NIFT Counselling Dates 2024: Counselling Schedule, Choice Filling, Seat Acceptance Fee, Check Step-wise Process

NIFT 2024 Counselling Process Overview

A centralised seat allocation procedure will be used to carry out the NIFT 2024 counselling process, which will be conducted online. Based on their merit rank for the NIFT 2024 entrance exam, candidates will be chosen/ shortlisted for counselling. The NIFT written exam results and the subsequent interview stage will be the basis for producing the final NIFT 2024 results, which will ultimately define the student's ranks for the exam.

The NIFT 2024 counselling process will be offered through multiple rounds across the numerous NIFT campuses in the country. Several parameters, including the applicant's merit rank, belonging category, preferred programme seat intake, and alternatives selected by a student during choice filling, will be considered in the NIFT counselling process 2024. To facilitate verification, curious and selected applicants should have a soft copy of all acceptable documentation on hand, including evidence of qualification (s), birth certificate, and belonging category certificates such as ST, EWS, OBC, SC, PwD, and more. Following the announcement of the final NIFT 2024 results, the complete admissions procedure will be handled by the NIFT Head Office.

Students will need to confirm their enrollment at the NIFT campus by submitting the entire tuition fee once their seats have been assigned. The nodal authority will provide a receipt or allotment letter upon fee payment, which applicants have to gather as evidence of their payment submission activity. Applicants are not eligible to participate in the subsequent round of the seat allocation process if they accept the seats assigned in a given round.

NIFT Counselling Dates 2024

The entire NIFT counselling schedule 2024 has been released and the same has been shared below:

Eligibility Criteria for NIFT Counselling 2024

As discussed, students must qualify for the entrance exam to participate in the NIFT 2024 counselling process. The following table highlights the eligibility criteria for the NIFT 2024 counselling process and seat allotment along with the entrance exam requirements.

NIFT 2024 Seat Allocation

NIFT 2024 seat allocation for regular UG and PG courses for NIFT admission 2024 will be available around June 2024 (tentative). Using their login credentials, candidates should download their provisional allotment letter from the admission portal. The deadline for submitting fees will be declared by the institute once the exam is over and the counselling process begins. Fees will only be accepted online through the portal. Fees paid in any other way will be rejected.

Detailed Process of NIFT Counselling 2024

Provided below is the detailed NIFT Counselling Process 2024 for the interested candidates.

Step 1: Register Yourself

1. Eligible candidates will have to fill out an online counselling registration form on the official website of the institute.

2. The candidate will have to pay online INR 5,000 as a fee to register for participation. 

3. For registration, candidates may use their credentials like Form Number, Date of Birth and Password (same as the Application Form)

4. On successful registration, candidates will receive a system-generated letter containing details of the nodal officer and documents required at the time of counselling.

Step 2: Upload Documents

1. Log in again on the official website using the date of birth, application form number and password. Upload all the required documents. They are considered for document verification and seat allocation. Applicants must note that the file size should not exceed more than 1 MB and the file format must be PDF/JPG/JPEG.

2. After verification of the documents is successfully done, applicants will receive a Zoom Meeting Link displaying the date of counselling and important instructions. 

Step 3: Appear for Counselling

1. Candidates have to click on the link and appear for counselling on the allotted date.

2. A seating chart will be shared with the applicants as per his/her choice. Aspirants have to confirm their final choice and the seats will be allocated to them as per his/her request. The final decision will be forwarded to the NIFT HO for approval.

Step 4: Seat Allotment 

1. After the allotment of seats, the candidate will be issued an allotment letter duly signed by the Nodal Officer of the Campus.

2. Candidates are advised to check the details as printed in the Admission Fee Receipt.

3. The presence of the candidate at the time of counselling is mandatory.

4. All candidates will be called for counselling as per their Common Merit Rank and admission will be strictly on merit. 

5. The status of vacant seats will be updated on the NIFT website every day. All candidates are recommended to check the NIFT website regularly and plan their counselling accordingly.

Documents Required for NIFT Counselling 2024

Check out the course-wise documents required for NIFT Counselling Process 20234

Documents for B.Des Admissions

1. 2 passport-size and 4 stamp-size photographs

2. Class 10th certificate from the Board from which the candidate has cleared the High School or Secondary Examination (for Date of Birth)

3. Self-attested copy of the Certificate and Marksheet of having cleared any of the following class 12th or equivalent examination for B.Des course at NIFT:

• +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central or State Board of Secondary Examination.

or

•  A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with at least five subjects.

or

• 3 or 4-year diploma recognized by a State Board of Technical Education or AICTE.

or

• Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system.

or

• GCE (General Certificate Education) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

Documents for B.FTech Admissions

1. 2 passport-size and 4 stamp-size photographs

2. Class 10th certificate from the Board from which the candidate has cleared the High School or Secondary Examination (for Date of Birth)

3. Self-attested copy of the Certificate and Marksheet of having cleared any of the following class 12th or equivalent examination with the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for B.FTech course at NIFT:

• +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

or

•  A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with at least five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

or

• 3 or 4-year diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by a State Board of Technical Education or AICTE.

or

• Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

or

• GCE (General Certificate Education) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Documents for M.Des Admissions

1. 2 passport-size and 4 stamp-size photographs

2. Class 10th certificate from the Board from which the candidate has cleared the High School or Secondary Examination (for Date of Birth)

3. Self-attested Copy of first, second & third-year graduation mark sheet or self-attested copy of final year appearing certificate

4. UG Degree (Undergraduate Degree) in any discipline from any University or Institute recognized by the law in India.

or

           UG Diploma or Undergraduate Diploma of at least 3 years duration from NID or NIFT.

Documents for M.F.M. Admissions

1. 2 passport-size and 4 stamp-size photographs

2. Class 10th certificate from the Board from which the candidate has cleared the High School or Secondary Examination (for Date of Birth)

3. Self-attested Copy of first, second & third-year graduation mark sheet/ self-attested copy of final year appearing certificate

4. UG Degree (Undergraduate Degree) in any discipline from any University or Institute recognized by the law in India.

or

           UG Diploma or Undergraduate Diploma of at least 3 years duration from NID or NIFT.

Documents for M.FTech Admissions

1. 2 passport-size and 4 stamp-size photographs

2. Class 10th certificate from the Board from which the candidate has cleared the High School or Secondary Examination (for Date of Birth)

3. Self-attested Copy of first, second & third-year graduation mark sheet/ self-attested copy of final year appearing certificate.

4. B.FTech from NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

or

          B. Tech or B.E. from any University or Institute recognized by law in India

NIFT Counselling Fees 2024

As previously mentioned, students who pass the exam will be able to register for NIFT 2024 counselling through the NTA website. Candidates should be aware that NIFT 2024 counselling registration is free of charge. Nevertheless, an applicant must pay a seat-acceptance fee of INR 1,83,200 after being assigned a seat during the allocation process.

The allocation of seats for NIFT 2024 will take place across several phases. Additionally, SPOT rounds will be held following the completion of regular rounds. The merit rank, seat intake, and alternatives chosen during choice filling will all be taken into account when allocating seats. To confirm their seat allotment, candidates should enter their email address and password to log in. Payment of the seat acceptance fee must be made by the NTA's specified deadline. Also, if the seat acceptance fee is not paid by the stipulated deadline, the allotment will be cancelled.

NIFT Counselling Process 2024: Seat Matrix

For UG and PG programmes, qualified candidates would be required to select their desired institution from a list of 3,547, which is displayed in the table below based on various NIFT campuses for the NIFT 2024 counselling process.

Candidates willing to learn about the institute-wise seat matrix of NIFT can also click on the link below to get a clear picture of the total number of seats available for each programme in the various institutes.

NIFT 2024 Reservation Policy

The following table will vividly describe the reservation policy of the NIFTs:

Cancellation of Admission in NIFT 2024

Acceptance to the institute is not guaranteed only by passing the NIFT 2024 entrance exam. Moreover, there may be midway cancellations for interested applicants. Discussed below are some essential details elucidating the scenarios in which a student may experience NIFT admission cancellation 2024.

• The exam organisers or authorities reserve the right to cancel an applicant's admission if they are dissatisfied with their past behaviour, character, or background.

• The Director of the Campus has the right to terminate a student's admission at any time if it is discovered that they submitted an erroneous application or withheld pertinent information.

• A student's admission may be reversed at any point during their studies and without prior notification if it was granted by carelessness, mistake, or error.

• The NIFT 2024 admissions process may be discontinued during, before, or after a person has been proven to be ineligible.

• After admission, an applicant has seven days to report to the designated NIFT campus. Should they neglect to do so, the prospective student's admission will be terminated immediately.

• Any applicant may be suspended for an agreed-upon duration or have their enrollment withdrawn for any cause by the Director-General.

NIFT 2024 Counselling Process: Refund and Withdrawal

There are certain conditions in which a candidate will receive a refund of the submitted fee. It should be noted that the refund requests need to be submitted online only. No offline requires or e-mail requests will be entertained.

Applicants will have to apply on the online portal or else the refund will not be initiated. If an individual does not take the admission/ seat after registration, they will receive the full refund (including the Registration fee). Such candidates do not have to apply on the portal. Refer to the table below to find out the particulars and their respective refund amount.

NIFT Counselling Process: Instructions for Second-Round Takers

Candidates who are not satisfied with their seat allotment in the first round of the NIFT 2024 counselling session can participate in the second round. The following are some important instructions for those taking the second round of NIFT counselling:

• Applicants would not be eligible to take part in the NIFT counselling 2024 stages that follow if they accept admission at first and then withdraw it for any reason whatsoever.

• Aspirants will be required to take part online in the second round of counselling based on their merit only.

• Students with disabilities are not eligible for the second round of NIFT 2024 counselling.

• Candidates with disabilities who are given NRI seats in the first round will not be able to take part in the second round of NIFT counselling.