NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis (OUT): Section-wise Question Difficulty Level, Student Reviews & Expected Trends
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
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NTA conducted NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam today, February 08, 2026 for B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM. NIFTEE Stage 1 exam was conducted offline at the centres. Read on to know about the difficulty level of the exam.
NIFT Entrance Exam Analysis 2026
NIFT 2026 exam analysis is released for GAT, after the exam has been conducted. The exam was from 10 AM to 1 PM. NTA conducts the NIFT 2026 exam offline in computer and paper-based mode. Candidates who appeared for NIFT 2026 exam can check all the NIFT exam analysis, questions, and student reactions here. NIFT Entrance Exam is conducted today, on February 08, 2026, for UG and PG programmes. NIFT Question paper will have two parts: Part A and Part B. Stage1 will have two parts: NIFT GAT and NIFT CAT. According to students NIFT UG exam GAT was of moderate level.
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- NIFT Entrance Exam Overview
- NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2026 (Difficulty, Expected Cut-off, Length of Paper)
- NIFT Entrance Exam: Exam Analysis 2025
- NIFT Entrance: Exam Analysis 2024
- NIFT Entrance Exam Analysis 2023
- NIFT 2026 Exam Structure for B.Des and B.F.Tech Programs
- Exam Weightage for UG Programs
NIFT Entrance Exam Overview
The important points related to the NIFT 2026 exam are in the table below.
| Particulars |
Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
NIFT Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Body (Stage 1) |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Conducting Body: Situation Test/ PI + Counseling (Stage 2) |
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
| Frequency of exam |
Once every year |
| Number of Attempts |
There is no limit on the number of attempts. However, the age limit applies to the UG programs. |
| Mode of exam |
The NIFT exam has two papers: GAT and CAT. The GAT will be an online, computer-based exam. CAT will be conducted offline. Situation Test and PI are conducted offline. |
| Courses offered |
B.Des, M.Des, M.F.M, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech |
| Application fee (Expected) |
INR 2,000 for Open/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/Open EWS; INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD Category |
| Mode of application |
Online |
| NIFT 2026 application form |
December 08, 2025 to January 06, 2026 |
| Release of exam Notification |
December 08, 2025 |
| Exam Date |
February 08, 2026 |
| Result Date |
Last week of April 2026 (Stage 1) Last week of June 2026 (Stage 2) |
| Participating NIFTs |
20 |
| Important Resources |
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| Admission to PG Courses |
NIFTs offer M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses |
NIFT GAT Sections: Exam Analysis 2026 (Difficulty, Expected Cut-off, Length of Paper)
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Analysis will be updated here soon.
| NIFT GAT Sections | Difficulty Level | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | Easy to moderate | Order, Ranking, Venn diagram, Direction, Series |
| Quantitative Analytics | Easy to moderate | Average, Percentage, Pie chart, Time speed, Ration and proportion, Simple interest, Age, pipe based questions and Permutation and Combination |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | Easy to moderate | Synonyms, Vocabulary, Idioms and phrases, rearrange sentences, grammar, complete the paragraph |
| GK | Easy to moderate | Current Affairs on brands, logos and architecture |
NIFT Entrance Exam: Exam Analysis 2025
Check out the NIFT Paper analysis for 2025.
| NIFT GAT Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Easy |
| Quantitative Analytics | Moderate |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | Easy |
| GK | Tough |
NIFT Entrance: Exam Analysis 2024
Candidates can refer exam analysis of NIFT 2024 and students' reactions here.
Candidate 1: I appeared for the B.Des exam. The exam was easy. Reasoning section was easy and Maths was the difficult. The overall difficulty level was moderate.
Candidate 2 : I appeared for the B.Des exam. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. I found Math and English section easy while GK section was difficult.
Candidate 3: I appeared for B.des paper. The paper was moderate. I found English paper easy. I attended around 85 to 90 questions in the exam.
NIFT Entrance Exam Analysis 2023
Check out the NIFT Entrance Test: 2023
| Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | Difficult |
| Communication Ability | 25 | Moderate |
| English Comprehension | 25 | Easy |
| Analystical Ability | 15 | Moderate |
| Gk and Current Affairs | 15 | Moderate to difficult |
NIFT 2026 Exam Structure for B.Des and B.F.Tech Programs
Check out the exam structure for B.Des and B.F Tech.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Test 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 |
Exam Weightage for UG Programs
Check out the exam weightage for NIFT UG.
| Program |
Exam |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| B. Des. |
GAT |
30% |
| CAT |
50% |
|
| Situation Test |
20% |
|
| B.F. Tech. |
GAT (Sec-A) |
30% |
| GAT (Sec-B) |
70% |
|
| B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des. |
GAT (Sec-A) |
30% |
| CAT |
50% |
|
| Situation Test |
20% |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 2 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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
Answered a month ago
After completing NIFT 3D model in Situation Test, candidates are required to write a brief explanation of model. This is known as Write Up. It should be clear, concise and structured. It should explain process, inspiration, theme and materials.
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Contributor-Level 10
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