NIFT Seat Reservation Rules: Is Your Category Eligible for NIFT Admission? 

NIFT Seat Reservation Policy 2024
NIFT reserves seats for candidates from diverse backgrounds to ensure equal opportunities. Here’s the category-wise breakdown:
SC (Scheduled Caste): 15%
ST (Scheduled Tribe): 7.5%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%
EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 10%
PwD (Persons with Disability): 5%

Key Requirements for Each Category
1. SC/ST Candidates
Submit a valid caste/tribe certificate in English or Hindi (or a certified translation).
The certificate must be in the candidate’s name (not parents/guardians).
No reservation benefits if documents are invalid or untranslated.

2. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates
Provide an OBC-NCL certificate issued after 1st April 2024.
The caste must be listed in the Central OBC list.
Married women must submit certificates in their own name (husband’s/father’s certificates are invalid).
Creamy layer candidates must apply under the open category.

3. EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
Valid EWS certificate issued by:
District Magistrate/Revenue Officer (Tehsildar or above).
Must be issued after 1st April 2024.
Admission cancellation if certificates are found invalid later.

4. PwD (Persons with Disability)
Submit a Disability Certificate (40% or more) and Unique Disability ID (UDID) from Swavlamban Card Portal.
Mandatory physical assessment by NIFT’s Evaluation Committee.
Candidates must arrange their own external assistance (if needed) during evaluation.


Q&A on NIFT Seat Reservation
Q1. Can OBC candidates without a Non-Creamy Layer certificate apply under reservation?
A: No. Only OBC-NCL certificates are accepted. Others must apply under the open category.
Q2. Is a translated caste certificate acceptable for SC/ST candidates?
A: Yes, but it must be certified if not in English/Hindi.
Q3. Who issues EWS certificates?
A: Authorities like District Magistrates, Tehsildars, or Sub-Divisional Officers.
Q4. What happens if my PwD certificate is below 40% disability?
A: You won’t qualify for PwD reservation.
Q5. Can married women use their husband’s OBC certificate?
A: No. The certificate must be in the candidate’s name.


Why Is This Important for Exams?
Avoids Last-Minute Rejection: Invalid certificates lead to disqualification.
Maximizes Admission Chances: Reserved seats have lower cutoffs.
Legal Compliance: Ensures adherence to government-mandated quotas.
Saves Time: Early document preparation prevents delays in seat allocation.

Final Tip: Double-check certificate formats and deadlines before applying! For more exam tips, explore myentrance.in.