<p><strong>Bachelor & Master Degree Program in Design Mangement & Technology</strong></p> <p><strong>Programs Offerd by NIFT:</strong></p> <p><strong>Bachelor Programs (B.F.Tech.) Design</strong></p> <ul><li>Fashion Design</li><li>Leather Design</li><li>Accessory Design</li><li>Textile Design</li><li>Knitwear Design</li><li>Communication Design</li><li>Apparel Production</li></ul> <p align="justify"><strong>Master Programs</strong></p> <ul><li>M.Des. (Design)</li><li>M.F.M. (Fashion Management)</li><li>M.FTech. (Fashion Technology)</li></ul><br><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p> <p><strong>Eligibility for Bachelor Programs - Design</strong></p> <p><strong>B.Design (Fashion Design / Leather Design / Accessory Design / Textile Design / Knitwear Design / Fashion Communication)</strong></p> <ul><li><div align="justify">The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. or</div></li></ul><br><ul><li><div align="justify">Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in Foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.</div></li><li><div align="justify">Please note that the upper age limit for applying in bachelor Programs is restricted to 23 years as on 1st November, 2008.</div></li></ul> <p><strong>Eligibility for Bachelor Program - Technology</strong></p> <p><strong>B.F Tech. (Apparel Production)</strong></p> <ul><li><div align="justify">The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.or</div></li><li><div align="justify">3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education (Engineering background).</div></li></ul> <ul><li>Candidate must be pass in Physics, Chemistry & Maths.</li><li>Please note that the upper age limit for applying in bachelor Programs is restricted to 23 years as on 1st November, 2008.</li></ul> <p><strong>Eligibility for Master Program - Management</strong></p> <p><strong>M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management)</strong></p> <ul><li><div align="justify">A three years Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities or Diploma in Accessory / Fashion Design / FIT from Nift only.</div></li></ul> <p align="justify">For foreign Bachelor's Degree, not recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, proper certification by a National Body constituted in the country concerned for granting equivalence will have to be produced.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility for Master Program - Technology</strong></p> <p><strong>M.F Tech. (Master of Fashion Technology)</strong></p> <ul><li><div align="justify">B.E. / B.Tech. (Textiles / Apparel / Mechanical / Industrial / Production / Electronics / Computer / Information Technology)</div></li></ul> <p><strong>Eligibility for Master Program - Desing</strong></p> <p><strong>M.Des. (Master of Design)</strong></p> <ul><li>Graduation Degree from a recognised University in any discipline or</li><li>Bachelor in Applied Arts (Fashion Design/ Visual Communication/ Graphic Design/ Industrial Design/ Interor Design/ Multimedia Design/ Product Design/ Textiles & Accessories)or</li><li>B.A. (Fine Arts) or B.Sc. (Textiles & Clothing)or</li><li>B.Arch.or</li><li>Design Diploma/ Degree from Nift/NID only.</li></ul> <p align="justify">Candidates having relevant industry experience in areas of Fashion/ Textile/ Communication Design would be preferred.</p> <p align="justify">If a candidate possessing Graduation Degree in any discipline applies for the course, then he/she has to compulsory undergo 2 months (i.e. 8 weeks) training Program to develop the desired skills before taking on the course it self.</p> <p><strong>Important Note</strong></p> <p align="justify">Candidates appearing for their qualifying examinations can also apply. Their admission, however, will be provisional and subject to obtaining the defined eligibility by 30th June, 2009.</p> <p align="justify">Proof of the candidates having successfully passed the qualifying examination will have to be produced at the time of joining the Program. in case, candidates do not produce the required documents by 30th June, 2009, their admission will be cancelled and 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded.</p> <p align="justify">Non fulfilment of the above conditions will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.</p><div class="pg_cont"> <strong>NIFT 2009 Exam Centres</strong> <p align="justify">All eligible candidates will have to appear for a written entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them.</p> <p align="justify">The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted.</p> <p align="justify">The objective type tests are subject to negative marking. The negative marking will apply at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.</p> <p align="justify">The written entrance examination will be conducted on 08 February, 2009. The candidate has to select only ONE city for the examination.</p><p align="justify">Please note that Nift reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres mentioned. In such case, alternate centre which is administratively convenient will be allotted.</p><p><strong>Reservation of Seats</strong></p> <p align="justify">The seats reserved for SC / ST / Physically Handicapped Candidates (PHP) / Foreign Nationals / SAARC / NRI, in each programme are as under:</p> <ul><li>SC - 15%</li><li>ST - 7.5%</li><li><div align="justify">OBC - The percentage will vary programme-wise which will be indicated at the time of declaration of results and is subject to availability of necessary infrastructure.</div></li><li>Physically Handicapped - 3% (with 40% or more disability)</li><li>Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI - 15% (supernumerary) </li></ul> <p align="justify">The qualifying candidates need to meet the eligibility and admission requirements of NIFT.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>Requirements of each category are as follows:</strong></p> <p><strong>SC/ST CANDIDATES</strong></p> <p align="justify">Candidates applying under this reserved quota would have to produce a Caste/Tribe certificate from the Competent Authorities of the respective States/Union Territories/National Commission of Tribes.</p> <p><strong>OBC CANDIDATES</strong></p> <p align="justify">Candidates applying under this quota would have to produce a caste certificate from the Competent Authorities of the respective States/Union Territories alongwith a certificate that they do not belong to the creamy layer.</p> <p><strong>PHP CANDIDATES</strong></p> <p align="justify">Candidates seeking admission under physically handicapped quota must produce a Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Board attached with the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (VRC) working under the Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India, certifying their disability as 40% or more.</p> <p align="justify">NIFT reserves the right to disqualify the candidature in case of inability of the candidate to perform for a particular programme.</p> <p><strong>FOREIGN NATIONALS / SAARC / NRI</strong></p> <p align="justify">Fifteen percent (15%) of total seats on supernumerary basis in each discipline are reserved for admission of Foreign Nationals whether residing in India or abroad, applicants from SAARC countries and Non Resident Indian as specified in the Income Tax Act, 1961. The admission to NIFT programmes for foreign nationals / SAARC / NRI candidates will be based only on the written examination. The written examination of the candidates applying under this category is normally conducted in the premises of the Indian Embassy / Mission of the respective country. </p> <p align="justify">The candidates selected under this quota will be required to pay Rs. 3,60,000/- as Fee for each academic year consisting of two semesters and would need to obtain a valid residential permit or student visa for the prescribed duration of the programme.</p> <p><strong>Procedure for applying under foreign nationals / SAARC / NRI category:</strong></p> <ul><li><div align="justify">Candidates seeking admission under this category should apply in the prescribed Application Form.</div></li><li><div align="justify">The duly filled in Application should accompany the following documents:</div></li><ol><li><div align="justify">An attested copy of the relevant pages of the passport containing details of the applicant.</div></li><li><div align="justify">An attested copy of proof of status of NRI / SAARC / foreign national.</div></li><li><div align="justify">A Demand Draft of US$ 100 in favour of NIFT, New Delhi payable at New Delhi.</div></li></ol></ul> </div>
