- NIFT 2027 Stage 2 Evaluation Type
- Components Stage 2 Examinations
- NIFT 2027 Situation Test - Exam Pattern
- NIFT Situation Test: Weightage
- NIFT Situation Test 2027: What should the model have?
- How to prepare for NIFT Situation Test 2027?
- Material Provided in NIFT Situation Test
NIFT 2027 Stage 2 Evaluation Type
Check out the evaluation types for NIFT UG courses.
| Programme | Stage 2 Exam | Evaluation Type | Interview |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Design | Situation Test | On-the-spot Evaluation | Not Applicable |
| B. Design (Lateral Entry) | Studio Test | On-the-spot Evaluation | Yes |
| B.F.Tech. (Lateral Entry) | Technical Ability Test (TAT) (OMR Based) | To be Evaluated Later | Yes |
| Artisan Skill Test (B. Des.) | Artisan Skill Test | On-the-spot Evaluation | Yes |
Components Stage 2 Examinations
The components of NIFT Stage 2 exams and dates are
| Programme | Stage 2 Components | Date (expected) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation | April 26, 2027 | 20 Cities Across India |
| B.Des (NLEA) | Studio Test + Personal Interview | April 26, 2027 | Designated Test Centres |
| B.Des (Artisans) | Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview | April 26, 2027 | Designated Test Centres |
| B.F.Tech (NLEA) | Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview | April 26, 2027 | As per Schedule at Test Centres |
| PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech) | Personal Interview | April 06 to April 11, 2027 | Only in Delhi (Exact Venue in Call Letter) |
NIFT 2027 Situation Test - Exam Pattern
NIFT Situation Test will be of two hours duration and will be conducted in an offline, center-based mode. The details of the exam center allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the NIFT admit card for the Situation Test.
| NIFT Situation Test | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can appear in NIFT Situation Test? | Shortlisted candidates for B. Des who have cleared Stage 1 can appear for NIFT Situation Test. It is a hands-on test to check the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability in a given situation with given materials. |
| Situation Test Evaluation Parameters |
|
| Material | Material is given by NIFT No extra material is provided |
| Stituation Test Model Rule | Candidates must not disclose their identity by writing personal details or placing any identification mark on the model/design/write-up shall be disqualified. The final result of such candidates shall not be declared. |
| Situation Test Write Up rule |
|
| Evaluation Time | On spot evaluation |
NIFT Situation Test: Weightage
The Situation Test is a practical examination and is given 20% weightage in NIFT admissions.
| Program |
Exam |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| B. Des. |
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% |
| 50% |
||
| Situation Test |
20% |
The weightage for NIFT M.Des, M.Tech are as follows.
| Program |
Exam |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| M.F.M. |
GAT (Section A and B) |
70% |
| 30% |
||
| 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% |
As part of the NIFT Situation Test, candidates are given some materials using which they have to create a model and accompany the same with a caption and a short write-up explaining the 3D model made by the student.
NIFT Situation Test 2027: What should the model have?
Some points on which candidates are evaluated in the NIFT Situation Test are mentioned below.
- Conceptualization Skills
- Creative use of materials provided
- Innovative ideas
- Composition of elements
- Colour scheme
- Aesthetic appeal
- Working methodology
- Overall presentation
- Neatness
Thus, when a candidate is about to leave the exam hall, he/she need to ensure that the area where the model is placed is clean. They also need to ensure that their roll number, write-up, as well as work sheets, are placed properly on the table and any extra items should be thrown in the dustbin. A lot of importance is given to the write-up and caption given to the model by the candidate.
Another important point to note is that, in NIFT Situation Test, candidates are closely watched and even marked on how well they have been able to manage time while preparing their 3D model.
How to prepare for NIFT Situation Test 2027?
In the NIFT Situation Test, each and every candidate is evaluated on their ability to handle the material provided to them to make 3D models. Thus, some steps that candidates can take in order to perform well in the NIFT Situation Test 2027 are as follows.
- Observe all the things around you, like leaves, tables, chairs, cars, human faces, etc., and try to take inspiration from them
- Try to think of a topic and what models you can make depicting the mood, look, and feel for that topic/product/item
- Develop an idea of what to expect in the Situation test by going through NIFT Previous year questions
- Read Interviews of Previous Year NIFT Toppers. You will get a lot of ideas from their interviews. They usually share their schedules, strategies, etc.
- Think of a concept, first sketch what you have in mind, and thereafter try to create what you have in mind using different materials.
- Try working with different materials to find out how to cut and combine them with other materials.
Material Provided in NIFT Situation Test
Some of the materials provided are given below.
| Ivory sheets |
Cardboard |
| Thermocol (thick & thin) |
Glaze papers |
| Plasticine clay |
Copper wire |
| Kite papers |
Handmade sheet |
| Cellophane |
Fabric |
| Thread |
Coloured clay |
| Ribbon |
Rubber band |
| Thumb pins |
Straw |
| Aluminium foil |
Aluminium sheet |
| Sun pack |
Mount board |
| Ice Cream Sticks |
Cotton |
| Tissue Paper |
Foam |
| Straw pipe |
Mouldable aluminium wire |
| Transparency sheet |
Cotton |
| Rubber sheet |
Gift wrapping sheet |
| Beads & sequences |
Ice cream sticks |
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