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NIFT 2026 GAT Sample Questions
To help candidates develop a better understanding of the type of questions that will be asked in NIFT GAT 2026, Shiksha has compiled some sample questions that aspirants should solve and become better prepared for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026.
1) A person had deposited Rs 2500 in a bank on 1st January and withdrew Rs 1000 from the bank at the end of 9 months. If the rate of interest is 4% p.a., then the total interest payable to him at the end of the year is:
(a) Rs 80
(b) Rs 84
(c) Rs 105
(d) Rs 90
2) A shopkeeper bought pens at the rate of 12 pens for Rs 150 and sold them at the rate of 10 pens for Rs 130. The number of pens he should sell to earn a net profit of Rs 20 is:
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 30
(d) 40
3) The population of a town was 2,00000. If the number of males increased by 10% and the number of females decreased by 6%, the total population would have remained unchanged. The number of males is:
(a) 80,000
(b) 72,000
(c) 75,000
(d) 90,000
4) In a certain examination, there are three papers and it is necessary for a candidate to get 36% of the total marks to pass. In one paper, a candidate obtained 62 out of 120 and in the second paper, he obtained 35 out of 150. To just qualify for pass, he must obtain out of 180 in the 3rd paper.
(a) 35
(b) 45
(c) 55
(d) 65
5) If 45 students can consume a stock of food in 2 months, find for how many days the same stock of food will last for 27 students?
(a) 100
(b)120
(c) 85
(d) 110
6) A pot full of water weighs 9.5 kg. When half-filled with water, the pot weighs 5.5 kg. The weight of the empty pot is (in kg):
(a) 4
(b) 1.5
(c) 2
(d) 3.5
7) Of the four numbers p, q, r, s, the ratio of the first number to the second is 2: 3, that of the second to the third is 5: 6 and that of the third to the fourth is 8: 9. The continued ratio of the four numbers is:
(a) 40 : 60 : 72 : 81
(b) 4 : 6 : 7 : 8
(c) 1 : 2 : 3 : 4
(d) 42 : 65 : 70 : 91
8) A man swimming in a stream that flows 1.5 km per hour finds that in a given time, he can swim twice as far with the stream as he can against it. The rate at which he swims is:
(a) 4.5 km per hour
(b) 4 km per hour
(c) 3 km per hour
(d) 3.5 km per hour
9) A person had deposited Rs 2500 in a bank on 1st January and withdrew Rs 1000 from the bank at the end of 9 months. If the rate of interest is 4% p.a., then the total interest payable to him at the end of the year is:
(a) Rs 80
(b) Rs 84
(c) Rs 105
(d) Rs 90
The question below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give an answer:
(1) If the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in
Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
(2) If the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
(3) If the data either in Statement I alone or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer
the question.
(4) If the data in both the Statements I and II are not sufficient to answer the question.
(5) If the data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
10) How many sisters does P have?
I. T & V are only sisters of D.
II. D is brother of P.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) 5
11) How is ‘over’ written in a code language?
I. ‘Over and again’ written as ‘Ka ja ha’ in that code language.
II. ‘Come and go’ is written as ‘ja pa na’ in that code language.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) 5
12) Who is to the immediate right of Mohan when Mohan, Salil, Bhushan, Suresh and jayesh are sitting around a circle facing at the centre?
I. Salil is third to the left of Mohan.
II. Bhushan is between Salil and Jayesh.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) 5
Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases from the given alternatives.
13) Against the grain
(a) Contrary to one’s nature or inclination
(b) Against the law of nature
(c) Trying very hard to achieve something impossible
(d) Against the will of others.
14) Hook, line and sinker
(a) Elaborately
(b) Judiciously
(c) Willful preparation
(d) Completely
Choose one of the alternatives which will replace the underlined part of the sentences in these questions, so as to make them most effective and meaningfully correct
15) The easiest of the thing to do is to ask the address from the postman.
(a) of the things to do
(b) among the things to do
(c) of the things to be done
(d) of all the things done
16) The chemist had not hardly any of these kind of medicines.
(a) had hardly any of those kinds
(b) had hardly not any of those kinds
(c) had scarcely any of those kind
(d) had hardly any of those kind
17) In the question below, there are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of
the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
STATEMENTS:
1. All dogs are birds
2. Some birds are trees.
3. No house is tree
CONCLUSIONS: I. Some houses are dogs. II. Some birds are dogs. III. Some trees are dogs.
(a) Only I follows.
(b) Only III follows.
(c) Only II follows.
(d) Only II and III follows.
(e) None of these.
18) Who among the following is not a fashion designer:
(a) Ritu Kumar
(b) Shiv Kumar Sharma
(c) Tarun Tahiliani
(d) Rahul Khanna
19) National Gallery of Modern Art is located at:
(a) Mumbai
(b) Kolkata
(c) New Delhi
(d) Lucknow
20) Which of the following is not a system of colour notation?
(a) Ostwald
(b) Rocky
(c) Munsell
(d) Prang
| Answer Key |
| Q1. Ans: (d) |
Q2. Ans: (d) |
Q3. Ans: (c) |
Q4. Ans: (d) |
| Q5. Ans: (a) |
Q6. Ans: (b) |
Q7. Ans: (a) |
Q8. Ans: (a) |
| Q9. Ans: (d) |
Q10. Ans: (e) |
Q11. Ans: (d) |
Q12. Ans: (e) |
| Q13. Ans: (a) |
Q14. Ans: (d) |
Q15. Ans: (a) |
Q16. Ans: (d) |
| Q17. Ans: (c) |
Q18. Ans: (b) |
Q19. Ans: (c) |
Q20. Ans: (b) |
Additional NIFT 2026 GAT Questions
Here are a few more questions from the GAT paper:
Q1. Find the fourth proportional to 6, 9, 20.
- 40
- 60
- 25
- 30
Q2. The sum of speed with which a motor ship goes with stream and against the stream of a river is equal to 30km/h. The speed of the motor ship in stagnant water is:
- 12 km/h
- 18 km/h
- 30 km/h
- 15 km/h
Q3. Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. If 20 is added to each of them, the ratio becomes 7:8. The numbers are:
- 55,66
- 40,48
- 50,60
- 25,30
Q4. A person took a loan of Rs. 10,000 at x% simple interest and after 5 years he pays a total of Rs. 14,250. Then x is
- 6.5
- 8
- 7.5
- 8.5
Q5. A rope 1.98 cm long was cut into parts so that one part turned out to be 20% longer than the other part. The lengths are:
- 101 cm, 97 cm
- 120 cm, 78 cm
- 100 cm, 98 cm
- 110 cm, 88 cm
Q6. Find two numbers such that the mean proportional between them is 6 and the third proportional to them is 48.
- (2, 18)
- (3, 18)
- (3, 12)
- (4, 9)
Q7. A seller offers a TV for Rs. 27,000 cash down or Rs. 3000 cash down and 18 equal monthly installment of Rs. 1500 each. Find the simple interest charged.
- 14 7/9%
- 17 7/9%
- 16 2/3%
- 15 1/3%
NIFT 2026 - Tips to Prepare for GAT Examination
The GAT paper will carry 30% weightage. To prepare for the paper, follow these steps:
- Carefully go through the exam pattern and syllabus - The syllabus for NIFT 2026 is available now on the admission portal. Download the syllabus and topics to prepare for the exam. Likewise, consult the exam pattern given in the information brochure. The NIFT 2026 exam pattern will outline how questions will be asked in the entrance exam, the difficulty level, the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, etc.
- Make a study timetable - The study timetable must be prepared by consulting the syllabus and how much time it will take to complete it. You need to pay extra attention to the difficult topics. Also, note that some topics will carry more weight, and you need to note this when making the study plan.
- Solve sample papers - You can download NIFT sample papers from the admission portal. By solving the sample papers, you will get to learn the types of questions asked, the difficulty level, the weightage of questions, the scope of the syllabus, etc. Sample papers can also help you improve time management and problem-solving skills.
- Take mock tests - You need to take the mock tests closer to the exam to get yourself acclimatized with the exam. Mock tests can also help you fix silly errors.
- Go through the notes - If you are keeping a notebook, it will help you quickly go through the important points.
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NIFT Sample Papers 2025 - FAQs
Q. When will the NIFT 2025 exam be conducted?
A. The National Institute of Fashion Technolgy (NIFT) will conduct the written exams for NIFT 2025 on February 9, 2025. The written exams comprise the GAT and CAT exams.
Q. Where can I find sample papers for NIFT GAT?
A. The sample papers for the NIFT exam will be uploaded on the official website of the National Institute of Fasihion Tehnology (NIFT). The sample papers can be downloaded online by the candidate; no log-in is required.
Q. What is the right time of solve NIFT sample papers?
A. The candidate can solve sample papers for the NIFT exam in the early stages of one's exam preparation. Take for example, you can solve the sample papers once you have completed a chapter.
Q. I am seeking admission to the B.Des program. Do I need to take the GAT test?
A. The GAT or Genral Ability Test is common for all programs. So, even though you are seeking to the B.Des program, you need to appear in the GAT writtene exam, in addition to the CAT test.
Q. Do M.F.M candidates need to appear in the CAT written exam?
A. Candidates seeking admission to the M.F.M., M.F.Tech, B.F.Tech candidares aren't required to take the CAT written exam. Only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the Creative Ability Test (CAT).
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