NIFT 2021 Exam Analysis by Expert for MDes Admissions
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
NIFT Entrance Exam for MDes admissions was held on February 14. Check below NIFT 2021 analysis.
By Shipra Anand
NIFT entracne exam 2021 for Master of Design (MDes) was held on February 14. The CAT exam was from 10 AM to 1 PM and GAT exam was conducted from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Overall the GAT questions were of moderate difficulty and CAT questions tested candidate’s creativity and imagination. Read her complete NIFT 2021 exam analysis by expert.
NIFT 2021 Exam Analysis for CAT
Taking up the Creative paper questions for M Des in the NIFT entrance exam 2021:
Ques 1. Illustrate a poster on any one:
(a) three Rs (b) against air pollution (c) anti ragging
These were some fairly expected and often practiced topics on posters which are popular across various creative assessment platforms. For a poster to stand out, it’s imperative that the concept is well thought out beyond the obvious phrase used in the question and also ensure it is captioned smart. Quality of illustration should match the standards expected of the Masters candidates.
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Ques 2. Would be somewhat like “Depict one memorable day in given 4 frames, the scenario of the given topics putting yourself in year 2030:
(a) canteen of the college (b) farm house in farmland
Here it is important to visualise the kind of change we can expect in our lifestyle nine years down the line and how these two spaces would change in terms of the role they play, services they provide, the kind of people they would attract; and if we would be there, what would we expect from these places and for what reasons would we frequent them.
Also, since it’s about pictorial documentation of one memorable day, we could even imagine some interesting story to tell, make it funny or high on adventure or emotion or tragic or some surprise element thrown in to the day with us playing the protagonist to the story. A good blend of both these aspects would make an answer stand out. Good rendering requirements go without saying, of course!
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Ques. 3. Depict your personality through a product/ colour/ fruit/ vegetable or insect.
Incidentally, one must have come across while practicing for a design entrance under an experienced mentor this question. The approach to this question lies in first doing the keyword mapping of your own personality analysis in terms of tangibles and intangibles alike.
Example: Our height, built, our physical strength or fragility, our memory, retention, reflexes, interests, our psychological traits, our social traits, our intellectual traits, our ambition or contentment levels, etc. once we have identified our own traits, we should next find a connect with any of the given option segments that can best represent our dominant traits or the traits that we want to display through the question.
Good illustration with logical explanation regarding the fit of colours, textures used and how the traits of the chosen mode of depiction tallies with our personality should be justified.
Parameters for NIFT shortlist
The initial shortlist will be created in the ratio of:
| Course |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| B Des |
GAT: 30 CAT: 50 |
| M Des |
GAT: 30 CAT: 40 |
| MFM, B. FTech. & M. FTech |
GAT: 70 |
Those shortlisted would now go to the second stages of Situation test (for B. Des.) & GDPI ( for M Des, M FTech & MFM), which would further comprise of 20 per cent for former and 30 per cent for the later, in the final merit list. For the B FTech, however Written is the only and decisive exam and their merit in the same will reveal if they get a call for admission counselling.
The rest of these processes would be held as per the timeline outlined by NIFT, however, we must keep ourselves prepared for any change in the timeline given the delays in class 12 board exams.
Wishing All the Luck once again!
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| NIFT CAT 2021 Student Reactions | NIFT GAT 2021 Student Reactions |
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About the Author:
Shipra Anand is the Founder of a leading coaching institute for Fashion and Design courses in Lucknow.
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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
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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
S
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