IFTK Entrance Exam 2020: IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Final Merit List has been released. Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala has invited applications for its B.Des – Fashion Design Entrance Exam 2020. Bachelor of Design – Fashion Design is a 4-year degree course. Class 10+2 passed students can obtain the application form offline from the institute or online by downloading it form IFTK’s website, iftk.ac.in. Selection of candidates is done using an Aptitude Test followed by Personal Interview. Check detailed information on IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 through this page.
Latest: IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Final Merit List has been released. Check the merit list from below.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020
IFTK’s Bachelor of Design is a full-time programme which employs the best methods and practices to develop young and sensitive designers in the field of fashion. A total of 60 seats are available for admission in B.Des course for the academic session 2020-21. Check the schedule for admission below.
Schedule for IFTK Entrance Exam 2020
Event | Date |
Applications start | 24 Feb 2020 |
Applications end | |
Date of Entrance exam | 19 Aug 2020 |
Result Declaration | 04 Sep 2020 |
Commencement of classes | To be announced |
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IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Result
Institute of Fashion Technology releases the result of B.Des Entrance Exam 2020 on its official website, iftk.ac.in, a few days after the conduct of the entrance test. It is published in the form of a merit list. The candidates who took the test can download the merit list pdf to check their rank and score. On the basis of IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 result, candidates are invited to take part in the counselling procedure. The schedule for counselling is notified separately after the conduct of the exam.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020
Online Examination for IFTK 2020 will commence today. Candidate will be able to give the exam with the help of link which is available below.
Exam Date: August 19, 2020.
General Ability Test: 10.30 AM to 11.45 AM
Creative Ability Test: 12.00 Noon to 02.00 PM
Information regarding Online Examination
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- Click here to check Instruction for CAT.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Application Form Extended

IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Application Form
There are following 2 ways to obtain the application form for IFTK Entrance Exam 2020.
Offline- Candidates can obtain the form from the office of IFTK. To do so, request must be sent along with a Demand Draft of Rs 300 in favour of “Principal, Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala”.
Application Fee- Rs 1200, to be paid using a Demand Draft.
Online- Alternatively, one can download the prospectus and the application form from IFTK’s website.
Application Fee- Rs 1500, to be paid using a Demand Draft.
How to Submit IFTK Application Form 2020?
The duly filled-in application form, along with DD of application fee and Income & Community Certificate (if applicable), must be sent to the following address:
The Principal
Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala,
Vellimon West P O, Kollam, Kerala – 691511
Phone: 0474 2547775
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates willing to get admission into Bachelor of Design degree course in the institute have to fulfill the eligibility conditions put in place. Check the points mentioned below for eligibility details.
- Candidate must have passed Class 12th from a recognized Board of Education.
- A minimum of 50% aggregate marks must be scored in the qualifying examination (10+2).
Seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Schedule Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes as per the norms of the Government of Kerala and the University of Kerala.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Syllabus
The applicants have to appear for an Aptitude Test, in order to be shortlisted for further admission process. Aptitude Test is further divided into 2 tests. Let us check the complete syllabus for IFTK – B.Des in Fashion Design Entrance Exam here.
Aptitude Test:
- General Ability Test (GAT): It is further sub-divided into 5 parts- Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. The detailed syllabus is given in the table below.
- Creative Ability Test (CAT): This test is conducted to test the examinees’ power of observation, skill, design ability and innovation. Candidate’s use of the colour and illustration is carefully analysed in the test.
Quantitative Ability | Communication Ability |
Addition | Synonyms |
Multiplication | Antonyms |
Division | Words with corresponding meanings |
Fractions | Singular & Plural |
Percentage | One word Substitution |
Rate of Interest | Idioms & Phrases |
Work and time | Correct Spellings |
Distance | |
Ratio & Proportion |
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Exam Pattern
The test takers are recommended to read and analyse the pattern of the entrance exam before appearing for the test. We are providing the same below. Please note that this is based on last year’s information.
Number of Tests- 2 tests are conducted to test the candidates – GAT and CAT.
Number of Questions in GAT- Total 100 questions are asked from all the sections combined in the General Ability Test.
Type of Questions in CAT- Creative Ability Test comprises of situation based questions. Candidates have to visually represent their creativity by illustrations and colors.
Duration of the Entrance Exam- 2 hours are allotted for each of the tests- therefore, total 4 hours.
Negative Marking- There is no negative marking in IFTK Entrance Exam 2020, i.e, no mark is deducted for incorrect answers.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Admit Card / Hall Ticket
The hall tickets for the Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala’s Entrance Exam are dispatched by post to the candidates who apply for the test. Those who applied but did not receive the admit card can contact the Insitute officials before the entrance exam. It is mandatory to carry IFTK B.Des 2020 admit card to the exam venue, otherwise entry inside the exam hall would not be permitted. Along with the admit card, also carry the following items: Blue/Black Ball Point Pen, Pencils, Eraser, Sharpener, Ruler and Color Pencils.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Interview
Candidates have to appear for a Personal Interview after the Aptitude Test. It is usually conducted on the same day as the IFTK Entrance Exam. The Interview panel judges the candidates on the following parameters:
- Career Orientation
- Suitability for the field
- Academic Achievements
- Co-curricular activities
- Communication
- General Awareness and Aptitude
- Creative and Lateral Thinking

IFTK Placements
The institute provides immense placement opportunities to its B.Des degree students. It has tie-ups with the leading brands of apparel industry. Students get placed in various designations of design, planning, merchandising, styling, production and quality fields. Some of the placement partners for the last year are as below.
Jockey India | Shopper Stop |
Raymonds | Swift Merchandise |
Ziva Maternity Wear | Fatiz |
Hari Anand Design Studio |
IFTK 2020 Fee Structure
Check the table provided here to know about various kinds of fees and the aggregate amount to be paid to IFTK for Bachelor of Design – Fashion Design course.
Type of Fee | Amount (per semester) |
Tuition Fees | Rs 43000 |
Library Fees | Rs 2000 |
Student Development Fees | Rs 1000 |
Graduation Show Fund | Rs 2000 |
Total | Rs 48000 per semester |
One Time Fee during Admission | |
Security Deposit | Rs 5000 (refundable) |
Registration Fees | Rs 2000 |
Hostel Fee Structure– The current hostel fee per annum is mentioned below.
Type | Amount |
Hostel Fee | Rs 48000 |
Administration Fee | Rs 3000 |
Hostel Security Deposit | Rs 5000 (one-time refundable) |
Total | Rs 56000 |
Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala (IFTK)
IFTK was established by the Government of Kerala in association with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The institute was set up under the aegis of CCEK (Centre for Continuing Education Kerala). The aim of IFTK is to develop professionals to take up leading positions in the global fashion business. The Institute is aimed at providing a common platform for fashion education, research and training.
IFTK Entrance Exam 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Official Website: iftk.ac.in
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