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Sayeba Naushad
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New Delhi, Updated on Jun 2, 2025 10:20 IST

In a poll conducted by Shiksha, the maximum number of respondents said they spend around 2-3 hours each day on the preparation of the Situation Test for cracking NIFT Stage 2 Examinations. Read in detail to know more.

NIFT Stage 2 Examination

NIFT Stage 2 Examination

NTA NIFT Situation Test is just round the corner. The Situation test is one of the most important components for the Stage 2 Admission Process for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The evaluation of the Situation Test/Studio Test is done based on creativity, material handling, innovation, etc. All the candidates who have cleared the NIFTEE Stage 1 will be allowed to appear for the Stage 2 Situation Test/Studio Test and Personal Interview.

The Stage 2 Situation Test will be conducted on June 08, 2025, for the Undergraduate Programmes at the designated test centres. 

Shiksha Poll: How many hours a day do you dedicate to NIFT Situation Test preparation?

A recent poll conducted by Shiksha amongst NIFT 2025 aspirants reveals insights into their daily preparation habits for the upcoming Stage 2 NIFT Situation Test. Out of 300+ participants, a majority -  55% reported dedicating 2 to 3 hours per day to their preparation.

Meanwhile, 24% of respondents said they study for 3 to 4 hours, while 21% said they study for more than 5 hours each day, preparing for the NIFTEE Situation Test 2025.

With the NIFT Stage 2 Examination scheduled for June 08, 2025, including the Situation Test, Studio Test, and Personal Interview, these preparation patterns highlight the effort students are putting into securing admission at India’s top design institutes.

Shiksha Poll

Shiksha Poll

Important Dates for NIFT Stage 2

The following table shows the dates for NIFT Stage 2:

Programme Stage 2 Components Date Location
B.Des (Bachelor of Design) Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation June 8, 2025 (Sun) 18 Cities Across India (Upcoming)
B.Des (NLEA) Studio Test + Personal Interview June 8, 2025 (Sun) Designated Test Centres (Upcoming)
B.Des (Artisans) Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview June 8, 2025 (Sun) Designated Test Centres (Upcoming)
B.F.Tech (NLEA) Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview June 8, 2025 (Sun) As per the Schedule at the Test Centres (Upcoming)
PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech) Personal Interview From May 26, 2025 Only in Delhi (Exact Venue in Call Letter) (Ongoing)
PG M.F.Tech Personal Interview June 03, 2025 Only in Delhi (Exact Venue in Call Letter) (Upcoming)

Stay tuned for more updates.

Q:   Do we need to join coaching to prepare for NIFT entrance exam?
A:
Joining a coaching for NIFT preparation is not really needed. Coaching is for those who want to learn how to draw things. But, if someone has this talent, which most students passionate about sketching and painting do possess, there is no need for coaching. One can prepare through self-study. For your understanding, I would like to give an example. In coaching, students are made to learn how to draw the 3D image by various techniques using measuring instruments but one who is natural at art can imagine what 3D image would look like if it has to be drawn on a paper and would draw the same. In both cases, the outcome is the same. Regarding theory, that is, GAT, if you are confident to solve Maths, History, Geography, General science up till class 10th level, then there is definitely no need for coaching. Though the level of English is a bit high you can improve it yourself.
Q:   Do I need to improve my drawing skills to do well in NIFT?
A:

To do well in an entrance exam like NIFT, the candidate is expected to have good drawing skills. Note that the NIFT paper will have two sub-exams - CAT and GAT.

The CAT or the Creative Ability Test will evauate the drawing skills of the candidate. 

So, unless you have above average drawing skills, you might struggle. 

To do well in the exam, work on your drawing and visualization skills.

Q:   How many sample papers do I need to prepare for NIFT?
A:

There is 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 their problem-solving and time-management skills. To get the most out of the sample papers, it is recommended that the candidate start 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.

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