NIFT Application Form 2024 (CLOSED): Extended Registrations (Closed), Application Correction Window CLOSED

Updated By Mrunmayai Bobade on 20 Feb, 2024 11:56

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NIFT Application Form 2024 (CLOSED)

On February 5, 2024, the NIFT 2024 written test for both UG and PG programmes took place across designated exam centres. The revised last date to fill out the NIFT 2024 application form which was extended to January 16, 2024, 11:50 PM IST with a late fee of INR 5,000 is now CLOSED. The NIFT application correction window is also closed now. The regular deadline for online NIFT 2024 registration for both UG and PG programmes was January 3, 2024, which is also closed. Only registered students can use the following link to log in to their NIFT NTA account:

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the NIFT application form 2024 on December 5, 2023. The final NIFT 2024 result, which will be made available online in the fourth week of April 2024 (tentatively), will be calculated by weighing each test component.

Applications submitted through the NIFT 2024 application form are for enrollment in the 18 participating colleges' BDes, MFTwech, BFTech, MDes, and MFM programmes. When filling out the application form, the prospective student must properly choose their course of study and the programme level. However, applicants must make sure that they meet the specified prerequisites for NIFT 2024 eligibility criteria before applying. This page thoroughly explains everything students need to know about the NIFT application form 2024.

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NIFT Application Form 2024 Highlights

Provided below are the key highlights related to the NIFT application form 2024:

Exam Name

NIFT Entrance Exam 2024

Full Form

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

Entrance Exam, New Delhi

Exam Mode

Stage I: Written Exam

  • CAT- Offline exam
  • GAT- Computer-based exam

Stage II: Interview Test

  • Situation Test- Offline test

  • Personal Interview- Online test

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Courses Offered

B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech & M.F.M.

Application Fee

INR 3,000

Application Form Mode

Online Mode

Official Website

nift.ac.in

Helpline

+91-11-26542000

NIFT 2024 Important Dates

The table below contains the important dates for the NIFT 2024 exam:

Event/Activity

Important Dates

Release of online NIFT application form 2024

December 5, 2023

Last date to submit the online NIFT form without a late fine

January 3, 2024 (Over)

Last date to submit the online NIFT form with a late fee of an extra INR 5,000

January 4 to 16, 2024 (Closed)

NIFT application form correction window 2024

January 10 to 12, 2024 (Closed)

Release of NIFT 2024 admit card (Online only)

February 2, 2024

NIFT 2024 entrance exam for both UG & PG courses

February 5, 2024 (Over)

Release of NIFT 2024 answer key

February 17, 2024 (Over)

NIFT 2024 result declaration

2nd week of March 2024*

Start of the interview round

2nd week of April 2024*

Last date to register for NRI/ Foreign National

April 30, 2024

Declaration of Final NIFT 2024 results (Online only)

4th week of April, 2024*

Start of NIFT counselling process or seat allocation

May or June, 2024*

Note: The dates indicated above with an asterisk (*) are provisional and will be updated here as soon as the administering body determines it is appropriate.

How to Fill the NIFT Application Form 2024

The admission notification and information brochure for the NIFT application form 2024 has been released on the institution’s official website. As per the dates formuated by the conducting body, the last date to fill out the NIFT 2024 application form is January 3. 2024 (without late fee of INR 5,000). The official prospectus contains details about eligibility criteria, fees, stepwise application processes, seat matrices, admission procedures, etc. Students who meet the NIFT eligibility criteria 2024 must submit the application form within the formulated deadline by the university. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the NIFT 2024 application form:

Step 1: Create a Login ID

Visit the official website and select the tab for the NIFT Application Form 2024. A registration form will pop up, follow the link and submit the form by properly entering your details. Create a login to apply online by entering the following details:

  • Name

  • Date of birth

  • Category

  • E-mail ID

  • Programme type

  • Applied programme

Once the details have been submitted by the aspirants, an acknowledgement regarding the same will be sent to the registered email address.

Step 2: Fill Out the NIFT Application Form 2024

Candidates have to log in to the freshly created account with the registered details and fill in the personal, contact and academic details.

Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

Aspirants are required to upload their respective photographs and signatures as per the prescribed format by the university.

Step 4: Pay the NIFT Application Form 2024 Fee

This is the last step of the NIFT application process. Candidates are required to pay the application fee using their Credit Card/ Netbanking/ Demand Draft (DD)/ Debit Card. The fee once paid will not be refunded. 

In case of payment through Demand Draft, aspirants need to make the demand draft of the application fee in favour of “NIFT HO”, payable at New Delhi. Those applying through DD need to send a printout of the NIFT application form to the following address to reach it on or before the stipulated date and time.

Project Manager, CMS, All India Management Association, Management House,14, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi (110003)

Step 5: Track the NIFT Registration Status

After paying the application fee and submitting the NIFT application form 2024, candidates will be able to track the status/ stage of the NIFT 2024 application process.

NIFT 2024 Application Fee

Aspirants can check out the ​NIFT 2024 application form fee in the following table:

Category

NIFT Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

General/ OBC (Non-Creamy)/ GEN-EWS Category

INR 3,000

SC/ ST/ PwD Category

INR 1,500

Documents Required to Fill NIFT Application Form 2024

To fill out the NIFT application form 2024, candidates must submit the required documents required by the university. The required documents for the NIFT application are as follows:

  • Valid email ID

  • Details of educational qualification such as 10th & 12th mark sheets, category certificate, etc.

  • Certificate of disability (if applicable)

  • ST/ SC/ OBC certificate (if applicable)

  • A scanned image of the signature

  • Scanned image of photograph

  • Credit or debit card for online payment

Important Points to Remember While Filling the NIFT Application Form 2024

The applicant needs to know everything about the exam and the online NIFT application form 2024. Students should check for the things that need to be taken into consideration. Some important points for the NIFT application form 2024 are mentioned below:

  • The photograph you are going to submit for the NIFT application form 2024 must be in colour. Students must know that self-composed portrait photographs or selfies will not be acceptable.

  • The photograph must be taken in front of a white background. If the student does not meet the photograph requirements, the application can be rejected. 

  • Students are required to submit a recent photograph looking into the camera. The face should be visible and not covered with cloth, hair, or anything else. 

  • Wearing spectacles or any kind of glasses is not allowed. 

  • While submitting the NIFT application form 2024, students should check for the signature. It should be on white paper with a black colour pen.

  • The signature should be scanned and clear.

Image Specifications for NIFT Application Form 2024

Given below are the image specifications for the NIFT application form 2024:

Documents

Description

Photograph

  • Upload a recently clicked passport-size coloured photograph.

  • The file size of the photograph should be no more than 200 KB

  • The format of the image should be in “.jpeg” format.

Signature

  • The scanned image of the signature should be in Black/ Blue ink on a white background.

  • The file size of the signature should be no more than 100KB.

  • The format of the image should be in “.jpeg” format.

About NIFT Application Form 2024 Correction Window

After the last date to fill out the NIFT application form 2024 (with a late fee) is over. The NIFT 2024 application correction window is still ACTIVE with an extended deadline after the official last date of January 12, 2024 is over. Candidates will be provided with an opportunity to update/ edit the details submitted while filling out the NIFT application form 2024. Aspirants should note that once the application window closes, they will not be able to make any further changes to their application.

How to Make Corrections in NIFT Application Form 2024?

To make corrections in the NIFT application form 2024 the following steps should be followed:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the NIFT.

Step 2: Select the 'Admissions' tab mentioned on the homepage.

Step 3: Find the tab displaying ‘Log In Edit Application/ Registration Details’ and click on it.

Step 4: Enter log in details such as the application form number, email ID and DOB.

Step 5: Make required/ desired changes in personal details.

Step 6: Tap on the ‘Save’ button.

Things that Can be Changed in NIFT Application Form 2024

Candidates can make the below-mentioned changes in their respective NIFT application form 2024 once the correction window opens:

  • Name

  • Mother's Name/ Father's Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

  • State Domicile

  • Category

  • Mobile Number

  • Qualification

  • Update Photograph/ Signature

  • Nationality

  • Present Address

NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024

To fill out the NIFT application form 2024 successfully, all the candidates must meet the specified eligibility criteria. The NIFT 2024 eligibility criteria for students are mentioned below:

  • Depending on the course, the student must meet the educational qualification. If you are applying for a UG course, you should have a 12th pass with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. If you are applying for a master’s degree, you should have graduated from a recognised university. 

  • General candidates must be less than 24 years old (for the UG course) as of August 1, 2024. However, Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories have a relaxation of five years of age.

NIFT 2024 Exam Centres

Students from all over India can apply for the NIFT 2024 entrance exam. It is going to be held in almost every city and students can choose a NIFT exam centre of their choice in any city in India. Students will be given a choice of an exam centre while filling out the NIFT application form 2023. Therefore, applicants should choose the NIFT exam centre as per their convenience and vicinity.

NIFT 2024 Admit Card

NIFT 2024 admit card will be available on the official website of the administrating authority in the third week of June 2024. Candidates can easily download the admit card with their login ID and credentials. It is mandatory to carry the NIFT admit card along on the day of the exam. Before downloading the admit card, check for the details mentioned on it. NIFT admit card will have information such as the applicant’s name, roll number, exam centre details and number, date of exam, timing, and other details.

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FAQs about NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form

Should I keep a photocopy/printout of the NIFT application form after filling it out?

Yes, candidates should keep a photocopy/printout of the NIFT application form after filling it out in addition to the DD (proof of payment) for future reference. If a candidate loses any kind of details they have filled then a photocopy or printout will help with the same.

What are the documents required to fill out the NIFT application form 2024?

Documents required to fill out the NIFT application form 2024 are a mark sheet for class 10, a mark sheet for class 12, a graduation mark sheet (for admission to PG courses), a caste certificate (if applicable), a disability certificate (for those applying under the PwD category), passport-sized photographs, and debit card/ credit card/ demand draft.

How can I apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam offline?

To apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam offline, you will have to visit the official website and create a new login ID for yourself by registering as a new user. After that, you will have to fill in the personal and academic details that are asked in the form. Please ensure that all the details that are entered are correct and valid. Once this step is over, you will have to attach copies of the required documents.

How can I apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam online?

If you wish to apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam online, you will be required to visit the official website and register as a fresh user to create a new login ID. You can then proceed to fill out the form by entering all the personal details and academic information that are asked in the form. You can pay the application fee for the NIFT Entrance Exam through a debit/ credit card or by net banking.

What information is to be filled in the NIFT application form?

Information to be filled in the NIFT application form includes entering your personal details like name, gender, date of birth, address, contact number, etc. You will also have to enter your educational qualification and all the information regarding your academic record. The form will also require your passport-sized photograph and signature.

What is the NIFT application form fee?

As of 2024, the NIFT application form fee is INR 2,000 for the general and OBC (non-creamy layer) category candidates and INR 1,000 for the candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ PwD category.

Which method of payment is accepted to submit the NIFT application form?

The method of payment is accepted to submit the NIFT application form including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and Demand Draft (in case of an offline application).

Can I edit my NIFT application form after it is submitted?

Yes, students can edit their NIFT application form after it is submitted. Once the application process for the NIFT Entrance Exam is over, the institute opens a correction window in which you can edit certain details of the form.

Is there an age limit to apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam?

Yes, there is an age limit to apply for the NIFT Entrance Exam. If you are applying for the UG courses of NIFT, you have to be not more than 23 years old as of 31 October of the same year if you belong to the general category. The candidates of SC/ ST/ PwD categories must not be older than 28 years. There is no age limit for applying for the PG programmes of NIFT.

Can I submit the NIFT application form after the last date of registration?

Yes, students can submit the NIFT application form after the last date of registration with a late fee of INR 5,000. You will have to pay this amount in addition to the application fee for the exam. If you miss applying in this window as well, you cannot submit your application form for the NIFT Entrance Exam for that year.

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