National Institute of Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology is a government institution in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, established in 2013. Through an aptitude test, portfolio or audition (own test, or NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED for design); fine arts often on merit plus a practical test.

  • Main entrance Own aptitude test
  • Type Government
  • Location Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
  • Established 2013

Key facts

Type
Government: Design & Fine Arts
Established
2013
Main entrance
Own aptitude test
AISHE code
S-20120
Courses offered
B.Des, M.Des, BFA, MFA, music, dance, film and drama courses
Eligibility
Class 12 in any stream; most courses add an aptitude test, portfolio or audition.
Approval to check
University affiliation (UGC); AICTE for some design programmes
Institution type
Standalone Institution Under Ministry
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
The degree-awarding university, the entrance or portfolio requirement, and fees. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Streams
Official website
nift.ac.in/srinagar

Entrance exams National Institute of Fashion Technology accepts

Questions about National Institute of Fashion Technology

How do I get admission to National Institute of Fashion Technology?

Through an aptitude test, portfolio or audition (own test, or NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED for design); fine arts often on merit plus a practical test.

Which entrance exams does National Institute of Fashion Technology accept?

National Institute of Fashion Technology uses NID DAT and UCEED, depending on the programme. Through an aptitude test, portfolio or audition (own test, or NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED for design); fine arts often on merit plus a practical test.

Is National Institute of Fashion Technology a government or private institution?

National Institute of Fashion Technology is a government institution (Design & Fine Arts).

Where is National Institute of Fashion Technology?

National Institute of Fashion Technology is in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

When was National Institute of Fashion Technology established?

National Institute of Fashion Technology was established in 2013.

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