Updated on Nov 07 2024, 11:15 PM IST
NIFT Shillong offers admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the NIFT entrance exam. The exam is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi for all its 18 campuses. NIFT applications start typically in the month of November-December, and the entrance exam is held in February. Eligible candidates desirous of getting admission to NIFT Shillong must meet the eligibility criteria for the institute and appear for the exam.
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Course | Mode | Selection criteria |
B.Des | Entrance exam | Scores obtained in NIFT UG entrance exam |
MFM | Scores obtained in NIFT PG entrance exam |
Visit the official website of NIFT
Register for the NIFT exam
Fill out the application form by entering all relevant details
Upload documents including photograph and signature
Pay the registration fee and submit the application form
Candidates can check the NIFT Shillong fees structure by visiting the official website.
NIFT Shillong offers four undergraduate courses. The course duration for undergraduate courses is four years.
UG Programmes | Seats | Eligibility |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Accessory Design | 98 | Passed Class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board or institution |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Fashion Design | 128 | |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Textile Design | 52 | |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - Fashion Communication | 58 |
Candidates have to appear for NIFT entrance exam for B.Des
The entrance exam has three stages - Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test (ST)
Candidates clearing CAT and GAT will be eligible for the Situation test
Obtain a NIFT score that meets the NIFT Shillong cut-offs
Candidates who meet the cut-offs will have to register for NIFT counselling
Seats at NIFT Shillong will be allotted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the exam and preference for the institute
Once the seats are allocated, pay the course fee and complete the admission formalities
NIFT Shillong started the Master of Fashion Management course in 2013. Admission to this course is offered through the NIFT PG entrance examination.
PG Programmes | Seats | Eligibility |
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | 49 | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India or Undergraduate diploma of at least three years duration from NIFT / NID |
Candidates have to appear for the NIFT entrance exam for MFM
The entrance exam consists of General Ability Test (GAT) only
Candidates have to obtain qualifying marks in GAT and appear for the group discussion interview round
Qualifying candidates can register for NIFT Shillong counselling
Upon successful allotment, they can complete the admission process by submitting the fees
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