RESERVATION OF SEATS

The seats reserved for SC / ST / Physically Handicapped Candidates (PHP) / Foreign Nationals / SAARC / NRI, in each programme are as under:

  • SC   - 15%
  • ST   - 7.5%
  • 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.
  • Physically Handicapped - 3%
    (with 40% or more disability)
  • Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI - 15% (supernumerary)

The qualifying candidates need to meet the eligibility and admission requirements of NIFT.

Requirements of each category are as follows:

SC/ST CANDIDATES
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.

OBC CANDIDATES
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.

PHP CANDIDATES
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. NIFT reserves the right to disqualify the candidature in case of inability of the candidate to perform for a particular programme.

FOREIGN NATIONALS / SAARC / NRI
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. 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.

Procedure for applying under foreign nationals / SAARC / NRI category:

  • Candidates seeking admission under this category should apply in the prescribed Application Form.
  • The duly filled in Application should accompany the following documents:
    1. An attested copy of the relevant pages of the passport containing details of the applicant.
    2. An attested copy of proof of status of NRI / SAARC / foreign national.
    3. A Demand Draft of US$ 100 in favour of NIFT, New Delhi payable at New Delhi.
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