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NIFT Counseling 2024: Round III Seat Allotment (OUT)

NIFT Counseling 2024: The NIFT counseling process includes registration, choice filling, and payment of the counseling fee. Candidates have to pay the counseling fee for the NIFT Round III seat allotment by 11th July 2024 (midnight).
authorImageSwati Kumar10 Jul, 2024
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NIFT Counseling 2024

NIFT Counseling 2024: Round III Seat Allotment (OUT): The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has announced the Round III seat allotment results for all the UG and PG courses offered by the participating colleges. The seat allotment results are done category-wise and are based on the merit rank, preference list during the choice filling, and category of the candidates. Shortlisted candidates can download their provisional allotment letter from the official website. To confirm their seats, candidates have to pay the admission fee by 11th July 2024 (midnight). In case the candidate fails to pay the admission fee, his/her allotment will be canceled and the seat will be allotted to the next candidate in the merit list.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

The table provides details of the important dates related to the NIFT Entrance Exam 2024.
Events Important Dates
NIFT 2024 application form OPEN with Regular Fee 5th December 2023 – 13th January 2024
NIFT 2024 Admit cards release date January 2024
NIFT 2024 application form OPEN (Re-opened) 15th January 2024 – 16th January 2024
NIFT 2024 application correction window 10th January 2024 – 12th January 2024
NIFT 2024 Application open with Late Fee 4th January 2024 – 8th January 2024
NIFT 2024 answer key download date 18th February 2024
NIFT 2024 answer key – objection submission 18th February 2024 – 19th February 2024
NIFT 2024 exam date (written exams) 5th February 2024
NIFT 2024 Result 20 March 2024
NIFT 2024 Personal Interview – PG Courses 1st April 2024 – 6th April 2024
NIFT 2024 Admit Card for Situation Test 10th April 2024 – 13th April 2024
NIFT 2024 Situation Test 13th April 2024
NIFT 2024 Result for Situation Test 28th April 2024

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NIFT 2024 Seat Allotment Criteria

The NIFT seat allotment is based on the following parameters.
  • The merit rank obtained by the candidate in NIFT 2024.
  • Availability of seats in the particular program.
  • Preference list during the choice-filling
  • Category of the candidate and PwD status.

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NIFT Counseling 2024 - Document Checklist

The following documents are necessary for the NIFT Counseling 2024.
  • Original certificates supporting educational qualifications.
  • Category Certificates duly verified by the respective authorities. (The original certificates will be returned after the verification on the same day.)
  • Two sets of self-attested copies of all certificates.
  • Four passport-size photograph
  • All applicable annexures in original for submission.

NIFT Counseling Process 2024

The seat allotment process takes place in several phases. The seats are allotted based on the merit rank, availability of seats, and preference list during the choice filling. To confirm their seats candidates have to pay the admission fee within the stipulated time period. It must be noted that allotment will be canceled if the candidate fails to pay the admission fee. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has released the results of Round 3 seat allotment. According to the NIFT counseling schedule, candidates have to pay the admission fee by 11th July 2024, to confirm their seats in the Round 3 seat allotment. Candidates can log in to the official portal of the NIFT at nift.admissions.nic.in to complete their admission process and payment.

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NIFT Admissions 2024: Withdrawal of Seat & Refund of Fee

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) provides flexibility with seat allotment and refund of fees. The important details regarding the seat withdrawal are as follows.
  • Candidates have the option to withdraw their allocated seats till the last round of counseling.
  • After the seat withdrawal, the candidates will be eliminated from the subsequent rounds of counseling.
  • After the final round of counseling and declaration of the seat allotment results, there is no provision to withdraw your allocated seats.
For a refund of the submitted fee, candidates have to apply online on the official website. No offline or e-mail requests will be entertained. If any candidate does not take admission after registration, he/she will get a full refund of the fee. The following table gives the details regarding the process of fee refund.
Variables Refund Amount
Withdrawal Request Submitted Before the Allotted Date Full Fee (Excluding the Registration Fee)
Withdrawal Request Submitted After the Allotted Date Only Security Deposit
Withdrawal Request Submitted Before the Allotted Date by NRI/Foreign National/OCI Candidate/Wards of NRI/Children Full Fee (Excluding the Registration Fee and 50% Tuition Fee)
Withdrawal Request Submitted After the Allotted Date by NRI/Foreign National/OCI Candidate/Wards of NRI/Children Only Security Deposit

NIFT 2024 Counseling & Seat Allotment - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have cleared the NIFT Exam and have obtained a valid rank are eligible for the NIFT counseling and seat allotment process. The eligibility criteria vary according to the course and category of the candidates.
Program Entrance Exam Minimum Educational Qualification
UG programs NIFT Entrance Exam
  • B.Des: Any subjects
  • B.F.Tech: Physics and Mathematics
  • Appeared for SAT (for Bachelor program) and has obtained valid marks in NIFT
NIFT Entrance Exam for Artisan/Children of Artisan category
  • Class 10th exam from a recognized board
  • 3- or 4-year diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Handloom Technology/ Visual Communication/ Fashion/Apparel/Textile and Accessories/ Leather/Fine Arts/ Home Science/Products/Graphic Design/Industrial Design/Interior Design/Multimedia Design/Apparel Technology
  • Passed 10+2 exam recognized by AIU
  • Completed 2 years regular UG Diploma at NIFT after passing 10+2
M.Des and MFM NIFT Entrance Exam or appeared for GMAT with valid marks in NIFT
  • UG degree in any discipline from any recognized university
  • Completed a 3-year UG diploma from NID/NIFT
M.F.Tech NIFT Entrance Exam or appeared for GMAT with valid marks in NIFT
  • B.F.Tech from NIFT
  • B.E/B.Tech from any recognized institute

How to Register for NIFT Counseling 2024?

To register for the NIFT Counseling 2024, candidates can follow the given steps.
  • Candidates who have cleared the NIFT entrance exam are required to fill out the online registration form available on the official website.
  • To participate in the counseling, pay INR 5000/- as a counseling fee.
  • Enter your details like form number, password, and date of birth in the registration form.
  • After successful registration, you will receive a system-generated letter. The letter will have details such as the address of the nodal officer, documents required at the time of the counseling, etc.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2024: Test Components and Weightage

The weightage of the two written tests namely GMAT and CAT is provided in the following table.
Program Test Weightage
NIFT Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
  • CAT: 50%
  • GAT: 30%
  • Situation Test: 20%
NIFT Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech)
  • GAT: 100%
NIFT Master of Design (MDes) Exam Pattern
  • GAT: 30%
  • Personal Interview: 30%
  • CAT: 40%
NIFT Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech)
  • GAT: 70%
  • PI: 30%
NIFT Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
  • GAT: 70%
  • PI: 30%
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NIFT Counseling 2024: Round III Seat Allotment (OUT) FAQs

How many rounds of seat allotment are there in the NIFT?

NIFT 2024 counseling is conducted online and will have 4 regular and one SPOT Round. The seat allotment results are done category-wise and are based on the merit rank, preference list during the choice filling, and category of the candidates.

What is the category merit rank in NIFT?

A category merit rank (CMR) in NIFT is the rank secured by a candidate in a specific reserved category. Candidates will gain admission to design courses based on the category merit list announced by the NIFT.

What is the difference between the cutoff and merit list?

The difference between the cutoff and merit list is that the cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate must score to qualify for the subsequent level of the selection process, whereas the merit list is the final list where the marks scored by the candidate in exams are taken into consideration and a list is prepared according to the rank of the candidates.

How is NIFT counseling done?

During the NIFT counseling, candidates have to fill in their course preferences based on availability and personal interest. After the choice filling candidates must lock their preferences to confirm their selection.
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