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NIFT 2023 Exam Analysis - The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is conducting the NIFT 2023 written exams on February 5, 2023.
The General Ability Test (GAT) was conducted from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, whereas the Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be held from 1.30 - 4.30 pm.
The detailed exam analysis of each written test is updated on this page. Our correspondents are visiting the NIFT 2023 exam center and bringing you insights into the exam, including - the sectional and overall difficulty, types of questions asked, expected-cutoff, good attempts, and much more.
Given the GAT paper is now OVER, the exam analysis for the paper is now available.
Exam analysis includes student reactions, expected cut-off, types of questions asked, sectional weightage, difficulty level, good attempts, and much more.
So, keep reading.
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NIFT 2023 Student Reactions and Exam Analysis
NIFT 2023 Student Reactions are OUT
Our correspondents bring you the exam analysis of NIFT 2023 directly from the exam center:
Here is Anweshya,
She found the CAT paper easy.
- Questions related to shapes and lines were asked.
- The comic strip was also easier this year.
- As far as GAT is concerned, the paper was not very difficult, though there were more paragraph-based questions. The paper had more questions from English and also a few questions from GK.
- Maths part I found a bit difficult.
- The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate.
Here is Ananya, a B.Des applicant
According to her, the CAT paper was pretty easy and also not lengthy. The GAT paper was also easy, with a few exceptions in the maths section.
The GK section included an ISRO-related question.
Overall, the paper was easy.
Given the paper was easy, the cut-off would be high.
Here is Shristi:
The paper was very easy, especially compared to last year.
The English section was easier than last year,
In CAT, you can have to make designs of letterboxes, phones, an automobile, etc.
Logical reasoning had the maximum number of questions; especially the maths-based ones.
The GAT paper wasn’t lengthy.
As far as technical issues in the GAT paper are concerned, I didn't face any. A few students did face some technical issues.
Technical issues during the NIFT 2023 GAT paper:
Candidates in a few centers faced technical issues they either couldn't complete the GAT paper or were not able to take the exam at all. In such cases, NIFT officials have said they will allow affected candidates to re-take the GAT paper. However, there will be no option to re-take the CAT paper.
The GAT re-take exam will be conducted for the following test centers:
- MBC THANE - MUMBAI
- VIDHAN PUBLIC SCHOOL - GHAZIABAD
- M.P ENGLISH SCHOOL - VARANASI
- P.T. SALAGRAM - NOIDA
NIFT Exam Analysis 2023
The NIFT 2023 analysis will be updated on this page as soon as the exam is over. Till then, candidates are advised to go through the NIFT entrance exam analysis of previous years below.
NIFT Exam Analysis 2021
Accroding to the students both NIFT CAT and GAT 2021 question papers were easy. In NIFT CAT, there were three questions based on online webinar, emojis and musical instruments related to Indian festivals. NIFT GAT which was held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM was easy in terms of difficulty level.
The overall diffuclty level of NIFT entrance exam 2021 was easy. Many students said in unison. While CAT paper, which tests the candidate's creativity and imagination, was a mixed bag with two simple ideas and one tricky, the GAT paper had easy GK and English. Analytical Ability and Quantitative Ability questions too were easy and doable. Check below NIFT 2021 exam analysis of CAT and GAT.
NIFT 2021 CAT Question Paper
The NIFT CAT question paper 2021 had three questions and all of them required vivid imagination. Given below are the topics of the drawing in which candidates had to show creativity and story telling ability.
Q1: Online Webinar
Q2: Emojis
Q3: Musical Instrument related to Indian festival
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NIFT 2021 GAT Question Paper
The NIFT GAT 2021 question paper was easy with questions from usual topics. Check the table below to know topics on which questions were asked in NIFT Entrance Exam 2021.
NIFT GAT sections |
Topics |
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Quantitative Ability |
Speed and time, numerical ability, number systems |
Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
Passages, grammar, antonym, synonym, word meaning |
Analytical Ability |
Rearrangement, sequencing, coding-decoding |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
Brand and brand ambassadors, awards, Nobel peace prize, sports, Joe Biden, coronavirus vaccine |
Also Read: NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: GAT Student Reactions with Questions
NIFT Exam Analysis 2021 - GAT (BDes)
Check below section-wise difficulty level of NIFT 2021 GAT paper for BDes:
Section |
Number Question |
Difficulty level |
---|---|---|
Quantitative Ability |
20 |
Difficult |
Communication Ability |
25 |
Moderate |
English Comprehension |
25 |
Easy |
Analytical Ability |
15 |
Moderate to easy |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
15 |
Easy |
NIFT Exam Analysis 2021 – GAT (BFTech)
Check below section-wise difficulty level of NIFT 2021 GAT paper for BFTech:
Section |
Number Question |
Difficulty level |
---|---|---|
Quantitative ability |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
Analytical and Logical Ability |
25 |
Moderate |
Communication Ability and English Comprehension |
45 |
Easy |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
25 |
Easy |
Case Study |
25 |
Moderate |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Section Wise Weightage
CAT and GAT weightage in NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 for BDes and MDes admissions:
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Weightage |
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Programme |
Test |
Weightage |
CAT |
50% |
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GAT |
30% |
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Situation Test |
20% |
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CAT |
40% |
|
GAT |
30% |
|
GD/PI |
30% |
Also Read:
NIFT Exam Analysis 2021 for BDes Admissions
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Student Reactions and Reviews of CAT paper
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021: Student Reactions and Reviews of GAT paper
Below, candidates can view past years' exam analysis for NIFT Entrance Exam.
NIFT Exam Analysis 2020
Experts share that NIFT Entrance Exam 2020 was along expected lines and candidates who had spent enough time practicing questions for the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT) would have found the exam to be easy. NIFT GAT paper had tricky questions in the comprehension section whereas the reasoning questions were approachable. The NIFT CAT exam for MDes and BDes course admissions had three questions, each.
Candidates can go through the detailed NIFT exam analysis by clicking the links below:
NIFT Exam Analysis 2020 for BDes Admissions | NIFT Exam Analysis 2020 for MDes Admissions |
NIFT Exam Analysis 2019
NIFT Entrance Exam for BDes and MDes course admissions was held on January 20, 2019. Overall, NIFT Entrance Exam 2019 was easy to attempt. Candidates who took NIFT exam for BDes and MDes course admissions had to appear for two tests which were – Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Aspirants can view NIFT exam analysis for UG and PG admissions by clicking the links mentioned below:
- NIFT Exam Analysis 2019 for BDes Admissions
- NIFT Exam Analysis 2019 & Review for MDes Admissions
- NIFT Entrance Exam Analysis 2019 by Experts
NIFT Exam Analysis 2018
NIFT Entrance Exam 2018 was conducted on January 21. To everyone’s surprise, NIFT Entrance Exam 2018 advanced its admission calendar by almost three weeks. Besides the timeline, there was no other departure from the last year paper pattern.
Overall, since NIFT Entrance Exam was pretty straightforward, going through the past years’ question papers besides being well practiced, enabled the students do well in the exam. Candidates can view the complete NIFT entrance exam analysis 2018 by clicking the links below:
NIFT Exam Analysis 2017
NIFT entrance exam 2017 was a bag full of surprises. Creative Ability Test (CAT) was comparatively tougher than last year. In 2017, the focus of NIFT entrance exam was more on testing the overall drawing abilities, sense of perspective, understanding technicalities of drawing, creative visualisation and rendering abilities of students. Candidates can go through detailed NIFT exam analysis 2017 here.
NIFT Exam Analysis 2016
NIFT entrance exam was held on February 14, 2016. The focus of the design entrance exam this year was on visual graphics. NIFT entrance exam 2018 tested candidate’s colour sensibilities and aesthetics. Apart from this, the exam also tested candidates on their how well they were able to understand the question brief as well as technicalities of product designing. Go through detailed NIFT entrance exam analysis 2016 here.
NIFT Exam Analysis 2015
NIFT entrance exam was held on February 8, 2015. Experts share that NIFT exam pattern was on expected lines. NIFT CAT was interesting to solve whereas NIFT GAT was a mix of English language, quantitative ability, comprehension, reasoning and business domain. Though a little lengthy for the latter two (five comprehensions, six cases and four situation passages, besides other segments). View complete NIFT exam analysis 2015 here.
NIFT Entrance Exam Student Reactions
Over the years, Shiksha has spoken to NIFT aspirants right after they appear for the exam to get an idea of how their design entrance exam went. Candidates can click the links listed below to find out what students had to say about past years' exam papers for NIFT admissions.
NIFT Exam Student Reaction 2016 | |
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NIFT Exam Analysis 2024 - FAQs
Q: When will the NIFT 2024 exam analysis released for the written exams?
Q: Who will release the exam analysis of NIFT 2024?
Q: What are the various elements that will be covered in NIFT 2024 exam analysis?
The section-wise difficulty level of the exam
The overall difficulty level, especially when compared to previous years
The types of questions
Specific questions asked in the exam
Weightage of questions asked
Expected cut-off
Whether there were any technical glitches during the exam.
Q: What was the difficulty level of the NIFT 2023 exam?
Q: What types of questions were asked in NIFT 2023?
Q: Were there any technical issues during the NIFT 2023 exam?
MBC THANE - MUMBAI
VIDHAN PUBLIC SCHOOL - GHAZIABAD
M. P English SCHOOL - VARANASI
P. T. SALAGRAM - NOIDA.
Q: Will NIFT 2024 exam analysis also include the expected cut-off?
Q: Will NIFT 2024 exam analysis be released for the M.Des programme?
Q: What is the purpose of the NIFT 2024 exam analysis?
Q: Where can I find student reactions for NIFT 2024?
Q: Where can I find previous years' exam analysis for the NIFT 2024 exam?
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The NIFT important dates for a particular year generally include the following information:Release of Application Form: The date when the application form for NIFT entrance exams will be made available. This includes both online and offline application modes. Last Date to Apply: The deadline by w...The NIFT important dates for a particular year generally include the following information:
Release of Application Form: The date when the application form for NIFT entrance exams will be made available. This includes both online and offline application modes. Last Date to Apply: The deadline by which candidates need to submit their completed application forms. It is important to submit the application before this date to be considered for the exam. Admit Card Availability: The date when the admit cards or hall tickets for the NIFT Entrance Exam will be released. Admit cards contain essential information such as the exam center, timing, and candidate details. Entrance Exam Date: The date on which the NIFT Entrance Exam will be conducted. This is typically a computer-based test (CBT) or pen and paper-based test (PBT), depending on the course. Result Declaration: The date when the results of the NIFT Entrance Exam will be announced. Candidates can check their scores and qualifying status on the official website or through other designated means. Counselling Dates: The schedule for counseling sessions, where qualified candidates are called for seat allotment and document verification. It includes information on specific dates and centers for counseling. Commencement of Classes: The date when the academic session of the respective course begins at NIFT. Please note that the actual important dates for NIFT 2024 may vary. It is advisable to regularly check the official NIFT website or refer to the official admission brochure for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding important dates and the admission process.
The important dates of NIFT 2024 will cover the entire admission schedule of NIFT 2024 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, counseling schedule, an...The important dates of NIFT 2024 will cover the entire admission schedule of NIFT 2024 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, counseling schedule, and date of commencement of classes. The tentative dates for NIFT 2024 are as follows:
Beginning of online applications: October 2023
Last date to register for the exam: December 2023
Correction facility to make changes: January 2024
Releasing of admit card: January 2024. I hope that helps!
Online Application form registration starts=1st week of November 2023. Last date to register = 4th week of December 2023. The last date to submit the form with a Late fee of Rs. 5000/- = 1st week of January 2024. Application form correction window = 2nd week of January 2024. Admit card = 2nd week of January 2024. NIFT Entrance Exam 2024 = 1st week of February 2024. Answer keys = 2nd week of February 2024. Result declaration = 2nd week of March 2024. Interview Round = 2nd week of April 2024. Last date for registration for NRI/ Foreign national = 4th week of April 2024. Declaration of Final Results = May 2024. Counselling Begins = May/ June 2024. Here is information on the general admission procedure and dates that often occur and may continue in the future as early as 2024:
1. Release of NIFT Admission Notification (October).
2. Start of Online Application (Nov-Dec- Jan).
3. Last Date for Online Application (first week of Jan)
4. Admit Card Release (Jan - first session, March/April - sec session)
5. NIFT Entrance Exam (Feb - first session, March/April - sec session)
6. Result Declaration (March - first session, April/May - sec session)
7. Counselling and Seat Allotment (March - April). Hope, it may help you. Best of luck!
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Can I take mock tests of other exams to prepare for NIFT 2024 exam?
Yes, you can take mock test of other exams but you have to go through the text book and content which is given and solve previous year questions as much as possible and don't forget to do sample papers they play a major role in NIFT.
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How can I select exam centres when applying for NIFT 2024?
To select exam centers for NIFT 2024:1. Visit NIFT's official website. 2. Access the application portal. 3. Register or login. 4. Fill in the application form. 5. Choose your preferred exam centers. 6. Check availability and select alternatives if needed. 7. Complete the application process by up...To select exam centers for NIFT 2024:
1. Visit NIFT's official website.
2. Access the application portal.
3. Register or login.
4. Fill in the application form.
5. Choose your preferred exam centers.
6. Check availability and select alternatives if needed.
7. Complete the application process by uploading documents and paying the fee.
8. Verify your application details.
9. Print or save a copy of the application for reference. Stay updated with NIFT's notifications and announcements.
The candidate will have to select an exam centre for NIFT 2024 when filling out the application form. After completing the registration process, log in to the application portal and click on the exam centre selection option. Then select your preferred city from the drop down menu.
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Will there be an option to edit the NIFT 2024 application form?
Yes, the candidate will be given the option to edit the NIFT 2024 application form soon after the application process is over.
Yes, you can edit your NIFT 2024 application form. After submitting the NIFT 2024 Form, the Institute opens a form correction facility for the candidates. The correction process is provided to only those candidates who have submitted their form and paid the requisite fee before the end date. Appl...Yes, you can edit your NIFT 2024 application form. After submitting the NIFT 2024 Form, the Institute opens a form correction facility for the candidates. The correction process is provided to only those candidates who have submitted their form and paid the requisite fee before the end date. Applicants can edit their personal details without paying any extra amount. However, no changes will be allowed after the last date of the NIFT application form correction has expired.
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Where can I find previous years exam analysis for the NIFT 2024 exam?
You can find previous year exam analysis for NIFT 2024 exam on Shiksha. COM.
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Who will release the exam analysis of NIFT 2024?
The CAT and GAT tests will be included in the written exams for NIFT 2024. Probable timing for the written exams is the first week of February 2024. The GAT and CAT exam analyses will be made accessible as soon as the admission exam is over. Representatives from Shikha. Com will be present at the...The CAT and GAT tests will be included in the written exams for NIFT 2024. Probable timing for the written exams is the first week of February 2024. The GAT and CAT exam analyses will be made accessible as soon as the admission exam is over. Representatives from Shikha. Com will be present at the exam to provide live exam analysis from the testing location. The 2024 NIFT exam analysis will include a variety of topics, including the level of difficulty, the types of questions asked, the anticipated cut-off, etc.
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What is the best time to take NIFT 2024 mock tests?
The mock tests are meant to be taken closer to the NIFT 2024 exam. This means you won't gain a lot of benefit if you start taking mock tests early in your exam preparation. Instead in the early stages, solve sample papers and previous years question papers. You can solve sample papers after compl...The mock tests are meant to be taken closer to the NIFT 2024 exam. This means you won't gain a lot of benefit if you start taking mock tests early in your exam preparation. Instead in the early stages, solve sample papers and previous years question papers. You can solve sample papers after completing a topic; for instance, pick all the relevant questions related to that topic and solve them. In the last few days leading up to the exam, you can start taking mock tests. The mock tests will help you plug last minute gaps and understand what the exam-day would look and feel like.
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Can I take mock tests of other exams to prepare for NIFT 2024 exam?
Along with sample papers, mock tests are considered essential tools to prepare for the NIFT 2024 exam. However, considering the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests for the NIFT 2024 exam, the candidate may conduct mock tests of other exams. For instan...Along with sample papers, mock tests are considered essential tools to prepare for the NIFT 2024 exam. However, considering the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests for the NIFT 2024 exam, the candidate may conduct mock tests of other exams. For instance, the candidate may take mock tests conducted by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). But it may be noted that the difficulty level of the SEED exam is not at par with the NIFT exam. So, while mock tests will help the candidate get an exam like ambience, it is not enough. It is therefore recommended that the candidate solves as many sample papers to improve ones problem-solving and time-management skills.
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Can I ask queries to the admission committee when taking the NIFT mock tests?
The NIFT admission committee may take student queries in case the NIFT exam is conducted as a remote-proctored exam. In this case, special hotlines may be created to help the candidate get their system in place. But note that as of now, there is no notification yet whether the National Institute ...The NIFT admission committee may take student queries in case the NIFT exam is conducted as a remote-proctored exam. In this case, special hotlines may be created to help the candidate get their system in place. But note that as of now, there is no notification yet whether the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct mock tests or not. The institute will release the relevant notification, if needed, on its official website, once the admission process gets underway. In the NIFT 2022 exam, when the exam was held in a remote-proctored mode, candidate were allowed to ask queries during the mock test.
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What kind of questions will be included in the NIFT 2024 mock tests?
The mock tests will include representational questions, or questions similar to the ones asked in the entrance exam. So, by taking the mock tests the candidate will get to know about the types of questions asked, marking scheme, weighate, etc. Another important benefit the candidate can draw by s...The mock tests will include representational questions, or questions similar to the ones asked in the entrance exam. So, by taking the mock tests the candidate will get to know about the types of questions asked, marking scheme, weighate, etc. Another important benefit the candidate can draw by solving sample paper is understand the question paper layout. For instance, the candidate will know which questions are placed where, the sequence of questions, whether the candidate needs to complete one section before moving to the next, etc. Another thing is mock tests may conduct fewer number of questions than the total number of questions asked in the NIFT exam.
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