NIFT Eligibility Criteria
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NIFT Eligibility Criteria
NIFT Eligibility Criteria
NIFT eligibility is programme-specific. Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age and category requirements stated for the relevant programme.
UG programmes
| Programme | General requirement | Age rule for 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des. | Prescribed 10+2/equivalent qualification or an accepted equivalent route under the NIFT admission rules. | Less than 24 years as on 1 August 2026; 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
| B.F.Tech. | Prescribed 10+2 qualification with Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry or the equivalent subject requirements specified by NIFT. | Less than 24 years as on 1 August 2026; 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
PG programmes
| Programme | Qualification |
|---|---|
| M.Des. | Undergraduate degree in any discipline, or minimum three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT/NID. |
| M.F.M. | Undergraduate degree in any discipline, or minimum three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT/NID. |
| M.F.Tech. | B.F.Tech. from NIFT, or B.E./B.Tech., or a four-year B.F.Tech. from a recognized institute/university. |
There is no age limit for the listed PG programmes. Final-year candidates may apply subject to the provisional-admission conditions in the 2026 prospectus.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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