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 Stage 1 includes NIFT GAT and NIFT CAT. GAT stands for General Ability Test (GAT). It is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). CAT stands for Creative Ability Test. It is based on Pen & Paper Based Test (PBT) mode. For NIFT Entrance Exam, solve previous year question papers for NIFT GAT and CAT, work on your speed, solve repeated questions, revise formulas daily, and attempt easy questions first.
NIFT GAT has 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 2027 Programs
- Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programmes: M.F.Tech.
- Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programmes: MFM and M. Des Programs
- Components of NIFT GAT and CAT Syllabus
- Most Common Questions in NIFT GAT
- Most Repeated Questions in NIFT CAT
- NIFT Question paper PDF download
Exam Structure for NIFT UG 2027 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.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAT (CBT) CAT (PBT) |
English/Hindi |
120 + 180 |
100 + 3 |
|
| B.F. Tech |
GAT - Section A (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
120 |
100 |
| GAT - Section B (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
60 |
50 |
|
| B.F. Tech & B. Des. |
Section A (2 hrs) (CBT) Section B (1 hr) (CBT) CAT (3 hrs) (PBT) |
English/Hindi |
180 + 180 |
150 + 3 |
Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programmes: M.F.Tech.
NIFT PG consists of M.F Tech, M.Des and MFM.
| Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAT |
English/Hindi |
180 |
150 |
Breakdown of NIFT GAT Sections for M.F.Tech
There will be 150 questions in NIFT GAT M.F.Tech entrance exam.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
45 |
| Case Study |
25 |
| Quantitative Ability |
30 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability |
25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
| Total |
150 |
Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programmes: MFM and M. Des Programs
| Program |
Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFM |
GAT (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
180 (3 hours) |
150 |
| M. Des |
GAT (CBT) + CAT (3 hrs.) |
English/Hindi |
120 (2 hours) |
120 |
| MFM & M. Des |
Section-A (2 hrs.) + Section-B (1 hr.) + CAT (3 hrs.) |
English/Hindi |
180 (3 hours) + 180 |
150 + 3 |
Breakdown of NIFT GAT Sections for MFM & M. Des.
| Section |
No. of Questions (M.F.M.) |
No. of Questions (M. Des.) |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
| Quantitative Ability |
20 |
20 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability |
25 |
25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
25 |
| Case Study |
30 |
NA |
| Total |
150 |
120 |
Components of NIFT GAT and CAT Syllabus
NIFT GAT and CAT will have questions from various sections. Some of the sections include Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability and English Comprehension, Analytical Ability and Logical Ability and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability |
It checks the quantitative ability of the candidates. It consists of questions on: Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, Distance.
|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
It checks the language ability of candidates in day-to-day communication. It includes questions on: Synonyms, Antonyms, Words with corresponding meanings, Singular, Plural, One-word substitutes, Idioms and phrases, Correct spellings, Comprehending a situation from a given passage, etc.
|
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability |
It checks the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information. It also evaluates the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning to solve core issues of the problem. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.
|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
It checks the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.
|
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 an indoor drawing or an 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
- Save earth
5. Color Grid/ Color Sense Question
There will be a grid or shapes and you will be asked to fill in the colors. 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-inch squares, 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
NIFT Question paper PDF download
Candidates must include solving PYQs in NIFT preparation. Solving question papers will help them understand the question type, pattern, marks, etc. Candidates must solve at least the last 10 years' NIFT question papers for thorough practice.
| NIFT Question Paper | |
|---|---|
| NIFT 2025 B.Des Question Paper PDF | Download Here |
| NIFT 2024 B.Des Question Paper PDF | Download Here |
| NIFT 2018 Situation Test Question Paper | Download Here |
| NIFT 2017 Situation Test Question Paper | Download Here |
| NIFT 2016 Situation Test Question Paper | Download Here |
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