NIFT Exam Analysis 2026: All Shift Question Paper Analysis, Overall Difficulty Level, Student Reaction

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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Updated on Sep 14, 2025 14:42 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NIFT Exam Analysis 2026 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NIFT 2026 exam in the first week of February for B.Des and M. Des admission. According to student reviews of the past year, NIFTEE Examination of the GAT paper, GK was tough, Reasoning was easy, and NIFT Mathematics Questions were moderate. English was also easier than in previous years. Overall, all candidates found the NIFT GAT 2025 paper to be moderate.

The detailed NIFT 2026 exam analysis will be shared here for both shifts - Shift 1 (GAT paper) and Shift 2 (CAT). The exam analysis of NIFT 2026 will provide insights into the exam, including the sectional and overall difficulty, types of questions asked, expected cut-off, good attempts, and much more.

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Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 exam analysis released for the written exams?
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The exam analysis of the GAT and CAT papers will be released after conclusion of the written exams.  

We will have our representatives covering the exam from the NIFT 2025 exam center, who brings you live exam analysis. The NIFT exam analysis 2025 will covers various aspects like the difficulty level, types of questions asked, expected cut-off, etc.

The written exams for NIFT 2025 will comprise the CAT and GAT exams. The written exams are conducted in February 2025.

As per the exam analysis, the difficulty level of the NIFT 2024 question paper was easy to moderate. The CAT question paper, accoding to a majority of candiates, was also pretty easy.

Q:   Will NIFT 2025 exam analysis also include the expected cut-off?
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Yes, the NIFT 2025 exam will also include the expected cut-off for the exam. Note that the expected cut-off is shared by candidates who have appeared in the entrance exam. In addition, the leading NIFT 2025 coaching institutes will also release the expected cut-off, which would be updated here. The cut-off would depend on a host of factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level of the paper, etc. The candidate by consulting the cut-off would get a rough idea about ones admission process.

Note that as per the student feedback so far, the NIFT question papers for both CAT and GAT were easy to moderate. So, expect the cut-off to stay high

Table of content
  • NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis
  • NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis and Student Reactions - Shift-wise
  • NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: Section Wise Weightage
  • NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis - Questions Asked in the Exam
  • NIFT Exam Analysis 2026 - FAQs
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NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis

In the Communication Ability & English Comprehension section of NIFT 2026, there were 2 passage-related questions, and the rest were asked from grammar, such as antonyms, synonyms, fill in the blanks. In the Quantitative Ability section, most of the questions belonged to Class 10 Maths and were pretty much doable. In the GK section, questions were based on handloom, fabrics, and embroidery.

NIFT 2025 exam was of a moderate difficulty level. Check below the section-wise break-up and difficulty level of NIFT GAT:

NIFT GAT Sections Difficulty Level
Reasoning Easy
Quantitative Analytics Moderate
Communication Ability & English Comprehension Easy
GK Tough
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Q:   What was the difficulty level of the NIFT 2023 exam?
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As per a number of students, NIFT 2023 exam was easier compared to previous years. The CAT paper in particular was pretty easy, despite the paper being lengthy. The GAT paper had a few tricky questions in the Maths section, otherwise the paper was easy. The English section was also easier than the last edition. The GAT paper included a number of paragraph-based questions. Also, the exam included comic strip-based questions that were also easy.
Q:   What are the various elements that will be covered in NIFT 2025 exam analysis?
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The NIFT 2025 exam analysis will be available soon after the written exams are over. The analysis will cover the following elements: 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:   Will NIFT 2024 exam analysis be released for the M.Des programme?
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Yes, we at Shiksha.com will bring you exam analysis for the M.Des programme. The written exam for the M.Des programme include the CAT and GAT paper. The exam analysis will be available for both the tests. The exam analysis will include elements like the sectional and overall difficulty, types of questions asked, specific questions asked, and the expected cut-off. The candidate can go through the exam analysis and access their performance before the actual results are declared. Note that the expected cut-off may vary from the official cut-off, which will be released by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
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NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis and Student Reactions - Shift-wise

Shiksha has shared the students' review of the NIFT 2026 exam here. The NIFT 2026 analysis by students will help in understanding the nature and difficulty level of the exam this year. 

NIFT 2025 Student Reaction

The video presents the reaction of students after giving the NIFT Entrance Exam:

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NIFT 2024 Exam Analysis and Student Reaction - Shift 1 (GAT)

NIFT 2024 Exam Analysis and Student Reaction - Shift 2 (CAT Paper)

NIFT 2023 exam analysis and student reaction - Watch Video

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NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: Section Wise Weightage

The NIFT 2026 exam components and weightage for B.Des and M. Des programs are given in the table below:

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: Weightage

Program

Test

Weightage

BDes

CAT

50%

GAT

30%

Situation Test

20%

MDes

CAT

40%

GAT

30%

GD/PI

30%

Also Read: NIFT 2026 entrance exam pattern

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NIFT 2026 Exam Analysis - Questions Asked in the Exam

Check out the questions asked in NIFT 2024 below (based on details shared by candidates):

Question 1: Using any 3 numbers between 0-9, whether in Hindi/English, create:

  1. Entertainment Area
  2. School area 
  3. Public playground

Question 2: Illustrate 4 creative uses of the following:

  1. Cup with leakage
  2. Unrepairable wall clock
  3. 4 compact disks

Question 3: Imagine and illustrate:

  1. Fruit
  2. Insect
  3. Bird
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NIFT Exam Analysis 2026 - FAQs

Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) given below.
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Q:   Where can I find previous years' exam analysis for the NIFT exam?
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The candidate can find the exam analysis for NIFT over the last few years on this page. The NIFT exam analysis is available for both the CAT and GAT papers. The exam analysis for a specific year will cover the sectional and overall difficulty level of the paper, types of questions asked, and marking scheme. It will also cover the expected cut-off that candidates need to secure in their category to get shortlisted. The candidate by consulting the cut-off for previous years will learn about the emerging trends of the NIFT exam, like whether the difficulty level has increased or decreased, types of questions asked, etc.

Q:   What is the purpose of the NIFT 2025 exam analysis?
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The exam analysis for the NIFT 2025 written exam will be available soon after the completion of the CAT and GAT written exams. The exam analysis will throw insights into the written exam, including the difficulty level, types of questions asked, marking scheme, and expected cut-off. In addition, the analysis will highlight if candidates faced any technical issues during the exam. The candidate by consulting the exam analysis will be able to assess their performance and check what went right and what went wrong. Future aspirants also can go through the NIFT exam analysis to learn about the exam.

Q:   Where can I find student reactions for NIFT 2025?
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We at Shiksha.com will bring you student reactions for the NIFT 2024 exam. Our representatives will be present at the NIFT 2024 exam centre to do live coverage and provide insights into various aspects of the exam. We will get in touch with students appearing in the NIFT 2024 exam after they have appeared in the entrance exam. The student reactions will cover aspects like difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked, expected cut-off, etc. Note that the student reactions will be available for all the design courses - M.Des B. Des, B.FTech M.FTech and MFM.

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Answered a month ago

The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.

Fee ComponentsFee Amount (2 Years) (2025)
Tuition Fees5.86 Lakhs
Hostel Fees*2.21 Lakhs
One-time payment*27,200
Total fees8.35 Lakhs

* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.

*One-time payment includes Refundable Security Depos

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.

SemesterNIFT Fees 2024 (INR)NIFT Fees 2025 (INR)
Semester 11,83,2001,91,700
Semester 21,43,0001,50,000
Semester 31,69,8001,78,700
Semester 41,50,0001,58,000
Semester 51,78,7001,87,800
Semester 61,58,0001,66,000
Semester 71,93,7002,03,200
Semester 81,66,0001,74,000
Total (4 Years)13,42,40014,09,400

 

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025). 

NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:

  • It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)

  • It has

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The NIFT entrance exam is considered moderately difficult. The level of difficulty of the exam depends on a student's strengths and preparation. Since seats are limited and competition is high, even average questions feel tougher due to the pressure.

  • B.Des exam tests creativity, design aptitude, obse

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:

ProgrammeEducational Qualification Required
B.Des (Bachelor of Design)Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognised board
B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream, but Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 is compulsory
M.Des (Master of Design)Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology)B.FTech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university
MFM (Master of Fashion Management)Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.

NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.

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