NIFT 2026 Most Repeated Questions for CAT and GAT

In the last week of the exam, candidates should focus more on revision rather than studying something new and fresh. Here we bring you the most repeated Questions for NIFT GAT and CAT. Read on and practice them.

NIFT Most Common Questions: GAT and CAT

NIFT Stage 1 included NIFT GAT and NIFT CAT. The exam was held on February 08, 2026. GAT stands for General Ability Test (GAT). It was Computer Based Test (CBT). CAT stands for Creative Ability Test. It was based on Pen & Paper Based Test (PBT) mode. For NIFT GAT and CAT, solve previous year question paper, work on your speed, solve repeated questions, revise formula daily, and attempt easy questions first. NIFT GAT had questions based on Communication Ability and English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical and Logical Ability and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. 

NIFT CAT checks intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate. Candidates will be evaluated on innovative use of colour and illustration skills.

Exam Structure for NIFT UG 2026 Programs

This structure gives the total number of questions in B.Des, B.F.tech and B.Des+B.FTech. The NIFT GAT and CAT will be in English and Hindi. Check out to find the number of questions and the duration of the exam.

Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programmes: M.F.Tech.

NIFT PG consists of M.F Tech, M.Des and MFM.

Breakdown of NIFT GAT Sections for M.F.Tech

There will be 150 questions in NIFT GAT M.F.Tech entrance exam.

Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programmes: MFM and M. Des Programs

 Breakdown of NIFT GAT Sections for MFM & M. Des.

Most Common Questions in NIFT GAT

Check out some of the questions from NIFT.

1. Quantitative Ability

• Percentage
• Ratio and proportion
• Average
• Profit and Loss
• Time and Work
• Simple and Compound interest
• Number system: LCM and HCF

2. Mensuration

Practice questions on surface and volume of square, rectangle, circle, triangle, cube, cuboid, cylinder.

3. Logical Reasoning

• Series and Alpha Numeric Series
• Blood relation
• Direction sense
• Venn Diagram
• Seating Arrangement
• Odd one out
• Coding and Decoding

4. English

• Synonmns 
• Antonymns
• One word for a sentence
• Spell check
• Idioms and phrases
• Reading comprehension

5. General Knowledge

• Questions will be based on brands, textiles, indian craft, etc.
• Fashion Designers and Brands
• Fashion shows and walks
• Fashion terms and history
• Indian Textile and its history
• Awards and events
• Current affairs related to fashion events
• Indian Designers and their brands

6. Analytical Ability

• Data interpretation
• Visual reasoning
• Case-based questions

Most Repeated Questions in NIFT CAT

1. Scene Creation/ Situation Drawing.

The question can be indoor drawing or outdoor drawing. Focus on the observation and storytelling part. Pay attention to details. read question thoroughly. Include human expression, use perspective, and practice object drawing.

Example:

• Make a scene in a busy vegetable market.
• Make a scene of a thrift store.

2. Product design

Redesign a product, solve a problem, and give a solution to it. Identify the problem and then provide a solution. You must have perspective drawing. Make it futuristic and unique. Study object drawing and 3D composition, and material knowledge.

Example:

• Draw how you will prevent leakage in a tap. (5 pictures).

3. Sequential Drawing/ Storyboarding/ Comic Strip

You will need to draw a story based on the given frame or condition. There will be 3-5 steps. Focus on composing the character/drawing in small frames. show transition. Show steps properly. The first step should be the intro step and the last one should be the result step. No need to add a human figure here. You can show hands only.

Example:

• Make chips from potatoes
• Make Maggi in a vessel.
• Change a bulb in a room

4. Poster Design/Visual Design

It can be promotional, advertisement, or event-related. Show message. There should be a message both in visual and written form. Bold message should have strong visuals. Balance the text with the picture drawn.

Example:

• Honesty is the best policy.
• Save plants

5. Color Grid/ Color Sense Question

There will be a grid or shapes and you will be asked to fill color in it. It will check your understanding of color theory. In some questions, you may be asked to show a gradient.

Example:

Draw a grid of 6 inches sq., divided in 3 sqs of 2x2. Create a pattern with spaces, colors and textures inspired by any one of the following:

• Indian Food
• Japanese Zen garden and 
• Fashion in Paris