List of Documents Required for NIFT Counselling Process 2025

Q: Can I upload documents in image formats like JPG or PNG for NIFT counselling?

No, the NIFT portal only accepts PDF files for document uploads. Each file should be between 100 KB and 500 KB in size. Uploading documents in image formats such as JPG or PNG, or exceeding the file size limit, can result in rejection of your document and disqualification from the admission process.

Q: What happens if my category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) is outdated or missing?

If your category certificate is outdated or invalid (for example, issued before April 1, 2024, in the case of OBC), it will be rejected. You will then be considered under the General category and may lose access to reserved seats or fee concessions. Always ensure your certificate is current and properly formatted.

Q: Can I participate in e-counselling if I’m from the Artisan or Ward of Artisan category?

No, candidates applying under the Artisan or Ward of Artisan category are not eligible for the regular e-counselling process. A separate admission process will be conducted for them by NIFT. These applicants should wait for a dedicated notification and must not upload documents through the general e-counselling portal.

The List of Documents Required for NIFT Counselling Process 2025 includes your 10th & 12th certificates, category proofs, and Annexures I–V in PDF format. Upload them between June 24 to July 1, 2025, to complete your verification. Missing or incorrect files may lead to admission cancellation!

Table of Contents

Documents Required for NIFT Counselling 2025
NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for Bachelor of Design
NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) …
NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) …
NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents Required for Master of Fashion Management …
NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents Required for Master of Design (M.Des)
NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for NIFT Lateral Entry (NLEA)
List of Annexures to Upload During NIFT Counselling Process 2025 …
Format & File Guidelines for NIFT Counselling Documents 2025
Faqs

If you are preparing for admission to NIFT this year, the List of Documents Required for NIFT Counselling Process 2025 is the most important step you need to get right. You must upload self-attested copies of key documents like your 10th and 12th certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and specific annexures such as anti-ragging and medical fitness, all must be attached in a single PDF format between June 24 and July 1, 2025 . If you fail to submit any required documents within the given time can lead to the cancellation of your admission process.

You need to upload the self-attested documents in PDF format (100 to 500 KB) at the time of NIFT counselling 2025 . These certificates are verification that you are eligible, that you are who you claim you are, with proof of your academic background and any reservations based on categories that you may belong to. If you are missing one or more compulsory files or provide an incorrect document, your application can be rejected, even if you’ve been granted a place.
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Documents Required for NIFT Counselling 2025

You must furnish the following documents at the time of NIFT seat allocation 2025:

Certificates of qualifying examination, including Class 12 or Bachelor's Degree marksheet and certificates
Marksheet and certificates of the qualifying degree examination for admission to PG courses
Class 10 marksheet and certificate as proof of date of birth
A valid SC/ST/OBC certificate or proof of Non-Creamy Layer/PWD/Open or EWS category certificate
In case of state domicile seats, the address of the school from which the candidate has completed the 12th will determine the status of domicile. If a valid certificate is produced by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, O/o The Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J& K, Jammu, Kashmiri Migrants will be recognised as Domicile of Kashmir.

Now let’s break it all down for you, one programme at a time!

NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for Bachelor of Design

The documents required for NIFT counselling process 2025 for the BDes course, as released by the NTA, have been provided in the table below:

S. No.	Documents	Status
1	10th Class Certificate (Self-attested)	Mandatory
2	12th Marksheet or Undertaking (Annexure-I) if the result is not declared	Mandatory
3	Self‐Attested copy of 12th Class certificate (in the 10+2 pattern of examination) from any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Education, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board, New Delhi/Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. OR A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination with a minimum of five subjects conducted by the National Open School OR 3 or 4 years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th standard. OR Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to the 10+2 system. OR General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB). OR Undertaking (Annexure-I), in case the result is not declared by the Board	Mandatory (Provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)
4	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
5	Self‐attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
6	Self-attested copy of PWD Certificate + UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability (if applicable)	Mandatory
7	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
8	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
9	School Leaving Certificate / XI Marksheet / Provisional Certificate from Principal of the school / School ID Card of Class XII (for domicile seats)	Mandatory (If the candidate is opting for a domicile seat)
10	Photocopy of first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person – NRI Sponsored	Mandatory
11	Valid Visa or Work Permit of NRI Sponsor/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)	Mandatory

NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) Regular Entry

The NIFT counselling 2025 documents required for B.F.Tech course as released by the NTA has been provided in the table below:

S. No.	Documents	Status
1	10th Class Certificate	Mandatory
2	12th Marksheet (with Maths) or Undertaking	Mandatory
3	Self‐Attested copy of 12th class certificate (with Math) in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Education, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Mathematics. OR A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination with a minimum of five subjects, including Mathematics, conducted by the National Open School OR 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of engineering recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th Standard. OR Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to the 10+2 system with Mathematics OR General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB) OR An Undertaking (Annexure I), in case the result is not declared by the Board	Mandatory
4	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
5	Self‐attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
6	Self-attested copy of PWD Certificate + UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability (if applicable)	Mandatory
7	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
8	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
9	School Leaving Certificate / XI Marksheet / Provisional Certificate from Principal of the school / School ID Card of Class XII (for domicile seats)	Mandatory (if candidate is opting for domicile seat)
10	Photocopy of first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person – NRI Sponsored	Mandatory
11	Valid Visa or Work Permit of NRI Sponsor/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)	Mandatory
12	All five Annexures (I to V)	Mandatory

NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) Regular Entry

The documents required for NIFT counselling 2025 for M.F.Tech, as released by the NTA, have been provided in the table below:

S. No.	Documents	Status
1	Self-attested copy of 10th class certificate	Mandatory
2	Self-attested copy of 12th class certificate	Mandatory
3	Self‐Attested copy of Degree of B.F.Tech. from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) OR B.E. / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognised by law in India or Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result of the final year / Semester is not declared by the Institute / University OR B.F.Tech. (4 Years) from any institute/ university recognised by law in India	Mandatory
4	Self‐attested Copy of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year (final year / Semester) Graduation mark sheet	Mandatory
5	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
6	Self‐attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
7	Self‐attested copy of PWD Certificate + UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability (if applicable)	Mandatory
8	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
9	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
10	School Leaving Certificate / XI Marksheet / Provisional Certificate from Principal of the school / School ID Card of Class XII (for domicile seats)	Mandatory (If the candidate is opting for a domicile seat)
11	Photocopy of first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person – NRI Sponsored	Mandatory
12	Valid Visa or Work Permit of NRI Sponsor/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)	Mandatory
13	All five Annexures (I to V)	Mandatory

NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents Required for Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

The documents required for NIFT counselling 2025 for the MFM course, as released by the NTA, have been provided in the table below:

S. No.	Documents	Status
1	Self-attested copy of 10th class certificate	Mandatory
2	Self-attested copy of 12th class certificate	Mandatory
3	Self‐Attested copy of Degree of B.F.Tech. from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) OR B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognised by law in India or Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result of final year / Semester is not declared by the Institute / University OR B.F.Tech (4 Years) from any institute/ university recognised by law in India	Mandatory
4	Self‐attested Copy of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year (final year / Semester) Graduation mark sheet	Mandatory
5	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
6	Self‐attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
7	Self‐attested copy of PWD Certificate + UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability (if applicable)	Mandatory
8	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
9	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
10	School Leaving Certificate / XI Marksheet / Provisional Certificate from Principal of the school / School ID Card of Class XII (for domicile seats)	Mandatory (If the candidate is opting for a domicile seat)
11	Photocopy of first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person – NRI Sponsored	Mandatory
12	Valid Visa or Work Permit of NRI Sponsor/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)	Mandatory
13	All five Annexures (I to V)	Mandatory

NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents Required for Master of Design (M.Des)

The NIFT 2025 counselling documents required for M.Des, as released by the NTA, have been provided in the table below:

S. No.	Documents	Status
1	10th Class Certificate	Mandatory
2	12th Class Certificate	Mandatory
3	Self-attested copy of Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognised by law in India OR Undergraduate Diploma of a minimum three-year duration from NIFT/ NID OR Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result of the final year / Semester is not declared by the Institute / University	Mandatory
4	Self‐attested Copy of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year (final year / Semester) Graduation mark sheet	Mandatory
5	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
6	Self‐attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
7	Self‐attested copy of PWD Certificate + UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability (if applicable)	Mandatory
8	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
9	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
10	School Leaving Certificate / XI Marksheet / Provisional Certificate from Principal of the school / School ID Card of Class XII (for domicile seats)	Mandatory (If the candidate is opting for a domicile seat)
11	Photocopy of first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person – NRI Sponsored	Mandatory
12	Valid Visa or Work Permit of NRI Sponsor/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)	Mandatory
13	All five Annexures (I to V)	Mandatory

NIFT Counselling 2025 Documents for NIFT Lateral Entry (NLEA)

The documents required for NIFT 2025 counselling for NLEA, as released by the NTA, have been provided in the table below:

B.Des (NLEA)

S. No.	Documents	Status
1	Self‐Attested copy of passed Secondary School Examination/10th AND Passed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/ UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion/ Apparel/ Textile and Accessories/ Home Science/ Handloom Technology/ Products/ Visual Communication/ Graphic Design/ Industrial Design/ Interior Design/ Multimedia Design/ Apparel Technology/ Leather/ Fine arts. OR Passed Senior Secondary /12th recognised by AIU AND Students who have completed 2 2-year regular UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing the Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th standard	Mandatory
2	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
3	Self‐attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
4	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
5	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
ANNEXURES
1	Undertaking 2 for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II	Mandatory
2	Undertaking 4 to be signed by the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III	Mandatory
3	Undertaking of Refund of Fee Annexure-IV	Mandatory
4	Medical 5 Fitness Certificate Annexure - V	Mandatory

B.F.Tech (NLEA)

S. No.	Document	Status
1	Self‐Attested copy of passed Secondary School Examination/10th AND Passed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/ UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion/ Apparel/ Textile and Accessories/ Home Science/ Handloom Technology/ Products/ Visual Communication/ Graphic Design/ Industrial Design/ Interior Design/ Multimedia Design/ Apparel Technology/ Leather/ Fine arts. OR Passed Senior Secondary /12th recognised by AIU AND Students who have completed a 2-year regular UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing the Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th standard	Mandatory
2	Self-attested copy of Valid SC Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
3	Self‐Attested copy of Valid ST Certificate (if applicable)	Mandatory
4	Valid OBC (NCL) Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2024) [The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available]	Mandatory
5	Valid EWS Certificate (2025–26)	Mandatory
ANNEXURES
1	Undertaking 2 for Anti‐ragging Annexure - II	Mandatory
2	Undertaking 4 to be signed by the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III	Mandatory
3	Undertaking of Refund of Fee Annexure - IV	Mandatory
4	Medical 5 Fitness Certificate Annexure - V	Mandatory

List of Annexures to Upload During NIFT Counselling Process 2025 (For All Courses)

All annexures must be self-attested, scanned in PDF format, and uploaded to the NIFT portal. You must upload the following annexures while appearing for the counselling rounds for all courses:

Annexure	Title
Annexure – I	Provisional Admission Undertaking when the result of the qualifying examination has not been declared yet
Annexure – II	Anti-Ragging Undertaking
Annexure – III	NRI/Foreign/OCI/PIO Sponsor Declaration
Annexure – IV	Refund of Fees Undertaking
Annexure – V	Medical Fitness Certificate to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner

Format & File Guidelines for NIFT Counselling Documents 2025

To complete the NIFT 2025 counselling process smoothly:

Submit all documents as self-attested PDFs
The size of each file must be around 100 KB to 500 KB.
The file size must not be less than 50 kb.
The file size must not exceed 4 mb.
Keep filenames simple and clear (e.g., "12th_Marksheet_Amit.pdf")

If you fail to follow size or format requirements can result in rejection during document verification.

Seat Acceptance Fee Rule

In case you have been allotted a seat but you have not paid your admission fee in earlier rounds:

You must pay the seat acceptance fee during this round of counselling
If you don’t pay it within the deadline, your seat will be automatically cancelled

Make sure to regularly check the portal for fee payment windows and instructions. If you applied under the Artisan or Ward of Artisan category, you should not participate in the regular e-counselling process. Because NIFT will conduct a separate admission process for these candidates. Understanding the list of documents required for the NIFT Counselling Process 2025 is your first step toward confirming your seat. Have your documents ready, scanned and upload them before July 1, 2025 . This may seem like a long process, but if you walk in with a checklist in your hand and your documents in order, you can breeze through counselling without hitches or complications.

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If you need any kind of guidance with uploading your documents or understanding the NIFT counselling schedule, you can fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) . For any questions or concerns, visit our CollegeDekho QnA Zone or call our toll-free helpline number 1800-572-9877 to get expert support.

FAQs

Can I upload documents in image formats like JPG or PNG for NIFT counselling?

No, the NIFT portal only accepts PDF files for document uploads. Each file should be between 100 KB and 500 KB in size. Uploading documents in image formats such as JPG or PNG, or exceeding the file size limit, can result in rejection of your document and disqualification from the admission process.

Are foreign nationals and NRI-sponsored candidates required to submit additional documents?

Yes, NRI-sponsored and foreign national candidates must upload the first and last pages of the sponsor’s passport, along with a valid visa or work permit. Additionally, Annexure-III, which is the NRI sponsorship undertaking, must be submitted. These are in addition to the general document requirements applicable to their chosen course.

What happens if my category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) is outdated or missing?

If your category certificate is outdated or invalid (for example, issued before April 1, 2024, in the case of OBC), it will be rejected. You will then be considered under the General category and may lose access to reserved seats or fee concessions. Always ensure your certificate is current and properly formatted.

Can I participate in e-counselling if I’m from the Artisan or Ward of Artisan category?

No, candidates applying under the Artisan or Ward of Artisan category are not eligible for the regular e-counselling process. A separate admission process will be conducted for them by NIFT. These applicants should wait for a dedicated notification and must not upload documents through the general e-counselling portal.

What is the deadline to upload NIFT counselling documents for 2025?

The official document verification for NIFT counselling 2025 must be completed between June 24 and July 1, 2025. You must upload all required documents in the specified PDF format during this time. If you miss the deadline, your candidature will be cancelled, even if a seat has already been allotted.