Exam Date (Expected)
01-11-2021
Overview
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) provides admission to candidates in Postgraduate (PG) Design Program through the Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) and performance in the Interview round.
Army Institute of Fashion and Design is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Only the children of serving army personnel, ex army personnel and wards of war widows or widows of the army are eligible to apply. The college is affiliated to Bangalore North University.
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) Conducting Body:
AIFD CAT exam is conducted by Army Institute of Fashion & Design. This exam is conducted in Offline mode or pen paper based exam.
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) Important Dates:
Events |
Dates |
Registration Date |
Will be updated soon. |
Application Date |
Will be updated soon. |
Admit Card Date |
Will be updated soon. |
Exam Date |
Last week of may 2023 |
Result Date |
Will be updated soon. |
Mode |
Offline |
Link |
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) Eligibility Criteria:
- Admission in Army Institute of Fashion & Design is for the children of eligible serving Army personnel, eligible ex-Army personnel, and wards of war widows/widows of the Army.
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Children of Army personnel who are in service in the Army for at least 10 years.
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Children of ex-Army personnel given regular pensions.
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Children of Army Dental Corps officers or ex-Army medical officers presently working for Indian Navy or Indian Air Force, such ex-Army officers must have served at least 10 years.
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Adopted children of Army personnel. The adoption of the child must have been done at least 5 years prior to AIFD admissions.
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Step children born from a wedding where at least one parent belonged to the Army.
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Wards of APS personnel considered as ex-servicemen.
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Wards of APS personnel on deputation. However, such APS personnel must have served in the Army for at least 10 years.
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Wards of TA personnel who have completed 10 years of embodied service.
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Wards of regular members of MNS who have been in the service for 10 years.
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Children of ex-Army personnel who have been in service for 5 - 10 years.
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Children of persons of Assam Rifles.
- Educational Qualification: Any candidate who possesses a graduate degree with at least 50% marks i.e. equivalent to Science/ Apparel & Fashion Technology/ Engineering in Fashion & Apparel Design/ Textiles & Clothing/ Fashion Designing/ Costume & Apparel Design/ Costume Design and Fashion/ Textile Technology/ Silk Technology.
- Physical Fitness: A candidate must also be certified from MH/ RMO/ Registered Medical Practitioner as physically and mentally fit to pursue design programs offered at AIFD.
- PG Diploma course is done based on candidates' performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT) and the minimum eligibility is given below:
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For M.Sc. (Fashion and Apparel Design) - Bachelor's degree in Science / Apparel & Fashion Technology/ Engineering in Fashion & Apparel Design/ Fashion Designing/ Textile & Clothing/ Costume Design & Fashion/ Silk Technology /Textile Technology with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
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Performance in Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the college.
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) Selection Procedure:
Following is the selection procedure:
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Common Aptitude Test (CAT)
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Interview
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) Exam Pattern:
The entrance is also known as CAT and is conducted in Offline mode. The candidates need to attempt objective - type questions (MCQS) of 100 marks. Questions in the design entrance exam are based on subjects such as General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and English language. AIFD CAT question paper has a total of three sections which are mentioned below:
Section |
Duration |
Marks |
Intelligence and Reasoning |
3 Hours |
100 |
General Awareness |
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English Language Competency & Comprehension |
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) Syllabus:
- Intelligence and Reasoning:
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Data Interpretation
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Brainteasers
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Series and Patterns
- General Awareness:
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General Awareness about Life, Environment, Country & Politics
- English Language Competency & Comprehension:
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Communication Skills and Reading Comprehension
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Verb Patterns
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Tenses
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Articles
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Vocabulary
Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) FAQs:
Ques 1. What is the exam purpose of AIFD?
Ans. The Army Institute of Fashion Designing conducts entrance examination for admission in UG and PG courses in AIFD Bangalore.
Ques 2. In what form result of the AIFD?
Ans. Merit lists for the institution UG/PG Programs are according to candidates' performance in the CBT / CAT and the Interview (PG only).
Ques 3. What is the mode of the examination for UG courses?
Ans. The mode of the examination for the undergraduate courses is online that is Computer Based TEST
Ques 4. Does AIFD provide any relaxation in the application fee for the OBC category?
Ans. No, there is no fee relaxation for OBC and general category candidates.
Ques 5. How many times AIFD CAT is conducted per year?
Ans. AIFD CAT is conducted once a year.
Ques 6. How can I download my admit card online?
Ans. Candidates can get admit cards by post only. The Army Institute of Fashion Designing (AIFD) sends the admit card to the address mentioned in the application form.
Ques 7. Is there any negative marking in AIFD CAT?
Ans. No, There is no negative marking.
Ques 8. Can I change my exam center after I have submitted the application form?
Ans. No, the exam center cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Ques 9. What should be the size of the photo that will be uploaded?
Ans. The size of the passport photo is 4.5cm x 3.5 cm.
Ques 10. What are the exam centers to attend AIFD CAT?
Ans. Candidates can select the exam center from the following:
1. Army Public School, Southern Command, Pune
2. Army Public School, Abdul Hamid Barracks, Bangalore
3. Army Public School, Shankar Vihar, Delhi
4. Army Public School, Ballygunge Maidan Camp, Kolkata
5. Army Public School, LBS Marg, Lucknow
6. Army School Narangi, PO – Satgaon, Guwahati
Ques 11. What should be done if I did not receive my admit card before the exam date?
Ans. In case of AIFD CAT admit card does not reach a candidate before the exam date, he/ she should contact the officer-in-charge of the allotted exam Centre with a passport size photo.
Ques 12. What will happen if I fail to provide the documents during counseling?
Ans. Candidates failing to produce the required documents during the original date need to produce a letter from the Heads of their respective institution stating the fact. Thereafter, candidates also need to submit all original documents within 15 days of their provisional admission at AIFD, failing which their admission will be cancelled.
Ques 13. Can I change the course or campus after I have gotten admission?
Ans. No, candidates cannot change their course/ campus after he/she has been successfully admitted to any course after the counseling process and seat is reserved for the candidate.
Ques 14. What are the types of questions asked in AIFD CAT and how many?
Ans. Following type of questions are asked:
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Objective Questions: 70
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Drawing Questions: 3
CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for the interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants. We the team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.
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