50+ MCQs for Design Entrance Exams 2026: NIFT, NID, UCEED Practice Questions

Are you preparing for Design Entrance exams like NIFT, NID, UCEED, CEED, etc? Then you must be aware that these exams require more than just creativity. Design Entrance Exams require analytical skills, observation and problem-solving abilities. Read on to get more details.

One of the ways to gain a good score in the design entrance exam is to practice MCQs, are they are common in almost all the entrance exams. MCQs in the design aptitude test  DAT include general awareness, logical reasoning, visual sensitivity, etc. Here to make you exam-ready, we have curated 50+ MCQs for practice.

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Quantitative Ability/ Numerical Questions

These are the type of questions asked in the design entrance exam that test a candidate's ability to work with numbers, basic mathematics and logic, etc. These questions are generally up to Class 10 and may include Arithmetic, Algebra, Equations, Number System, etc.

1. Find the fourth proportional to 6, 9, 20

Options: 40, 60, 25, 30

2. The sum of speed with which a motor ship goes with stream and against the stream of a river is equal to 30km/h. The speed of the motor ship in stagnant water is ______.

Options: 12km/h, 18 km/h, 30km/h, 15 km/h

3. A person took a loan of Rs. 10,000 at x% simple interest and after 5 years he pays a total of Rs. 14,250. Then x is _________.

Options: 6.5, 8, 7.5, 8.5

4. Find two numbers such that the mean proportional between them is 6 and the third proportional to them is 48.

Options: (2, 18), (3, 18), (3, 12), (4, 9)

5. Due to fall in rate of interest from 12% to 10.5% p.a. simple interest a money lender’s income diminishes by Rs. 900. Find the capital.

Options: Rs. 45,000, Rs. 55,000, Rs. 60,000, Rs. 40,000

6. How many 1/8 are there in 37 (1/2) ?

Options :300, 400, 500, 450

7. 617 + 6-017 + 0-617 + 6-0017 =?

Options: 629-6357, (2) 6296-357, (3) 62-965, (4) 6-2963

8. In an examination, 60% of the candidates passed in English, 55% in Mathematics and 25% failed in both subjects. What is the pass percentage?

Options: 50% (2) 40%, 35% , 75%

9. Two numbers are 20% and 50% more than a third number, respectively. What percentage is the first of the second?

Options: 80%, 50% 74.,  60% , 40%

10. The simple interest on a sum of ₹ 4800 for 2 years is ₹ 768. What will be the compound interest on the same sum at the same rate and for the same period?

Options:  (1) ₹ 798.72 (2) ₹ 870.75 (3) ₹920-69 (4) ₹ 884.20

Analytical and Logical Questions

In an entrance exam, Analytical and Logical questions test how well a candidate can analyze a situation, pattern, and apply reasoning. Common topics include: relationships between objects or people, Puzzles, Blood relations, directions, coding-decoding, Syllogisms, statement–assumption, statement–conclusion, etc.

11. Z, U, Q, "?", L

I (2) K (3) M (4) N

12. A window in a house faces East. When the sun shines through, it shines on the wall opposite. In which direction does the outside of this wall face ?

Options:  (1) North (2) East (3) South (4) West

13. P's father is Q's son. M is the paternal uncle of P and N is the brother of Q. How is N related to M?

Options:  (1) Brother (2) Nephew (3) Cousin (4) None of these

Select the pair of words, that exhibits the same relationship between each other as the given capitalized pair of words.

14. ERRORS : INEXPERIENCE

Options:  (1) Skill : Mistake (2) Training : Economy (3) Losses : Carelessness (4) News : Publication

15. BRAIN : NEUROLOGY

Options:  (1) Biology : Animals Body: Physiology (2) Hydrology: Water (4) Entomology: Plants

16. In a particular code, IUIJT means GREEN. What does XLSQKA mean in the same code ?.

Options: (1) VIOLET (2) ORANGE (3) INDIGO (4) PURPLE

17. If E = 5 and HOTEL = 12, then LAMB will be coded as

Options: (1) 7 (2) 10 (3) 26 (4) 28

18. PROMOTION is written in a certain coded message as QSP 89, then what will be the code for DEMOTION?

Options:  (1) EFNLUРМ (3) DE 89 (2) EG 89 (4) EF 89

19. In a certain code, 'this is the tree' is written as 2153, ‘the green tree' is written as 573 and 'tree of life' is written as 309. Which symbol stands for 'the'?

Options:  (1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 5 (4)0

20. There are two pairs, the first pair follows some relationship. Use the same relationship to find the second analogy of the second pair.

Options: FG: BC :: RI:? (1) NO (2) NE (3) MF (4) ST

English and Communication Ability Questions

English and Communication Ability is a section in many design entrance exams (like NIFT, NID, UCEED) that evaluates a candidate’s language skills, vocabulary, and ability to understand and use English effectively. Some of the common topics are: Synonyms, antonyms, word meanings, word usage, Correct spellings, rearranging letters, Idioms & Phrases, etc.

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the word(s) іn bold in the sentence.

21. Since he promised to do so, I 'presume' he will come.

Options: (1) think (2) guess (3) suppose (4) believe

22. He 'rides the high horse' because of his high connections.

Options: (1) is famous (2) talks flatteringly (3) puts on airs (4) is prosperous

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning of the word in bold

23. Such a scene 'attracts' the onlookers.

Options: (1) instigates (2) annoys  (3) repels (4) revolts

24. This window-glass is 'transparent'.

Options: (1) орaque (2) translucent (3) solid (4) fragile

25. The government is taking measures to 'augment' the country's food supply.

Options: (1) prohibit (2) decrease (3) surpass (4) compensate

26. It was a unanimous decision.

Options: (1) uncertain (2) partial (3) discordant (4) divergent

A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.

27. (1) hetrogenous (2) hetrogeneous (3) heterogenous (4) heterogeneous

28. (1) bouquete (2) bouquet (3) boquet (4) bouquette

Fill in the blanks.

29. Nothing is so _________ to a nation as an extreme of self partiality, and the total want of _________ of what others will naturally hope or fear.

Options: (1) detrimental, concern (2) repugnant, sense  (3) unethical, discretion, (4) fatal, consideration

30. The mill workers were not _________with their low wages, and non-payment of wages ________fuel to the flames.

Options: (1) good, put (2) satisfied, added, (3) joyful, poured (4) expertise, derivative

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Questions

General Knowledge and Current Affairs is an important part of design entrance exams like NIFT, NID, and UCEED, as it checks how aware you are of the world around you—both in terms of static facts (GK) and recent events (Current Affairs).

Some of the common topics are: History & Culture, Geography, Famous designers, brands, textiles, traditional crafts, Awards & Honors, etc.

31. Which organization collaborated with the India Art Fair’s Young Collectors Programme to host a special textile exhibition at the National Crafts Museum in 2025?

Options: NIFT Delhi, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), Ministry of Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

32. India recently reduced the import duty on which raw material to support textile exporters and stabilize domestic prices?

Options: Wool, Jute, Cotton, Silk

33. NIFT Gandhinagar student Jay Makan gained recognition for innovating which wearable product?

Options: Smartwatch straps, 3D-printed shoe soles, Eco-friendly handbags, Bamboo eyewear

34. Tribal motifs like Sohrai and Kohvar, being reimagined in contemporary fashion, are traditional to which Indian state?

Options: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh

35. Which designer/artisan received the Padma Shri 2025 for preserving the 700-year-old Tanglia weaving tradition?

Options: Ritu Kumar, Lavjibhai Parmar, Harchandan Singh Bhatti, Anita Dongre

36. Harchandan Singh Bhatti, awarded Padma Shri in 2025, is best known for:

Options: Designing Khadi revival collections, Textile dye innovations, Curating Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum exhibitions, Sustainable footwear design

37. The in May film that won the "Best Feature Film" Award in the 58th National Film Awards announced 2011 was made in which language?

Options: (1) Bengali (2) Marathi 128. 129. (3) Hindi (4) Malayalam

38. The longest train journey in India is between

Options: (1) Trivandrum - Jammu Tawi (3) Mumbai - Kolkata (2) Dibrugarh - Chennai (4) Kanyakumari – Dibrugarh

39. In which year were the States in independent India re-organised on linguistic basis for the first time?

Options: (1) 1951 (2) 1947 (3) 1956 143

40. Who was the last Mughal emperor in India?

Options: (1) Tipu Sultan (2) Sher Shah Suri  (3) Bahadur Shah Zafar (4) Asaf Ali

41. Which city hosted the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Options: (1) Rome, (2) Paris, (3) Los Angeles, (4) Tokyo

42. Who is the current Union Minister of Textiles (India) in 2025?

Options: (1) Smriti Irani, (2) Piyush Goyal, (3) Nirmala Sitharaman, (4) Shri Giriraj Singh

43. Which country is the largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world?
Options: (1) India, (2) China, (3) Bangladesh, (4) Vietnam

44. The traditional Indian fabric Khadi was promoted by:
Options: (1) Rabindranath Tagore, (2) Mahatma Gandhi, (3) Jawaharlal Nehru, (4) B.R. Ambedkar

45. The luxury fashion brand ‘Gucci’ originates from:
Options: (1) France, (2) Italy, (3) Spain, (4) UK

46. The Pantone Color of the Year 2025 is:

Options: (1) Peach Fuzz, (2) Aqua Sky, (3) Cosmic Berry, (4) mocha mousse

47. The Indian handloom saree ‘Kanjeevaram’ comes from which state?

Options: 1) Kerala, (2) Tamil Nadu, (3) Andhra Pradesh, (4) Karnataka

48. The fashion label Sabyasachi is famous for:

Options: (1) Bridal Wear, (2) Denim, (3) Streetwear, (4) Sportswear

49. Which Italian luxury brand is represented by the medusa head logo?
Options:  (1) Versace, (2) Prada, (3) Gucci, (4) Armani

50. The traditional fabric Bandhani is famous in which states of India?
Options:  (1) Gujarat & Rajasthan, (2) Punjab & Haryana, (3) Tamil Nadu & Kerala, (4) Odisha & Bengal

51. Which luxury brand introduced the “Little Black Dress” (LBD) as a fashion staple?

Options: (1) Dior, (2) Chanel, (3) Louis Vuitton, (4) Balenciaga

52. Which sustainable fabric is made from banana fibres?

Options:  (1) Jute, (2) Abaca, (3) Hemp, (4) Linen

Answers for MCQs

1. 30
2. 15 km/h
3. 8.5
4. (3, 12)
5. ₹60,000
6. 300
7. 6296-357
8. 75%
9. 80%
10. 798.72
11. N

Letter positions: Z(26), U(21) = 26−5, Q(17) = 21−4. The subtractions decrease by 1 each step: −5, −4, −3, −2 → 17−3 = 14 → N, then 14−2 = 12 → L.

12. West (The window faces east, so it is on the east wall. The wall opposite it is the west wall — its outside therefore faces west.)
13. None of these
14. Losses : Carelessness
15. Animals Body: Physiology
16. VIOLET
17. 7
18. EFNLUРМ
19. 5
20. NE (F→B and G→C each move back 4 letters (F(6)→B(2), G(7)→C(3)).
    Apply same shift to R(18) and I(9): 18−4 = 14 → N, 9−4 = 5 → E → NE.)
21. suppose
22. puts on airs
23. 23. repels
24. opaque
25. decrease
26. discordant
27. heterogeneous
28. bouquet
29. fatal, consideration
30. satisfied, added
31. Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)
32. Cotton
33. 3D-printed shoe soles
34. Jharkhand
35. Lavjibhai Parmar
36. Curating Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum exhibitions
37. Malayalam
38. Dibrugarh – Chennai
39. 1956
40. Bahadur Shah Zafar
41. Paris
42. Shri Giriraj Singh
43. China
44. Mahatma Gandhi
45. Italy
46. mocha mousse
47. Tamil Nadu
48. Bridal wear
49. Versace
50. Gujarat & Rajasthan
51. Chanel
52. Abaca