NIFT Marking Scheme for NIFT GAT, CAT and Situation Test

NIFT Marking Scheme for NIFT GAT, CAT and Situation Test

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Updated on Nov 2, 2026 12:08 IST
NIFT entrance Exam is conducted offline at the NIFT Centres. NIFT GAT is conducted in Computer Based Test(CBT) and NIFT CAT is condcted in Paper Based Test (PBT). The exam will held in shifts. The Paper will be Bilingual i.e. Hindi and English. There will be a total 100 questions in B.Des and 150 in B.F.Tech. M.Des will have 120 questions and other

NIFT Entrance Exam is conducted in two stages: NIFT Entrance Exam and NIFT Stage 2, which includes the NIFT Situation Test and the Personal Interview. In this article, we will see the marking scheme for these stages. Read on.

NIFT Marking Scheme

NIFT Marking Scheme

NIFT entrance Exam is conducted offline at the NIFT Centres. NIFT GAT is conducted in Computer Based Test(CBT) and NIFT CAT is condcted in Paper Based Test (PBT). The exam will held in shifts. The Paper will be bilingual, i.e. Hindi and English. There will be a total 100 questions in B.Des and 150 in B.F.Tech. M.Des will have 120 questions and other PG programmes like M.F.Tech anf MFM will have 150 questions. There will be negative marking in NIFT GAT. NIFT CAT will have no negative marking.

Candidates who clear the NIFT Entrance Exam will be asked to appear for NIFT Stage 2, which includes NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview.

Table of contents
  • Marking Scheme of NIFT Entrance Examination
  • Weightage for NIFT Entrance Exam
  • NIFT Situation Test Marking Scheme
  • NIFT Artisan Category Marking Scheme

Marking Scheme of NIFT Entrance Examination

NIFT Marking scheme is given by NTA in the NIFT Information Bulletin. Each question in the GAT will carry 1 mark. There will also be negative marking in the NIFT GAT exam. - 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. Check out the marking scheme below.

  • Each question carries 01 (One) mark.

  • For each correct response, the candidate will get 01 (One) mark.

  • For each incorrect response, -0.25 mark will be deducted from the total score.

  • Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks.

  • To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct option. After the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or a change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer Key will be awarded marks.

  • In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact that they have attempted it or not.

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Weightage for NIFT Entrance Exam

The weightage for NIFT Entrance Exam is given below.

Program Exam Weightage
B. Des.
GAT 30%
CAT 50%
Situation Test 20%
B.F. Tech.
GAT (Sec-A) 30%
GAT (Sec-B) 70%
B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des.
GAT (Sec-A) 30%
CAT 50%
Situation Test 20%
M.F.M.
GAT (Section A and B) 70%
Personal Interview 30%
M. Des.
GAT (Section A) 30%
CAT 40%
Personal Interview 30%
M.F.M. opting for M. Des.
GAT (Section A) 30%
CAT 40%
Personal Interview 30%
M.F. Tech.
GAT 70%
Personal Interview 30%

NIFT Situation Test Marking Scheme

Check out the NIFT Situation Test marking scheme below.

Component Assessment Parameters Marks
3D Model Visualization of form and space; Innovative and Creative use of material; Composition of Elements; Construction skill and Finesse 50
Write-up Explanation and Communication of concept and Language 20
Overall Presentation Overall Presentation 30
Total 100

NIFT Artisan Category Marking Scheme

Under NIFT Artisan Category, candidates have to appear only for the NIFT Situation Test. Check out the marking scheme under this category.

Component Assessment Parameters Marks
3D Model & Write-up Visualization of form and space; Innovative and Creative use of material; Composition of Elements; Construction skill and Finesse & overall presentation; Explanation and Communication of concept and Language 70
Personal Interview Personal Interview 30
Total Marks 100

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