NIFT Stage 1 exam was conducted on February 08, 2026. The exam was 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
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 was conducted on February 08, 2026 for B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.M, M.F.Tech and M.Des in 102 cities. NIFT Stage 1 Exam was conducted in two shifts: NIFT GAT from 10 AM in Computer-Based Mode and NIFT CAT from 3 PM in Paper-Based Mode.
Latest Update:
- 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 |
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Topics for NIFTEE GAT paper are given below.
| Quantitative Ability | Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance. |
| Communication Ability and English | Comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage, etc. |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability | Concepts and practices of creative and lateral thinking |
| GK | General knowledge and Current Affairs |
Situation Test will be a hands on test that will check candidate's material handling and innovative ability. They will be asked to make a model or design using a given set of materials. A write is also required for the model.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates seeking admission to the Master's courses at NIFT participating need to appear in a Personal Interview after qualifying in NIFT written exam. Personal Interview is conducted in an offline mode. The interview will evaluate the candidate on the parameters like Career orientation, Aptness for the course, Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities, Communication, General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking.
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Sections in NIFT GAT for all Programmes
Check out the sections from which GAT questions come.
- Communication Ability and English Comprehension
- Case Study
- Quantitative Ability
- Analytical and Logical Ability
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
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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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