NIFT Entrance Test 2027 General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation Tips
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2027 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
NIFT 2027 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
10 Jan '27
NIFT GAT comprises MCQs in Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and General Awareness. Go through NIFT prep tips and find out what to expect in GAT 2027.
NIFT exam will be conducted in TWO stages. The 1st stage includes the written exams - The General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The GAT is common for all the courses, meaning that irrespective of which program you select for admission, you need to take the NIFT GAT.
Meanwhile, only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the NIFT CAT. GAT exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode and could be a scoring option if the candidate prepares well. In this article, we will be talking about what to expect in the GAT (General Aptitude Test) of NIFT Exam. This test comprises MCQs in Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability & General Awareness. Note that B.Des candidates who qualify in the written exam need to appear in a Situation Test. Meanwhile, NIFT PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview.
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- Exam Weightage for NIFT UG Programs
- Exam Weightage for NIFT PG Programs
- Number of Questions in NIFT GAT
- Exam Structure for NIFT UG Programs
- General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation Tips for NIFT Entrance Test 2027
Exam Weightage for NIFT UG Programs
Check out the weighatge for NIFT UG.
| 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% |
Commonly asked questions
The NIFT Situation Test is a hands-on test that B. Des candidates need to appear in after qualifying the written exam. During the Situation Test the candidate has to make a model. Note that the material for making the model will be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall; no other material expect that provided to the candidate is allowed. So, candidates appearing in the Situation Test must not bring any additional materials for the Situation Test. The Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot. It is mandatory for the candidate to draft a write-up explaining the model.
Important or relevant information about the NIFT 2027 exam will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and/or through SMS on registered mobile number only. Also, the NTA will not be responsible for any non-communication/ miscommunication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.
NIFT Stage 2 will have Situation Test and Personal Interview.
| Programme | Stage 2 Components |
|---|---|
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation |
| B.Des (NLEA) | Studio Test + Personal Interview |
| B.Des (Artisans) | Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview |
| B.F.Tech (NLEA) | Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview |
| PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech) | Personal Interview |
Slot booking process for the NIFT Situation Test will be held a few weeks before the Situation Test. Slot booking process will be held online and will be open for candidates who have qualified in the NIFT written exams. As part of the slot booking process, candidates need to book their date and time slots for Situation Test.
Exam Weightage for NIFT PG Programs
Check out the weightage for NIFT PG.
| Program |
Exam |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Number of Questions in NIFT GAT
| Programme | Total Qs | Communication Ability and English Comprehension | Quantitative Ability (Sec A) | Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A) | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Quantitative Ability (Sec B) | Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B) | Case Study (Sec B) |
| Bachelor of Design | 100 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 25 | NA | NA | NA |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology | 150 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design | 150 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Design (NLEA) | 100 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 25 | NA | NA | NA |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA) | 150 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Master of Design | 120 | 50 | 20 | 25 | 25 | NA | NA | NA |
| Master of Fashion Management | 150 | 50 | 20 | 25 | 25 | NA | NA | 30 |
| Master of Fashion Management and Master of Design | 150 | 50 | 20 | 25 | 25 | NA | NA | 30 |
| Master of Fashion Technology | 150 | 45 | 30 | 25 | 25 | NA | NA | 25 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates will be provided with the items for making the model during the NIFT Situation Test. Materials that students may be provided with are Glaze Papers, Plasticine Clay, Copper Wire, Ivory Sheets, Cardboard, Thermocol (thick And Thin), Kite Papers, Handmade Sheet, Coloured Clay, Cellophane, Fabric, Thread, Ribbon, Straw, Aluminum Foil, etc. The candidate can not use any other items except the ones provided in the exam hall.
NIFT situation test will test candidate on Colour scheme, Space visualization, Construction skill, Finesse of the model, Composition of elements, Overall presentation, Innovative and creative use of given material, etc. Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot.
Model made by candidate will not be kept for future reference. Candidate must make sure that their model is unique and stands out from the crowd. After making model, candidate must write about the model- write-up explaining the model.
The allotment of seats will be based on:
- Choice opted at the time of counseling registration (academic programs + campuses)
- The category of the candidate
- Seat intake in the college opted for admission
- NIFT merit rank of the candidate.
The important dates of NIFT 2027 will cover the entire admission schedule of NIFT 2026 admission process. The important dates will therefore cover events like release of admission notification, application form, and admit cards, conduct of the exam, declaration of results, the counseling schedule, and date of commencement of classes.
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Exam Structure for NIFT UG Programs
Check out the exam structure for UG.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Des |
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 MFM and M. Des Programs
Check out the exam structure for PG.
| 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 |
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General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation Tips for NIFT Entrance Test 2027
Here are some useful tips to prepare for the GAT paper.
Essentials:
To score the maximum marks in GAT, students are required to focus on Mathematics up to Class 10 level, should have a logical bend of mind, continuous usage of English as a language, and finally, an aptitude for garnering knowledge from around the world.
Verbal Aptitude and Reading Comprehension:
The exam tests the all-around performance of the student, so the students should be voracious readers of newspapers and Magazines. This improves their ability in Communication Skills, Reading Comprehension and most importantly General Awareness. A habit of reading will abreast the student with vocabulary, sentence formation, usage of prepositions and other grammatical rules. This will also improve their reading speed along with comprehension techniques. With proper guidance, they should be able to understand the techniques to comprehend.
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Quantitative Ability:
On the other hand, Quantitative Aptitude requires practice to the core. Any standard book or apt coaching should be sufficient to understand the basics of Quantitative Ability. However, after that, the student is required to practice the questions within a specified time limit. Some standard books for the practice of Quantitative Analysis may include Objective Quantitative Ability by RS Aggarwal and Quicker Maths by M Tyra.
Logical reasoning:
Logical Reasoning is one section where the students are required to apply their understanding and application of mind. It tests the basic application of ideas. At the outset, the student should go through the topics that form part of the NIFT entrance exam, and then they should practice. The book by Dr RS Aggarwal for Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning will be a good source for the students for practice.
General Tips:
Nothing is better than the practice of Mock Tests and the past years' NIFT question papers. During the last week of examination, the students should take as many tests as possible to acclimate themselves to the examination conditions. Regular reading of newspapers, magazines and articles should be in the curriculum of the student.
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