Updated on Jan 19, 2020 14:41 IST
Find out what students had to say about the test pattern and difficulty level of NIFT CAT exam. Also, know the questions asked in NIFT CAT 2020.

NIFT 2020 entrance exam was held today, January 19, 2020. NIFT CAT was held from 10 am to 1 pm. Most of the students who gave the exam shared that the difficulty level of the questions asked was not very high and they were able to complete their exam on time.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2020: CAT Student Reaction with Questions

NIFT CAT (Creative Ability Test) for Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes) course admission was held from 10 am to 1 pm. In NIFT CAT exam, aspirants have to answer three subjective (drawing) questions. In NIFT CAT 2020, aspirants are evaluated on the basis of their knowledge, design ability, intuitive ability, observation skills, concept development skills, creative use of colour and illustration skills. This exam is conducted as a paper-based test.

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As part of NIFT Entrance Exam 2020 for BDes and MDes admissions, aspirants need to appear for CAT and GAT (General Ability Test). Candidates can view the exam weightage for NIFT admissions below:

NIFT Entrance Exam 2020: Weightage for Each Test

Programme

Test

Weightage

BDes

CAT

50%

GAT

30%

Situation Test

20%

MDes

CAT

40%

GAT

30%

GD/PI

30%

Shiksha is reporting live from Little Fairy Public School where more than 200 students took NIFT Entrance Exam 2020. Majority of the students who gave NIFT CAT exam shared that the questions asked were easy to attempt and tested their creative instincts. Students were able to complete their NIFT exam on time and were happy with the way they attempted the questions asked.

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NIFT CAT 2020 Difficulty Level

Guneet, DPS Noida: The exam was pretty easy. I am not very comfortable with pencil colours. So, I messed up a bit. I solved past three year question papers for NIFT CAT, I felt the difficulty level of the questions asked was similar to those papers.

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Devika Gupta, DPS Noida: The exam was easier than previous year's NIFT exam question papers. 

Shubham, Bal Bharti Public School, Dwarka: The exam was quite good. I gave NIFT exam lastyear as well and the questions asked were very similar to the ones asked last year. 

Mehak Devgan, Dwarka: The questions asked were simple but they had some complicated elements. For example, a question was there with a bike and I got stuck with designing the leg of the bike. In another question we had to colour and explain why we chose the specific colour and design. I was able to complete my paper on time.

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NIFT CAT 2020: List of Questions Asked

1) A motorcycle was given and students had to complete a scene with two human beings or an animal and human being or two animals. 

2) A comic strip had to be created on any one situation:

  • Trip to Mars
  • Life as a fish

3) A pattern was given and students had to colour it.

  • Meditation
  • Festival
  • Travel

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Answered 3 days 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
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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days 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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10