Mathematics Questions for NIFT 2026 - Sample Questions, Important Topics

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

Sayeba
Sayeba Naushad
Assistant Manager
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 14:25 IST

The analytical section of the GAT paper contains mathematically oriented questions. If the candidate practices the questions given on this page, they are likely to score well. Read on to know more.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct the NIFT 2026 entrance exam in the second week of February 2026. The exam will have two sections - the computer-based GAT paper, and the offline-based CAT test. The NIFT GAT question paper for the B.Des and M.Des has an analytical section that carries 15 questions for each. Considering each mark is vital to get a good rank in the NIFT exam, we bring here the sample and previous years’ questions asked in the analytical section of the exam. Candidates who plan to appear in the next edition of the NIFT entrance exam may go through the article to learn about the types of questions asked in the Mathematics section. The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts the NIFT exam for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and MFM courses are offered by the 19 participating colleges of NIFT.

NIFT 2026 GAT Test Pattern for B.Des and M.Des 

The question paper structure of NIFT 2026 for the B.Des and M.Des is given in the table below.

Program B.Des M.Des
Paper GAT GAT
Mode of exam Computer-based exam Computer-based exam
Language English/ Hindi English/ Hindi
Test Duration 120 minutes 120 minutes
Sections Number of Questions Number of Questions
Communication Ability
40
30
English Comprehension 30
Quantitative Ability 20 20
Analytical Ability 15 25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 25 15
TOTAL 100 120

Sample Questions for NIFT Analytical Section

Here is a set of practice questions for the analytics or mathematics section of NIFT.

1) A person had deposited Rs 2500 in a bank on 1 January and withdrew Rs 1000 from the bank at the end of 9 months. If the rate of interest is 4% p.a., then the total interest payable to him at the end of the year is: 

(a) Rs 80

Explore colleges based on NIFT Entrance Exam

Delhi
₹12.96 L
Bangalore
₹5.63 L
Navi Mumbai
₹5.63 L
Chennai
₹9.02 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Hyderabad
₹6.07 L
Gandhinagar
₹6.07 L
Kolkata
₹5.45 L
Patna
₹90.20 K
Shillong
₹8.58 L
Uttar Pradesh - Other
₹6.07 L
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
View allCollections

(b) Rs 84

Q:   How many questions are asked in NIFT GAT?
A:

The exam pattern for NIFT GAT varies from one course to another. The total number of questions asked in NIFT GAT is mentioned below: BDes: 100 questions, BFTech: 150 questions, MDes: 120 questions, MFTech: 150 questions, MFM: 150 questions. Note that the GAT or the General Ability Test will be conducted in a computer-based mode. Questions will be objective-type. The GAT paper for the B. Des and M.Des programs will be of 120 minutes. However, the GAT paper for the B.FTech, M.FTech, and MFM courses will be for 180 minutes.

Q:   Where can I download NIFT sample papers with solutions?
A:
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) publishes the sample papers of NIFT for all the courses offered at its 18 participating colleges. However, these official sample papers doesn't contain any solutions. However, there are many leading coaching institutes like the Rathore Design Studio and Academy of Fashion And Art (AFA) that releases sample papers along with the answer keys that the candidate can download for practice. To avail these sample papers, the candidate will have to pay a one-time fee. To download the sample papers, go to the coaching institute portal, may be fill a form, and make the payment.
Q:   When will the NIFT sample papers be released?
A:

The sample papers for the NIFT exam are released on the official website of the institute - nift.ac.in. The sample papers are available for the GAT and CAT written exams.

Also, the sample papers are available for all the programs offered by the participating colleges - B. Des, M.Des M.FTech B.FTech and M. F. M. 

No login is required to download the sample papers. Simply click on the relevant sample paper. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format. It may be noted that the sample papers don't contain any solutions.

Note that sample papers for NIFT 2026 will be released once the exam notification is out or sometime thereabout. 

(c) Rs 105

(d) Rs 90

2) A shopkeeper bought pens at the rate of 12 pens for Rs 150 and sold them at the rate of 10pens for Rs 130. The number of pens he should sell to earn a net profit of Rs 20 is:

(a) 10

(b) 20

Explore more Design exams with upcoming dates

SAT Registration Deadline for ...

18 Oct '25

UCEED 2026 Application DATE

1 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25

SEED 2026 Online registration ...

1 Aug '25 - 30 Nov '25

NID DAT 2026 Registration Date

11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25

IIAD 2026 - Application

1 Sep '25 - 7 Dec '25

KALSEE 2026 Application Form S...

1 Jan '26

CT SET 2024 Application Form

28 Feb '26

SMEAT 2026 Application Form Da...

15 Dec '25 - 15 Mar '26

MITID DAT 2026 - Exam Date

6 Apr '26

GLS DAT 2026 Application Last Date

1 Sep '25 - 15 Jan '26

(c) 30

(d) 40

3) The population of a town was 2, 00000. If the number of males increased by 10% and the number of females decreased by 6%, the total population would have remained unchanged. The number of males is:

(a) 80,000

(b) 72,000

(c) 75,000

(d) 90,000

4) In a certain examination there are three papers and it is necessary for a candidate to get 36% of the total marks to pass. In one paper a candidate obtained 62 out of 120 and in the second paper he obtained 35 out of 150. To just qualify for pass he must obtain out of 180 in the 3rd paper.

(a) 35

(b) 45

Q:   What are the benefits of solving NIFT sample papers?
A:
The benefit of solving NIFT sample papers is manifold as explained below: The NIFT sample papers will contain similar types of questions to those asked in the entrance exam. As such the candidate will get to know the types of questions asked, difficulty level and weightage. The sample papers are also the best practice material around. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to develop problem-solving skills, improve time management, and learn how to handle different types of situations with a cool head. If the candidate solve enough sample papers, it will also give the candidate enough confidence to do well in the actual exam.
Q:   What are the different question booklet series for which the NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted?
A:

The NIFT exam may have multiple question booklet series, namely - Booklet Series A, Booklet Series F, Booklet Series L, Booklet Series R, etc.

Note that the candidate must download answer keys corresponding to their own booklet series. Typically, the booklet series contain the same questions, but the questions are arranged differently. So, unless the candidate downloads the answer keys corresponding to the relevant booklets series, the keys will not match. And if that happens, the candidate will not be able to accurately calculate the probable scores.

Q:   Do I need to create an applicant account to download NIFT sample papers?
A:

The National Institute of Design releases the official sample papers of NIFT on its admission portal. These sample papers are available for all the UG and PG courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. To download the sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the sample paper they want to download. There is no need to create an applicant account or provide any other applicant details to download the sample papers. However, if the candidate wishes to download sample papers published by coaching institutes, he or she may be required to create an account. Further, the candidate in most cases have to pay a fee to use the sample papers.

(c) 55

(d) 65

5) If 45 students can consume a stock of food in 2 months,find for how many days the same stock of food will last for 27 students.

(a) 100                                  

(b)120                        

(c) 85                          

(d) 110

6) A pot full of water weighs 9.5 kg. When half-filled with water the pot weighs 5.5 kg. The weight of the empty pot is (in kg):

(a) 4

(b) 1.5

(c) 2

(d) 3.5

7) Of the four numbers p, q, r, s, the ratio of the first number to the second is 2: 3, that of the second to the third is 5: 6 and that of the third to the fourth is 8: 9. The continued ratio of the four numbers is:

(a) 40 : 60 : 72 : 81

(b) 4 : 6 : 7 : 8

(c) 1 : 2 : 3 : 4

(d) 42 : 65 : 70 : 91

8) A man swimming in a stream which flows 1.5 km per hour finds that in a given time he can swim twice as far with the stream as he can against it. The rate at which he swims is:

(a) 4.5 km per hour

(b) 4 km per hour

(c) 3 km per hour

(d) 3.5 km per hour

9) A person had deposited Rs 2500 in a bank on Ist January and withdrew Rs 1000 from the bank at the end of 9 months. If the rate of interest is 4% p.a., then the total interest payable to him at the end of the year is:

(a) Rs 80

(b) Rs 84

(c) Rs 105

(d) Rs 90

The question below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer:

(1) If the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in

Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.

(2) If the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.

(3) If the data in either Statement I alone or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

(4) If the data in both the Statements I and II are not sufficient to answer the question.

(5) If the data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

10) How many sisters does P have?

  1. T & V are only sisters of D.
  2. D is brother of P.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c)  3

(d) 4

(e) 5

11) How is ‘over’ written in a code language?

  1. ‘Over and again’ written as ‘Ka ja ha’ in that code language.
  2. ‘Come and go’ is written as ‘ja pa na’ in that code language.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c)  3

(d) 4

(e) 5

12) Who is to the immediate right of Mohan when Mohan, Salil, Bhushan, Suresh and jayesh are sitting around a circle facing at the centre?

  1. Salil is third to the left of Mohan.
  2. Bhushan is between Salil and Jayesh.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c)  3

(d) 4

(e) 5

Check Answer Keys 

The answer keys to the questions asked above are given in the table below.

Answer Key

Q1. Ans: (d)

Q2. Ans: (d)

Q3. Ans: (c)

Q4. Ans: (d)

Q5. Ans: (a)

Q6. Ans: (b)

Q7. Ans: (a)

Q8. Ans: (a)

Q9. Ans: (d)

Q10. Ans: (e)

Q11. Ans: (d)

Q12. Ans: (e)

 

Videos you may like
About the Author
author-image
Sayeba Naushad
Assistant Manager
Sayeba is an editorial professional with over 5 years of experience in content creation, editing and proofreading. She holds a master's degree in commerce, which has helped her develop a strong attention to detail a Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for Design Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

11 Sep '25 -

1 Dec '25

NID DAT 2026 Registration Date

2 Dec '25 -

4 Dec '25

NID DAT 2026 Application Corre...

1 Oct '25 -

31 Oct '25

UCEED 2026 Application DATE

1 Nov '25 -

7 Nov '25

UCEED 2026 Application DATE (L...

Jan '25

UID DAT 2025 exam date

12 Sep '24

UID DAT 2025 Registration STAR...

Sep '25

Pearl Academy Application Form...

Jul '25

Pearl Academy Registration 202...

1 Aug '25 -

10 Aug '25

AIEED Examination

31 Jul '25 -

5 Aug '25

AIEED Examination

30 May '25

Cycle 2: Semester 1 Fee Paymen...

17 May '25

Cycle 2: Acceptance Deadline

1 Aug '25 -

30 Nov '25

SEED 2026 Online registration ...

5 Jan '26

SEED 2026 Admit Card (B.Des)

Jul '25

PESSAT DAT 2025 Application Cl...

Jan '25

PESSAT DAT 2025 Exam START Dat...

11 May '25

FDDI AIST 2025 Exam date

8 May '25

FDDI AIST Admit Card (for stud...

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered a month ago

The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.

Fee ComponentsFee Amount (2 Years) (2025)
Tuition Fees5.86 Lakhs
Hostel Fees*2.21 Lakhs
One-time payment*27,200
Total fees8.35 Lakhs

* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.

*One-time payment includes Refundable Security Depos

...Read more

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.

SemesterNIFT Fees 2024 (INR)NIFT Fees 2025 (INR)
Semester 11,83,2001,91,700
Semester 21,43,0001,50,000
Semester 31,69,8001,78,700
Semester 41,50,0001,58,000
Semester 51,78,7001,87,800
Semester 61,58,0001,66,000
Semester 71,93,7002,03,200
Semester 81,66,0001,74,000
Total (4 Years)13,42,40014,09,400

 

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025). 

NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:

  • It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)

  • It has

...Read more

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The NIFT entrance exam is considered moderately difficult. The level of difficulty of the exam depends on a student's strengths and preparation. Since seats are limited and competition is high, even average questions feel tougher due to the pressure.

  • B.Des exam tests creativity, design aptitude, obse

...Read more

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:

ProgrammeEducational Qualification Required
B.Des (Bachelor of Design)Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognised board
B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream, but Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 is compulsory
M.Des (Master of Design)Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology)B.FTech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university
MFM (Master of Fashion Management)Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.

NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list

...Read more

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.

S

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10