NIFT Exam Analysis 2026 for M.Des (OUT): Question Paper Difficulty Level, Student Reviews
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
Admit Card - 2 Jun '26
NIFT PG 2026 exam analysis is released now after exam is conducted. NTA conducted NIFT PG 2026 exam in CBT and PBT. Candidates who appeared for NIFT PG 2026 exam can check all NIFT PG analysis, memory-based questions and student reactions here. NTA conducted NIFT PG 2026 exam on February 08, 2026.
NIFT PG Exam Analysis
NIFT Entrance Exam was conducted today, February 08, 2026. The exam was conducted in two shifts for NIFT GAT and NIFT CAT. The questions in the NIFT PG entrance exam were of Moderate level. The exam analysis will include the number of questions asked, paper difficulty, type of questions, and repeated questions, expected cutoff, etc.
Latest Updates:
- NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2026 for PG (Difficulty, Expected Cut-off, Length of Paper)
- NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2025 for PG
- NIFT CAT 2025: Paper Analysis
- NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2024 for PG
- NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2023 for PG (M.Des)
- What is the NIFT Exam Structure for M.F.Tech.
- What is the NIFT Exam Structure for MFM and M. Des Programs?
NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2026 for PG (Difficulty, Expected Cut-off, Length of Paper)
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Analysis is given below.
| NIFT GAT Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Moderate |
| Quantitative Analytics | Moderate |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | Moderate |
| GK | Moderate |
Commonly asked questions
For NIFT Preparation, candidates need to solve 30-40 sample papers in 6 months. When the exams are very near, one sample paper should be solved daily.
NID DAT and NIFT are two of the most important design entrance exams in the country. Both exams have a design aptitude test and many topics that overlap.
So, you can safely solve NID DAT sample papers as well. That being said you first job will be to complete the NIFT sample papers.
The NIFT CAT exam will be administered in an offline mode and will be a drawing-based exam. During the course of the exam, the candidate is not allowed to write any personal details and place identification marks. The CAT exam will evaluate the candidate on parameters like intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability. To prepare for the CAT the candidate needs to work on geometrical shapes, product drawing, line quality, shading, human figures, principles of composition, etc. To improve ones figure drawing skills, one may stick drawing, before moving on to block drawing, and then evolving to add clothes and other items.
NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2025 for PG
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 Analysis will be updated here soon.
| NIFT GAT Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Moderate |
| Quantitative Analytics | Moderate and time-consuming |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | Easy to moderate |
| GK | Moderate to difficult |
NIFT CAT 2025: Paper Analysis
Check out the NIFT CAT analysis for 2025.
| NIFT CAT Sections | Difficulty Level |
| Moderate |
Commonly asked questions
NIFT Entrance Exam consists of NIFT Written exam: GAT and CAT. After this, the second stage is NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview.
NIFT CAT is said to be the hardest and most time taking in the first stage. In the second stage, NIFT Situation test is considered to be hard. But all these can be cleared with practice.
NIFT Creative Ability Test or NIFT CAT will evaluate the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability of the candidate. To prepare for CAT the candidate must develop their observation skills, learn the basics of geometrical shapes, understand conceptualization, learn product drawing and shading. Additionally, the candidate must also work on their line quality. For instance, the candidate needs to ensure there are no jittery or multiple lines. To improve one's drawing skills, one may start with simple drawings and then move on to complex shapes. Also, while shading is not so important for the exam, shading skills can definitely help the candidate get a positive nod from the evaluator.
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NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2024 for PG
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2024 Analysis will be updated here soon.
| NIFT GAT Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Moderate |
| Quantitative Analytics | Moderate and time-consuming |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | Easy to moderate |
| GK | Moderate to difficult |
NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2023 for PG (M.Des)
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Analysis will be updated here soon.
| Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | Difficult |
| Communication Ability | 30 | Moderate |
| English Comprehension | 30 | Easy to Moderate |
| Analystical Ability | 25 | Moderate |
| Gk and Current Affairs | 15 | Moderate to difficult |
What is the NIFT Exam Structure for M.F.Tech.
| Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAT |
English/Hindi |
180 |
150 |
Sections and Number of questions in NIFT M.F Tech
| Section |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
45 |
| Case Study |
25 |
| Quantitative Ability |
30 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability |
25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
| Total |
150 |
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What is the NIFT Exam Structure for MFM and M. Des Programs?
Check out the structure for NIFT MFM and M.Des.
| 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 |
How many sections are there in GAT Sections for MFM & M. Des?
| Section |
No. of Questions (M.F.M.) |
No. of Questions (M. Des.) |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
| Quantitative Ability |
20 |
20 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability |
25 |
25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
25 |
| Case Study |
30 |
NA |
| Total |
150 |
120 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
There is no fixed number of mock tests one should take before the NIFT Entrance Exam. A candidate should take at least one mock test daily for the NIFT Entrance Preparation. 10-15 mock tests will really help in preparing for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
There are 20 participating institutes of NIFT that offer the B. Des and B.F.Tech programmes. B. Des programme offers specializations in the following programs: Fashion Design (FD), Leather Design (LD), Accessory Design (AD), Textile Design (TD), Knitwear Design (KD), Fashion Communication (FC).
For B
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
NIFT cutoff for a participating NIFT is the last rank for which admission is offered in for a particular programme and category. This means, if a candidate fails to score a rank equal to or higher than the cutoff rank, they don't get admission. Typically, a higher ranked institute will invite: More
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
NIFT Delhi is frequently ranked among the top design colleges in the country. So, the admission cut-off for the institute is pretty high, especially when compared to the lower-ranked colleges. This is because being a higher-ranked college, NIFT Delhi receives a higher number of applicants. Another f
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, Pearl Academy, Mumbai BBA students who wish to avail the NIFT Rank scholarship are required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam separately. This can be done either before or after securing the BBA admission at Pearl Academy, Mumbai.
There are also other BBA scholarships that do not require cand
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:
- Corrugated sheets: 2
- Cardboard: 1
- OHP Sheets: 1
- Translucents Sheet: 1
- Coloured sheets: 4
- Ice cream sticks: 8-10
- Toothpicks: 6-7
- All pinks
- Jute Thread: 2m
- Needle
- Balloon
- Clay: 2 colors
- Chopsticks: 2
- Quilling strips
- Paper plate: 2
- Bubble wrap: 1
- M
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:
- Momentoes
- Badges
- product Design
- Set Design
- Book Cover/Diaries
- Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
- Accessories
- Character Design
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, there is no negative marking in NIFT Situation Test. Negative marking is only there in NIFT GAT part in stage 1.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NIFT exam is among the most competitive and the toughest. So, it is recommended that candidate start their exam preparation in advance, around 1 year before.
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Contributor-Level 10
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