio round. 

Applicants are also advised to keep a portfolio and statement of purpose ready. They would also be evaluated as part of the selection process. Check out the weightage of all the tests underneath:

Also Read:Importance of Portfolio for Admission in Design Courses

SOFT CET 2022 Admit Card

The admit card of SOFT CET 2022 is released on the official website only for those candidates who have successfully registered themselves for the exam. No hard copy of the admit card is sent through the post. Applicants would not be allowed to sit for the exam without the SOFT CET 2022 Admit Card.

The details mentioned in the admit card are the registration number, name of the parents, details of the candidate and exam schedule. If any of the information mentioned on the hall ticket is incorrect, candidates must quickly bring it to the notice of the authorities.

SOFT CET Result 2022

The result of SOFT CET 2022 is released on the official website of MSSS’s SOFT, Pune in the form of a merit list. It carries the names of the aspirants who have successfully qualified the exam.

After the declaration of the SOFT CET Merit List 2022, candidates are provided with a deadline of 4 days to confirm their interest in taking admission at MSSS’S SOFT, Pune. They are required to send a mail regarding the same to admission@soft.ac.in and cc it to admin@soft.ac.in. If an individual fails to do so, his/ her candidature may shift to the waiting list of candidates.

This was all the necessary information about the SOFT CET 2022! If you have any queries, write to us in the QnA zone. Feel free to either dial the helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill the Common Application Form to take admission-related assistance. Our admission experts would be glad to help you out!

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FAQs

What is the full form of SOFT CET?

The full form of SOFT CET is School Of Fashion Technology Common Entrance Exam.

Who is responsible for conducting the SOFT CET exam?

MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology is the conducting body and is responsible for conducting the SOFT CET exam.

SOFT CET exam is held through which mode?

The SOFT CET exam is held through an online mode.

What is the marking scheme in SOFT CET?

A total of 60 questions are asked in the SOFT CET exam and each question carries one mark. No marks are deducted for incorrect answers or unattempted questions. There are 4 sections in the exam and each of them consists of 15 questions.

How many times in a year is SOFT CET held?

SOFT CET is held once every year.

What all stages are part of the SOFT CET exam?

The stages that are a part of the SOFT CET exam are a Written Test followed by a Group Discussion/ Studio Test and Personal Interview.

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