NIFT 2019

NIFT 2019 Important Dates

NIFT 2019 Important Dates Summary:

• Commencement of online registration: The NIFT online application process will generally commence in 20th October 2018 

• Last date of online registration. The last date of online registration without late fee is 29th December 2018. However, the last date of online registration with the late fee of INR 5000 is 16th January.

• Availability of admit card: The admit card will be made available from 9th January 2019 onwards.

• NIFT exam date: The NIFT exam will be held on 21st January 2019.

• Situation test/GD/ Interview for NIFT: The NIFT situation test/group discussion/interview will usually take place in the month of April and May.

• NIFT result date: The NIFT results are usually declared on 24th March 2019.

• Counseling session: The counselling sessions are usually in 10th June 2019.

NIFT 2019 Eligibility

NIFT 2019 Eligibility Summary:

Eligibility Criteria for UG programs:

• Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Design: The applicant should not cross 23 years of age as on 1st October 2016. However, there is a relaxation of 5 years on the maximum age limit for SC/ST/ Physically handicapped persons. The candidate should have passed 12th grade from a recognized board in order to be eligible for NIFT exam.

Eligibility Criteria for PG programs:

• Eligibility Criteria for M.Des and M.F.M: The candidate must hold a minimum of 3 years diploma in Undergraduate design from NIFT/NID or they must possess an Undergraduate degree from a recognized institute.

• Eligibility Criteria for M.F.Tech: The candidate must hold a B.Tech/B.E from a recognized institute or a B.F.Tech from NIFT.

NIFT 2019 for Foreign candidates:

• Categorie: They have the flexibility to opt for as many SAT/ GMAT/ GRE tests before April 30, 2019. Such candidates who are seeking admission under the Foreign Nationals and NRI category in NIFT are mandated to apply through the official website. The last date to apply in NIFT would be April 30, 2019.

• Degree certificate: They also need to obtain equivalent certificates of their foreign degrees from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, prior to admission in NIFT

NIFT 2019 Application Process

NIFT 2019 Application Process Summary:

• Candidates can fill application form of NIFT from the first week of November 2019 to the second week of January 2019.

• The application fee of NIFT 2019  has to be paid through online payment gateway or through bank demand draft issued in favour of “NIFT HO” payable at New Delhi.

• Fee for General/OBC (Non-Creamy) Category- INR 1500 through payment gateway or demand draft.

• Fee for SC/ST/PHP Category- INR 750 through payment gateway or Demand Draft.

Candidates applying for NIFT 2019 through demand draft are required to send the printout of the NIFT 2018 application form, duly completed in all respect, along with the demand draft to the following address:

 Note: Applicants are advised to keep a printout/photocopy of the application form for further reference along with proof of payment.

NIFT 2019 Application Form Details

NIFT 2019 Application Form Details Summary:

• Mode of Application: The mode of application for NIFT is online. Applicants must go on the NIFT official website in order to register for the exam.

• Application fee: The NIFT application fee is INR 1,500 for General/OBC candidates. For SC/ST/PHP candidates, the application fee is INR 750. In case of online registration with the late fee, it would amount to INR 5,000.

• Mode of Payment of application fee: The application fee can be paid either online or through Demand Draft.

NIFT 2019 Admit Card

NIFT 2019 Admit Card Summary:

Steps to download NIFT admit card:

• Visit the official website for NIFT 2019.

• The candidate must click on the link to download the admit card and a PDF format of the NIFT 2019 admit card will be generated.

• The NIFT 2019 admit card must be printed and kept for future use.

Details in NIFT admit card:

• The NIFT admit card will contain details like name of the candidate, roll number. application number etc.

Guidelines regarding admit card:

• Candidates must ensure that their details on the admit card are correct. In case of any discrepancies, the candidate must contact the concerned authority.
• Candidates must carry the NIFT 2019 admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre failing which the candidate will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

NIFT 2019 Exam Pattern

NIFT 2019 Exam Pattern Summary:

• Main Purpose: This is the process where you get to know the scenario and the Blue Print of the exam pattern.

• Exam Pattern:  It consists of different section and details about the mode of examination and questions pattern for NIFT 2019.

• The NIFT exam is in offline mode.

• The exam has 2 parts i.e GAT and CAT.

• The exam will be held for 2 hours and it will contain 150 questions.

• Shortlisted candidates for NIFT B.Des from the written entrance examination are required to take a situation test.

• The question paper will be in English and there will be no negative marking.

NIFT 2019 Syllabus

NIFT 2019 Syllabus Summary:

• Syllabus for GAT: Quantitative ability, Case Study, Effective communication etc.

• Syllabus for CAT: Discernment ability, design ability etc.

• Situation Test: The Situation test will be based on the performance of CAT and GAT.

• This test is designed in order to test a candidate's ability to handle material and invent in a specific situation using the given resources.

• They will be judged on space visualization, colour scheme, construction skill etc.

NIFT 2019 Results

NIFT 2019 Results Summary:

• The NIFT 2019 results can be checked by clicking on the link for results on the official website.

• Once the results are declared, qualified students will be selected for interview and document verification.

• Counselling session will be held for successful candidates after the results are declared.

Steps to Check NIFT Entrance Exam Results 2019 :

• Go to the NIFT #year Exam official website.

• Enter Date of Birth or Application Number or Roll Number (any 2).

• Click on Submit Button to view results.

• Save and print the Result Page for future references.

NIFT 2019 Counselling

NIFT 2019 Counseling Summary:

• Counselling session will be held for those candidates who qualify for the exam.

• Candidates must carry the required documents and certificates for the counselling process failing which the admission will get cancel.

• In order to know the counselling dates, candidates must register themselves on the official website.

• The counselling session will consist of 2 rounds. One is the GD round and the other is the Personal interview round.

• The parameters for GD round is good communication skills, interpersonal skills, conceptual clarity etc.

• The parameters for Personal Interview round is communication, aptness for the course etc.