NIFT Question Papers 2024: Download Previous Years' Sample Paper PDF (2023 to 2018)

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2024 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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NIFT 2024 Sample and Question Papers - Candidates can download the previous years' sample papers for NIFT on the official admission of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) - niftadmissions.in.

The sample or question papers can be used to get an insight into the types of questions asked, weightage, topics covered, and difficulty level. 

By solving NIFT 2024 papers, the candidate will also be able to fine-tune their preparation which will increase their chances of getting a higher rank in the exam.

The sample papers can be used very early on in one NIFT 2024 exam preparation. For instance, after completing a topic, the candidate can solve problems related to that topic from the sample papers. Typically, one may solve a dozen or so sample papers to prepare for the NIFT exam.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts the NIFT entrance exam to fill 5,199 seats available in various design courses - B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M.

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Q:   Where can I download NIFT sample papers?

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The candidate can download the official sample papers from the official NIFT website; the sample papers are available in the form of pdfs. Alternately, they may download the sample papers from this page. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format and can be downloaded simply by clicking on the relevant paper; no login is required. Leading coaching institutes like the Rathore Design Studio and Academy of Fashion And Art (AFA) also releases sample papers along with the answer keys that the candidate can download for practice. But these institutes may charge a fee for downloading the sample papers?

Q:   When will the NIFT sample papers be released?

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The sample papers for the NIFT 2023 exam are released on the official website of the institute - nift. AC. In. Sample papers are available for the GAT and CAT written exams. Also, the sample papers are available for all the programs offered by the participating colleges - B. Des, M.Des M.FTech B.FTech and M. F. M No login is required to download the sample papers. Simply click on the relevant sample paper. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format. It may be noted that the sample papers doesn't contain any solutions.

Q:   When will be the NIFT 2024 exam be conducted?

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The written tests for the NIFT 2024 exam will be held tentatively in the 1st week of February 2024. The written tests comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates. 

The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

Benefits of Solving NIFT Sample Papers 2024

If you didn't know already, sample papers of NIFT are some of the best tools out there you can lay your hands on to prepare for the NIFT 2024 entrance exam.

Here we have listed some of the advantages of the exercise below.

  1. Can be used for better understanding of the exam pattern and structure - Through vigorous solving of various types of sample questions, the student will be able to develop problem-solving skills and put their creativity to the test. Also, sample papers will help the candidate get an idea about the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, etc.
  2. Can help improve speed and accuracy - It is not enough to be able to solve a problem, but it is equally important to be able to do it in the given time duration and well. NIFT 2024 sample papers will help the candidate improve their ability to quickly find the correct solutions.
  3. Suited for building confidence - If you practice enough sample papers, you are bound to get confident in your ability. This will help you keep a stable head on exam day and tackle each question to the best of your abilities. On the other hand, if you lack practice, you might panic at the slightest sign of trouble!
  4. Will help you better understand underlying concepts - Theoretical knowledge has its limitations as sometimes reality can be a bit different from how it is explained in the books. But if concepts explained in the books are put into practice, you will be better able to connect the dots and understand how different concepts are interlinked.

Q:   Do I need to create an applicant account to download NIFT sample papers?

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The National Institute of Design releases the official sample papers of NIFT on its admission portal. These sample papers are available for all the UG and PG courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. To download the sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the sample paper they want to download. There is no need to create an applicant account or provide any other applicant details to download the sample papers. However, if the candidate wishes to download sample papers published by coaching institutes, he or she may be required to create an account. Further, the candidate in most cases have to pay a fee to use the sample papers.

Q:   Can I download NIFT sample papers for free?

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The candidate can download the NIFT sample papers for free from the NFT official website - nift.ac.in/samplequestion. The free and official sample papers for the exam can also be download from this page. The sample papers are arranged programme and year-wise. To download the sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the relevant paper. Note that the is no need to log-in or create an applicant account for downloading the sample paper. Considering the free sample papers may contain only a limited number of questions, the candidate may also practice sample papers released by other authorities. For instance, sample papers of NIFT are released by coaching institutes like Rathore Design Studio.

Q:   What is the right time to solve sample papers for the NIFT entrance exam?

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It is recommended that the candidate make NIFT sample papers a part of their exam preparation strategy from the very beginning. For one, it will help the candidate evaluate their progress, hone their problem solving skills, and get a taste of the types of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Since at the start, most of the NIFT syllabus will be untouched, the candidate may focus on the topic they are preparing at that moment. In addition to the sample papers, the candidate must also keep solving the problem Sets given at the end of the chapter or end of the book. It is also important that the candidate keeps a close tab on the exam pattern and syllabus when solving the sample papers.

Getting the best out of NIFT sample papers

To get the best out of NIFT sample and question papers, put a timer on. This way you will be able to track how much time you are taking to solve a problem. Also, sample papers should be made a part of the NIFT 2024 preparation package from the start. This way you will be able to test your learning and progress from very early on. 

Another thing is after you complete solving a sample paper, assess your performance. Like where you performed well, and where are you lacking. This analysis will help you plug holes and thus get better. 

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Q:   Where can I download NIFT's last 10 years' question papers?

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The article here contains the NIFT questions papers for the last 10 years along with the solutions and answer keys. The candidate can download the sample/ question papers and answer keys for free. Simply click on the relevant answer key/ question paper to download it; no log in is required. The NIFT questions papers contains fully solved solutions to all the questions asked in the undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. NIFT offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses. In this page, you can download the question papers for your respective programs.

Q:   Can NIFT sample papers be used as study material for the design entrance exam?

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The NIFT sample papers are meant to be used as practice material only. So, they can only be a part of the NIFT study material. To learn the basic concepts and theoretical aspects of the subject, you will still need to refer to NIFT text books. In addition to the sample and question papers released by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, the candidate may also solve sample papers published by leading publishers like Arihant. The main purpose of sample papers is to improve ones problem-solving and time-management skills. So, the sample papers will work best if they are used after the candidate has done a thorough study of the theoretical aspects of the subject.

Q:   Can I take mock tests instead of NIFT mock tests to prepare for the exam?

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It is important for the candidate to note that mock tests and sample papers have very different purposes. For instance, sample papers are meant to be used in conjunction with early exam preparation. Once can start solving sample papers in the very first week itself, usually after completing a topic a chapter. The sample papers will allow the candidate to improve their understanding of concepts and problem-solving skills. Time management is another skill one can develop by solving sample papers. Mock tests are on the other hand are tools to help the candidate get an exam-like ambience and understand the question paper structure.

Download previous year NIFT Entrance Exam question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download NIFT Entrance Exam previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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NIFT Previous Years Question Papers Solutions

Many candidates have this question - "Where to download NIFT previous years question papers with solutions."  

The solutions to the questions asked in the NIFT exam will be given in the answer keys.

Note that the official keys or solutions will be released by the National Institute of Fashion Technology tentatively in the 2nd week of February 2024. Also, the answer keys will be released only for the GAT paper.

The candidate can download the NIFT 2024 answer key online at niftadmissions.in.

How to download the NIFT answer keys

  1. Go to the NIFT admission portal
  2. Click on the answer key link
  3. In the log-in window that opens, enter your roll number, program of study, and date of birth.
  4. On log-in, you can download the answer key.

 

Tips to prepare for NIFT 2024 Situation Test

Here are some useful preparation tips shared by Sirigowri Kambalimath, the All India Rank 2 in NIFT 2018.

  1. Get creative inspiration from platforms like Pinterest.
  2. Practice at home using available materials and try to make something interesting and creative.
  3. Get familiar with different types of materials, and learn how to use them.
  4. Do a quick read-up on paper folding and origami.
  5. Practice as much as you can.
  6. Every day, take a common object and list its various uses. 
  7. Improve your imagination and observation.

NIFT 2023 Answer Keys

The National Institute of Fashion Technology has released the answer keys and solutions for all the questions asked in the NIFT entrance exam. The keys are released subject-wise and can be used by the candidate in conjunction with the sample papers. 

Note that the NIFT question paper comes in series, e.g. Booklet Series F, Booklet Series L, and Booklet Series A. The candidate must refer to the corresponding answer booklet series to get the correct answer. 

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NIFT Sample Papers 2024 - FAQs

The candidate can go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on NIFT 2024 sample papers below:

Q:   Where can I download NIFT sample papers with solutions?

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) publishes the sample papers of NIFT for all the courses offered at its 18 participating colleges. However, these official sample papers doesn't contain any solutions. However, there are many leading coaching institutes like the Rathore Design Studio and Academy of Fashion And Art (AFA) that releases sample papers along with the answer keys that the candidate can download for practice. To avail these sample papers, the candidate will have to pay a one-time fee. To download the sample papers, go to the coaching institute portal, may be fill a form, and make the payment.

Q:   What are the benefits of solving NIFT sample papers?

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The benefit of solving NIFT sample papers is manifold as explained below: The NIFT sample papers will contain similar types of questions to those asked in the entrance exam. As such the candidate will get to know the types of questions asked, difficulty level and weightage. The sample papers are also the best practice material around. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to develop problem-solving skills, improve time management, and learn how to handle different types of situations with a cool head. If the candidate solve enough sample papers, it will also give the candidate enough confidence to do well in the actual exam.
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Q:   How many sample papers do I need to prepare for NIFT?

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There are no fixed number of sample papers that the candidate needs to solve for the NIFT exam. That being said the candidate must solve as many sample papers as possible to improve ones problem-solving and time-management skills. To get the most out of the sample papers, it is recommended that the candidate starts solving sample papers as early as possible. For instance, the candidate may solve sample questions after completing a chapter. Along with solving the sample papers, it is also important for the candidate to analyze their performance. This exercise will help the candidate identify weak areas or pain points and fix them at infancy.

Q:   What is the syllabus for NIFT entrance exam?

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For B. Des and M.Des course admissions, candidates need to appear for CAT and GAT. NIFT Syllabus for CAT is such that candidates need to attempt drawing questions in the paper. Some topics that candidates should practice while preparing for the exam are design theory, creative thinking, and writing, elements and principles of design, principles of composition, etc. For GAT. Candidates should study topics such as quantitative ability, English comprehension, logical reasoning, etc.

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National Institute of Fashion Technology commonly known as NIFT offers courses at two levels; undergraduate and postgraduate. UG courses offered at NIFT Bhopal are BDes Fashion Technology, BDes Textile Design and many more. Candidates aspiring to take admission in BDes need to appear for NIFT Entran

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The NIFT Entrance Exam is the first stage of the B.Des selection process, assessing candidates' aptitude and creativity in various design disciplines. Shortlisted candidates proceed to Stage 2, which involves a Situation Test and an Interview. The minimum NIFT Entrance Exam score required varies dep

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To get admission for NIFT Bhopal design courses, candidates need to have a clear strategy for NIFT 2024 preparation. Being the most competitive design entrance exam, candidates should prepare well to crack the NIFT exam. It is important to plan how, what, and from where to prepare for the NIFT 2024

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NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The exam is conducted once every year and it consist of two parts, i.e, first one is, written exam and second is, situation test/personal interview.

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NIFT Kannur is a government institute. It has a great infrastructure and is equipped with great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs, and specialised workshops etc. NIFT Kannur offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and addmission to these courses i

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Total Number of Candidates Appearing, Total Number of Candidates Passing, Difficulty Level of the Exam, Total Seats for Programs, Students' Performance, and Previous Year's Cutoff Trends. These factors collectively contribute to the determination of the NIFT Entrance Exam cutoff for the National Ins

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To secure admission in the B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata, a score of 75+ in the NIFT Entrance Exam is typically recommended. However, it's important to note that the actual cutoff score can vary depending on factors like th

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the official schedule at - niftadmissions. The schedule will include the event-wise dates related to the NIFT 2024 entrance exam. This incudes the release of the NIFT 2024 application form, application last date (with regular and late

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NIFT is not only one of the most competitive entrance exams in the country, with a large number of applicants, but it is also among the toughest. The syllabus for the NIFT 2024 exam is quite vast, and most of the questions can range from medium to difficult.

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