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 the NIFT 2026 question paper. Here we bring you questions asked in the section, with tips on how you can attempt them. Keep reading.
NIFT Analytical and Logical Ability Questions 2026 - The NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted by the NTA for admission to various design courses offered by the NIFT 2026 participating colleges. The GAT paper is mandatory for all courses and will include Analytical and Logical Ability Questions. Depending on the course option opted by the candidate, the weightage for the NIFT 2026 Analytical and Logical Ability section may vary.
For instance, the B.Des paper will have 15 questions and the M.Des paper will have 25 questions from the section. Here, we discuss the NIFT Analytical and Logical Ability questions and answers in detail. Keep reading.
- NIFT GAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- NIFT 2026 Syllabus for Analytical Ability & Logical Ability
- NIFT Analytical & Logical Ability 2026 - Overview
- 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
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Candidates appearing in the NIFT 2026 exam will have to answer questions from the Analytical and Logical Ability section.
The number of questions asked from the section per NIFT 2026 exam pattern is given in the table below.
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.
| 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
The test components, topics, and skills tested for the Analytical Ability and Logical Ability. A section of the NIFT 2026 syllabus is given in the table below:
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| NIFT 2026 Exam Topic |
Skill Tested |
Key Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability |
This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem. |
Concepts and practices of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful. |
NIFT Analytical & Logical Ability 2026 - Overview
Questions in this section are based on fundamental concepts of logic, mathematics, and language, assessing your ability to:
- Apply Known Principles: Utilize established rules and concepts to arrive at a solution.
- Think Out-of-the-Box: Employ creative, unconventional thinking to resolve scenarios where standard rules don't apply.
- Analyze Information: Carefully examine the question to recognize patterns, relationships, and dependencies leading to the correct answer.
- Problem-Solve: Break down complex information, make inferences, and draw logical conclusions.
- Deductive and Inductive Reasoning:
- Deductive: Draw specific conclusions from general principles.
- Inductive: Make generalizations based on specific observations.
Developing these skills will help you excel in the logical reasoning sections of NIFT exams.
NIFT Analytical & Logical Ability 2026 - Question Type
The NIFT 2026 question paper will include the following types of questions from the 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: - Analyze information verbally - Apply logical reasoning and critical thinking - Deduce answers through mental processing Examples include: - Logical puzzles - Wordplay and language-based problems - Verbal analogies - Reasoning-based riddles - Mental math (simple calculations) Key skills required: - Quick mental processing - Effective listening and comprehension - Logical thinking and analysis |
| Image-based |
This category assesses your ability to analyze and interpret visual information, including: - Mirror images and reflections - Paper folding and unfolding - Geometric shapes and patterns - 2D and 3D objects - Symmetry and asymmetry Tasks may include: - Identifying identical or similar figures - Detecting differences or anomalies - Recognizing rotated or reflected images - Completing incomplete shapes or patterns - Determining spatial relationships To succeed, candidates must: - Carefully examine visual details - Recognize patterns and symmetries - Apply spatial reasoning and visualization skills - Analyze and compare shapes and structures. This category tests your visual perception, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. |
| Sequence-based |
This question type presents a series of elements, such as: - Numbers - Alphabets - People - Colors - Symbols Candidates are then asked to: - Identify patterns and relationships within the sequence - Determine the next element or missing value - Analyze the sequence to answer logical questions |
| Puzzles |
This category encompasses problems that require organizing and arranging elements in specific configurations, such as: - Seating arrangements - Scheduling - Sequential ordering - Spatial arrangements - Categorization Examples include: - Arranging people in rows or tables - Ordering events in chronological sequence - Organizing items in patterns or structures - Allocating tasks or resources - Grouping objects by attributes or characteristics |
Books for NIFT Analytical & Logical Questions
Here are a few books for NTA NIFT preparation:
National Institute of Design releases sample papers of NIFT on its admission portal. These sample papers are available for all the UG and PG courses offered by NIFT participating institutes. To download sample papers, 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, has to pay a fee to use the sample papers.
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.
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NIFT Previous Years’ Analytical & Logical Questions:
Go through the 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 the 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
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.
-
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.
-
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.
| Fee Components | Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5.86 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees* | 2.21 Lakhs |
| One-time payment* | 27,200 |
| Total fees | 8.35 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.
| Semester | NIFT Fees 2024 (INR) | NIFT Fees 2025 (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1,83,200 | 1,91,700 |
| Semester 2 | 1,43,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Semester 3 | 1,69,800 | 1,78,700 |
| Semester 4 | 1,50,000 | 1,58,000 |
| Semester 5 | 1,78,700 | 1,87,800 |
| Semester 6 | 1,58,000 | 1,66,000 |
| Semester 7 | 1,93,700 | 2,03,200 |
| Semester 8 | 1,66,000 | 1,74,000 |
| Total (4 Years) | 13,42,400 | 14,09,400 |
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Answered 2 months 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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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
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Contributor-Level 10
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The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:
| Programme | Educational 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 |
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Contributor-Level 10
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.