NIFT vs NID DAT - what is the difference?

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NIFT and NID DAT are both top design entrance exams in India. NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) focuses on fashion, textile, and apparel design across multiple campuses. NID DAT (National Institute of Design) is for specialized design fields like product design, graphic design, and toy design at NID Ahmedabad, India's premier design institute. NID is generally considered more rigorous and broader in design scope, while NIFT has a stronger fashion focus. Both are highly competitive.