NIFT 2014: Situation Test and Group Discussion/Personal Interview Call Letters available
NIFT has released the Call letters for the second step of the admission process: Situation test or Group Discussion/Personal Interview, for candidates having successfully cleared the written test.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has released the Call letters for the second step of the admission process: Situation test or Group Discussion/Personal Interview, for candidates having successfully cleared the written test. Aspirants having applied for the Bachelor of Designing (B.Des) course will be required to attempt a situation test and aspirants applying for Masters courses will be called for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates can view and download the Call letters by entering their 9 digit roll number.
Download the GD/PI call letter from: https://applyadmission.net/nift2014/NIFT2014GDInterviewLetter.asp
Download the situation test call letter from: https://applyadmission.net/nift2014/NIFT2014SITLetter.asp
About Situation Test
The situation test that Bachelor of Designing candidates will be required to undergo is a hand-on test which will assess the innovative ability of the candidate in handling given set of materials. During the situation test candidates will be given materials and will have to complete a presentation using the materials and submit a write-up describing the creation. Marks will be awarded based on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, finesse of the creation and overall presentation. The write up will be worth 30 per cent of the total marks and should explain the concept and idea behind the creation. Write up is to be submitted in English only.
About Group Discussion
The group discussion that will be conducted for candidates interested in Masters Programmes will be based on a case study and will be held for duration of 15 to 20 minutes. A panel of experts will judge the candidates on the following factors: conceptual clarity, knowledge of the topic assigned, contribution made to the topic, interpersonal skills and ability to generate new ideas.
About Personal Interview
During the personal interview the candidate will be interviewed by a complete panel and will be judged on the following parameters: career orientation, aptness for the field, overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities, communication skills, general awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking.
B.Des
Short listed candidates having applied for any specialization of the Bachelor of Designing course will be called for a Situation Test. Selection for the B.Des course will be based on marks in the Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) part of the written test for 50 per cent weightage, General Aptitude Test (GAT) section of the written test for 30 per cent weightage and the Situation test for 20 per cent weightage.
Bachelor Programmes - Design seats available
1. B.Des. Fashion Design - 390 seats
2. B.Des. Leather Design - 120 seats
3. B.Des. Accessory Design - 390 seats
4. B.Des. Textile Design - 390 seats
5. B.Des. Knitwear Design - 210 seats
6. B.Des. Fashion Communication - 270 seats
M.Des
Candidates short listed for the Master of Designing course will be required to appear for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The selection for the M.Des course will be based on marks in the Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) part of the written test for 40 per cent weightage, General Aptitude Test (GAT) section of the written test for 30 per cent weightage and the Group Discussion and Personal Interview for 30 per cent weightage. Available seats for the M.Des course are 90.
M.F.M
The candidates short listed for the Master of Fashion Management course will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The selection for the M.F.M course will be based on marks in the General Aptitude Test (GAT) for 70 per cent weightage and the Group Discussion and Personal Interview for 30 per cent weightage. Available seats for the M.F.M course are 390.
M.F Tech.
The candidates short listed for the Master of Fashion Technology course will be required to appear for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The selection for the M.F.M course will be based on marks in the General Aptitude Test (GAT) for 70 per cent weightage and the Group Discussion and Personal Interview for 30 per cent weightage. A total of 100 seats are available for the M F. Tech course.
For admission to the B.F Tech. Apparel Production course the only selection criteria will be marks scored in the General Aptitude Test. A total of 330 seats are available for the Bachelor of Fashion Technology programme.