NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: CAT Student Reactions with Questions
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
The NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam was conducted today at multiple exam centres across India. The NIFT CAT was held from 10 AM to 1 PM. Read here, the analysis of NIFT CAT 2021 by test takers.
NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam was held today for BDes and MDes courses. NIFT CAT (Creative Ability Test) for Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes) course admission is pen and paper based tests. In NIFT CAT exam, aspirants have to answer three subjective (drawing) questions. They are required to display their knowledge, design ability, intuitive ability, observation skills, concept development skills, creative use of colour and illustration skills in NIFT CAT.
Shiksha visited a NIFT exam centre to speak with candidates taking the exam. Here's what the team reported from the site:
- NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam CAT - Highlights
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Student Reactions and Reviews
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: CAT and GAT Weightage
NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam CAT - Highlights
- At the NIFT 2021 entrance exam centre, all COVID-19 related guidelines were being strictly followed.
- Before entering the NIFT exam centre the candidates were asked to sanitise their hands and wear masks.
- The candidates also had to present COVID-19 negative certificate issued by a doctor to gain entry.
- No candidates were allowed entry without the COVID-19 certificate.
- At the one of the exam centres in Delhi the candidates were not allowed to come out of the campus after the BDes exam
- At other exam centres the candidates were allowed to come out and have food before the NIFT GAT paper to be held from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.
- The students were allowed to take inside admit cards, aadhar card, COVID-19 negative certificate, pen, pencil, colour pencils and other stationary items
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Student Reactions and Reviews
Sanchita from Kendriya Vidyalaya said, “there were three questions in NIFT CAT. We had to make a virtual design for online webinar, two emojis on ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ and musical instruments related to Indian festivals. The paper was easy in comparison to previous years. The candidates could use colour pencils or sketch pencils in the exam.”
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Vanisha who had come to appear for exam from Meerut said, “The question paper was quite easy. We had to draw musical instrument, emojis and online webinars. There question paper was of 100 marks and there was no change in the exam pattern. This was my first attempt and I prepared for NIFT entrance exam with the help of online material and YouTube videos.”
Kanishka from JMC, Delhi University said, the question paper was easy. In one question we had to draw musical instruments related to festivals and in one we had to draw emojis. In the third question, we had to draw light.
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Another student from SD Public School, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi said, “there were three questions in total in NIFT CAT. We had to draw emojis, musical instruments related to festivals and online webinar. It was my first attempt and I prepare by myself for the exam with the help of YouTube videos.”
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: CAT and GAT Weightage
CAT and GAT weightage in NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 for BDes and MDes admissions:
| NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Weightage for Each Test |
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|---|---|---|
| Programme |
Test |
Weightage |
| CAT |
50% |
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| GAT |
30% |
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| Situation Test |
20% |
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| CAT |
40% |
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| GAT |
30% |
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| GD/PI |
30% |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month 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 a month 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 a month 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
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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 |
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.
NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.
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Contributor-Level 10