NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines – NTA conducted the NIFT 2025 exam on February 9, 2025.
On the day of the exam, the candidate had to reach the NIFT 2025 exam center at least an hour in advance.
Note that latecomers were not be allowed inside the NIFT exam hall 2025.
Carry a valid ID proof and the NIFT 2025 admit card.
NTA didn’t make arrangements for a baggage counter; so, one had to bring only the items one needed to take the exam.
CAT applicants were allowed to carry items like coloring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. If you a diabetic, you could also carry your tablets, fruits, and water bottle.
Keep reading to learn the full details of NIFT exam-day guidelines 2025.
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Program-wise NIFT 2025 Test Timings
| Program | Test | Test Timings |
| Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am – 11 am |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Master of Design | GAT | 9 am – 11 am |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Master of Fashion Management and Master ofDesign | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Master of Fashion Management | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| Master of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines
On the day of the NIFT 2025 exam, the candidate needed to follow the guidelines mentioned below.
- Reporting Time – To avoid crowding at the exam center, report at the NIFT 2025 exam centre at the time mentioned in the admit card.
- Entry to be stopped 60 minutes before the start of the exam.
- Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances.
- Baggage counter – NTA will not make any provisions for a baggage counter. Also, baggage is not allowed inside the exam venue. NTA will not be responsible for any belongings stolen or lost at the premises.
- Prohibited material – Candidates should not be in possession of any material listed in the list of prohibited material. Any candidate found in possession of such items will be disqualified (explained in detail below).
- The candidate’s biometric information will be captured upon arrival at the exam center. Identity checks will be made to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the test. The candidate must cooperate with the security personnel for security checks.
- Admit card is mandatory for entry inside the exam hall.
- Candidates should take their seat immediately after entering the examination hall. If not, they may miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/ Halls. NTA is responsible for any delay.
- Any candidate found to have changed room/ hall or the seat on his/her own other than allocated will be considered as a case of unfair means and the candidate will be disqualified and no plea will be accepted.
- Sign and paste photograph – The candidate must sign and paste the photograph on the Attendance Sheet at the appropriate place.
- Verification of the Question Paper – The candidate must ensure that the question paper available on the computer is as per the opted examination indicated in the NIFT 2025 admit card. In case, the subject of the question paper is other than the opted exam, it must be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
- STATIONERY – The candidate should carry with them a simple transparent ballpoint pen, pencils, erasers, and rulers (in a transparent pouch). CAT applicants must also bring their Colouring and Drawing material. For CAT a physical Question Booklet with space for responses will be provided inside the NIFT 2025 exam hall.
- Rough WORK – All calculations/writing work must be done only in the rough sheet provided in the exam room/hall. Further, on completion of the test, candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator. The rough sheets will have a Header Page where the candidate has to write down their name and roll number.
- Dress Code – NTA hasn’t prescribed any dress code for the NIFT 2025 exam. However, it is recommended to dress reasonably and not wear something too fancy or indecent. Note that wearing too much clothing or jewelry could lead to extended frisking.
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- NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Academic Qualification, No. Of Attempts, Age Limit
- NIFT Syllabus 2025 – Section-wise Topics, Skills Evaluated, Important Topics
- NIFT Cut-off 2025 – Download year-wise Cut-off PDF, How is Cut-off Prepared
NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines – Prohibited Items
The following items are not allowed inside the NIFT 2025 exam center. Candidates found in possession of these items will be disqualified.
| Textual Material | Calculators | Docu Pen |
| Slide Rules | Log Tables | Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator |
| Printed or written material | Bits of papers | Mobile phone |
| Blue-tooth devices | Pager or any other electronic gadget/device etc. | Instrument/Geometry/Pencil box |
| Handbag | Purse or Any kind of Paper/Stationery | Eatables / Snacks and Tea / Coffee / Cold drinks / Water (loose or packed) |
| Earphone | Microphone | Camera |
| Tape Recorder | Any metallic item or electronic gadgets etc |
Also, note that smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. in the NIFT 2025 examination hall is strictly prohibited.
Special Allowance: Only candidates who are appearing for CAT Exam (2nd shift) will be permitted to carry their colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box.
For CAT a physical Question Booklet with space for responses will be provided at the NIFT 2025 exam canter.
NIFT List of Prohibited Items – Official Document
Download – NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines – Unfair Practices and Punishment (Official Notification)
Acceptable Photo ID Cards for NIFT 2025
The candidate can carry any of the following documents as a valid photo ID proof on NIFT 2025 exam day.
| College Identity Card with photograph | PAN card |
| Driving License | Voter ID |
| Passport | Aadhaar Card |
| E-Aadhaar | Ration Card with photograph |
| Bank Passbook with Photograph |
NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip (OUT)
The city slip for the NIFT 2025 exam was released on January 31, 2025. The candidate can download the city slip using their application number and date of birth. Note that the city slip is not required on the day of the exam. It merely informs the candidate about the exam city they have been allocated.
The name and address of the NIFT 2025 exam city allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the NIFT 2025 admit card.
NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip Public Notice
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