NIFT 2026 Analytical and Logical Ability: PYQs, Sample Questions, Tips and Pattern
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
Analytical and Logical Ability is one of the important sections in NIFT 2026 question paper. We bring you questions asked in the section, with tips on how you can attempt them. Keep reading.
NIFT 2026 exam was conducted by NTA for admission to UG and PG design courses offered by NIFT 2026 participating colleges. NIFT GAT paper was mandatory for all courses and will include Analytical and Logical Ability Questions. Depending on the course option opted by candidate, weightage for NIFT 2026 Analytical and Logical Ability section may vary. For example, B.Des paper will have 15 questions and M.Des paper will have 25 questions from the section.
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- NIFT Analytical & Logical Ability 2026 - Question Type
- Books for NIFT Analytical & Logical Questions
- NIFT Previous Years’ Analytical & Logical Questions
- NIFT 2026 Sample Questions for Analytical & Logical Questions
NIFT GAT 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing in NIFT 2026 exam will have to answer questions from Analytical and Logical Ability section.
Number of questions asked from each section per NIFT 2026 exam pattern 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 |
| 40 |
30 |
|
| English Comprehension |
30 |
|
| 20 |
20 |
|
| Analytical and Logical Ability |
15 |
25 |
| 25 |
15 |
|
| TOTAL |
100 |
120 |
NIFT 2026 Syllabus for Analytical Ability & Logical Ability
A section of the NIFT 2026 syllabus is given in the table below.
| NIFT 2026 Exam Topic |
Skill Tested |
Key Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability |
This test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to check candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the problem. |
Concepts and practices of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful. |
NIFT Analytical & Logical Ability 2026 - Question Type
Question paper will include following types of questions from Analytical & Logical Ability section.
| Question Type |
Description |
|---|---|
| Verbal |
This category presents problems that can be solved mentally, without requiring written calculations or visual aids. Candidates must
Examples include
|
| Image-based |
This category assesses your ability to analyse and interpret visual information, including
Tasks may include
|
| Sequence-based |
Candidates are then asked to
|
| Puzzles |
Examples include
|
It is recommended that the candidate make NIFT sample papers a part of their exam preparation strategy from the very beginning. For one, it will help the candidate evaluate their progress, hone their problem solving skills, and get a taste of the types of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Since at the start, most of the NIFT syllabus will be untouched, the candidate may focus on the topic they are preparing at that moment. In addition to the sample papers, the candidate must also keep solving the problem Sets given at the end of the chapter or end of the book. It is also important that the candidate keeps a close tab on the exam pattern and syllabus when solving the sample papers.
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.
NIFT exam may have multiple question booklet series Booklet Series A, Booklet Series F, Booklet Series L, Booklet Series R, etc.
Candidate must download the answer keys corresponding to their own booklet series. booklet series contains 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.
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Books for NIFT Analytical & Logical Questions
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- NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam Guide by Ramesh Publishing
NIFT Previous Years’ Analytical & Logical Questions
Go through previous years’ NIFT questions from the analytical and logical ability section given below.
Q. Find the missing number 1, 2, 10, 30, 260,?
- 300
- 2350
- 4210
- 3130
Q. If BIHK: FILO :: JMRU: ?
- NVQY
- NRVY
- MQVY
- NQVY
Q. If ROME : 9, 12, 14, 22 :: STOP : ?
- 8, 7, 12, 11
- 19, 20, 15, 16
- 8, 12, 11, 16
- 8, 7, 11, 12
Q. If GATE : 22, 26, 7, 22 :: DOWN : ?
- 4, 13, 15, 14
- 4, 15, 23, 14
- 23, 13, 3, 13
- 23, 12, 4, 13
Q. Find the missing number 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, 191, ?
- 382
- 383
- 381
- 385
Q. In a class of 52 students, 20 students play football, 16 play hockey and 10 students play both games. How many students play neither football nor hockey?
- 24
- 22
- 26
- 20
Q. Find the odd one among the following.
- 49
- 147
- 343
- 2401
Q. Find the odd one out
- REPLUP
- LOITEV
- RAEZU
- KOYNED
Q. Find the missing number 1, 4, 16, 64, 256, ?
- 1034
- 1044
- 1042
- 1024
Q. Insert the missing letter - A D G D I N I P ?
- W
- Y
- X
- Z
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NIFT 2026 Sample Questions for Analytical & Logical Questions
Some of the sample questions are.
1. Six friends, A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting in a circle.
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A is sitting to the immediate left of B.
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C is opposite A.
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D is between C and B.
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E is sitting to the immediate right of F.
Who is sitting to the immediate right of D?
Options
A) B
B) E
C) A
D) F
Answer: Option A) B
2. What comes next in the series? 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___.
Options
A) 36
B) 40
C) 42
D) 44
Answer: Option C) 42
3. If DESIGN is written as FGUJKP, how is FASHION written?
Options
A) HCUJQRP
B) HCULKQP
C) HCULKPR
D) HCUJMQP
Answer: Option C) HCULKPR
Explanation: Each letter is moved +2 ahead in the alphabet.
4. A person walks 5 km North, then turns right and walks 3 km. He turns right again and walks 5 km. In which direction is he facing now?
Options
A) North
B) South
C) East
D) West
Answer: Option C) East
5. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, Sphere
Options
A) Circle
B) Triangle
C) Rectangle
D) Sphere
Answer: Option D) Sphere
Explanation: All others are 2D shapes. Sphere is 3D.
6. Q: Pointing to a girl, Raj said, She is the daughter of my mother’s only son. How is the girl related to Raj?
Options
A) Niece
B) Cousin
C) Sister
D) Daughter
Answer: D) Daughter
Explanation: Raj’s mother’s only son = Raj himself → the girl is his daughter.
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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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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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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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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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A Technical Ability Test (TAT) and Personal Interview will be conducted for NIFT Stage 2 examination of B.F.Tech. (NLEA). The format of the exam will be in paper-based (OMR) format.
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NIFT Situation Test will be of 2 hours. In this time, candidates have to draw the given 3D model and write about it.
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There is no dress code for the NTA NIFT 2026 Situation Test. But it is advisable to dress up neatly and smartly. Students should avoid chunky jewellry flashy logos for the exam.
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After NIFT Situation Test, NIFT prepares a final merit list based on the weighted average of GAT, CAT, and Situation Test and Interview scores. Qualified candidates are then invited for counselling.
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NIFT Stage 2 will have Situation Test and Personal Interview.
| Programme | Stage 2 Components |
|---|---|
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation |
| B.Des (NLEA) | Studio Test + Personal Interview |
| B.Des (Artisans) | Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview |
| B.F.Tech (NLEA) | Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview |
| PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech) | Personal Interview |
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NIFT 2026 Situation Test will be conducted, tentatively in second week of June 2026. It is expected to be conducted on June 08, 2026 based on last year date.
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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.