Important Topics for NIFT 2026 for CAT & GAT Syllabus
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
Exam On - 8 Feb '26
NIFT Stage 1 exam will be conducted on February 08, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts, separately for NIFT GAT and CAT. Read on some of the important topics, which you must study and revise for the NIFTEE Stage 1 Exam.
Topics for NIFT GAT and CAT
- What is the Exam Structure for NIFT UG Programs?
- What is the Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programs (MFM and M. Des)?
- What is the Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programs ( M.F.Tech.)?
- Sections in NIFT GAT for all Programmes
- Important Topics for NIFT GAT (General Ability Test)
What is the Exam Structure for NIFT UG Programs?
Check out the number of questions, duration and programme.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Des |
GAT (CBT) CAT (PBT) |
120 + 180 |
100 + 3 |
| B.F. Tech |
GAT - Section A (CBT) |
120 |
100 |
| GAT - Section B (CBT) |
60 |
50 |
|
| B.F. Tech & B. Des. |
Section A (2 hrs) (CBT) Section B (1 hr) (CBT) CAT (3 hrs) (PBT) |
180 + 180 |
150 + 3 |
What is the Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programs (MFM and M. Des)?
Check out the number of questions, duration and programme.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFM |
GAT (CBT) |
180 (3 hours) |
150 |
| M. Des |
GAT (CBT) + CAT (3 hrs.) |
120 (2 hours) |
120 |
| MFM & M. Des |
Section-A (2 hrs.) + Section-B (1 hr.) + CAT (3 hrs.) |
180 (3 hours) + 180 |
150 + 3 |
What is the Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programs ( M.F.Tech.)?
Check out the number of questions, duration and programme.
| Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAT |
English/Hindi |
180 |
150 |
Sections in NIFT GAT for all Programmes
Check out the sections from which GAT questions come.
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Important Topics for NIFT GAT (General Ability Test)
GAT will be taken in computer-based mode for all the UG and PG Programmes. Some of the most important topics are given below.
| 1. Quantitative Ability |
| Percentage |
| Ration and Proportion |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
| Profit and Loss |
| Time and Work |
| Averages |
| Number System: LCM and HCF |
| Algebra: Basics |
| Tables, Bar graphs, Pie charts |
| 2. Communication Ability & English |
| Vocabulary: synonyms and antonyms |
| Tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement |
| One-word substitutions |
| Comprehension Passage |
| Spellings |
| 3. Analytical & Logical Ability |
| Series |
| Seating Arrangement |
| Blood relation |
| Upstream and Downstream Question: Formula-based |
| Puzzles |
| Venn Diagram |
| Statement and Conclusion |
| 4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
| Awards |
| Fashion events |
| Fashion Designers |
| Indian Art and Architecture |
| Indian Textile and Art Forms: Dance |
| Current Affairs: Last 6 months |
Important Topics for NIFT CAT 2026
| 1. Drawing & Illustration |
| Human figures (proportion, posture, movement) |
| Objects and still life |
| Faces & expressions |
| Perspective (1-point, 2-point) |
| Composition & framing |
| 2. Design Ability |
| Visual storytelling |
| Creative use of shapes & forms |
| Theme-based composition |
| Design thinking |
| Innovation & originality |
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