To advance to the interview round for the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), candidates must perform well in the General Ability Test (GAT). The GAT comprises 150 questions to be answered within 180 minutes.

According to historical data, candidates scoring between 24 and 352 in GAT have been considered for further rounds. However, these figures vary based on the factors such as no. of applicants, exam's difficulty level, and overall candidate performance.

Choosing between the MFM (Master of Fashion Management) and MDes (Master of Design) entrance exams can indeed be tricky when they have different marking schemes. Here are some points that might help you decide which exam to focus on:

1. Quantitative Ability :

• MFM : 10 questions.
• MDes : 20 questions.

Tip : If you're more comfortable with numbers and quantitative analysis, MDes might be more favorable due to the higher number of questions (although it could also mean more time and effort). MFM, with fewer questions, could allow for a quicker pace if you're well-prepared in quantitative subjects.

2. English :

• MFM : 50 questions.
• MDes : 25 questions.

Tip : MFM has a heavier emphasis on English with 50 questions. If you're good with language skills, MFM could be a better choice, but it might also require more time and focus on the English section. MDes might be easier if English is a weaker area, as it has fewer questions.

3. Personal Strengths :

• For MFM : If you are more inclined towards management, business, and communication aspects with a focus on fashion, MFM would be more suitable.
• For MDes : If you have a stronger design aptitude and creativity, MDes would be a better choice.

4. Time Management :

• Since MFM has more questions in English but fewer in Quantitative Ability, you might spend more time on English. MDes requires attention to both Quantitative Ability and English, but in relatively balanced proportions. Consider how well you manage time during exams.

5. Preparation Focus :

• MFM will require strong English and moderate quantitative skills.
• MDes will require both strong English and design-related aptitude, in addition to good quantitative ability.

Suggestion:

If you are stronger in English , go for MFM since it allows you to focus more on language skills. However, if you have a good grasp of both Quantitative Ability and English and are inclined towards design , MDes might be more suitable due to the balance in marks distribution.

Ultimately, base your decision on which subject area excites you the most and where you feel more confident.

Hello,

If you are not sure of getting admission in the third round as well than you can change your preference if there is any such option available or else you can try admission in that colleges through different categories or quota such Institution quota and other because this  is the only way of securing admission so you can think accordingly.

Thank you..

Hello Aspirant,

According to the previous year's cut-off and CMR mentioned by you,

******** you have good chances to get NIFT for MFM in top campuses and for prediction of campuses you can check out the NIFT College Predictor given at the end of this answer .

See till now the NIFT cut-offs have not been released but as per previous year's cut-off data we have helped you with some predictions of shortlisting but note that above predictions can also be changed depending upon various factors such as :-

>>>>>> Total number of candidates appearing NIFT entrance exam

>>>>>> The difficulty level of the exam

>>>>>> The seat matrix for MFM program in each NIFT campus.

>>>>>> Performance of the candidates in the entrance exam

>>>>>> Previous years’ cutoff trends

You can check out complete details about NIFT cut-offs from the link given below :-

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-cutoff

You can also use NIFT college predictor to predict the colleges in which you have some chances on the basis of your CMR :-

https://design.careers360.com/nift-college-predictor?icn=QnA&ici=qna_answer

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!!!

Hello Aspirant,

According to the previous year's cut-off and CMR mentioned by you,

******** you have good chances to get NIFT for MFM but any top campus would be tad difficult.

Like last year for MFM, 90 candidates were shortlisted under CMR of 353-814.

See till now the NIFT cut-offs have not been released but as per previous year's cut-off data we have helped you with some predictions of shortlisting but note that above predictions can also be changed depending upon various factors such as :-

>>>>>> Total number of candidates appearing NIFT entrance exam

>>>>>> The difficulty level of the exam

>>>>>> The seat matrix for MFM program in each NIFT campus.

>>>>>> Performance of the candidates in the entrance exam

>>>>>> Previous years’ cutoff trends

You can check out complete details about NIFT cut-offs from the link given below :-

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-cutoff

You can also use NIFT college predictor to predict the colleges in which you have some chances on the basis of your CMR :-

https://design.careers360.com/nift-college-predictor?icn=QnA&ici=qna_answer

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!!!

Hello,

As you mentioned your category rank, according to your rank and previous year cutoff we can analyse possibilities ,as per previous cut off  and your category you have good chances to get seat in one of any nift campus . as per precious years cut off we can analyse this year cutoff which can give an  approximate idea.

These list of branches where you can apply

FD at Raebareli , jodhapur, Shillong, Srinagar,

Kannur, kangra,

LD at chennai, Kolkata, Raebareli

AD at chennai, Bhopal, Patna, Kolkatta

cut off depend on many criteria.

On number of students appeared in exam

On category ( st, SC, obc etc)

Performance of candidate

Difficulty of exam paper

Number of student attained Counselling

All the best!!