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iMADE’s NIFT Online Coaching classes have more than 780 students in NIFT, is running for past 11+ years. M.Des from NID, NIFT, IIT faculty has developed the curriculum and conducts classes at iMADE. An overall understanding of design, functionality, time management, lateral thinking, research, execution of ideas, resource building accompanied with mock test and updated study materials help students to achieve best results in NIFT exams.


NIFT is India’s Powerhouse of Design Education. An Estimated of 45,000 students appear for NIFT exam every year to fetch admission and available are only a total of 3,540 seats. iMADE Creative Studio has set forth the entire NIFT syllabus for you and follows it meticulously as the part of its curriculum in the NIFT Coaching Programme to provide greater results and better ranks.

NIFT is the premier institute dedicated to fashion designing and merchandising education in India, under the aegis of Ministry of textile.

iMADE provides NIFT Coaching classes for the designing subjects for B.Des & M.Des programs.

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08 Feb

NIFT Exam

8 June

Situation Test

NIFT Situation Test 2026 Coaching

Intensive Preparation for Stage 2 (May/June 2026)

Material Handling

Mastering paper, clay, wire, and scrap materials to create stable, aesthetic models under 3 hours.

3D Composition

Developing spatial reasoning and aesthetic balance—essential for both NIFT and NID Stage 1.

Creative Write-up

Drafting the “Concept Note” that explains your model’s design philosophy and material choice.

Time Management

Mock tests designed to simulate the high-pressure environment of the official 180-minute exam.

NID Overlap: This training also covers the skills needed for NID 2026 Part A3, where you must create a 3D composition using a provided kit for 30 marks.


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NIFT Coaching Upcoming Batches 2027, 2028, 2029

For students in 11th & 12th Std.

All B.Design Entrance Coaching Upcoming Batches for 2027, 2028, 2029

For Students of Class 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 12th Passouts


iMADE course curriculum for NIFT Online Coaching class (Online & Classroom):

  • Design Fundamentals, SCAMPER (Mind Mapping & Brainstorming)
  • Basics of Drawing
  • Visualising 2D and 3D shapes, space and application
  • Perspective Drawing (1 point, 2 point, 3 point – Interior and Exterior)
  • Composition (as per the syllabus)
  • Light and shadow
  • Human Anatomy and Proportional scaling
  • Action figures, hands and feet
  • Facial features and expressions
  • Ergonomics
  • Anthropometrics and usage
  • Colour Theory
  • Psychology and Application of Colour
  • Analysis of colour
  • Colour exercises and real world application
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Creative Thinking and Writing
  • Psychoanalysis of Drawing
  • Metamorphosis
  • Anthropomorphism (Character Design)
  • Comic book creation and Sequential Drawing
  • Signage and Info graphics
  • Communication Design
  • Typography and Calligraphy
  • Futuristic Design
  • Contemporary design and challenges of future
  • Product Designing
  • Product Dissection
  • Brain storming and mapping
  • Interior Designing basics
  • Birds and bugs view
  • Analysis of Design Layout
  • Diagrammatic Aptitude
  • Numerical Aptitude
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • GK & Current Affairs
  • Portfolio Preparation
  • Mock test

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Why to prepare for NIFT coaching at iMADE Creative Studio :

  • NID & NIFT (M.Des); IIT-Roorkee, SPA, Jamia (M.Arch); MSU(Baroda), College of Art(Delhi) (M.F.A.) Faculty to mentor students
  • Updated teaching and study materials every year following the exam curriculum
  • NIFT Online Coaching classes are of highest standards followed by live classes, assignments, regular mock tests, time savers & more
  • Student friendly environment and supportive faculty
  • Small student batches for personalised coaching
  • Live online drawing sessions with in depth information, techniques, step by step drawing process with revenant theory and drawing companion
  • Live Online Mock Tests – followed by in-depth subject improvement & 4 parameter drawing evaluation
  • Independent Subject tests
  • Detailed curriculum coverage from basics of a subject to advance level
  • Highest students success ratio



About NIFT

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is the leading institute of Fashion Design in India, set up in the year of 1986. NIFT has campuses all across the country. It offers different courses around fashion industry. Alumnus of NIFT are working for top National and International brands like…. and  also  non-fashion brands like Samsung, IKEA, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm  etc. Know more about Career after NIFT Candidates who aspire to become a Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Leather Designer, Knitwear Designer, Fashion and Lifestyle Designer, Communication Designer (Fashion communication), Fashion Manager can join the B.Des programs offered by NIFT. Niftians’ does went to become entrepreneurs, work for fashion houses, export houses and also much sought after in design pedagogy and market research.

Exam Pattern of NIFT

Programmes offered by NIFT includes B.Des and BFTech at the UG level and PG level aspirants have M.Des, MFM and MFTech courses available for them.

NIFT entrance exam for BDes and MDes candidates is primarily in two rounds, first being Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) combined, as both these tests are on the same day. And secondly B.Des Students who clear these tests are shortlisted to appear for the Situation Test whereas aspirants seeking admissions in MDes, MFM and MFTech need to appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.

PROGRAM TEST WEIGHTAGE
Bachelor of Design CAT 50%
GAT 30%
Situation Test 20%
Master of Design CAT 40%
GAT 30%
GD/PI 30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 100%
Master of Fashion Technology GAT 70%
GD/PI 30%

NIFT Syllabus for CAT

iMADE prepares you for NIFT CAT exam, it is an exam in which you would be evaluated on the basis of your creativity and drawing skills. Following are some of the characterstics of NIFT CAT exam:

  • Creativity
  • Observation Power
  • Innovation in Development of a Concept
  • Design Ability
  • Innovative Use of Colours
  • Illustration Skills

NIFT Courses (B.Des and M.Des)

Fashion Design

NIFT has played a pivotal role in laying the field for modern age design of garments and growth of the fashion industry with its three-decades-long presence. The program teaches students from the basics of design foundation, pattern making, fabrics, draping, and garment construction. Students gain insights into Indian crafts through the Cluster program and internships.

Leather Design

This program focuses on inclusive designs with sustainable management strategies, luxury goods, and fashion crafts. Students learn about leather manufacturing processes and the design of lifestyle products including footwear, bags, and luxury accessories.

Textile Design

Textile Design starts from fibre to finished fabric. Weaving, print design and surface embellishment are the core textile subjects, using both hand and digital skills. Textile innovation and emerging textile technologies are an integral part of the Major.

Specialisations:

01. Textiles for Apparel & Fashion Accessories

Understanding of fabric for different apparel segments, trimmings used in garments and accessories, print, surface and weaving etc.

02. Textiles for Home & Spaces

This segment deals in textiles and fabric used in homes like: bed, bath, kitchen and living spaces fabrics. The Textile Design students undertake sponsored Graduation Project in their final year with the industry for a period of 16 weeks to develop design collections.

Knitwear Design

The department enables students to grow as professionals who can handle all aspects of Knitwear Fashion, right from designing of fabric to product realisation.

Students are given exposure to work around all segments of Knitwear design like: menswear, women’s wear, kids wear, active or sportswear, leisure wear, winter wear, lingerie and intimate apparels. The major subjects offered by Knitwear programme across semesters cover the broad areas of Knitting, Flat Pattern & Construction, Fabric Technology, Illustration and Presentation Techniques.

Sportswear is a promising segment in India recently as we see several sports based startups and brands are mushrooming focused on health and comfort. Students shall learn specifc pattern designing, specialised material handling and construction techniques for sportswear.

Fashion Communication

Fashion Communication is providing solution to the communication and visual design strategy with integrated courses like: Graphic Design, Advertising Space Design, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Creatives, Fashion Photography, Fashion Journalism, Fashion Styling and Fashion Thinking, Interaction Design and New Media Design, specific to the fashion and lifestyle industry.

The two major pathways are: 01. Visual Communication and 02. Fashion Media

– a copywriter or communication manager for the fashion industry.

Apparel Production (B.F.Tech)

A technology-oriented program focusing on apparel manufacturing processes, production management, and fashion business implementation. It integrates technical expertise with leadership skills.

Master of Design (M.Des)

A 2-year postgraduate program built on design thinking and research practice. It caters to multidisciplinary roles in curation, UX design, and social innovation through specialized skill development.

Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)

Started in 1987, this course imparts managerial and leadership qualities to work in the field of merchandising, retail, marketing and management of fashion in the sector of garment exports and fashion lifestyle and retail. Students are taught at merchandising/marketing, innovative fashion management practices, Information technology developments, directions of fashion trends, business practices Mall Management, E-Business and Store Operations, Intellectual Property Rights, Social Media Marketing, Luxury Management, Services Marketing, e-commerce and the study of Special Product Groups etc. and hired by top fashion and design brands.

Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)

Combines advanced apparel manufacturing technology with supply chain management. The curriculum covers production techniques, merchandising, and high-tech garment construction.

NIFT Examination Dates 2026

Note: The data in the given table is released by NIFT. In case of any further changes happens we will update it asap. Kindly refer NIFT official website for any changes in schedule

NIFT Written Test 2026 (All UG & PG Programs)

Date of Test : 8th February 2026