National Institute of Fashion Technology

Bachelor & Master Degree Programmes in Design, Management & Technology

BACHELOR PROGRAMMES
B.Des. (Accessory Design)
B.Des. (Fashion Communication)
B.Des. (Fashion Design)
B.Des. (Knitwear Design)
B.Des. (Leather Design)
B.Des. (Textile Design)
B.FTech. (Apparel Production)

MASTER PROGRAMMES
M.Des. (Design)
M.F.M. (Fashion Management)
M.FTech. (Fashion Technology)


ELIGIBILITY FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMMES - DESIGN
B.Des. (Fashion Design / Leather Design / Accessory Design / Textile Design / Knitwear Design / Fashion Communication)

. The+2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
or
. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
or
. AnyPublic School/Board/University Examination in India or in Foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
or
Apass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
or
3or4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.


ELIGIBILITY FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMME - TECHNOLOGY B.FTech. (Apparel Production)

The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or
General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri- Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or
Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or
A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or
l3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education (Engineering background).

(Candidate must be pass in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.)

Please note that the upper age limit for applying in bachelor programmes is
restricted to 23 years as on 1st November, 2009.


ELIGIBILITY FOR MASTER PROGRAMME - DESIGN
M.Des (Master of Design)
B.Sc. (Textiles & Clothing)
or
Bachelor in Applied Arts (Fashion Design / Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Product Design / Textiles & Accessories
or
B.Arch.
or
Design Diploma / Degree from NIFT / NID / International University
of repute

ELIGIBILITY FOR MASTER PROGRAMME - MANAGEMENT
MFM (Master of Fashion Management)
A three years Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities or Diploma in Accessory / Fashion Design / FIT from NIFT only. For foreign Bachelor’s Degree, not recognised by the Association of
Indian Universities, proper certification by a National Body constituted in the country concerned for granting equivalence will have to be produced.

ELIGIBILITY FOR MASTER PROGRAMME - TECHNOLOGY
M.FTech. (Master of Fashion Technology)
B.E. / B.Tech. (Textiles / Apparel / Mechanical / Industrial Production / Electronics / Computer / Information Technology)

Candidates appearing for their qualifying examinations can also apply. Their admission, however, will be provisional and subject to obtaining the defined eligibility by 30th June, 2010. Proof of the candidates having successfully passed the qualifying examination will have to be produced at the time of joining the programme. Compartment cases as on date of admission will not be considered for admission. In case, candidates do not produce the required documents by 30th June, 2010, their admission will be cancelled and 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded.

Non fulfilment of the above conditions will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Candidates having additional industry experience in the relevant fields would be preferred.

FOREIGN NATIONALS / SAARC / NRI
Fifteen percent (15%) of total seats on supernumerary basis in each discipline are reserved for admission of Foreign Nationals whether residing in India or abroad, applicants from SAARC countries and Non Resident Indian as specified in the Income Tax Act, 1961. The admission to NIFT programmes for foreign nationals / SAARC / NRI candidates will be based only on the written examination. The written examination of the candidates applying under this category is normally conducted in the premises of the Indian Embassy / Mission of the respective country.

The candidates selected under this quota will be required to pay Rs. 3,60,000/- as Fee for each academic year consisting of two semesters and would need to obtain a valid residential permit or student visa for the prescribed duration of the programme.

Procedure for applying under foreign nationals / SAARC / NRI category:
• Candidates seeking admission under this category should apply in the prescribed Application Form.
• The duly filled in Application should accompany the following documents:
1) An attested copy of the relevant pages of the passport containing details of the applicant.
2) An attested copy of proof of status of NRI / SAARC / foreign national.
3) A Demand Draft of US$ 100 in favour of NIFT, New Delhi payable at New Delhi.

Application Process
. The Prospectus can be obtained by hand from selected branches of AXIS BANK across the country on payment of Rs. 250/- (the list of selected branches is available on NIFT website). Prospectus can also be obtained from any of the NIFT centres by hand for Rs. 250/-or by post on payment of Rs. 350/- by way of demand draft in favour of NIFT payable at New Delhi. Candidates can also apply on-line on the link http://specialtest.in/nift2010

Application Form complete in all respects alongwith Demand Draft should be sent at the following address on or before 9th January, 2010.

The Project Manager – CMS
All India Management Association
Management House, 1
4, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003

Application Fee
Candidates belonging to General/OBC Category are required to submit a Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- drawn in favour of 'National Institute of Fashion Technology' payable at New Delhi, alongwith the NIFT Application Form filled-in manually.

Candidates (General/OBC Category) applying online are required to submit a Demand Draft for Rs.1,250/- alongwith the print-out of the filled-in online NIFT Application Form.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST or Person with Disabilities Category are required to submit a Demand Draft for Rs.500/- drawn in favour of 'National Institute of Fashion Technology' payable at New Delhi, along with the NIFT Application Form filled-in manually. Candidates (SC/ST/PHP Category) applying online are required to submit a Demand Draft for Rs.750/- alongwith the print-out of the filled-in online NIFT Application Form.

admission test
All eligible candidates will have to appear for a written entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them. The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted.
The objective type tests are subject to negative marking. The negative marking
will apply at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Written Entrance Examination will be held on 21st February, 2010 as per the following schedule

Bachelor Programmes
DESIGN
GAT 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
CAT 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

APPAREL PRODUCTION
GAT 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon
MAT 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Bachelor Programmes
DESIGN
GAT 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
CAT 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

MANAGEMENT
GAT 10.00 a.m.- 12.00 noon
MAT 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

TECHNOLOGY
GAT 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon
MAT 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Important Dates:

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Application Form Available : 20th November, 2009 to 5th January, 2010
Last date of Submission of Application Form : 9th January, 2010
Written Entrance Examination : 21st February, 2010
Declaration of Written Examination Result : 1st Week of April, 2010

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For more details visit www.nift.ac.in