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NIFT - FDDI Coaching Program 2025

• Power-packed course to help students prepare thoroughly for the NIFT / FDDI examinations and for other Fashion design colleges.
• Both Online and Offline modes of tuition
• Expert faculty
• Individual instructor for each student
• Personalized Mentoring and Study Strategy
• Thorough training in sketch development, perspectives and theme sketches
• Convenient Timings
• With Intuitive online study material
• Mock Tests, Past Year Question Papers, Topic wise tests
• Clarify your doubts
• College selction guidance
• Parent Teacher Meeting

WHY DQ LABS

• Highest success rate in India. Over 80% of DQ students for Fashion entrance exams have got admission in NIFTs. 100% Selections in FDDI and Private Fashion Schools
• All DQ Labs students have also qualified for leading private design colleges
• Innovative hands-on training methods has brought excellent results.
• Experienced Architects and Designers who have passed out of IIT are at the helm of DQ Labs.
• All faculty comprise of graduates and post-graduates from NID, NIFT and Architecture Colleges
• The Online Sketch Development is state-of-the art technology and improves students’ ability to understand and develop their inherent skills.
• All subjects are covered. Mock tests, exam papers, and study material are all constantly updated according to the latest exam requirement.
• Detailed feedback is given on all assignments.

DQ Edge - Accelerate Learning

All the content, study material, feedback and the learning at DQ Labs happens on DQ Edge.DQ Edge is a learning platform that helps students prepare for creative entrance exams, from the comfort of their own home.

Exams that are catered to are NID, UCEED, CEED, NIFT, FDDI, NATA & JEE Paper 2

DQ Edge is hosted on the Xamplay Edutech Platform (a design intrevention in education by the founders of DQ Labs) which is the winner of the 2019 NASSCOM Design4India Award and the CII 2021 Design Excellence award

2025 NIFT Coaching Packages

Package	Package Description	Program Duration	Mode of Teaching	Price
2025 Crash Course	2025 NIFT Crash Course	Starting from 29th October 2024 onwards	Online	Call us for details
2025 Full Prep (Written Test + Situation Test)	2025 NIFT Full Prep (Written Test + Situation Test)	18 to 24 Months	Online or Physical Classroom	Call us for details
2025 Written Test	2025 NIFT Written Test (CAT + GAT)	18 to 24 months	Online or Physical Classroom	Call us for details
2025 Home Study Material (Online)	2025 NIFT Home Study Material (Online)	Access till NIFT 2025	Online or Classroom	Login

2026 NIFT Coaching Packages

Package	Package Description	Program Duration	Mode of Teaching	Price
2026 Full Prep (Written Test + Situation Test)	2026 NIFT Full Prep (Written Test + Situation Test)	24 to 36 Months	Online or Physical Classroom	Call us for details
2026 Written Test	2026 NIFT Written Test (CAT + GAT)	24 to 36 months	Online or Physical Classroom	Call us for details
2026 Home Study Material (Online)	2026 NIFT Home Study Material (Online)	Access till NIFT 2026	Online or Classroom	Login

How does one get into NIFT?

The final step in order to secure admission in B.Des programme offered at different NIFT campuses is to appear for the Situation Test. NIFT Entrance Exam is a two-tiered process, wherein, aspirants need to give CAT (Creative Ability Test), GAT (General Ability Test) followed by the Situation Test.

NIFT Exam consists of the following:

1. Round 1: Written Test

• General Ability Test (GAT) – All applicants
• Creative Ability Test (CAT) – B.Des applicants

2. Round 2: Situation Test

• Situation Test – B.Des Applicants only

Each of these is described below:

General Ability Test (GAT):

General Ability Test (GAT) comprises of various sections as given below:

• Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion and Distance.
• Communication Ability and English Comprehension: This subtest is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
• Analytical Ability and Logical Ability:This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.

Creative Ability Test (CAT):

This test is administered for both UG and PG Design Programmes to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.

Situation Test:

Situation test is basically a hands-on test which is used to evaluate candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability. This is done based on the given situation and set of materials. One should keep in mind that no additional material will be provided or allowed. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of the given material, the composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, the finesse of the model and at last overall presentation. These parameters will then be checked with the write up explaining the concept used in the model constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT Exam is English, the write-up will be in English only. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language.

NOTE: Students seeking admission in M.Des programmes have to appear for GD-PI round after the situation test.

It is recommended for B.Des aspirants to prepare a portfolio as well since, surprises are always there at the Studio Test. Besides, if not NIFT’s, other colleges always look for Portfolio to assess skills of students. There are a host of colleges like Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pearl Academy, UnitedWorld Institute of Design, Woxsen School of Design and others. To see how to get into these colleges, you could also look at the “Apply to Colleges” tab in DQ Edge.

NOTE:

• For NIFT B.Des program, there is no group discussion and personal interview.
• Portfolio is also not required. Most of the private schools require a portfolio.
• NID's does not have a fashion course however, they have textile and apparel design.

Physical Classes will take place in our studios at Bangalore, Mangalore, Chennai, Pune, Thrissur, Nagpur & Hyderabad.

NOTE: For Bangalore, Mangalore, Chennai, Pune, Thrissur, Nagpur & Hyderabad fees contact our Counselors directly.

• Bangalore: +91-9591001000
• Chennai: +91-9600078100
• Mangalore: +91-7624955282
• Pune (Swargate ): +91-9637322555
• Pune (Bibewadi): +91-7720073335 & 9011331922

For more information on NIFT Online Coaching, speak to us on the chat interface at the bottom of the screen or fill the DQ Labs Enquiry Form and our counsellors will call you back.

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NIFT Exam FAQs

What is NIFT? Is NIFT a government college?

National Institute of Fashion Technology is India’s premiere set of institutes for Fashion Design & Fashion Technology with the objective of providing professional human resources to the textile and apparel industry. They offer UG, PG & Research Programs in Fashion. NIFTs are the most sought-after school for all fashion aspirants in India. There are 16 NIFT’s across India located in - Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Kannur, Patna, Raebarelli, Kangra, Bhopal, Shillong & Srinagar. The institute comes under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

What are the courses at NIFT?

NIFT provides the following programs at their campuses

• Undergraduate Design Programs BDes (4 years) in Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, Leather Design, & Textile Design.
• Undergraduate Fashion Technology Programs BFTech (4 years)
• Postgraduate Design Programs MDes (2 years)
• Postgraduate Fashion Technology Programs MFTech (2 years)
• Postgraduate Management Programs MFM (2 years)

Which stream is best at NIFT?

Students are ideally required to know their preferred stream of interest. In general, some of the popular programs are Fashion Design, Fashion Communication and Accessory Design.

How do I get admission into NIFT for BDes?

Interested candidates need to apply to NIFT, generally around October to December each year. NIFT Written exams generally happen towards the end of January every year. The results of the NIFT Written Exam are declared around March. Shortlisted students may attend NIFT Situation Test.

The NIFT Situation Test examination generally happens in April / May each year and results are declared within 30 days. Students are awarded ranks and are required to attend the online counselling sessions to choose their preferred NIFT Campus options.

How do I get admission into NIFT for BFTech?

The NIFT BFTech is a single stage entrance Written Examination which comprises of a 3 hour General Ability Test (GAT).

NIFT Written exams generally happen towards the end of January every year. The results of the NIFT Written Exam are declared around March. Students are awarded ranks and are required to attend the online counselling sessions to choose their preferred NIFT Campus options.

How do I get admission into NIFT for MDes?

NIFT Written exams generally happen towards the end of January every year. The results of the NIFT Written Exam are declared around March. Shortlisted students may attend NIFT Situation Test.

The NIFT Situation Test examination generally happens in April / May each year and results are declared within 30 days. Students are awarded ranks and are required to attend the online counselling sessions to choose their preferred NIFT Campus options.

What subjects are needed in the 12th standard to apply to NIFT?

For BDes, students of any stream may apply - science, commerce, arts.

For B.F Tech, Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects

What is the NIFT entrance examination for Bachelors in Design (BDes)? What is GAT and CAT in NIFT entrance exam? What is the weightage given to each of them?

The NIFT BDes entrance examination happens in two stages - Written Examination and Situation Test. The NIFT Written Examination comprises of a 3 hour Creative Ability Test (CAT) and a 2 hour General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates shortlisted in the written exam qualify for the Situation Test.

Admission is based on a weightage given to results of both the Written Examination and the Situation Test in the following manner and may be subject to change each year:

• CAT 50% Weightage
• GAT 30% Weightage
• Situation Test 20% Weightage

What is the NIFT entrance examination for Masters in Design (MDes)? What is GAT and CAT in NIFT entrance exam? What is the weightage given to each of them?

The NIFT MDes entrance examination happens in two stages - Written Examination, Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI). The NIFT Written Examination comprises of a 3 hour Creative Ability Test (CAT) and 2 hour General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates shortlisted in the written exam qualify for the GD / PI.

Admission is based on a weightage given to results of both the Written Examination and the GD / PI in the following manner and may be subject to change each year:

• CAT 40% Weightage
• GAT 30% Weightage
• GD / PI 20% Weightage

How many students appear for the NIFT exam each year?

In general, about 25,000 to 30,000 students apply to secure admissions for 2,700 UG seats + 220+ PG Seats available at all NIFT’s.

How to prepare for the NIFT entrance examination? How to clear NIFT entrance exam?

Preparing for the NIFT BDes entrance exam involves preparing first for the NIFT Written Exams and then preparing for the NIFT Situation Test. To crack the NIFT Written exam, you need to prepare for both Aptitude & Sketching. Understanding the structure of the exams is critical

For Aptitude: This heatmap should help you. It is available for all students who sign up on DQ Edge. Once you understand it, you need to take the Mock test papers & past year question papers.

For Sketching: You may use the social learning features of DQ Edge. You may upload your sketches for past year question papers or mock tests and also see what your peer group has done for the same sketches.

Is there negative marking in the NIFT entrance exam?

The objective type tests (GAT) will have negative marking. The negative marking will be 25% of the full marks for the question for each wrong answer.

What is the Situation Test in NIFT entrance exam?

Shortlisted candidates for B.Des from the written entrance examination are required to take 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. No additional material will be provided / allowed. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT is English, the write-up will be in English.

What should I carry to the NIFT entrance exam?

The list of materials that students can carry into the exam are below - however, the admit card has the necessary details

• Black ball point pen (to mark the answers in the OMR sheet)
• Lead pencils (of varying grades)
• Dry colours (such as oil pastels/colour pencils/sketch pens etc)
• Eraser
• Sharpeners
• Ruler

Is there any scholarship at NIFT?

Limited scholarships are available at NIFT institutes.

These are based on merit and performance.

Some scholarships are based upon the performance in the foundation year and the Annual Family Income of the student.

Other scholarships are available for the toppers of the 2nd and 3rd years in UG course and 1st year in PG Course.

Which NIFT centre is best?

The most popular NIFT campuses are Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore - however, this is an indication of popularity. It is not an indication of one being better than the other

FDDI Exam FAQs

What is FDDI? Is FDDI a government college?

Footwear Design and Development Institute is a central government institute established under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is ranked as an Institute of National Importance under the FDDI Act of 2017. FDDI has 12 campuses around India and is involved in the development and growth of the Footwear & Product, Leather Products, Retail and Fashion Merchandise and Fashion Design sectors.

FDDI offers Bachelor and Master Degree programmes in the areas of Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Retail & Fashion Merchandise and Leather Goods & Accessories Design, besides offering short term Industry specific programmes.

How to get admission into FDDI?

Admission to FDDI is through the All India Selection Test (held in June in 2022). UCEED scores are also accepted for admission to the B.Des courses at FDDI.

How to prepare for the FDDI entrance exam? How do I score well in the FDDI exam? How do I crack the FDDI exam?

The FDDI AIST entrance exam is a written exam that tests you on your knowledge and aptitude in the areas of Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Business Aptitude & Design Aptitude. Understanding the structure of the exams is critical

This heatmap should help you. It is available for all students who sign up on DQ Edge. Once you understand it, you need to take the NIFT Theory Mock test papers & past year question papers.

Which are the best FDDI institutes?

All FDDI institutes have good facilities for research and learning, expert faculty and excellent tuition. There are 7 FDDI Campuses noted as Centres of Excellence. FDDI Hyderabad is a Centre of Excellence of Design. FDDI Noida and Roftak are also considered highly.

Which are the best courses in FDDI?

FDDI (Footwear Design & Development Institute) course in footwear design and production is very well regarded. Fashion Designing course at FDDI is also of a high standard. FDDI has very good facilities including labs and the faculty comes from the premier design institutes like NID and NIFT. Placements across courses are also very good.

How can I get a refund of my FDDI fees?

You may follow the steps given on the official FDDI website. Please read all the conditions carefully.