NIFT Situation Test 2025: Past 10 Years Questions (2019 - 2009)
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
Find out the list of questions asked in the NIFT Situation Test from 2009 (onwards), along with the material provided bythe exam authorities to create the 3D model on the exam day.
NIFT Situation Test
The NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam is conducted in TWO stages. B.Des candidates first appear in the written exams, NIFTEE: GAT and CAT. If shortlisted, the candidate has to appear in a Situation Test. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the written exams and the Situation Test, or else the candidate will not be included in the FINAL merit list for NIFT 2025. If you are wondering how important the Situation Test is, remember that it carries 20% weightage. The Situation Test of NIFT 2025 for the B.Des program will be conducted on June 08 at 26 centres in 18 cities. The NIFT 2025 written exam was conducted on February 9, 2025.
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Why solve sample papers of the NIFT Situation Test?
The exam pattern for NIFT GAT varies from one course to the other. The total number of questions asked in NIFT GAT are mentioned below: BDes: 100 questions BFTech: 150 questions MDes: 120 questions MFTech: 150 questions MFM: 150 questions Note that the GAT or the General Ability Test will be conducted in a computer-based mode. Questions will be objective-type. The GAT paper for the B. Des and M.Des programs will be of 120 minutes. However, the GAT paper for the B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses will be for 180 minutes.
One of the most effective ways to prepare for the Situation Test is by solving sample and previous years' question papers of NIFT. It is because apart from learning about the paper structure, like what types of questions are asked, marking scheme, and difficulty level, the candidate can benefit in another way. Sample papers are great tools to develop one's problem-solving and time-management abilities.
So, in this article, we bring you previous years' question papers along with sample papers to get ready for the design entrance exam.
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NIFT Entrance Exam is a "two-tiered process for BDes course admission. The aspirant has to first appear in the written exam - CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test). Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a NIFT Situation Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Situation Test on the basis of their performance in the written tests (CAT and GAT). The NIFT 2025 scorecard will contain the qualifying status of the candidate. Candidates who qualify the NIFTEE written exams only can appear in the Situation Test.
To prepare the merit list of NIFT 2025, the weightage given to CAT and GAT exams is 50% and 30%, respectively, and the NIFT Situation Test carries 20% weightage. Every year, the NIFT Situation Test is conducted after the declaration of NIFT results for the written exams are declared.
In this article, we have compiled a list of questions asked in the NIFT Situation Test over the past 10 years.
Note: The questions listed below have been shared by coaching centers and students who appeared for the NIFT entrance exam in a given year.
NIFT Situation Test 2019
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2019 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 1 Questions
There is no specific time to start solving sample papers of NIFT. However, here are some suggestions as to when you can start solving sample papers.
- Once you complete a topic, you can take a sample paper and start solving the related problems.
- This way, as you move on in the preparation, go on solving the related questions.
- It is recommended to solve at least a few sample papers so that you properly understand the problem and the procedure to solve it.
- By the time you complete the syllabus, you must be able to solve the complete sample paper.
The sample papers for the NIFT 2025 exam are released on the official website of the institute - nift.ac.in. The sample papers are available for the GAT and CAT written exams.
Also, the sample papers are available for all the programs offered by the participating colleges - B. Des, M.Des M.FTech B.FTech and M. F. M.
No login is required to download the sample papers. Simply click on the relevant sample paper. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format. It may be noted that the sample papers don't contain any solutions.
Note that sample papers for NIFT 2025 will be released once the exam notification is out or sometime thereabout.
The NTA will release the NIFT 2025 question paper for the written exam along with the answer key. The question paper will be made available before the declaration of exam results.
The candidate had to download the NIFT question paper 2025 from the NTA NIFT admission portal.
- nift.ac.in/admission
- nift.ntaonline.in
- exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT
To download the question paper, log in to the portal using your candidate credentials. Note that the NTA also released the recorded responses. So, the candidate can use the answer key, recorded response, and question paper to calculate the total number of correct attempts, and eventually the probable score.
Q1. Design a headgear inspired by anyone-
- Mythological character
- Sea animals
- Aliens
Q2. Design a kids' play area inspired by
- Puzzles
- Cartoon character
- Panchtantra tales
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a trophy for anyone-
- Best kitchen gardener
- Best gamer
- Best sailor
Q2. Design a diary for
- Fashion designer
- Sportsperson
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Design an equipment bag for anyone-
- Painter
- Makeup artist
- Photographer
Q2. Design a toy for 8-10-year-old kids to encourage them to study-
- Maths
- Science
- Arts
NIFT Situation Test 2018
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2018 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design a modern display unit for
- Fruits and vegetables shop
- Toy shop
- Cosmetics and perfume shop
Q2. Redesign a workspace for
- Potter
- Florist
- Ironing man/woman
Material Provided: Mount board, Aluminum foil, Needle & thread, Transparent sheet, Pins, Green/blue and red clay, Beads, Colour paper thick (Blue and red), 6 Ice cream sticks, 6 Long sticks, Cloth,Thick Sheets and Foil paper
NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a scene for any one option
- Ramayana or a folk tale
- A fairy tale
- A Panchatantra story
Q2. Redesign the workplace of anyone-
- Tea vendor
- Doctor
- Vegetable vendor
Material Provided: Mount board, Aluminum foil, Needle & thread, Transparent sheet, Pins, Green/blue and red clay, Beads, Colour paper thick (Blue and red), 6 Ice cream sticks, 6 Long sticks, Cloth, Thick Sheet,s and Foil paper
NIFT Situation Test 2017
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2017 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Create an indoor games room for a kindergarten/nursery.
Q2. Design a cart for a disabled person.
Q3. Create a Flower Vase with creative flowers on the theme "Storm".
Material Provided:
- Fabric, Al Wire, Thermocol (9" × 9"), Mount Board, Ivory sheet, Tracing paper, Straws, Needle & thread, Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red, Cardboard (10" ×10"), All pins, Newspaper, Corrugated sheet and Thermocol balls
NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Make a Dhaba keeping in mind the local culture.
Q2. Make a badge for "save environment" for the 22nd century.
Q3. Make a bag for a doctor who is also a first-time mother.
Material Provided:
- Mount board, Thermocol, Ivory sheet, Fabric, Thread, White sheet, Cardboard, Gateway sheet, Wire (1 m), All pins, Needle, One packet of thermocol balls, Pastel sheets in blue, red, yellow, and black colour
NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Make a wind chime for a sailor's home.
Q2. Make a park bench for senior citizens that is inspired by nature.
Q3. Show a kitchen according to family's lifestyle.
Material Provided: Fabric, AL wire, thermocol (9" × 9"), mount board, ivory sheet, tracing paper, straws, needle & thread, coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink, and red, cardboard (10" × 10"), all pins, newspaper, corrugated sheet, thermocol balls.
NIFT Situation Test 2016
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2016 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Create an installation for the differently abled
Q2. Make a fashion accessory inspired by a wind creature
Q3. Create an educational toy for KG students
Material Provided: Cardboard, A4 sheets in white, red & gray, gateway sheet A4, transparency sheet A4, white thread & needle, coloured rubber bands, quilling paper strips in all colours, gray crepe paper, wire, straw pipes.
NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Prepare a model to depict a shoe for the 22nd century.
Q2. Create a store window of a fashion product.
Q3. Prepare a model of a cafè at the venue of a car rally.
Material Provided: Cardboard, A4 sheets in white, red & gray, gateway sheet A4, transparency sheet A4, white thread & needle, coloured rubber bands, quilling paper strips in all colours, gray crepe paper, wire, straw pipes.
NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Create a model of a futuristic bus stop
Q2. Design a bag inspired from an underwater creature
Q3. Create a model of a futuristic telephone
Material Provided: Cardboard, A4 sheets in white, red & gray, gateway sheet A4, transparency sheet A4, white thread & needle, coloured rubber bands, quilling paper strips in all colours, gray crepe paper, wire, straw pipes.
NIFT Situation Test 2015
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2015 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Make a model on-
- Wind energy
- Garbage re-cycle
- Water conservation
Q2. Make a device for-
- A Gardner
- A Newspaper Boy
- A Tea Vendor
Material Provided: Mount board, copper wire and cloth, colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow), A4 sheets (blue, yellow, white), kite paper, buttons, straw, cotton, thermacol A4, thread and needle, all pins, thermacol balls, bandage, ice cream stick, plastic scrubber, glitter, plastic ball, ribbon.
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Make a model on-
- Save girl child
- Make in India
- Corruption eradication
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Q2. Make a replica of -
- Pooling booth
- Toll booth
- Bus stand
Material Provided: Mount board, copper wire and cloth, colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow), A4 sheet (blue, yellow, white), kite paper, buttons, straw, cotton, thermacol A4, thread and needle, all pins, thermacol balls, bandage, ice cream stick, plastic scrubber, glitter, plastic ball, ribbon.
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Make a memento on:
- Polio eradication
- Voting
- Best teacher
OR
Q2. Make a model on child labour.
Material Provided: Mount board, copper wire and cloth, colored transparent sheets (blue and yellow), A4 sheets (blue, yellow, white), kite paper, buttons, straw, cotton, thermacol A4, thread and needle, all pins, thermacol balls, bandage, ice cream stick, plastic scrubber, glitter, plastic ball, ribbon.
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 4 Questions
Q1. Make a memento on-
- Poet
- Environmentalists
OR
Q2. Make an innovative tool for:
- Car cleaning
- Tea vendor
Material Provided: Mount board, copper wire and cloth, colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow), A4 sheet (blue, yellow, white), kite paper, buttons, straw, cotton, thermacol A4, thread and needle, all pins, thermacol balls, bandage, ice cream stick, plastic scrubber, glitter, plastic ball, ribbon.
NIFT Situation Test 2014
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2014 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Make a 3D model to promote any of the following-
- Wind Energy
- Garbage Recycling
- Water Conservation
Q2. Make the replica of any one of the following-
- Post Office
- Polling Booth
- Nursery School
Write 60 words (approx.) about your 3D model.
Material Provided: 2 sheets, ivory sheets, all pins, cardboard, rubber band, copper wire, toothpicks, 3 coloured sheets of different colours, 1 newspaper, sparkle tube, straw, thread, needle, masking tape, cotton ball.
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Make a product to make life easier for-
- Gardener
- Railway potter
- Newspaper boy
Q2. Make trophy or souvenier for-
- Best teacher on annual day
- Polio eradication
Explain your 3D product in 60 words approximately.
Material Provided: 2 sheets, ivory sheets, all pins, cardboard, rubber band, copper wire, toothpicks, 3 coloured sheets (different colours), 1 newspaper, sparkle tube, straw, thread, needle, masking tape, cotton ball.
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Make a product to
- Control deforestation
- Water harvesting
- Fashion jewelley display window
Material Provided: 2 sheets, ivory sheets, all pins, cardboard, rubber band, copper wire, toothpicks, 3 different coloured sheets, 1 newspaper, sparkle tube, straw, thread, needle, masking tape, cotton ball.
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 4 Questions
Q1. Create a mask inspired by any one of the below mentioned topics-
- Nature
- My clean metro rail
Q2. Create a medal inspired by any one of the topics mentioned below-
- Miss Universe
- Vintage car rally
- Mother’s Day
Material Provided: 2 sheets, ivory sheets, all pins, cardboard, rubber band, copper wire, toothpicks, 3 coloured sheets of different colours, 1 newspaper, sparkle tube, straw, thread, needle, masking tape, cotton ball.
NIFT Situation Test 2013
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2013 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design a 3D model promoting any one of the following-
- Total Literacy
- Teacher’s Day
- Polio Eradication
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Q2. Design workplace of any one of the following-
- Painter
- Nurse
- Cobbler
Material Provided: Crepe Paper (A4 size), Cloth Paper (A4 size), Mount Board (A4 size), 6 Straws, Newspaper, Rubber band, Thumb pins (plastic tops), Dori white (1 m), Golden wire (1m), Cotton, Plastic scrubber, Newspaper, 6 Toothpicks
Explain your work in 60 words.
NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Using the material mentioned below construct a 3D representation of a design of a purse for any of the below-mentioned occasions-
- Fashion Show
- Picnic
- Marriage
OR
Q2. Create a doll for any one of the below mentioned topics-
- Conserve environment
- World peace
- Water consumption
Write a caption and elaborate about the concept.
Material Provided: 6 Straws, 6 Candy sticks, 6 Rubber bands, 6 Board pins, Corrugated sheet (A4 size), Tissue paper, Cloth paper, Cotton roll, Newspaper and Ribbon (1 m)
NIFT Situation Test 2012
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2012 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design and construct any one of the following-
- Fashion show ramp
- Polling booth
- Circus
Q2. Utility tool for a-
- Bus conductor
- Newspaper vendor
- Postman
Explain your choice of question and model in 100 words.
Material Provided: Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Spiral binding spring, Corrugated sheet (A4 size), Cloth paper, 8-10 Straws , 8-10 Ice cream sticks , 8-10 Thumb pins , 8-10 Rubber bands , Clay (1 full pack), Cotton roll, Mountboard and Newspaper
NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a lady's handbag.
OR
Q2. Design a memento for the Art Festival.
Material Provided: Cardboard paper, Colour paper, Straws, Cello tape and Wire
NIFT Situation Test 2011
Candidates can go through the questions asked, along withthe material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2011 below.
Q1. Design any one of the following and give a write up 50 words.
- Entrance gate for a marriage ceremony
- Traffic junction
- Memento for brotherhood in sports/ Health for all/ protection of environment
Material Provided: Cardboard (A4 size), Ivory sheet (A3 size), Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, 6 Straws, 6 Ice Cream, 4 Thumb Pins, 4 Rubber Band, Cotton Gift Paper (Jute packet to carry sweets), Plasticine Clay (One full packet), Ribbon of 2 colours (1m each) and kA small plastic string
NIFT Situation Test 2009
Candidates can go through the questions asked, along with the material provided for the NIFT Situation Test 2009 below.
Q1. Design any one of the following
A) lady’s purse on any one of the following-
- Marriage ceremony
- Picnic
- Fashion show
OR
B) A doll on any one of the following-
- Water conservation
- Environment Politics
Material Provided: A4 size cardboard, A4 size corrugated sheet, 6 Straws, 6 Ice cream sticks, Ribbon-1m (orange in color), 6 Rubber bands, 6 Thumb pins, One cotton roll (medium size), 2 sheets of newspaper and One tissue paper
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NIFT Situation Test 2025 Question Paper - FAQs
Q. When will the NIFT 2025 situation test be conducted?
A. The Situation Test for NIFT 2025 will be conducted around March -April 2024; the detailed schedule for the test will be announced soon after the declaration of results for the NIFT 2025 written exams - GAT and CAT.
Q. Who can appear in the NIFT 2025 Situation Test?
A. Candidates will be shortlisted for the NIFT 2025 situation test based on their performance in the written exams, which comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). Note that it is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the written exams and the Situation Test for admission.
Q. How will candidates be shortlisted for the NIFT 2025 Situation Test?
A. The shortlisting of candidates for the Situation Test will be done of the basis of the performance of the candidate in the GAT and CAT written exams. The list of eligible candidates (or shortlist) will be declared in March 2025, at the time of declaration of NIFT 2025 written exam results.
Q. What is the weightage carried by the Situation Test in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam?
A. The NIFT 2025 situation test carries a weightage of 20%. In comparision, the CAT paper carries 50% weightage, and the GAT paper carries 30% weightage.
Q. What will be the format of the NIFT 2025 situation test?
A. The Situation Test will be condiucted in an offline mode. The Situiation Test will be a hands-on test that will be used to evaluate the abilities of the candidate in material handling and their ability to construct innovative models. The candidate will be given a set of materials using which he/she has to make a model. The situation test will be evaluated on the spot.
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The NIFTEE written exam 2026 will be conducted in computer-bassed mode, while the sketching-based CAT paper will be held in offline mode.
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The NIFT 2026 admit card will be available for download in the first week of February 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download the admit card from the NIFT admission portal.
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Unless you have finished the NIFT 2026 syllabus and solved the sample papers, it is a safe bet not to start with any new chapters or topics, simply because there is not so much time left and revision needs to be the priority.
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Yes, it is very important to solve NIFT sample papers to gauge one's exam readiness. In addition, sample papers will help the candidate rectify silly mistakes, learn time management, and learn how to use various concepts to solve problems.
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The NIFT 2026 Entrance Exam Stage 1 is expected to be conducted in the second week of February 2026. The exact dates will be out on the NTA NIFT official website.
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The table below shows the top government Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT entrance exams along with their tuition fees and their India Today ranking 2024:
Public/Government Colleges | Tuition Fee | India Today 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT Delhi Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 1 |
| NIFT Bangalore Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 3 |
| NIFT Hyderabad Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 4 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 6 |
| NIFT Kolkata Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 7 |
| NIFT Patna Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 8 |
| NIFT Bhubaneswar Admission | INR 9.26 lakh | 13 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.
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According to India Today ranking 2024, NIFT Delhi emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT exam secured 1st position followed by other colleges like NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore.
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NIFT Bangalore inducts students to its BDes programme via the NIFT Entrance Exam. For admission to the 2025 batch, this test was conducted by NTA on Feb 9, 2025. Moreover, NTA has also released the entrance exam results. Students who took the exam can check their results and download their scorecar
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According to some candidates, the NIFT entrance test is challenging but not impossible to crack. You'll need to dedicatedly prepare for a few months to get your hands on the quantitative aptitude and reasoning abilities section.
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In an ideal situation, one year is a good enough time to cover the entire NIFT syllabus, solve sample papers, and take mock tests. But considering there is only 6 months or so left for the NIFT exam, the candidate can still prepare for the exam in that period. But for that to happen, the candidate n
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Yes, NTA released the NIFT 2025 Stage 2 Admit Card on the official website, on June 02, 2025. The Admit card can be downloaded using Application number and Date of Birth.