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NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) Entrance Examination
: Selection
The shortlisted candidates in the written test will be invited for Situation
Test (only for Design programme ), Psychometric Test (for masters programmes
in technology & management programmes), Group Discussion (GD) and
personal interview at designated centres.
Situation Test : Shortlisted candidates from the written
entrance examination are required to undergo a Situation Test which is
a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material
handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set
of materials.
Psychometric Test : This is an assessment test that
measures the general competencies. The competencies measured fall into
two groups : Task Oriented and People Oriented Competencies. This assessment
test measures both the task and people oriented competencies.
The Task Oriented Competencies measured are Analytical Thinking,
Global Perspective, Innovation , Learn ability , Planning and
Organising, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Strategic Thinking
The People oriented competencies measured are Communication, Coordination,
Leadership, Negotiation Skills, Teamwork
Group Discussion : Group Discussions would entail a
discussion comprising of approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion
on a case study given on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates
on parameters like :
1) Conceptual clarity; 2) Knowledge of the topic assigned; 3) Contribution
made on the topic to the group; 4) Interpersonal skills ; 5) Ability
to generate new ideas; 6) Problem solving approach; 7) Leadership qualities;
8) Effective communication
Personal Interview : A candidate is judged on the various
parameters like:
1) Career orientation ; 2) Aptness for the field ; 3) Overall
personality traits ; 4) Overall personal achievements in academics
and co-curricular activities ; 5) Communication; 6) General awareness
and aptitude.
The weightage assigned to each test in the final merit list of the entrance
examination will be as under:
|
Test |
Weightage |
| Bachelor Programmes |
| Design |
GAT |
40% |
| CAT |
40% |
| Situation Test |
20% |
| Apparel Production |
GAT |
60% |
| MAT |
40% |
| Masters Programmes |
| Management |
GAT |
35% |
| MAT |
35% |
| Group Discussion |
10% |
| Psychometric Test |
10% |
| Personal Interview |
10% |
| Apparel Production |
GAT |
35% |
| MAT |
35% |
| Group Discussion |
10% |
| Psychometric Test |
10% |
| Personal Interview |
10% |
In case of the score being equal, the older candidate according to the
date of birth will be given preference.
Reservation of Seats :
The seats reserved for SC / ST / Physically Handicapped Candidates (PHP)
/ Foreign Nationals / SAARC / NRI, in each programme are :
SC - 15%; ST - 7.5%; Physically Handicapped - 3% (with 40% or more disability);
Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI - 15% (supernumerary).
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